SPRING SHOW

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 71, Issue 220, 17 September 1928, Page 2

SPRING SHOW

WANGANUI EAST METHODISTS.

SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL The revival of the spring flower shows of the Wanganui East Methodist Church Horticultural Society was at- ' tended with succes on Saturday. There ' were many entries and in most classes they were of a high order. Added attraction was given to the show by the display of the blooms exhibited at the National Daffodil Society’s recent show by Mr Gibson, who secured first place, and Mr Poole, who secured second place. In addition to the flowers there were some interesting classes for children. Stalls for the sale of plain and fancy work did good business during the afternoon and evening, as did also the refreshment room. The judges of the various sections were: The Rev. W. AV. and Mrs Avery, Air F. Pepperell and Mr W. F. Andrews, M.A. The awards were:— Daffodils.—Champion Bloom, Grace: Mrs G. Fowler (Kaitoke) 1. Six varieties: Mrs G. Fowler .1, Miss Una Grace 2, W. A. Grace highly commended. Three varieties: Miss S. C. Ashmore 1, W. A. Grace 2, F. Pepperell h.c. Long Trumpet, six varieties: Mrs G. Fowler 1, Miss U. Grace 2. Long Trumpet, three varieties: Miss U. Grace 1, Mrs G. Fowler 2. Long Yellow Trumpet: Mrs G. Fowler 1, Miss S. C. Ashmore 2, Miss U. Grace h.c. Long Trumpet, bi-colour or white: Miss U. Grace 1, Rev. E. T. Cox 2 and h.c. Incomparabilis, 6 varieties: Miss U. Grace 1, Mrs G. Fowler 2. Three varieties: Mrs G. Fowler 1, Miss S. C. Ashmore 2, Rev. E. T. Cox h.c. Champion: Mrs G. Fowler 1 and champion, Mrs E. M. Simmons 2, AV. A. Grace h.c. . Barrii, 6 varieties: Miss U. Grace 1, W. A. Grace 2. Three varieties: Miss U. Grace 1, Airs G. Fowler 2. One variety: Mrs E. M. Simmons 1, Aliss S. C. Ashmore 2, AV. A. Grace h.c. Leedsii, 6 varieties: Airs G. Fowler 1, AV. A. Grace 2 and h.c. Three varieties: Aliss S. C. Ashmore 1, Afiss U. Grace 2. One variety: Aliss U. Grace 1, Miss S. C. Ashmore 2, Airs G. Fowler h.c. Polyanthus or bunch flowers: Airs G. Fowler 1, Aliss S. C. Ashmore 2, AV. A. Grace h.c. Pocticus, Pheasant’s Eye: AV. A. Grace 1. Double, three varieties: Airs G. Fowler 1, Miss S. C. Ashmore 2, AV. A. Grace h.c. Double, one variety: Aliss S. C. Ashmore 1, Aliss U. Grace 2, Airs G. Fowler h.c. Any other variety: AV. A. Grace 1, Miss U. Grace 2, Rev. E. T. Cox h.c. Cut Blooms.—Ranunculus: Aliss D. Parsons 1. Anemones, double: Aliss Duncan 1. Anemones,single: Miss Duncan 1. Freesias: Aliss Al. Taylor 1, Aliss A. Lawson 2, Rev. E. T. Cox h.c. Nemesia: Rev. E. T. Cox 1. A'iolets: Mrs G. Fowler 1. Stocks: Aliss P. Alay I, Airs Stent 2, Rev. J. Olphert h.c. Primroses: Mrs Grace I and 2. Camelias: Aliss Duncan 1. Pot Plants. —Alaidenhair Fern: Rev. J. Olphert 2. King Fern: Rev. J. Olphert 1 and 2. Collection six ferns: Rev. J. Olphert 1. Asphidistra: Rev. J. Olphert 1. Hanging basket ferns: AV. A. Grace 1 and 2. Specimen plant foliage: Rev. J. Olphert 1. Decorative.—Bowl: Airs AV. A. Grace 1, Miss Duncan 2. Vase: Airs AV. A. Grace 1, Airs AVoodcock 2. Decorated table: Airs AVoodcock 1 and 2. Vegetables.—Parsnips: Air Ashmore 1. Leeks: Rev. J. Olphert 1 and 2. Children’s Classes.—Alap of North Lsland (Stds. 5 and 6): Ivan Danielson 1, AV. Coneybeer 2, Albert Harper h.c. Map of North Island (4th Std. and under): Archie AVinduss 1, Cliff Fowler 2, Hope Lucas h.c. Embroidered aprons: Gwen Lower 1, Bell Alexander 2, Pearl Gane h.c. Points Prizes. —Daffodils: Airs G. Fowler. All classes: Airs G. Fowler. Cut blooms and pot plants: Rev. J. Olphert.