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Star (Christchurch), Issue 11594, 12 January 1916, Page 3

CANTERBURY SWEET PEA AND CARMTION SOCIETY'S DISPLAY. Tho third annual show of the Canterbury Sweet I.'sa and Carnation Society was opened this -afternoon at the Art Gallery. Tho entries were good, and generally the quality of the exhibits was above expectations. Mr T. K. Whitfield was very successful with his sweet peas, 'winning both the Bradley silver cup and the Citizens' challenge cup. Mr W. M. Swa-nston was alsp a prominent winner in thi s section. In carnations Mr C. Hoggan showed several excelLtfit specimens, and secured three firsts. Mr R. G. .W. Light was prominent with his pot plants, whilst the display of roses, if small, was high in standard. In the trade classes Mr D. Bradbury sHvept the 'board, securing three gold, medals and fuur first-class certificates, his collections of sweet peas and carnations obtaining general admiration. Among the flowers for exhibition only, llr S. Cousins, of Dunedin, showed some magnificent carnations, one good judge expressing the. opinion that some of them were the best ever seen in Christchurch. The specimens included Gordon (crimson), Edensidc- (yellow ground, fancy) and JSTurso Cavell (a rich' yeiiuw. edged .wit-h scarlet). Mr W. Jones also showed some exquisite scarlet carnations, , whilst Mr C. Hoggan sent in somo beautiful ' carnation picotees and fancies. ' The ladies' decorative classes were responsible for somo I very tastily arranged tables. Charles Poul- [ sen's nurseries ab.o had a fine display, their new roses including Florence Forrester, brilliant H.T., scarlet, and Mrs Bertram J. Walker. The judges were:—Sweet peas, Mr J. .Wyn Irwin; carnations, rcses and pot plants, 'Mr J. Pcuiaen and Mr J. S. Sinclair; la,dies' decorative, Airs Boyle and Mrs K. Nairn. Mr w. A. Price was secretary. The awards were as follow: COLLECTIONS (TRADE). Nurseryman's general exhibit—D. Bradbury 1. Best trade exhibit of eweet peas—D. Bradbury 1. Best trade exhibit of carnations— D Bradbury 1. Best collection of ordinary-grown sweet peas~D. Bradbury 1.

SWEET PEAS, Qpeu.—Twelv-;. distinct varieties, own foliage; first, prize, Citizens' Challenge Cup— T. E.■ Whitfield 1, R. D. Ovoreqd 2. Six distinct varieties, own foliage—W. M. Swanston 1. Six distinct varieties," to bo selected from varieties put into commerce during 1914-15 W. M. Swanston 1. Three distinct varieties, any foliage—W. 11. Swanston 1. One howl of sweet peas, threo varieties, any foliage — T. E. Whiifield 1, White, six spikes in vase —W. M. Swanston 1. Scarlet or red—W. M. Swanston' 1, K. D. Overend 2. Lavender— W. M. S'.v»m'on 1. Pink—W. M. Swanston 1, T. E. Whitfield 2. Orange—W. M. Swanston 1. For moat number of points in above, a. special prize presented by Mr F. C. .'Raphael—W. M. Swanston 1. Bi-colour—AV. M. Swanston 1. Striped or flaked—W. M. Swanston 1. Picoteo eweet pea—W M. Swanston 1. Blue—T. E. Whitfield 1. Cream, bull or ivory—W. M. Swanston 1Crimson, scarlet or red—W. 21. Swanston 1, T. E. Whitfield 2. Lilao or mauve—W. M. Swanston 1, K. D. Overend 2. Marbled or mottled—AY. M. Swanston 1, R. D. Overend 2. Maroon, bronze or chocolate—W. M. Swanston i. T. E-. Whitfield 2. Fancy—Ay. M. Swanston 1. Orange—W. M. Swanston 1. Salmon—R. D. Ovarend 1, Mrs AV. M. Swanston 2. Amateurs.—Pink or light red— ll. Hu'cheson 1, R. D. Overend 2. AVhite, cream or ivory—R. Hutcheson 1 and 2. Mauve, lavender or blue—K. Hutcheson 1, R. Cambridge 2. Rel. scarlet or crimson—R. Hutcheson 3. R. D. Overend 2. Picotee edge— R. Hutcheson 1. Any other colour—R. Hutcheson 1, P. R. Quartermain 2. Trade Donation Class.—Best collection swe;t po-s grown froni seed purchased from the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association, not to exceed six varieties—W. Adams 1, R. Cambridge 2. CARNATIONS. Open.—Twelve vases of carnations, picotees, perpetual, bizarre and fancy included. GypBophylia or own foliage allowed. First prizo the Bradbury Cup, valued £5 ss: second prize, silver medal—T. E. AVhiiield 1, H. Landery 2. ■ Six distinct specimen blooms, carnation selfs—D. Savage 1, H. Landery 2. Three varieties perpetual carnations—H. Landery 1. Six carnations, any varietv—T. E. Whitfield 1, D. Savage 2. Six fancy carna-tionsi-T E. Whitfield 1, H. Landery 2. Amateurs.—Twelve varieties carnations, including border perpetual picotee—J. Wyn Irwin 1, H. La.r.dery 2. Sis carnations and picotees—C. Hoggan 1. C. J. Henderson 2. lhreo varieties carnations—C. J. Henderson 1, D. Savage 2. Three varieties picotees— C Hoggan J, C. J. Henderson 2. Three varieties fancy carnations—C. J. Hoggan 1 •T. AVyn Irwin 2. One vase diantbuf—Mrs T. H. Moore 1. One vase marguerite carnations—Miss R. Whitfield 1.

Open.—Twelve loses, H.P. and H T rn. etj ;r E -- F - Ste . ad LF - C - Baphaei 2, '" h. Barirtt 3 Six roses, any variety E 1 Stead l, p. C. Raphael 2. Three roses, 'any vancty-E. P. Stead 1, J. Wyn Irwin 2. Si*x roses, red—F. C. Eaphaol I. Six roses, white or cream—F. C. Raphael 1 Six roses, vollow— Iv. Garrick 1. F. C. Raphael 2. Amateur—Six varieties roses—T. R. BnrrXA J- ']-.} Vyn Inviu 2 - Ly - Samuels 1 3, K. Camondgp, v h c. Three- varieties roae«J. Clemens 1. T. .1? Barfiit 2, Mr* J J Schneider 3. Three white roses—T. R. Bnr■fitt 1. Three, red roses—T. R. Barfiit 1 Three pink roses—T. R. Barfitt 1. Three yellow roses-C. G. Clark I, T. E, Barfitt 2 MISCELLANEOUS. Pansies—lV. M. Swansfou 3 Twcjvo raansies—W. M. Swariston 2. Six varieties p-ladioli—Mrs Faith 1, Mrs A.'sharp 2. Three varieties gladioli—Mrs \ S. Ward L P. R Quaterrnain V. DECORATIVE (LADIES ONLY). Dinner-table decoration of sweet peas, any foliage—Mrs R. Htitcheson 1, Mrs .T. May 2 Mrs W. A. Pirn? h c. Bowl of sweet peasMrs R. Hutehe.eon 1, Miss E. Bowron 2, Mrs P. R. Qimrtermain h o. Basket 0 f carnations—Miss J. Bowron % iTpergne of carnations—Mts J. May 1, Mrs T. H. Moore 2 Mrs Baxter h c. Two gentlemen's buttonholes and one ladv's spray—Mrs J. E Schneider 1. Mrs Baxter 2. Mrs W. A. Pirie h c Bowl of roses—Mrs J. May ], Miss E. Bowron 2, Mrs J. May hc. Basket of roses— Mrs W. A. Pirie 1, Mrs Baxter % Mis s E. Bowron w.rid Mrs J. May h c. Shower bouquet of sweet peas, any foliage—Mr s J. Faith 1. Bowl of sweet peas, fifty spikes, any variety, quality of bloom fo he. taken into consideration —Mrs P. B. Quartermain 1. Children's Class, under sixteen. Bowl sweet peas—Leslie Moore 1. Basket seasonable flowers— • Savage 1, M. TVhiiti?ld 2. Gentleman's buttonhole and lady's spray— E. Pirie 1 and 3. Dinner-table decoration of sweet peas, any foliage—E. Pine 1. POT PLANTS'. Open.—-Three ferns varieties—R. O. w. Liu-ht 1 and 2, One specimen fern—R. G. *\V."Li»!it 1. Three betronias—E. G. W. Light 1 and'!'. Two stroptovarpi—K. G. VV. Light, '„» Oiu- imi pi i'.iH suitable for dravviiiGj-ioom -il. C',.'W. l.:<rht l. Mis T. 11. Mcoiv- 2.