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European correspondents who have a knowledge of Maori are requested to be good enough to forward their communications in both languages. To the Editor of the Waka Maori. Sir,—Some time ago I wrote a letter to you with respect to the "Wellington Horticultural Society, in winch I promised to let my Maori friends know when the last show would take place. I was prevented, however, from keeping my promise, as it was not until after the publication of that number of the Walca which preceded the dav of the last show that I knew on what day it would be held, and the next number of the Waka was not published till after the show. However, the next show will take place on the 1-ith and 15th days of January next, where I do not know—either at the Odd Fellows' Hall or at the Theatre. As it is not likely that any of my Maori friends would compete for cut blooms or flowers grown in pots, I simply append a list of the prizes for fruit and vegetables, namely:—
Any information with respect to forms of entry, &c, I shall be happy to give on application. I am, &c, -yxt iv , T -r Chas - k - Jeffs. Wellington Horticultural Repository, 21st December, 1874.
CLASS III. FItUIT. To lie Judged according to Fitness for use. 1st Prize. 2nd Prize. Melons ... ... ... ... s. 7 G s. 5 0 Kitchen Apnles 4 0 2 G Table *, 4 0 2 6 Plums 4 0 2 6 Figs 4 0 2 G Peaches ... 4 0 2 6 Nectarines 4 0 2 G Apricots 4 0 2 G Oranges 5 0 3 0 Lemons 5 0 3 0 Strawberries 4 0 2 0 Bunches Black Currants 3 0 2 0 „ Red or White ditto ... 3 0 2 0 Gooseberries 3 0 2 0
1st Prize. 2nd Prize. Cherries Mulberries s. 4 4 d. 0 0 s. d. 2 6 2 fi Raspberries 4o 4-t V 2 R Filberts or Cob Nuts ... 3 o 2 0 "Walnuts ' ... 3 o 2 0 6 6 Best collection of Fruit on Tray 10 0 CLASS IV. TEGETABIES To be Judged aecording to Fitness for use. 1st Prize. 2nd Prize. Cucumbers s. 5 a. o s. d. 3 0 3 0 Stalks Rhubarb 5 o Kidney Beans—Runners 3 0 2 0 5> jj other kinds ... 3 0 2 0 Broad Beans 3 o 4J \J 2 0 2 0 2 0 Pods Peas ... ... ..[ Potatoes, round 3 3 0 0 „ kidneys 3 0 2 0 Cauliflowers 3 o 2 0 2 0 Cabbages 3 0 Turnips 3 0 2 0 Parsnips 3 0 2 0 Carrots 3 0 2 0 Lettuces 3 0 2 0 Onions 3 0 2 0 Beet Roots 3 o 2 0 Vegetable Marrows 3 0 2 0 Best Collection of Salads on Tray 3 0 2 0 „ Vegetables on Tray 7 6 5 0
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Waka Maori, Volume 10, Issue 26, 29 December 1874, Page 325
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487OPEN COLUMN. Waka Maori, Volume 10, Issue 26, 29 December 1874, Page 325
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