A BLAZE OF COLOUR

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19301, 2 May 1925, Page 5

A BLAZE OF COLOUR

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY’S SHOW A SUCCESSFUL FIXTURE The Drill Hall was a blaze of natural colour and bore the appearance of a colassal and magnificent autumn garden yesterday afternoon and evening on the occasion of the Wanganui Horticultural Society’s annual Chrysanthemum Show. Flowers of every conceivable colour—including chestnut, crimson, purple, pink, mauve, bronze, yellow, white and other hues too numerous to enumerate —were artistically arranged on neatly constructed benches to produce the utmost effect. The display and the general effect of the show, was one beautiful in the extreme, and reflected great credit on the hard working committee and energetic secretary (Mr L. J. Vcrry). That the season has been most favourable for autumn blooms was reflected in the exhibits, which were well developed and free from the usual blemishes. A feature of the show was the benches of chrysanthemums. These occupied most of the space in the central part and end of ’./he hall. The entries in this variety of flower, as well as those in every other class, were most satisfactory, and exceeded those received for the previous year’s fixture. Air Mandeno was the most successful exhibitor tn the open section.*, for the chrysanthemums, while Miss E. Ashmore, of Wanganui East, was probably the most prominent exhibitor in the amateur division, and in addition possessed the champion bloom, “Afrs D. Andrew.”

The judge (Air AV. G. Martin) in commenting upon the classes, remarked that the display of chrysanthemums was one of the finest for many years. The entries were exceptionally good, and the quality of the blooms was also above par. The blooms, taken on the whole, were a better collection than they had had locally for many years, and he had experienced great difficulty in deciding upon the winners in every division. There were some exceptionally fine blooms, including those of the “F.S. Vail is,” “Louisa Pockett.” “William Turner,” “Renown” and “Airs D. Andrew” varieties. The decorative classes were, also very fine, and the outstanding display was that of Aliss E. Ashmore—the flowers being uf the single chestnut variety and grown |from seedlings raised by Air R. Alc|Cheyne Miller. The classes were, however, splendid right throughout. In | commenting upon the champion bloom, he said that it was a beautiful white bloom, and a perfect flower. “Exhibitors have a lot to congratulate themselves on in having experienced fine weather prior to the shew. As a rule at this time of the year tfhere is an abundance of rain, which causes damping. The blooms right th/bughout this year are, however, surprisingly good.” he remarked in conclusion. The display, generally speaking, was better than that of any previous year, and evinced keen interest and praiseworthy comment from the large crowd that thronged Hie hall throughout the day and evening. The quality of the blooms was a tribute to the productivity of the soil in the Wanganui district, and, in addition, spoke volumes for the care that had been lavished upon the flowers by the enthusiastic growers.

The display of fruit and vegetables was also most commendable and provided further evidence of the value of the soil in the district from a horticulturalist’s point of view. The judge of the vegetables was enrtiusiastic concerning the quality and well developed crops, and recommended that Air Smart’s collection be awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s medal. The committee subsequently met, and acted upon the rccommendaion. The president of the Horticultural Society (Air AV. J. Treadwell), in an appropriate speech, declared the show officially open. Following is the prize list:— CHRYSANTHEMUMS OPEN CLASS (Judge: Air AV. G. Martin) Cut flowers.—J. AV. T. Alandeno 1, T. Peapells 2. Japanese, 12 varieties. —J. AV. T. Alandeno 1, F. Westbury 2. Japanese: 6 varieties. —Airs Alice Lethbridge 1. J. AV. T. Alandeno 2. Japanese with foliage.—Mrs A. Lethbridge 1, J. AV. T. Alandeno 2. Three white blooms. —J. W. T. Alandeno 1, T. Peapells 2.

Yellow blooms. —J. W. T. Alandeno 1, Pink blooms.—J. AV. T. Alandeno 1, T. Peapells 2. Crimson blooms.—J. W. T. Alandeno 1. Mauve or purple.—J. W. T. Alandeno 1. Bronze. —,T. W. T. Alandeno 1. Hirsute.—T. Peapells. Best novelty.—F. Westbury 1, J. W. T. Alandeno 2. Amateur.—l2 blooms, distinct vnrielties: J. AV. T. Alandeno 1, Airs Raine 2. I Six blooms, distinct varieties. —Afrs IRaine 1, J. W. T. Alandeno 2. Three blooms, distinct varieties.—J. A\ r . T. Alandeno 1, Airs Raine 2. Three white blooms.—J. AV. T. Alandeno 1, R. A. Douglas 2. Three yellow blooms.—AV. J. Guildford 1, J. AV. T. Alandeno 2. Three pink blooms.—F. AV. Nalder 1. Airs Raine 2. Throe crimson.—R. A. Douglas 1, J. AA r . T. Alandeno 2. Tpirce mauve or purple.—J. AV. T. Alandeno 1, AV. J. Gildford 2. Three hirsute.—Mrs AlcClood 1, T. Peapells 2. Six sprays.— Aliss E. Ashmore 1, AV. J. Guildford 2. Three bronze.— R. A. Douglas 1. AV. J. Guildford 2. Three blooms. Chinese varieties.—S. G. Stanton 1. T. Peapolls

Novices.— Six blooms.—Mrs G. Bam ber 1. S. Al. Fairclough 2. Three distinct varieties.—Airs Forman 1. S. Al. Fain lough 2. Throe yellow blooms.— C. Peffers 1, Aliss Al. Elliott 2. Three pink blooms.—C. Peffers 1. Three

mauve or purple blooms.—C. Peffers 1 Three bronze blooms. —Aliss Elliott. 1. Mrs Goortz 2. Three crimson.—Mrs AV. F. Shields 1. Six rtoums, distinct varieties. —Aliss Ashmore 1, Miss AlcCleod 2. Six blooms, not loss than three, varieties.—Miss Asfiimorc 1. H. S. Smith 2. Throe blooms, distinct varieties. —Aliss Ashmore I, J. Ohapman 2 DECORATIVE (Judge: Aliss Lethbridge. Fcilding) Bowl of dahlias. —Aliss Snowden Taylor 1. Bowl of chrysanthemums.—Afrs Dr, AVall 1, Aliss Snowden Taylor 2. Cut flowers.—Miss Nancy Taylor J, Airs IT. G. Lewis 2. Basket cut flowers and foliage.—Airs H. G. Lewis 1. Aliss Snowdon Taylor 2. Foliage and berries.—Mfs H. G Lewis 1. A'ase cut flowers.—Aliss Snowden Taylor 1. Miss Marshal: 2. Bunch of flowers.—Airs Connell Aliss Elsie Boa ven 2. Posv bouquet.—Aliss Nancy Tavior 1, Mr G. Kerr 2. Bowl cosmos.—Mrs A. Al aye 1, Miss Snowdor. Taylor 2. Alantol decoration.—Miss Nancy Tay* lor 1 Airs Rutherford 2. Mrs Jas. AlcGregor 3. Dinner table decoration.—Mrs J. A. Harris 1. Airs Ingram 2. Aliss Tucker 3. Dinner tabic decoration with chrysanthemums.—Miss Nancy Taylor 1, Mrs Rutherford 2, Mrs Ingram 3. OPEN CLASS Floral emblem.—H. E. Tncker 1, Tot tv’s 2. Decorated basket—Totty’s 1. Bridal bouquet.—Tottv’s L H. E. Tucker 2. CHILDREN’S SECTION Basket of flowers.—Afiss C. Air raftdor 1, Aliss Elaine Vcrry 2, Alms N. Tn[gram 3. Hand bouquet.—Miss Elaine Vcrry 1, Aliss N. Ingram 2. Buttonholes.—Miss V. Mayo 1, Aliss N. Ingram 2. Ladies’ spray.—Aliss C. Alexander L Aliss N. Ingram 2. POT PLANTS (Judge; Mr W. T. Benefield) Mrg A. O. Cave was the only exhibf tor in this class, and secured first awards in the specimen foliage, flower ing plant, foliage begonias classes, arft first and second awards in tho foliage plants and chrysantnemum pot classes. CUT FLOWERS (Judge: Air R. AfcCheyne Miller) Six cactus <laJilias.—Mrs Alice Jedhbridge 1, Airs Raine 2. Six peony dahlias.—S. S. Addenbrooke I and 2. ] Collection of dahlias.—Afrs Raine 1, S. S. Addenbrooke 2. Cosmos, three colours.—Mrs Connell I. Miss Walk< r 2. Zinnias.—Miss Walker J, Airs Connell 2. Sweet sultan.—Afrs Reardon 1, Miss Walker Collection native flowers, berries and foliage.—Aliss Walker. Salvias, one vase.— H. P. Lance 1, Miss Walker 2. Anv other variety.—ll. P. La nee 1 and 2. Collection cut flowers. — Misc- Walker I, Afrs Alice Lethbridge 2. Collection autumn foliage.—Afiss Walker .1, Airs Calders 2. .VEGETABLES (Judge: Mr W. T. Benefield) 12 kidney beans.—Afrs Reardon J, J. G. Smart 2. Kidney beans runner.— Airs A. Alayo 1, Airs Reardon 2. Six potatoes, round.—G. Prince 1, M. J. G. >mart 2. Potatoes, kidney.—-G. Prince 1, M. J. G. Smart 2. Cabbages.—Al. Smart 1, G. Prince 2. Cauliflower.—G. Prince 1. Parsnips.—G. Prince 1, Al. J. G. Smart 2. Lettuce.—Airs A. Alayo 1.

Carrots.—AL Smart J, Mrs Carwardine 2, G. Prince h.c. Beet, round.— Al. Smart I, Airs Reardon 2. Al arrow, quality.—Alastcr J. Nettleship 1, G« Prince 2. Marrow, weight.—W. Preston .1, Alastcr J. Nettleship 2. Pumpkin, weight.—G. Prince J, T. Peapells 2. Pumpkin, quality.— Mrs Carwardinc G. Prince 2. Onions, keeping.—Al.J.G, Smart 1. G. Prince 2. Onions, weight.— Mrs Reardon 1, G. Prince 2. I^ecks.— AL J. G. Smart 1. Celery.—F. W. Nalder 2. Any other variety.—G. Prince l r AL Smart 2. Tomatoes.— M. Smart 1. Collection of vegetables.—M. J. G. Smart 1, G. Prince 2. The judge (Mr W. T. Benefield) said that the collection of vegetables was the largest Chat be had ever judged. FRUIT (Judge: Mr W. T. Benefield) Six apples, dessert.—G. Humphrey 1 and 2. Six cooking.—G. Humphrey I and h.c.. Allport and Scott 2. Collection dessert apples.—Allport and Scott 1 and 2, G. Humphrey h.c. Collection pears. —F. J. Walker 1, Aljport and Scott 2. Nuts.—G. Humphrey 1. F. J. Walker 2. Lemons. —W. Preston 1, J. W. I. Alandeno 2. Passion fruit.—F. J. Walker 1. Plate dessert pears.— Allport and Scott 1, F. J. Walker 2. Cooking pears.—G. Humphrey 1, F. J. Walker 2. Quinces.—Mrs H. G. Lewis I, F. J. Walker 2. Any other variety.— J. Watson 1, AL J. G. Smart 2. The judge (Air Benefield) said that it was the finest exhibit of fruit he had seen at the show for many years. POINTS PRIZES Open classes, J. W. T. Alandeno; amateurs, J. W. T. Mandeno; novices, C. Peffers; locally grown. Miss Ashirnore; cut flowers, Miss Walker; pot plants. Mrs A. O. Cave; vegetables M. | J. G. Smart: fruit. F. J. Walker and G. Humplhrey (equal.)