PROFUSION OF BLOOMS

Wanganui Chronicle, 19 September 1946, Page 2

PROFUSION OF BLOOMS

MARTGN DAFFODIL SHOW WELL SUPPORTED HIGH-QUALITY FLOWERS (0.C.) Marton, Sept. 17. A pageant of colour greeted the eye at the Civic Theatre where the fortyfourth annual Daffodil and Spring Flower Show under the auspices ot the Marton Parochial District Guild was opened to-day. A very successful show was concluded to-night with a concert given by the Marton Musical Society.

The show was officially opened by Rew N. Williams, who extended thanks to the many exhibitors and all those who had assisted to make the event the undoubted success it was. He paid a glowing tribute to the work of the secretary, Mr. Alan Gibson, whose personal supervision and administration had assisted materially in the smooth running of the fixture. Mr. Williams read a telegram from Mrs. W. Raine (Well.ngton) formerly of the vicarage, Marton, wishing the committee every success.

Strong support was given to all sections, jn fact, the entries exceeded last year’s effort, which was considered one of the best shows held for many years.

“The quality of the blooms are exceptionally good. I judged here last year, and I have no hesitation in saying that the standard of bloom exhibited here to-day, is better than that of 12 months ago,” said the principal judge, Mr. A. J. Shailer (Palmerston North) in an interview with the "Chronicle.” The entries were very even and he had no easy task in sorting out the winner, added Mr. Shailer. The rain over recent days had benelitted the flowers and they had come forward in a very fresh condition.

The two other judges, Mr. R. T. C. Scott and Mrs. G. O. Meyer had similar comments to pass.

The champion bloom in the open classes was exhibited by the wellknown Marton nurseryman, Mr. A. Gibson, whose long yellow trumpet. “Ohakea” was a fine specimen. The champion other than trumpet was won by Mr. Gibson’s "Fairy Maid.” A Feilding exhibitor, Mrs. J. J. Mabey, had a series of successes in the amateur competitive classes. Her "Kanga” was judged the champion trumpet. Mr. A. P. Howard’s (Marton) "Crocus” w.on the champion other than trumpet.

The Civic Theatre was thronged both this afternoon and evening and many favourable remarks were passed concerning the colourful show. The stalls which were attractively laid out, were besieged with prospective purchasers all afternoon. Stall-Holders. The stall-holders were:— Tutaenui and Cliff Line Produce Stall: Mesdames G. G. Oliver, F. R. H. Brice, C. C. Gray, J. Crabb, B. Marshall, H. R. Gaisford, Misses P. Marshall, I. Lethbridge, D. Broad, C. Carroll. Guild Stall: Mesdames N. Williams, D. Anderson, A. W. Setford, J. Bosselman.

Apron Stall: Mesdames W. R. Brant, F. Gabites, B. Moore. Hawkestone Road Stall: Mesdames A. Slight, F. Abrose, F. A. Hempieman, J. Jobberns and M.ss R. Beckett. Art Stall: Mesdames A. Honeyfield, A. V. Anderson, Misses P. Stronach, C. Fullerton-Smith.

Afternoon tea and supper: Mesdames M. C. Fenwicke, J. R. L. Stanford, J. A. Church, J. Caithness, R. G. Kingdon, H. J. Gould, Misses L. Cook, M. Beckett, and Awdry. Plant Stall: Mesdames J. R. Howard, J. Lawson and Miss M. Howard. Ice Cream Stall: Mesdames A. Baxter, A. J. Holden, A. Downs, Miss G. Neilson.

SPECIAL AWARDS St. Stephen’s Silver Cup for the most points in amateur classes: Mrs. J. J. Mabey u-elid-ing* 31 points 1, Mr. Aitcheson <Opikl) 27 points 2. Challenge Cup (.donated by Mrs. Duncan Simpson* points prize lor growcis in Kang.tikei County within a 12 mile radius of Marti n Post Office: Mr. A. P. Howard, 14 points 1. Mr. R. H. Wilkie and P. Moriarty. 6 points equal 2. Trophy (donated by Mrs. Alan Gibson* for champion bioom in amateur classes: Mrs. J. a. Mabey, "Kanga. ’’ Trophy (donated by Mrs. C. Robinson* foi most points in amateur sub-secUun: Mrs. C. ri. Hunt (P.N.) 22 points 1. Air. A. P. Howard 13 points 2. Trophy (donated by Mrs. G. Lethbridge* fir points prize in decorative section: Mis. a.. Whale. 14 points 1; Miss 1. Lethbridge, 9 points 2. Trophy (donated by Mrs. A. J. Shailer* for most points: Mrs. Myres (P.N.*, JL points 1: Mrs. Wilkie (Turakina*. t points. Trophy (donated by Mrs. Leicester* for most points in children’s class (13 years and over.*: Midred Benseman, 10 points, 1: Phyllis Bensiman, 7 points, 2. Trophy (donated by Mrs. Leicester* for inert points in children’s class (under 13 years*: Judith Billinghurst, ti points. 1; Jeannie Dui.can. 4 points, 2. Trophy (donated by Mrs. F. Purnell* f< r most points in m.scedaneous section: Mrs. Alan Marshall, Mr. G. N. Deighton lied witn 5 points each. 'irophy (donated by Mrs. Malcolm Whitt • for points prize in novice section: Mr. P. Mor.arty. G points, 1; Mis. A. Feild, 3 points. 1. Marton District Silver Trophy for 6 varieties of daffodils: Mr. A. P. Howard. NURSERYMEN OR OPEN CLASSES (Stewards: Mrs. .1 B. Thorpe. Mrs. G. C. Oliver. Miss B. Fullertun-Smith. Miss Lndlcy.* Judge: Mr. A. J. Shailer (Palmerston Nortn*. 30 distinct varieties: Alan Gibson 1. 12 distinct varieties: Alan Gibson 1. 12 varieties trumpets: Alan Gibson 1. 12 varieties leedsn: Alan Gibson 1. 12 var ieties barril: Alon Gibson 1. 12 varieties double: Alan Gibson J. G varieties seedlings: Alan Gibson 1. W. H. Reynolds 2. Specimen trumpet (yellow: Alan Gibson 1. W. H. Reynolds 2. Specimen trumpet (white l : Alan Gibson 1. Specimen trumpet (bi-colour*:

Alan Gibson 1. Champion long trumpet: Alan Gibson’s Ohakea. Champion other than trumpet: Alan Gibson’s Fairy Maid. AMATEUR CLASSES (Stewards; Mrs. J. D Thorp. Mrs. G. G. Oliver. Miss Fullerton-Smith, Miss Lndlcy. l Judge: Mr. A. J. Shailer (Palmerston North'. TRUMPETS G distinct varieties: Mrs. .1 J. Mabey tFeilding*. 1; Mrs. Aitcheson (Opiki*, 2. 3 distinct varieties (yellow*; Mrs. Mabey I. Mrs. Aitcheson 2. 3 distinct varieties (white*: Geo. Larsen 1. Mrs. Meyrick 2. 3 distinct varieties (bi-colour): Mrs. Mabey 1. Mrs. Aitcheson 2 Specimen bloom (yellow*: Airs. Malrey 1. Mrs. Robinson 2. Specimen bloom (white*: Airs. Mabey 1. Goo. Larsen 2. Specimen bloom (bicolour); Mrs. Mabey 1. G. A. Ammundson 2. INCOMPARABIUS 12 distinct varieties: Mrs. Aitcheson 1, Gee. Larsen 2. G distinct varieties: Mrs. Robinson J. Mrs. Aitcheson 2. 6 distinct varieties of red cups: Mrs. Aitcheson 1, Mrs. Robinson 2. varieties (all yellow'. Mrs. Robinson .1, Mrs. Mabey 2. 3 varieties with white perianths: Mrs. Mabey 2. 3 varieties With yellow perianths: Mrs. Robinsun 1. Mrs. Artchesun 2. Specimen bloom; Mrs. Aitcheson 1. Geo. Larsen 2. BARRH 12 varieties: Mrs. Aitcheson .1; G varieties: Mis. Mabey 1. Mrs. Aitcheson 2: 3 varieties with white perianths: Mrs. Mabey 1. Mrs. Aitcheson 2: varieties with yellow perianths: Mrs. Robinson 1. Mrs. Aitcheson 2. rtpecia bloom: Mrs. Mabey i. Geo. Larsen 2. LEEDSII 12 distinct varieties: Mrs. G. Larsen 1 Mrs. Mabey 2, b distinct varieties; Mrs. Aitcheson

1. Mrs. Mabey 2: 3 distinct varieties: Mrs. Mabey 1. Mrs. Robinson 2: 3 distinct varieties (small cups*: Geo. Larsen 1. Mrs. Robinson 2; specimen bloom: Mrs. Mabey 1 and 2. MISCELLANEOUS NARCISSI Specimen bloom, poeticus: Mrs. Altcheson 1; 6 distinct varieties (doubles': Mrs. Mabey 1. Geo. Larsen 2; 3 distinct varieties (doubles': Mrs. Altcheson 1, Mrs. Mabey 2; specimen bloom (double'*: Geo. Larsen 1, Mrs. Altcheson 2; G distinct varieties poetaz: Mrs. Robinson 2; 3 distinct varieties poetaz: Geo. Larsen 1, Mrs. Mabey 2; specimen bloom poetaz: Mrs. Altcheson 1, Mrs. L. R. Dalzleil 2; 3 distinct varieties polyanthus narcissus: Mrs. L. R. Dalzleil 1, Mrs. Henderson 2. specimen bloom, polyanthus narcissus: Mrs. Henderson 1, Mrs. Robinson 2; specimen bloom hybrid: Mrs. Robinson (OpikD 1. Geo. Larsen 2: 3 distinct varieties, seedlings: Mrs. Me>Fick J; 3 varieties daffodils: Mrs. Aitcheson 1: 6 varieties daffodils: A. P. Howard 1, Ted Dailey 2; champion trumpet: Mrs. J. J. Mabcy's (Fellding' Kanga; champion othei than trumpet: Mr. A. P. Howard s (Marton) Crocus. AMATEUR SI 'BISECTION (Judge: Mr. A. J. Shailer* Six var. trumpets: Mrs. (’. R. Hunt <Kai> ranga • 1. G. E. Jones (Felldlng> 2. Three varieties trumpets: A. P. Howard 1, Mis. C. R. Hunt 2. Specimen trumpets: A. P. Howard 1. Mrs. C. R. Hunt 2. Six varieties incomparabills: Mrs. C. R. Hunt 1. R. H. Wilkie 2. Three varieties incompara bills: I;. H. Wilkie J. A. P. Howard 2. Specimen Incomparabilis: A. P. Howard 1. Max Wysocki 2. Six varieties barrii: G. E. Jones 1. Three varieties barrii: Mrs. R. C. Hunt 1. R. H. Wilkie 2. Specimen barrii: G. E. Jones 1, R. H. Wilkie 2. Six varieties leedsii; Mrs. c. R. Hunt 1, G. E. Jones 2. Three varieties leedsii: A. P. Howard 1. Mrs. C. R. Hunt 2. Specimen leedsii: Mrs. C R. Hunt 1. A. P. Oliver 2. Specimen poeticus: G. E. Jones 1. Throe varieties poetaz: Mrs. C. R. Hunt 1. G. E. Jones 2. Specimen poetaz: Mrs. C. R. Hunt 1. R. W. Wilkie 2 Three varieties polyanthus narcissus: Mrs. S. Hunt 2. Specimen polyanthus narcissus: Mrs. C. R. Hunt. I. Mrs. S. Hunt 2. Three varieties double: Mrs. ('. R. Hunt 1, Max Wysocki 2. Specimen double: A. P. Howard 1. UPPER NOVICE 12 distinct varieties narcissus: Mrs. R. H. Wilkie 1. Mrs. Myers (Palmerston North' 2. Six distinct varieties narcissus: Mrs. R. H. Wilkie 1, Mrs. Fltzherbert 2. Three varieties trumpets: Mrs. Meyers I, Miss Ladley 2. Specimen) trumpet: F. E. Smith (Wanganui' 1. Mrs. Myers 2. Three varieties incomparabills: Mis. Myers 1. F. E. Smith 2. Spec!-

men incomparabllis: Mrs. Myers 1. Mrs. Fitzherbert 2. Three varieties leedsii: Miss Joan Coleman 1. Mrs. Mycr-s 2. Specimen leedsii: Mrs. Myers 1. Mrs Fltzherbert 2. NOVICES 12 distinct varieties: P. Moriarty 1. Mrs. Feild 2. Six distinct varieties: Mrs. Feild 1. F. E. Jansen 2. Three distinct varieties. P. Moriarty 1. Miss Mayo (Feilding' 2. Specimen bloom: P. Moriarty 1. F. E. Jansen 2. MISCELLANEOUS (Stewards: Mrs. Sherriff and Miss Shcrriff) (Judge: Mr. R. T. C. Scott. MartonAnemones: G. N. Deighton 1. Mrs. Henderson 2. Carnellas: Miss Ladley 1. Flowering shrubs: Mrs. Alan Marshall 1. Miss Diana Smith 2. Ireland poppies: Max Wysocki 1. Mrs. Stanford 2. Pansies: Mr. G. E. Jones 1 and 2. Violas ((» blooms*; Mrs. L. Humphrey 1 and 2. Hyacinths (6 varieties*: Mrs. McNab 1. Mrs. Alan Marshall 2. Hyacinths (3 varieties': Mrs. McNab 1. Mrs. Forrester 2. Primroses: Mrs. Henderson 1. Mrs. L. Humphrey 2. Polyanthus ( 1 .2 varieties•: Mis. Innes 1. G. N. Deighton 2. Polyanthus varieties': Mrs. Innes 1. Mr’. Downs 2. Violets; Mrs. Wlsneski (Palmerston North' 1, Miss 1. Lethbridge 2. Freesia: G. N. Deigliton 1. Mrs. S. Hunt 2. Spring flowers: Mib. Alan . Marshall 1. Mrs. Fitzherliert 2. Any other variety not in schedule: Mrs. ?4alculin Whale 1, Max Wysocki 2. DECORATIVE (Stewards: Mesdames Alan Marshall, Rex Marshall and C. Guscott • (Judge: Mrs. G. O. Meyer* Hand posy: Mrs. Myers (Palmerston North) 1. Mrs. M. Whale 2 and 33. Basket ut naicissi: Miss 1. Lethbridge 1. Mrs. M. Whale 2. Mrs. Max Wxrocki Buttonhole and evening spray: Mrs. M. Whale 1 and 2. Mrs. Colin Whale’ 3. Bowl of narcissi: Miss L Lethbridge 1. Mrs. Stanford 2. Mrs. Dudding 3. Bc.wl of polyanthus: Miss 1. Lethbridge 1. Miss D. Smith 2. Mrs. Max Wysocki 3. Bowl of flowers; Mrs. S. Hunt 1, Mrs. M Whale 2. Mrs. I’. Gibbs 3. Mtnhiture bowl of flowers: Mrs. Max Wysocki 1. Mrs. Dudding 2. Miss I*. Smith 3 Bowl of floating flowers: Mr.-. Colin Whale 1. Mrs. Myers 2. Mrs. M. Whale 3. Vase of najcissi: Mrs. Max Wysocki .1. Mrs. Myers 2. Vase of any flowers: Mrs Dudding 1. Mrs. Myers *2. Decorated satrxr: Miss D. Smith 1. Mrs. Myers 2. Fairy ring; Mrs. Colin Whale 1. Miss D. Smith Mrs. Myers 3. Bowl of any flowers arranged for mantel effect: Mrs. M. Whale 1 and 2. Vase of narcissi arranged for mantel effect: Mrs. Max Wvsocki. Basket of any flowers, for mantel effect: Mrs. M. Whale I. Miss L Lethbridge 2 and 3 Presentation box of flowers: Mrs. M Whale I and 2. Mrs. Cohn Whale 3. FOR (HILDREN (IB AND OVER) (Stewards: Mesdames J F Tipping and Roger Simpson' (Judge: Mr. R. T. C. Scott) Collection of narcissi (12 varieties': Mildred Benseman 1. Collection ot narcissi '6 varieties': Miriam Birch 1. Mildred Bensemen 2, Buttonholes: Mildred Benseman 1, Phyllis Benseman 2. Posy. Mildred Benseman 1. Phyllis Benseman 2. Decorated saucer : Dawn Fulcher 1. Phyllis Benseman 2. Bowl of polyanthus: Phyllis Benseman 1. Mildred Benseman 2. Bowl of daffodils: Mildred Benseman .1. Rae Campbell 2. Collection of native trees and shrubs: Phyllis Benseman 1. FOR CHILDREN UNDER 13 Collection of spring flower* and shrubs; Jeannie Duncan 1. Helen Jewell 1. Six varieties narcissi: Nell and Jim Howard 1. John Williams 2 Buttonholes: Beverley Ensom 1, Edith Gould 2. Decorated saucer: Judith Billinghurst 1. Ann Sladden 2 Buttonhole* (to be made ny children under 8 years': Judith Biliinghurst 1. Virginia Birch 2. Posy: Barbara Rix-Trott 1. Ann Sladden 2. Bowl of polyanthus or primroses. Phylllp Smith 1. Bob Howard 2. Bowl of daffodils: Joftnnl* Duncan I. Philip Smith 2. Collection of native trees and shrubs: Dawn and Judith Billinghurst 1. Margaret Godfrey 2.