DAFFODIL SHOW

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 85, Issue 221, 19 September 1941, Page 7

DAFFODIL SHOW

WANGANUI AND SUBURBAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY OF SPRING’S GLORY JUDGES MAKE AWARDS Commendation was freely forthcoming for the standard of blooms exhibited at the Wanganui and Suburban Horticultural Society’s sixtyninth annual spring show, which was opened in the Victoria Hall yesterday by the headmaster of the Wanganui Collegiate School, Mr. F. vV. Gilligan More than 500 entries were received for the 119 competitive classes, which were divided into nine sections. The front part of th J sail is devoted entirely to daffodils and jonquils placed in triple rows round the walls, with a double bench in the middle. The display is attractively set out with a background of black. The decorative and children’s sections are in another part of the building. “The season for daffodils has been exceptionally good this year and some wonderful blooms have been exhibited,” said the secretary, Mr. W. Jenkins. “The decorative sections are not so strong as in the past,” he continued, “because of so many women being engaged in war work, but some excellent exhibits were to be seen in the children’s section. Mr. W G. Davison, president, extended a welcome to all, at the same time thanking many people for their assistance in organising and judging of the blooms. “The times, as you all know, are difficult and we are feeling the pinch. Numbers of our supporters are away and now, more than any other time, we require the support of the public. We, in this society, have a membership of 300, but with the population of Wanganui, should have double that number,” he said. “I feel very honoured, indeed, to be invited to open this spring show," said Mr. Gilligan. “I feel this is a compliment to the school over which I preside. But,” he said, “a show like this opens itself, it really does not require anyone to open it.” He also referred to the good attendance and referred to the joy that flowers gave in the spring time. Turning to the war he said that civilisation would assuredly emerge safely -from the titanic struggle. He was grateful to all for the splendid welcome he had received. Those who are responsible for the show are to be congratulated and the society deserves the full support of the public.

Commenting on the daffodil section of the show, the judge, Mr. J. Glover (Rongotea). said they were excellent and he doubted if they had been equalled anywhere in the Dominion. The entries in the open class wer-' splendid. Competition was keen and it was a delight to adjudicate on them. Wanganui had some excellent growers and he particularly wished to congratulate Mrs. Moorby on her successes. She was one of the outstanding exhibitors in the Dominion. Seedlings were quite an advance and would be hard to beat anywhere. He mentioned that some excellent blooms were exhibited by Mr. W. A. Broadway, the veteran grower of Otaki. The amateur and intermediate classes also contained excellent blooms and were a credit to the growers. Mr. Glover said that he had judged at Wanganui shows on two previous occasions, but this was the best yet.

Judges were: Daffodils,- Mr. J. Glover, Rongotea; decorative section, Mrs. Barltrop, Feilding; cut flowers, I Mrs. R. Cheyne, Wanganui. Championships Open Champion Trumpet. "Rost feeder." exhibited by Mr. A. W. Broadway, Otaki. This bloom also took the award for the best trumpet in the open section. Champion of Show (other than trumpet).—Mrs. Moorby’s seedling Incomparabilis. This bloom also took award for the best seedling in the show and best other than trumpet in open class. Amateurs Champion Trumpet.—P. J. Cox's “Commander.” Other Than Trumpet.—Mrs. Tylers Leedsii. Intermediate Best Trumpet.—Mr. G. A. Ammundsen’s “Dawson City." Best Other Than Trumpet—Mr. G. A. Ammundsen’s “Clemency.” Novice Best Trumpet and Best Other Than Trumpet.—Miss Adams. NARCISSI OPEN SECTION Twelve Varieties (named. .3 stems of each, not less than four divisions): Mrs. M. Moorbv 1 and 2. A. W. Broadway 3. Eighteen Varieties (named. 1 stem of each not less than four divisions): Mrs. M. Moorby 1. Three Blooms (trumpets) : Mrs. M. Moorby 1. Lethbridge and Miller 2. A. W. Broadway 3. Three Blooms (Incomparabilis 1: Mrs. M. Moorbv 1. Lethbridge and Miller 2. Three Blooms (Barri) : Mrs. M. Moorby I. Lethbridge and Ciller 2- Three Blooms (Leedsii): Mrs. M. Moorby 1. Jx)thbridge anti Miller 2. Three Blooms (double): Mrs. M. Moorby 1 and 3, Lethbridge and Miller 2. Three Blooms (any other variety): A. X . Broadway 1. Mrs. M. Mcorby 2 and 3. bix Varieties <one of each. decorative quality): Mrs. M. Moorby 1. Lethbridge and Miller 2. A. W. Broadway 3. SEEDLING CLASSES (All Seedlings to be Raised by Exhibitor) Six Varieties (one stem of each): Mrs. M. Moorby 1 and 2. Lethbridge and Miller 3. One Specimen Trumpet: Lethbridge and Miller 1. One Specimen Incomparabilis; Mrs. M. Moorby 1. Lethbridge and Miller 2. One Specimen Barri: Mrs. M. Moorby 1. Lethbridge and Miller 2. One Specimen Leedsii: Mrs. M. Moorby 1, Lethbridge and Miller 2. WANGANUI AND WEST COAST CHAMPIONSHIP Six Varieties (named, three of each, not less than four divisions) : Mrs. M. Moorby I, Lethbridge and Miller 2, J. H. Barnard h.c. AMATEUR SECTION Six Varieties (three of each ; society’s trophy): J. H. Hayward 1. Three Varieties (three of each; Mr. A. Gibson’s trophy): Mis. S. Tyler 1, J. H. Barnard 2. Nine Varieties (one of each): Mr?. S. Tyler 1. J. H. Barnard 2. Three Varieties (one of each): J. H. Barnard 1. Mrs. S. Tyler 2. Three Bloom (Trumpets): Mrs. S. Tyler 1, J. H. Barnard 2. Three Blooms (Incomparabilis) : Mrs. S. Tyler 1, J. H. Barnard 2. Three Blooms (Barri): Mre. S. Tyler 1. Three Blooms (Leedsii): Mr. W. .J. Benson 1. J. H. Barnaid) 2. Mrs. S. Tyler 3. Three Bloom,'- (double): Mrs. S. Tyler 1, J. H. Barnard 2. Three Stems (Polyanthus or Poetaz): J. H. Barnard I. Mrs. S. Tylor 2. Three Stem.- (Triandu-. Tridymus or Jonquil Hybrids): Mrs. S. Tyler 1. J. H. Barnard 2. One Specimen Yellow Trumpet: J. 11. Barn-