FORDELL FLOWER SHOW.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXIV, Issue 17733, 5 December 1919, Page 5

FORDELL FLOWER SHOW.

The Fordell Horticultural Society is still in its infancy, having come into existence less than three years ago, but ample evidence of its energy and vitality was provided last Saturday, when it held its fourth Flower and Vegetable Show. Each succeeding show has been highly successful, both in the number of exhibitors and in the quality of the exhibits. The eaTlier shows were held in support of various patriotic and philanthropic funds, which benefited to the extent of -at least £150 by the efforts of the local horticultural enthusiasts. But the show on Saturday eclrpsed previous exhibitions in practically every section, and would have done credit to towns many times the size of Fordell. Seven hundred entries were made by one hundred and twenty-one exhibitors, Miss Baines taking pride of place with 51 entries. The local interest taken in the show, and the support given to him in his arduous work by the committee should be an encouragement to the secretary, Mr H. Campbell, whose zeal and energy are beyond praise. <*The weather, which was most unpromising in the morning, was ideal later in the day, and contributed greatly to the success of the show. Not only were all parts of the Fordell district represented, but there were also a large contingent of visitors from Wanganui." Throughout the afternoon and evening the hall was thronged by people, full of admiration for the various exhibits, and Vaking a course of education in the possibilities of the oldest of all trades. The one handicap of the society is its inability to secure sufficient flocr space for its exhibits and a much larger hall will be needed if future shows are not to suffer from want of room. The judges were complimentary in .their references to the exhibits, and their work, which gave general satisfaction, was much appreciated by the committee. Mr Rasmussen, who judged in the floral divisions, remarked that the roses were the best he had ever seen in Fordell, and were better than might have been expected, considering the high winds lately experienced. The champion rose—a very fine specimen of "Mrs Ambrose Ricards" was provided by Mr H. P. Lance. Mr Duigan's sweet peas were the best out of a good collection, and included the champion pea—a splendid "Wedgewood Improved:" The antirrhinums and delphiniums were specially good, but the season was too far advanced for the rhoddendrons to be at their best. Mr Hutehin's exhibit of petunias contained some very fine single petunias of unusual colours, while Mrs Duigan's Empress pansies were of special excellence. Mr Allison's striking protea received much admiration and should not be overlooked by visitors at the Wanganui show. Mr Rasmussen was particularly pleased to see so much competition in the class for native flowers, and hoped that future shows would continue to encourage an interest in the unique flora of the sDominion. " Wyley Bros. exhibited some'magnificent gatllardias, including a giant which, as it was more than five inches in diameter, a casual observer might regard as a sunflower. In the decorative section among much excellent work the most noteworthy exhibit was Miss Brice's table, which showed a charming arrangement of red manuka, nemesia aquilegia, and ixia longiflora. In this instance, popular and expert judgment coincided in giving Miss Brice first place. The children's decorative work was very creditable, May Christie's basket of sweet peas and asparagus fern receiving special commendation. It is evident from the high quality of the exhibits made by the. children that the succession of florists will be maintained in Fordell. In the vegetable section the most imposing object was a radish at least fifteen inches long; but other exhibits, though less phenomenal in size were of better quality, Mr Hutehin's silver beet, with stalks five inches in diameter, being specially noteworthy. The gooseberries shown by Mrs J. Patterson were giants of their kind, and the same exhibitor well merited the first prize awarded her assortment of fruit. The lateness of the season probably accounted for the small collection of jam and bottled fruits; nevertheless Mrs A. Budge's exhibit of three varieties of bottled fruit was of special excellence. The camp oven loaf shown by Mr A. Barnes was very favourably commented" on, Mrs Belton was awarded a first and special prize for a very attractive collection of sweets. Rita Huckstep, who received special mention for sponge cake, and May Christie, with no fewer than 15 varieties of sweets, were among the many juvenile competitors who showed practical interest in the show. '

In the unavoidable absence of Mr W. J. Poison, Mr A. S. Harper formally opened the show. In the course of his remarks Mr Harper referred to the posperous history of the Fordell Horticultural Society, and said there was no reason why the Fordell show should not be the largest flower show on the Coast. In addition to the usual attractions of the show, refreshments were provided in the large marquee kindly loaned by the Wanganui A. and P. Association, and Mrs N. Sutherland and her staff of assistants were kept very busy during the afternoon. Good business was also done by Mrs Glasgow and her daughters, who had charge of the produce stall, while Miss Treadwell and Miss Anderson were in charge of the sweets' stall. The gratitude of the committee is due to the judges for their kindness in officiating at the show.

PRIZE LIST.

POT PLANTS

JIiDGE: Mr Rasmussen

Fern (one)—Mr H. Campbell 1, Mrs E. Dickinson 2 and 3.

Geranium (one)—-Miss J. Sutberlan.l 1, Mr H. Campbell 2, Miss W. Pennofather 3.

Cacfc:is (cne)—Mr H. Campbell 1. Pelargonium (one) —Mrs J. B:trnes 2. -Asparagus (one) —Mrs J. Nicholson 1, Mr H. Campbell 2, Mrs W. Budge 3. Collection of Pot Plants—Mrs Diclrin son 1, Mr H. Campbell 2, Miss W. Pennefathor 3.

New or Bare Plant—Mr A. Allison ]. Points Prize—Mr H. Campbell, 19 points.

CUT FLOWERS

JUDGE: Mr Rasmussen. Antirrhinums (collection) — Miss Howie 1, Wyley Bros. 2, Mr F. J. Denton 3. j^^yiilogia (s.ix varieties) —Warranhoot MHHllyHi||

Campanula (collection) —Mr H. Campbell J, Miss M. Sutherland 2, Mr. Hutchins 3. Carnation (three varieties) —Mrs W. J. Tread well 1, Mrs H. J. Duigan 2, Mr Hutehms 3. Carnation (one variety)— Mis "VV. J. Treadvv.o.ll 1, Miss D. Brace 2, Mrs H. J. Daigan 3. Champion Carnation—Mrs W« 3., Treadwell 1. Pinks (collection) —Mr. A. Allison ], Mr A. F&ger 2. Delphiniums (collection) —Mrs D. McGregor 1, Mr-H. Campbell 2, Mr H. P. L-an?e 3, Miss Bruce h.c. Gaillardia (collection)—Wyley. Bros. 1, Matarjiwit Shod 2. Geraniums (collection) —Mrs N. Sutherland 1, Miss E. Cowie 2. Iris, Japanese (collection) —Mrs H. J. Duigau 1, Larkspur (collection) —Miss C. Sutherland 1. Nemesias (collection) —Mr H. I*. Lance 1, Mr Hutchins 2. Pansies (12 varieties) —Mr Hutchins Pansies (six varieties) —Mrs H. J. Duigan 1, Mr H. P. Lance 2, Mr Hutchius 3. . Panii'is (three varieties) —Mrs H. J. Duigan 1, Mr H. P. Lanoe 2, Mr Hutchins 3. Pelargonium (collection) —Miss E. Oowie 1.. Petunia (six varieties) —Mr Hutchins 1, 2, and 3. Petunias (thre varieties) —Mr Hutchins 1, 2, and 3. Petunia (one variety), single or double.) —Mr Hutchins 1, 2, and 3. Poppies (collection) —Mrs Belton 1. Paeonv (collection- —Wyley Bros. 1. • Penstemon (collection) —Mr H. Campbell 1, Wyley Bros. 2. Rhododendron (three varieties) i —Mrs D. McGregor 1, 2, and 3. Stocks, double (collection)—Mr H. P. Lance 1. Miss D. Bruce 2. Violas (cllection) —Mrs J. Belton 1, Mr A. Allison 2. Collection Coloured Foliage—Mr A. Allison 1. Mrs D. McGregor 2. Collection Cut Flowers, not more than 24 varieties, separately arranged —Mr \. Allison 1, Warrengate School 2, Matarawa School 3, Wyley Bros. h.c. Collection Flowering Shrubs —Mrs D. McGresor 1, Warrengate School 2, Mr A. Allison 3. Collection Native Flowers—Mrs D. McGregor 1, Waikupa Road School 2, Miss Coleman 3, Wyley Bros. B.c. New or Rare Flower —Mr A. Allison 1. Points Prize—Mr Hutchins, 41 points

ROSES

JTDGE: Mr Rasraussen

12 varieties (one eacii) —Wyley Bro3. 1, Mrs, A. Cameron 2, Mr Flyger 3. 6 varieties (one each) —Mr H. P. Lance 1, Wyley Bros. 2, Mr A. Flyger 3. 3 varieties (one each) —Wyley Bros 1 Mr H. P. Lance 2, Mrs H. G. Lewis 3. One variety—Mrs H. G. Lewis 1, Matarawa School 2, Mrs D. McGregor Collection Roses—Mr H. P. Lance 2, Mr Plyge.- 3. Champion Rose from above classesMr H. 3*. Lance. Buds (six varieties)—Mr H. P. Lance 1, Mr A. Flyger 2, Mrs A. Cameron 3. Climbers • (three varieties)— Wyley Bros. 1, Mr Flyger 2. Points Prize —Wyley Bros., 18 points. SWEET PEAS. JUDGE: Mr Raamussen. Best collection—Mr Baumneld 1, Mr H. Campbell 2, Wyley Bros. 3. 12 varieties (three spikes each)-y\Vy-lev Bros. 2. " .. . "Six varieties (three spikes each) — Miss Howio.V. Wyley Bros. 2. ; Three varieties (3 spj^V3 ™ ' j -,i H J. Duigan 1, Mrs W. J. Ireadwell 2-&,¥%Ls.-Krs H. J. Duigan l. Miss Howie 2, Wyley Bros. 3. Cream, 3 spikes.^-Miss Howie 1, W Tyley Bros. 2. Crimson, 3 spikes.' —Mlbs Howie 1, Wyley Bros. 2. Lavender, 3 spikes.—Miss Howie X> Pink!" 3 spfkes'— Mrs W. J. Treadwell •»!, Miss Howie 2. . ■ _ _ . Pieotee, 3 spikes;— Mrs H. J. Dmgan 1, Wyley Bros. 2. Flake, 3 spikes.—Wyley Bros. 2. Best Novelty, 3 spikes.—Mrs H. J. Duigan 1. Champion Sweet Pea.—Mrs H. J. Duigan. Points Prize. —Miss Howie, 26 points. VEGETABLES. JUDGE: Mr Benefield. Beans, Broad.—Mrs H. Crafar 1 and 3, George Betyon 2. Beet, Round. —Mr B. Hutching %. Beet, Silver. —Mr Hutchine '*, 2, and 3. Carrots, Garden. —Mrs Verran 1, Mrs Christie 2, Mr Hutchins 8. Garbage, »one- —Mr Hutchinjs 1, Mrs Coleman 2, Mr Hutchins 3. Lettuce, two. —Mr A. Cameron 1, Mr L. Bruce 2, Mr E. Hutchins 3. Onions (Spring), six.—Mrs Verran 1, Mr Hutchins 2, Mrs H. J. Duigan 3. Onions (Autumn), six.—Mrs Verran 1, Mr E. Hutching 2. Eschallots, six.^ —Mrs Verran 1. Mrs R. Christie 2, Mrs J. Barnes 3. Peas, 24.—Mrs Harkness l. Mrs H. J. Duigaik2. Potatoes, kidney shaped.—Mrs Harkness 1, Wyley Bros. 2, Mrs Christie 3. Potatoes, round.—Mrs Verran 1, Miss H. Nash 2, Mr Hutchins 3. Potatoes, any colour —Mr Hutchins 1, Wyley Bros. 2. Parsnip, six—Mrs Harkness 1, Mr Hutchins 2. Turnips.—Mr H., Campbell 1, Mr Hutchins 2, Mr W. Bud#e 3, Mr Hutchins h.c. Radish, Long.—Mr E. Hutchins 1. Leeks.-^-iMr Hutchins 1. Collection Vegetables.—Mr Ely Hutchins 1. Points Prize.—Mr Hutchins, 05 points.

DECORATIVE SECTION. JUDGE: Mr Rasmussen. Basket.—-Mrs h! G. Lewis 1, Mrs Belton 2, Miss Bruce 3. Hand Bouquet.—Miss I. Bruce 1, Mrs H. G. Lewis 2, Miss E. Hutchins 3. Ladies' Spray.—Mrs H. G. 'Lewis 1. Vase of Flowers.—-Mrs Belton 1, Miss Bruce 2, Mrs H. G. Lewis 3. Bowl of Sweet.Peas.' —-Mrs H. G. Lewis 1, Miss Anderson 2, Miss E. Hutchins ?,. Bowl of Roses.—Mrs J. Belton 1, Mrs 11. G, Lewis-2. Button Holes.—Mrs Belton 1, Mrs H. G. Lewis 2, Miss E. Hutchins '&. Table (Decorated), judged by popular vote.—No. (I (Miss Bruce) 1, No. 2 (Mrs Belton) 2, No. l (Mrs C&lder) 3. Table (decorated), Judge's dcciJjtoi.—jNOjjWMiss Bruce) ], No 4 H. G. Lewis, h

CHILDRSN'r; CLASSES (Under 14 Hand bouquet.—Nellie Stockmi 1, Kitty Lewis 2, May Christit, 3. Buttonhole, for girls only.— Di cie McGregor 1, Nancy Taylor 2, Jfo Christie 3. Buttonhole, for boys only.—Re Dickinson 1, George Belton 2, 3il Lewis 3. Ladies' spray.:—May Christie Kitty Lewis 2, Willie Hutchins 3. Basket uowersv—May Christie Kitty Lewis 2, Nellie Stockman. 3. Collection of annuals. —■ Will Hutchins. 2. Collection of vegetables.—Will Hutchins 1 Fred Stockman 2. Scones, plain.—Nancy Taylor Rita Huckstep 2, May Christie 3. Sponge Sandwich. —Rita Hue! step . 1 and special, Nancy Taylor May Christie 3. Collection of sweets.—May Chri tie 1. Handwriting, Primer 4.-—Patri< Keina 1, Nancy Christie 2, B< Budge 3. Handwriting, Std. 1 and 2.—Re nolds Annabell 1, Mona Haffner Winnie Hatper 3. ; Handwriting, over 12.—Margar Turnbull 1, Ivy Ward 2, Nora Charteris 3. S Handwriting, under 12.—Josej) Wells 1, Eric Budge 2, Getorge 3t ton 3. I Drawing (spray with leaves ai flower), over 10. —Veronia Groshii ski 1, May Christie 2, Laurie Cl chetto 3. Drawing (any vegetable) uudi 10. —Ruth Harper 1, Elsie Ward | Jack Harper 3. r Darning, over 10.—Amy Wai 1, May Christie 2, Nellie Stockms 3. ■■ - ■ % . . ;,;! Sewing (over 10) plain pillow sli —Veronia Groshinski 1, May Chri tie 2, Dorothy Menzies 3. Sewing (under 10) plain handke chief. —Jean Neilson 1, Ruth Harp* 2, Elsie Ward 3. Points prize.—May Christie " 3 points. Most points in decorative classe —May Christie, 12 points. Most points in plain sewing (vi der 10). —Jean Neilson 5. .Most points in plain sewing (ov( 10). —Veronica Groshinski "5 point * Most points in cooking.—Nanc Taylor, 10 points. HOME INDUSTRIES.1 Judges: Misses B. Morrison and Aj derson. \ Home-made bread, white, con pressed yeast.—Mrs Hutchins 1, Mi Warwick 2. J Home-made bread, white, honl yeast. —Miss Sutherland 1, Miss Bai nes 2, Mrs Hutchins 3. Home-made bread, brown.—Mij Barnes 1, Mrs Christie 2, Mi S3 Eai nes 3. Camp oven bread.-—Mr A. Barne .1. ' Billy bread.—Miss Barnes 1, Mr Hutchins 2. Nut bread (soda rising).—Ml Warwick 1, Miss Barnes 2, Mr Christie 3.Currant or sultana loaf—Mrs Hul chins, 1, Mrs Christie 2, Miss Barne 3, .■>■:'* Butter, separator, 1 1b. —MIS Nash 1, Mrs R. Campbell 2, Mrs Bui son '3. f Butter, dairy, 1 lb.—Miss C. Sulit erland 1, Miss Barnes 2. Hen eggs.—Krs H. G. Lewis 1. Jam, 3 var. —Mrs Warwick 1, Mr Hutchins 2. Marmalade, 1 pot.—Mrs Belton 1 Mr Warwick 2, Mrs Budge 3. Preserved Fruit, three varieties.— Mrs A. Budge 1. Scones (Plain), six.—Mrs.C Hal 1, Mrs Ferguson 2, Miss D. Barnei 3. Scones (Brown), six—Miss Barne 1 and 2, Miss Sutherland 3. Scones (Currant or Sultana),— Miss Nash 1, Miss Barnes 2, Misi ! Hutching? 3. Scones (Girdle)), three.—Miss Barnes 1, Mrs R. Christie 2. i Sponge Roll.—Miss Barnes 1, Mrs Huckstep 2. Sponge Sandwich.—Mrs A. Hall 1 Miss Barnes 2, Miss Huckstep 3. Plate Pastry Jam Tarts.—Misj Barnes 1, 2, and 3. ,■.-"■ ( ! 1 Shortbread.—Mrs W. Paul 1, Mia Barnes 2, Mrs McElvy 3. | Pikelets.' —Miss Barnes 1 and Si Cream Puffs, without cream—Misi Biarnes 1. 1 Iced Cake.—Mrs Hutchins 2. ] Fruit Cake (Rich). —Mrs Paul I,' Mrs Hooper 2, Miss Barnes 3. Family Cake.—Miss Barnes 1, Mn | Hutchins 2, Mrs Hooper 3. Madeira Cake. —Miss Barnes 1, Mrs Hutchins 2. Seed Cake.—Mrs Hutchins 1, Miss Barnes 2. Oat Cakes.—Misg Barnes 1 and 2. Ginger Bread.—Miss Barnes 2. Plum Pudding.—Miss Barnes 1, Mrs Hutchins 2. » Plum Pudding (steamed). —Miss Barnes 1, Mrs Hutchins 2. Biscuits, Collection—Miss Pa ne<*> 1, Cocoanut Ice.—Miss Huckstep 1, Miss Barnes 2. Plate plain toffee.—Miss J. Christie 1. ' Collection of sweets.—Mrs. J. Bel-, ton Ist and special. .Sauce, collection.—Miss Barnes 2." Pickles, 2 varieties. —Miss Barnes 1. Jellies, 2 varieties —Mrs. R. Campbell. Points prize.—Miss Barnes 127 points. FRUIT. 1 Judge: Mr. Benefield. Strawberries.—Mr. Tucker 1. Gooseberries.—Mrs". J. Paterson 1 and 2, Wyley Bros. 3, Mr. N. Sutherland h.c. Rhubarb.—Mr.' S. Bruce 1, Mrs. J. Paterson 2, Mr. Hutchins 3. Plate currants. —Mrc. J. Paterson 1. Collection of fruit.—Mrs. J. Paterson 1 and 2. Plate currants. —Mr. J. Paterson points. Most points in Show—Miss Barnes 121 points. COMPETITIONS. Mr. It. Budge guessed the correct weight of the lamb—SOlbs. 12 ozs. Mrs. Nicholson, Mr. W. S. Thompson and Mr. Sykes of Gonville gupssed within one ounce of the correct weight of the cake—lOlbs fioz. Four correctly guessed "Jessie" as the name, of the doll, and after lot 3 had been drawn the doll became the property of Mr. Don Cameron, of Wanganui. In the nail-driving competition for ladies the honours fell to.Mx\s. Ferguson and Mrs. Berbrook, with 13 and 14 blows respectively. Mr. A. Flyger-won the men's naildriving competition. Miss Davis guessed 9Jibs, as the Wei gli rflh^^^^^^^s^^^y^g^«nd_ so bet^^|^^Hfl^HHH| was *^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^|