CHRISTCHURCH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 2786, 8 March 1877, Page 2

CHRISTCHURCH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

«. AUTUMN EXHIBITION. /~The autumn horticultural exhibition of tha [Christohurch Society was held in the Oddfellows' Hall yesterday, and was, on the Iwhole, very successful. Thero were more entries than last year, but, owing to the Com* mittee having neglected to advertise the exhibition properly, the attendance fell considerably below the average on oooasions o£ this kind. The pot plants, cut blooms, and fruit wero staged in the main hall, and the vegetables in the supper room at the rear. "Exhibits were vory well arranged, those in the main hall, being displayed with great .effeot. XNoticeablo among the pot plants were Mr W. JNorman'a prize collection of fernß, whioh Lwere all of more than ordinary '.merit. They /were well grown, and comprised several fine [specimens from tho North Mand; auoh as Lygodium Soandans and Glykinia. There was also a beautiful pi nfc of me Australian fern, Adiantum Macru yiylium. The prize ior a new and rare plant iv Lhe open class was taken by Messrs Duncan and Son, with a splendid specimen of Abutilon Marmdratum Seloioianum, Mr Greenaway being' second with a very pretty begonia called, Lightning. Iv the amateur class the first prize for a new or rare pUntl, was secured by Mr Norman with Amasa Sativa Variegata. /The cut flowers were exceedingly good, and the fruit, though scarcely equal to last year, was very Ctfidifcable, moro especially the poaches and appleß. Mr Low's prize collection of the latter deserves speoial mention. Thero was a remarkably fioa show of vegetables, the savoys and oaui.fl. wera being particularly good. Mr T. Gor Jon had a well[grown collection of gourds, the largest weighUng 65ilbs. Among the entries for exhibition only, were large and superior collections of pot plants, cent by Messrs Dunoan and- Son and Mr A. Davidson, gardener to Mr Ot, Gonld ; also a very well de.igned fern oaß6> manufactured by Mr Billens. Subjoined is tho prize list : — Judges— Pot plants and cat flowers, Messrs Low, Webb, and Norman j fruit and vegetables, Messrs Sisaon and Collins. POT PLANTS— OPE*. CLASS. 6 Stove or Greenhouse Plants, in flower— Duncan and Son, 1. 6 Fine Foliage Plants— Dnnoan and Son, 1 ; A. Davidson, 2. 4 pans or pots Achimenes, varieties— A. Davidson, 1. 6 Fuchsias, varieties— J. Greenaway, 1. 3 Fuchsias, varieties^J. Greenaway, 1 ; Duncan ana Hon, 2. 1 FucksLa— J. Greenaway, 1 ; Duncan and Son, 2 • J. Greenaway, 3. 6 Geraniums, zonale, varieties— J. Greenaway, 1 Duncan and <-on, 2. 6 Geraniums, variegated, varieties— Dnnoan and Son, 1. . .......v..' .. A

6 Geraniums, double, varieties— Duncan and Son, 1; J. Greenaw»y, 2. 6 Begonias, varieties— Duncan and Son, 1. ■j_ 3 Cockscombs, varieties— T. Allen, 1. 6 Balsams, grown iv pots, varieties— G. A. Beade, 1; T.Allen, 2. Collection of Ferns, or Ferns and Lycopods, not less than 12 Varieties— Duncan and Son, 1 ; A. Davidson, 2. • New or Bare Plant, not previously exhibited — Duncan and Son, 1 ; J. Greenaway, 2. POT PLANTS— AMATEUR CLASS. 3 Stove or Greenhouse Plants— W. Norman, 1 ; G. A. Beade, 2; D. Craw, 3. 1 Specimen Plant, in flower— G. A. Beade, 1 ; D. Craw, 2. 3 Fuchsias, varieties— D. Craw, 1. 1 Fuchsia— G. A. Reade, 1 ; D. Craw, 2. 4 Geraniums, varieties, zonale— G. A. Beade, 1, 4 Geraniums, varieties, double— G. A. Beade, 1 ; D. Craw. 2. 4 Balsams, varieties, grown in pots— D. Craw, 1. 4 Liliums, varieties, grown in pots— J. Aanton, 1. 1 New or rare plant, not prev.ou.ly exhibited— W. Norman, 1. , _ , , Collection of Ferns, or Ferns and Lycopods, a. leaet 12 varieties -W. Norman, 1 j W. Norman, 2. CUT VLOWEBS -OPEH CLASS. 24 Dahlias, va'ieties— J. Greenaway, 1. 12 Dahlias, varieties— J. Greenaway, 1 ; Nairn and Son » 2 - , _- . 6 Dahlias, varieties— J. Greenaway, 1 ; Nairn and Son, 2. 18 Boses, varieties— J. Greenaway, 1. 12 Gladioli, varieties—J. Greenaway, 1. 18 Verbenas, varieties, 3 trusses of each — Nairn and Son, 1 ; J. Greenaway, 2 ; G. A. Beade, 3. 12 Phloxes, herbaceous, not less than 6 varieties — J. Greenaway, 1. 12 Phlox Drummondi, at least 6 varieties, 3 trusses of each — "W. T. Mitchell, I. 12 Asters, quilled, at least 6 varieties— J. Greenaway, 1 j Nairn and Son, 2 ; W. T. Mitchell. 3. 12 Asters, not quilled, at least 6 varieties— A. bk Davidson, 1 ; I uncan and Kon, 2 ; J. Greenaway, 3. B^ 12 Stocks, 3 single spikes of each, at least 6 ■Wrarieties— T. Allan, 1 ; J. Greenaway, 2 ; Duncan mW and Son, 3. W 12 Marigolds, Fronch— Nairn and Son, 1; J. GreenT away, 2 ; Duncan and Son, 3. 12 Marigolds, African, 6 orange, 6 lemon— Nairn and Son, 1 ; Duncan ana Son, 2. 12 Double Zinnias, at leaat 6 varieties — A. DavidSoS','l. General collection — G. A. Beade and Duncan and Bon equal, 1. Epergne or Vase of Flowers — Miss Alice Turner, 1. Hand Bouquet, not to exceed 8 inches in diameter — Dnn'cdn and Son, 1 ; Nairn and Son, 2. CUT F; OWEKS — AMATEUR CLASS. IS Dahlias, varieties— G. A. Keade, 1 5 J. Ashton, 2. 12 Dahlias, varieties— G. A. Beade, 1;T. J. Hill, 2 ; J. Ashton, 3. 6 Dahlias varieties— D. Craw, 1; G. A. Beade, 2 ; J. Ashton, 3. 6 Boses, varieties— J. Ashton, 1 ; H. Crooks, 2. 12 Verbenas, varieties, 3 trasses of each— T. Gordon, 1. 12 Asters, quilled, at least 6 varieties— D. Craw. 1. 12 Asters, not quilled, at least 6 varieties— S. Jaokman, 1 ; D. Craw, 2. 12 Marigolds, French— W. Norman, 1; T. Gordon, 2. 12 Marigolds, African, 6 lemon and 6 orange— 3. Jaokman, 1 ; T. Goid.m, i ; D. Craw, 3. General Collection, hardy— D Craw, 1. fruit— Open olass. 2 Bunches Muscat Gtipes— A. Davidson, 1 ; C. Marsh, 2. " ' 2 Bunches Hambro' Grapes— C. Marsh 2. 1 Bunch of any otber variety bf Grapes — A. Davidson, 1. 1 Melon — J. Cook, 1. 12 Peaches— C. Mirsh, 1. 18 Apples, dessert, 3 varieties, 6 of each— W. Gimblett, 1j C. Marsh, 2 ; C. W. Turner, 3. 18 Apples, culinary. 3 varieties, 6 of each— "W. Gimblett and C. Mursh equal, 1 ; D. Craw, 2. 12 Pears, 4 varieties, 3of each— C. Afrrsh, 1 ; J. Cook, 2 ; U. W. Turner, 3. *i 12 Plums, dessert —W. Gimblott, 1 ; C. "W. Turner, 2. 12 Plums, culinary — Duncan and Son, 1. fkuit. — Amateur class. 12 Peaches— A. Ashbolt, 1 ; D. Craw, 2; J. Low, 3. 18 Apples, 6 varieties, 3of each— J. Low, 1; D. Craw, 2; W. Hawker, 3. ' ' 12 Pears, 3 varieties, 4of each— D. Craw, 1j W. Hawker, 2. 12 Plums— D. Craw, 1• J. Low 2. Collection of Fruit — I>. Craw, 1. VEGETABLES.— Open C-OSB. 2 Cucumbers— C. Marsh, 1 ; J. Allen, 2. 2 Cabbages— J. Allen, 1; A. Davidspn, 2.; J. Cook, 3. 2 Cabbages, red— A. Davidson, 1 ; W. T, Mitchell, 2; Nairn md Son, 3. 3 Cauliflowers -J. Greenaway, 1. 2 Savoys—/. Allen, 1 ; J. Cook, 2; A. Davidson, 3. 6 Celery, white -H. J. Hill, 1; W. Gimblett, " 2 ; S. Jackman, 3 - ' * ' 6 Celery, red— J. Allon, 1. 3 Beet— H. J. Hill, 1; J. Cook, 2; W. T. Mitohell, 3. 6 Parsnips— A. Le Measurier, 1; A. Davidson, 2 j T. Allen. 3. 6 Carrots— T. Allen, 1 ; H. J. Hill, 2. 6 Turnips— S. Jackman, lj H.J. Hill, 2; Nairn and Sons, 3. 50 Poda Peas— H. J. Hill, 1 ; J. Greenaway, 2; T. Gordon, 3. 50 Pods French Beans— T. Allen, 1 ; S. Jackman, 2 5 J. Ashton, 3. 25 Pods Runner Beans— J. ABhton, 1: S. Jaokman, 2; H.J. Hill, 3. 25 Pods Broad or Long-pod Beans— H. J. Hill, 1 ; J. Greenaway, 2 ; J. Ashton, 3. 12 Potatoes kidneys — R. Davidson, 1 ; A. Davidson, 2 ; S. Jackmun, 3. 12 Potatoes, round — H. Crooks, 1 ; J. Greenaway, 2 j 8. Jackman, 3. 12 Onions— H. J. "Bill, 1 ; J. Allon, 2; A. Davidson, 3. JB Leeks— D. Craw, 1 ; J Allen, 2; T. Allen, 3. Collection of Tomatoes— J Allen and D. Craw, . "** equal first ; S. Jackniau, 2 ; J. Ashton, 3. Collection of Vegetables— T. Allen, 1: H. J. HUI, 2. Collection of Potatoes— J. Greenaway, 1. 2 Vegetable Marrows— A. Davidson,!: S. Jackman, 2 j J. Allen. 3. VEGETABLES— AMATEUR CLASS. 2 Cabbages, red — S. Jackman, 1 ; U. Craw, 2. 2 Savoys— W. t.awker, 1 ; d. Jackman, 2. 3 Beet— W. Hawkor, 1 ; S. Jackman, 2. 6 Parsnips— S. Jackman, 1 , D. Craw, 2 : T. Gordon, 3. 6 Carrotß— D. Craw, 1 ; S. Jackman, 2 ; T. Gordon, 3. 12 Potatoes, kidney— J. Morrell, 1 j T. Gordon, 2. 12 Potatoes, round— J. Morrell, 1. 12 Onions — S. Jvc iiinan and E. Mackett (equal) 1 ; D. Craw, 2 ; J. Ashton, 3. Collection of Vegetables— J. Ashton, 1 ; S. Jackman, 2. Fxtra Prizes. Mr Guntrip, 7a and 3s for tbe best 6 Dahlias, varieties — J Ureonaway, x ; G. A. Reade, 2. Mrs J. Cameron, 10- for the best 6 Balsams, grown in pots— G. A Ueade. Mr J. Grennawuy, 7s 6d and 5s for the best 6 Dahlias, shown by new exhibitors iv this class — A. Davidson 1 ; W. T. Mitchell, 2. Mr T. Turner, 10.. 6d f r 12 Verbenas, 3 trusses of each, exhibited by • mateurs— tj. A. X, ade. Mr H. Spicer, s<. ..s. and 2s as Ist, 2nd, and 3rd prizes, for Haud Uouniets, made by toys or girls under 14 years old— V. Davidson. Mr D. Craw, 103 for the bost 12 Apples of any variety, exhibited by amateurs— J. Low. A number of otiier extra prizes were offered, for which thero were no entries.