WOODEND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6421, 14 December 1888, Page 4

WOODEND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Thia Society held their Spring Show yesterday, when they were favoured with beautiful weather. The Show was a very good one, especially considering the .weather o£ the past few weeks. There was a splendid collection of cut blooms, the exhibits of Mesara Blackmore (gardener to the Hon H. S. Greason), Hewitt and Mrs Stackwood being specially fine. The pansies of Mr Hewitt were highly praised by the Judges. The vegetables were also very good, and the fruit and pot plants fair. The Judges were Messrs Norman, Donald, Robson and Turner, and their awards gave every satisfaction. The following is the prize list :— Four plants— Mr, Hewitt. Foliage plants —Mr Hewitt. Special plant — Mr Hewitt. Collection o£ geraniums — Mr Hewitt. Fuchsias— Mr Hewitt. Petunias —Mr Hewitt. Collection of ferns, &c— Mr Hewitt. CUT FLOWEBS. Open Class. — Roses — Mr Blackmore, 1 ; Mrs Stackwood, 2. Carnations— Mr Hewitt. Verbenas-— -Mr Catchpole, 1 ; Mr Hewitt, 2. Pansies, show —r Mr Hewitt. Pansies, fancy— Mr Bewitt. Sweet WilliamsMr Blackmore, 1 ; Mr Hewitt, 2. StocksMr Hewitt, 1. Pentstemonß—Mrs Stackwood, 1 ; Mr Hewitt, 2. Antirrhinums — Mr Blackmore, 1 ; Mr Hewitt, 2. Canterbury Belle— Mr Blackmore, 1 ; Mr Hewitt, 2. Mimulus — Mr Stackwood, 1; Mr Catchpole, 2. Table bouquet— Miss Gibbs, 1. Hand bouquet— Miss Gibbs, 1. FBUIT. Open Class. — Cherries — Mr Hewitt, 1. Strawberries— Mr Hewitt, 1. Collection of gooseberries — Mr Hewitt, 1. VEGETABLES. Open class— Collection vegetables — Mr Blackmore, 1. Potatoes (kidney) — Mr Blackmore, 1 j Mr Hewitt, 2. Potatoes (round) — Mr Hewitt, 1. Beans — Mr Blackmore, 1 ; Mr Hewitt, 2. Peas— Mr Blaekmore, 1; Mr Hewitt, 2. Carrots — Mr Blackmore, 1 ; Mr Hewitt, 2. Turnips — Mr Blackmore, 1 ; Mr Hewitt, 2. Radishes — Mr Hewitt, 1 ; Mr Catchpole, 2. Cabbage— Mr Blackmore, 1 ; Mr Catchpole, 2. Rhubarb— Mr Hewitt, 1 ; Mr Blackmore, 2. Salad— Mr Catchpole, 1 ; Mrs Stackwood, 2. Collection herbs— Mr Catchpole, 1 ; Mrs Stackwood, 2. POT PLANTS. I Amateur class— Ornamental plant — Mr Catchpole, 1; Wai Hira, 2. Special plant in bloom— Mr Catchpole, 1 ; Wai Hira, 2. Special plant— Mr Catchpole, 1. Geranium — Mr Catchpole, 1; Wai Hira, 2. Geranium (variegated)— Mr Catchpole, 1. Collection— Mrs Stackwood, 1. Roses— Mr Hewitt, 1 ; Wai Hira, 2. Verbenaa-yMr Judaon, 1 ; Mrs Stackwood, 2. Pansiea— Mrs Stackwood, 1 ; Mr Judson, 2. Stocks —Mr Catchpole, 1. Antirrhinums— Mr Catchpole, 1 ; Mrs Staokwood, 2. Table bouquet — Miss Catchpole, 1 ; Miss M. Witte, 2. Hand bouquet— Miss Stokes, 1 j Miss M. Witte, 2 FJSUIT. i Amateur Class. — Collection— Mr Catchpole, 1 ; Mrs Stackwood, 2. CherriesMr Catchpole, 1; Mrs Stackwood, 2. Strawberries — Mr Knott, 1 ; Mr Catchpole, 2. Gooseberries, Mr Catchpole, 1 ; Mr Knott, 2. Currants — Mr Catchpole, 1. Raspberries — Mr Catchpole, 1. . VEGBTABIiES. Amateur Class.— Collection vegetables — Mr Catchpole, 1. Potatoes, kidney — Mr Catchpole, 1 ; Mr Knott, 2. Potatoes, round — Mr Knott, 1 ; Mrs Stackwood, 2. Beans — Mr Catchpole, 1 ; Mrs Stackwood, 2. Peas— Mr Knott, 1. Carrots — Mrs Stackwood, 1; Mr Hewitt, 2. Turnips — Mr Hewitt, 1 ; Mrs Stackwood, 2. Cauliflowers—Mr Hewitt, 1. Cabbages — Mrs Stackwood, 1; Mr Hewitt, 2. LettuceMr Hewitt, 1 ; Mr Stokes, 2. RhubarbMr Knott, 1. Pot plants— Mr Hewitt, 1 ; Mr Blackmore, 2. ' Cut blooms — Mr Hewitt, 1. Pansies — Mr Hewitt, 1 j Mr Catchpole, 2. Roses— Mrs Stackwood, 1 ; Mrs Blackmore, 2. Collection vegetables —Mr Catchpole, 1. Special; amateursMrs Stackwood, 1 ; Mr Judson, 2. RosesMrs Stackwood, 1; Mr Catohpole, 2. Cut blooms — Mrs Stackwood, 1. Gooseberries — Mrs Stackwood, 1. Collection vegetables— Mr Hewitt, 1. Child's bouquet — Mabel Robinson, 1, Bertie Judson, 2; M. Truman, 3 ; Alice Zuppicich, 4.