CHOICE FLOWERS

Wairarapa Age, 23 March 1929, Page 5

CHOICE FLOWERS

ST. ANDREW’S EXHIBITION AT MARTINBOROUGH. MRS. J. MARTIN WINS CUP TOR MOST POINTS COMPLETE LIST OF RESULTS I The St. Andrew’s flower show, I which was held at Martinhorough oh Thursday was a notable exhibition of choice flowers and other garden products. The winner of the cup for the most points in the show was Mrs J. Martin. The same lady also exhibited the champion rose and Mr W. J. Martin was the grower of the champion dahlia. The Rev. F. E. Fleury, on behalf of the committee, thanked the judges and supporters and invited the Mayor, Mr W. B. Martin to open the show. In doing so, Mr Martin congratulated the committee on the excellence of the exhibits. despite the adverse climatic condition's which had been ‘ experienced. Mrs Martin was presented with a bouquet by Miss Beryl Kitching.

Following are the detailed results: —j Pot Plants. (Judge: Mr E. Hale). Begonia: Mrs Albert Smith, 1; Mr ' liefort, 2. Fern: Betty Collins, 1; Berand Kit i thing. 2. Plant in foliage: Mrs Franklin, I I Mrs Dale, 2. Plant in flower: Mrs J. G. Suther ! land, 1 and 2.. Cut Blooms. (Judge: Mr E. Hale.) Antirrhinums: Mrs G. Fain, 1; Mrs J. Martin, 2. Asters: White, Mrs A. Flynn, 2. Light, blue: Mrs A. .Flynn, 2. Dark blue, Mrs A. FJynn, 1; Mrs Riddell, 2. Pink: Mrs A. Flynn, 1; Mrs Riddell, 2 Six distinct. Mrs A. Fiynn, 1; Mrs Barker, 2. Collection, Mrs A. Flynn, 1;' Mrs Riddell, 2.. Dahlias.—Cactus: Mr Rishworth, 1: Mr Haise, 2. Paeony: Mrs Bull, 1: Mr Haise, 2. Single: Mrs Wood, 1; Mrs Wood, 2. Collarette: Mrs W. B. Mait.in, 1; Mrs Woou*, 2. Decorative: Mr W. J. Martin, 1; Mrs Wood, 2. Collection: Mr W. J. Martin, 1; Mr Haise, 2. Roses.—Distinct: Mrs Riddell, 1 and 2. Pink: Mrs J. Martin, 1 and 2. Red: I Mrs’A. Clark, 1; Mrs G. Pain, 2. White: Mrs G. Pain, 1; Mrs Riddel! i 2. Yellow: Mrs Stidolph, 1; Mrs Welch, j 2. Any ether colour: Mrs John Mar tin, 1 and 2. White scented: Mr'i Riddell, 1; Mrs J. Martin, 2. Red] scented: Mrs J. Martin, 1 and 2. Sweet peas, distinct: Mrs Hare, 2. Penstemons:- Mrs J. Martin, 1; Mr J. A. Beveridge, 2. Scabiosa: Mrs E. Clark, 1 and 2. Stidolnh, 2. Marigolds: Mrs E. Clark, .1 and 2. Gallairdia: Mrs Riddell, 1; Mrs E. Clark, 2. Zinnias: Mr W. J. Martin, 1 and 2. Delphiniums: Mrs G. Pain, 2. Phlox Perennial: Mrs G. Pain, 1; Mr N. Holmes, 2. Phlox, Drummondi: Mr W. J. Martin, 1; Mrs E. Clarke, 2. Geraniums: Mrs J. Martin, 2. Gladioli: Mr Haise, .1; Mrs Riddell, 2. Verbenas: Mrs E. Clark, 1; Mr N Holmes, 2. Carnations: Mrs G. Pain, 1: Mrs Riddell, 2. Stocks: Mrs G. Pain, .1: Mrs Nicholl, 2. Fuchsias: Mr A. Martin, 1; Mr W. J. Martin, 2. Liliums: Mrs J. McDonald, 1; Mr A. Martin, 2. . Collection cut blooms: Mr A. Martin, I. Flowering Shrubs: Mr A. Martin, 1. Distinct flower: Mrs G. Pain, 1; Mrs J. Martin, 2. Collection of annuals: Mrs E. Clark, 1; Mrs O. Riddell, 2. Collection of flowers: Mr A. Martin, 1; Mrs Stidolph, 2. Cottagers’ Claes. (Judge: Mr Hale) Antirrhinums: Mrs Scharnweber. 1; Mrs G. Lumley, 2. Asters: Distinct, Mrs W. J. Hare, 1; Mr A. Fynn, 2. Collection: Mr A. Fynn, 1 and 2.

Dahlias: Distinct, Mrs Scharnweber, 1; Mrs W. J. Hore, 2. Collection: Mm Scharnweber, 1; Mr Bull, 2. Roses: Mrs H. Spooner 1: Mre Hibberd, 2. Sweet peas: Mrs M.. McLeod, 1: Mrs W. J. Hore, 2. Gallardia: Mrs Scharnweber, 1: Mrs J. Shirkey, 2. Geranium: Mrs H. W. McMaster, 1; Mrs Franklin, 2. Phlox Drummondi: Mrs Scarlet, 1; Mrs Scharnweber, 2. Zinnias: Mrs A. McGregor, 1: Mrs Scarlet, 2. Mangolds: Mre Hibberd, 1; Mrs W. J. Hore, 2.. Delphiniums: Mrs iSeharnweber, 1: Mrs G. Lumley, 2. Collection of flowers:, Mrs SeharnWeber, 1; Mrs Spooner, 2. 1 Collection of vegetables: Mre Holland, 1; Mrs Fenwick, 2. | Decorative Class.

(Judges: Mrs Beetham and Mrs Wilson). Lady’s shoulder posy in buttonhole: Miss Stephens, 1; Mrs A. Clark, 2. Lady’s hand posy: Mrs Stephens, 1; Miss M. C. Martin, 2. Decorative table (clear glass): Mre Fleury, 1; Mrs Sleeth, 2. Decorated table (any embellishment): Miss P. Martin, 1; Miss K. Martin, 2. Floating bowl: Miss P. Baird, 1; Mrs J. Martin, 2. Bowl of flowers: Miss M. C. Martin, 1; Mrs A. D. McMaster, 2. Decorated basket of flowers: Miss P. Baird, 1; Mrs A. D. McMaster, 2. Decorated basket of fruit: Mrs F N Sutherland, 1; Mrs A. Clark, 2. 5 Vase of flowers: Mrs G. Pain, 1; Mrs Price, 2.

Fruit. t (Judge: Mr. Ball). , Cooking apples: Mrs Fittis, 1: Mrs] A Smith, 2. , Dessert apples: Mr A. Martin, 1. j Peaches: Mrs E. Clark, 1 and 2. Plums: Mrs E. Clark, 1; Mr A. Mar- 1 tin, 2. j Dessert pears: Mrs F. McLeod, 1; Mr', A. Martin, 2. Cooking pears: Mrs F. McLeod, 1: Mr A. Martin, 2. Collection of fruit: Mr A. Martin, 1 ; and 2. Vegetables (Jiidge: Mr. Ball.) French beans: Mrs J. Martin, 1; Mre B. Evans, 2. Runner beans: Mre M. McLeod, 1: Mr E. Clark, 2. Butter beans: Mrs E. Clark, 1. Beet, turnip: F. Holland, 1; Mrs de la Cour, 2. Beet, long: Mrs C. R. Fenwick, 1. Savoy, cabbage: Mrs J. Martin, 1. Cabbage, any other: Mrs Wagg, 1: Mrs J. P McMaster, 2. Carrot, short: Mrs G. Pain, 1; Mr R. Fenwick, 2. Long: Mrs McAlpine, 1. Lettuce: Mrs W. J. McMaster, 1. Leeks: Mrs J. Martin, 1. Marrow: Mrs E. B. Evans, 1; Mrs J. Martin, 2. Sweet corn: Mrs Norris, 2. Onions, heaviest: Mre Beveridge, 1; Mrs Hibberd, 2. Keeping: Mre J. Martin, 1; Mrs F. Wall, 2. Shallots, red: Mrs A. Smith, 1; Mrs E. Cameron, 2. White: Mrs A. Smith, 1. Parsnips: Mrs Kilby, 1; Mr F. Holland, 2. Peas: Mrs J. Martin, 1; Mre G. Pain 2. Potatoes, white: Mrs F. Wall, 1; Mrs Clark, 2. Coloured: Mre Hibberd, 1; Mre Shirkey, 2. Heaviest: Mrs Welch,

| Pumpkins: Mrs Denney, 1; Mrs M.[ 'McLeod, 2. j Turnip: Mrs C. Clark, 1; Mrs d 6 in I Cour, 2. i Cucumbers, long: Mrs E. Clark, 1; Mrs J. Martin, 2. Apple: Airs Denny, Mrs Albert 'Smith, 2. j Rhubarb: Mrs F. Holland, 1; Mr W. ■J. Martin, 2. > Tomatoes, round: Mrs E. Clark, 1; Mrs C. F. McAllum, 2. Heaviest: Mrs Biss, 1. Home ’Produce. (Judge: Mrs W. J. Martin.) | Hen's eggs: Mrs Baghurst, 1; Mrs Holland and Mrs Frank, tie, 2. | Plain scones: Mr R. Fenwick. 1; Mrs M. McLeod, 2. Girdle scones: Mrs Campbell Smith, 1. Fruit sake: Mrs' Killip, 1; Miss C. M. Martin, 2. Pound cake: Mrs Kershaw, 1. Madiera eakc: Mrs W. J. Hore, 1; Mrs M. McLeod, 2. Sponge sandwich: Mrs G.. .Lumley, s 1; Mrs M. McLeod, 2. Sponge cake:Miss Maugham, 1; Mrs ’ A. D. McMaster, 2. . Meringues: Miss Eggleton, 1. ’ Cream, puffs: Mrs W. J. Hore, 1: Mrs j Nicholl, 2. Pastry: Mrs Albert .Smith, 2. . Shortbread: Mrs Kershaw, 1; Mrs Geary, 2. r Pikelets: Mrs Leith, 1; Mrs Green, 2. ] Bread (home-made yeast): Mrs Al- . ibert Smith, 1; Mrs Saunders, 2. J Bread, cottage: Mrs Albert Smith, 1; Mrs Campbell Smith, 2. Brown: Mrs - 'Ooleman, 1. | Nut loaf: Mrs Dell, 1. 5 1 Butter, .salted: Mrs J. P. McMaster, nl; Mrs J. McLeod, 2. Unsalted: Mrs J. P. McMaster, 1. Collection of jams: Mrs iSleebh, 1; r Mrs Nicholl, 2. Collection jellies: Mrs Albert Smith, 1; Mrs Dale, 2. Collection pickles: Mrs Nicholl, 1. Bottled (fruit: Mrs Killip and Mias C. Martin, tie. 1; Miss C. Martin, 2. Sweets: Mrs R. M. Herrick, 1. Needlework. (Judge: Mrs Baine). r White crotchet: Mrs H. H. Baird, 1; Mrs C. Gibson, 2. Piece knitting: Mrs J. McLeod, 1. Socks: Mrs A. D. McLeod, 1; Mrs E. Killip, 2. White embroidery: Miss E. Stephens 1; Miss B. McLeod, 2; Miss F. Mahood (highly commended.) • Coloured embroidery: Mrs P. Ramsay 1; Miss J. Owen, 2. Plain needlework: Mrs Spooner, 1; Miss Dymes, 2. Guest towel: Mrs C. Holmes, 1; Miss Stephens, 2. Child's frock: Mrs Kitching, 1; Miss B. McLeod, 2. D’Oyley: Mrs P. Ba/msay, 1; Mrs ’ Ada Smith, 2. Raffia: Miss F. M. Sutherland, 1; ‘ Miss Stephens, I Silk garment: Miss J. Owen, 1; Mias D. Munn, 2. ’ Handwork, unwashed: Miss E. Stephens, 1 ; Mrs-Norris, 3; Mrs Grace, ’.(highly commended.) Children’s Class. (Judge: Mrs H, Evans.) Over 11 and under 15. ’ Plain scones: Thelma Killip, 1; Betj ty Collins, 2. ’ Sponge sandwich: Ivy Smith, 1; Betty Collins, 2. Hemstitched handkerchief: Ivy J Smith, 1 and 2. D’Oyley: I Smith, 1; Thelma KH2. Darning: Ivy Smith, 1; Margaret , Cochrane, 2. Knitting: Ivy Smith, 1; Margaret fCochrane, 2. Buttonhole, sewn: Margaret Cochtrane, 1. Vase flowers: Beryl Kitching, 1; Noeline Holmes, 2. Buttonhole, floral: Beryl Kitching, 1; Nancy Fenwick, 2. Wooden article, most novel: Erie Smith, 1; Berifard Kifehing, 2. Under 11 years.

Plain scenes: Douglas Fleury, 1; Ruth Kershaw, 2. Sponge sandwich: Ruth Kershaw, 1; Claire McGovern, 2. Darning: Topsy Baghnrst, 1; Douglas Fleury, 2. Vase flowers: Douglas Fleury, 1; Ruth Kershaw, 2. Floral buttonhole: Douglas Fleury, 1; Douglas Fleury, 2. Wooden article, most novel: Douglas Fleury, 1 and 2. Decorated table: Nancy Fenwick, 1; Thelma Killip, 2. D’Oyley: Rita Sleeth, 1; Mary Sleeth, 2.