COLOURFUL AUTUMN BLOOMS MAKE BRIGHT SHOW AT DRILL HALL

Wanganui Chronicle, 7 May 1948, Page 6

COLOURFUL AUTUMN BLOOMS MAKE BRIGHT SHOW AT DRILL HALL

Variety Of Exhibits By Wanganui Chrysanthemum Growers

With record entries and blooms ot a high standard, the Wanganui Horticultural Society’s annual chrysanthemum show was opened in the Drill Hall yesterday, when the judging of the various sections was carried out. The Drill Hall had been transformed into a scene of brilliant colours with the blooms of the chrysanthemums predominating. Autumn tinted leaves and autumn blooms lent strong effect to the colour scheme. The champion bloom in the open section, which also won the award for the champion of champions, was a beautiful chrysanthemum exhibited by Mr. J. F. Moorby. The best bloom in the intermediate classes was exhibited by F. H. Jones, and the best novice bloom by Mrs P. Keeling. Other important awards were:— Best red, J. G. Keeling; best anemone centre single, Miss Kendall; best exhibition single, K. Kitney; best white bloom, K. Kitney. The judges of the chrysanthemums were Mr. A. Gibson (Marton) and Mrs M. Moorby. Mr. P. J. Cox was the judge of the cut flowers and Mrs J. A. Harris (Turakina) judged the decorative classes. Competition in the chrysanthemum classes was very keen and the task of the judges in separating the winners in some of the classes was a difficult matter. The champion blooms have been assembled together on a table and they make a pretty picture. In the centre of the hall is a large exhibit by the Wanganui Women’s Club in whibh autumn tinted leaves, blossoms, fruit, conifer, cacti and foliage of many hues blend to make a fine sight. The decorative section is a good feature of the show and some of the workmanship displayed is both pleasing and artistic. Results were as follow: CHRYSANTHEMUMS JAPANESE VARIETIES Advanced Twelve blooms distinct: E. J. Kimber 1. Six distinct: J. F. Moorby 1; G. R. Jones 2. Three blooms: G. R. Jones 1, J. F. Moorby 2. Three white blooms: K. Kitney 1, N. A. Moosman 2. Three yellow blooms: K. Kitney 1, E. J. Kimber 2. Three pink or mauve blooms: J. F. Moorby 1. K. Kitney 2. Three red or crimson blooms: N. A. Moosman 1. Three any other colour: E. J. Kimber 1, E. H. Greagor 2. Pink or mauve bloom: Mrs Clifton 1, J. F. Moorby 2. Red or crimson bloom: E. J. Kimber 1, N. A. Moosman 2. One white bloom: G. R. Jones 1, J. F. Moorbv 2. One yellow bloom: E. J. Kimber 1, Mrs Sparkes 2. Any other colour bloom: M. Clifton 1, K. Kitney 2. One novelty bloom: K. Kitney 1. Three exhibition, one vase: M. Clifton L

E. J. Kimber also won the Wanganui Horticultural Society’s challenge trophy and also the society’s trophy for 12 blooms. Intermediate Six blooms of not less than four varieties: F. H. Jones 1, H. R. Jones 2. Three distinct blooms: F. H. Jones 1, H. R. Jones 2. Three white blooms: F. H. Jones 1, Mrs I. H. Cook 2. Three yellow blooms: H. R. Jones 1, F. H. Jones and N. W. Jennings equal 2. Three red or crimson blooms: J. G. Keeling 1, Mrs I. H. Cook 2. Three pink or mauve blooms: W. G. Davison I, F. H. Jones 2. Three any other colour blooms: Mrs I. H. Cook 1, J. G. Keeling 2. One pink or mauve bloom: Mrs I, H. Cook 1, W. G. Davison 2. One white bloom: J. G. Keeling 1, Mrs I. H. Cook 2. One red or crimson bloom: J. G. Keeling 1, H. R. Jones 2. One yellow bloom: Mrs I. H. Cook 1, W. G. Davison 2. One any other colour bloom: Mrs I. H. Cook 1, F. H. Jones 2. Novelty bloom: F. H. Jones 1. The society's challenge trophys for the points prize was won by F. H. Jones. Novice Three blooms not less than two varieties: Mrs W. Penn 1, Mrs J. H. Booth 2. Three pink or mauve blooms: Mrs P. Keeling 1, Mrs A. Bowling 2. Three white blooms: Mrs A. Bowling 1, Mrs Wahlstrom 2. Three yellow blooms: Mrs J. Brass 1, Mrs P. Keeling 2. Three any other colour blooms: Mrs W. Penn 1, Mrs J. Brass 2. One white bloom: Mrs W. Penn 1, Mrs P. Keeling 2. One yellow bloom: Mrs W. Penn 1, Mrs J. Brass 2. One pink or mauve bloom: Mrs A. Bowling 1, Mrs Wahlstrom 2. One any other colour bloom: Mrs W. Penn 1, Miss Kendall 2. CHINESE INCURVED VARIETIES Advanced Three Lord Somers blooms: K. Kitney 1. Three Madame E. Rogers blooms: K. Kitney 1, M. Clifton 2. Three other varieties: Mrs Sparks 1, Mrs Clifton 2. One Madame E. Rogers bloom: K. Kitney 1, Mrs I. G. Mills 2. Intermediate Three Lord Somers blooms: Mrs I. H. Cook 1, F. H. Jones 2. Three Madame E. Rogers blooms: F. H. Jones 1. Three any other varieties: Mrs I. H. Cook 1. F. H. Jones 2. One Lord Somers bloom: Mrs I. H. Cook I. F. H. Jones 2. One Madame E. Rogers bloom: j. G. Keeling 1, F. H. Jones 2. Novice One Lord Somers bloom: Mrs A. Bowling 1 and 2. One Madame E. Rogers bloom: Mrs A. Bowling 1 and 2. One any other variety bloom: Mrs J. Brass 1, Mrs A. Bowling 2.

HTRSUTES Advanced Three hairy wonders: K. Kitney 1, Mrs Sparks 2. Three any other variety: K. Kitney 1. Mrs Ciifton 2. Intermediate Three hairy wonders: H. R. Jones 1, J. G. Keeling 2. Three any other variety: J. G. Keeling 1, F. H. Jones 2. One iiairy wonder: j. H. Keeling 1, H. R. Jones 2. One any other variety: J. G. Keeling 1, F. H. Jones 2. Novice Three bloom;, any variety: Mrs E. Davis 1, N. W. Jennings 2. One bloom any variety: Mrs E. Davis 1, Mrs P. Keeling 2. EXHIBITION SINGLES Advanced Nine blooms, three varieties: K. Kitney 1, Mrs Sparks 2. Intermediate Three blooms, one vase: H. R. Jones 1, Mrs I. H. Cook 2. Novice Three blooms, any varieties: Mrs A. Bowling 1, Helen Ammundsen 2. One Desert Song bloom: Mrs Wahlstrom 1, Mrs J. Brass 2. Open Classes Three Desert Song blooms: H. R. Jones 1. Mrs J. Brass 2. Mrs A. Bowling highly commended. One Desert Song bloom: K. Kitney 1, H. R. Jones

Open Classes Nine blooms, not less than four varieties: K. Kitney 1, W. H. Richards 2. Six blooms not less than three varieties: K. Kitney 1, Mrs Clifton 2. Three blooms, not less than two varieties: K. Kitney 1, H. R. Jones 2. One bloom: K. Kitney 1, Mrs Sparks 2. Novice Three blooms, one vase: Miss Kendall 1, Mrs A. Bowling 2. One bloom: Mrs E. Davis 1, Mrs J. Brass 2. OSPRAY OR FANTASY Open Classes Nine blooms, not less than three varieties: Mrs V. Biggin 1, J. G. Keeling 2. Six blooms, two varieties: Mrs V. Biggin 1, J. G. Keeling 2. Three blooms, any variety: Mrs J. Brass 1, Mrs V. Biggin 2. The society’s trophy for points was won by Mrs V. Biggin. Open to All Three varieties decorative single chrysanthemums: Mrs I. G. Mills 1, W. H. Richards 2. Three varieties decorative double chrysanthemums: Mrs I. G. Mills 1. W. H. Richards 2. Six sprays of pom-poms: Mrs I. H. Cook 1, Mrs I. G. Mills 2. Collection of representative chrysanthemums: Mrs I. G. Mills 1, Mrs J. Brass 2. The society’s silver vase was won by Mrs Mills.

CUT FLOWERS Open African marigolds: A. W. Beale 1 and 2. French marigolds: A. W. Beale 2. Six petunias: A. W. Beale 2. Any other variety: A. W. Beale 1 and 2. Collection of flowers, six varieties: A. W. Beale 2. Amateur Antirrhinums: Miss M. Mclntyre 1. Tithonias (Mexican sunflowers): Mrs J. Howes 1. Six zinnias: Miss M. McIntyre 2. Six African marigolds: Mrs J. Abercrombie 1, Miss M. Mclntyre 2. French Marigolds: Mrs J. Howes 1, Miss M. Mclntyre 2. Salvia bonfires: Mrs J. Howes 1. Six petunias: Miss M. Mclntyre 1. Collection of climbers or creepers: Mrs J. Howes 1. Three miniature semi-cactus dahlias: Mrs J. Howes 1. Three miniature decorative dahlias: Mrs J. Howes 2. Any other variety: Mrs J. Howes 1, Miss M. Mclntyre 2. Collection of outdoor grown flowers: Mrs J. Howes 1, Miss M. Mclntyre 2. DECORATIVE Posy: Mrs C. E. Burrell L Basket of native flowers: Mrs C. E. Burrell 1. Presentation box of flowers: Miss M. L. Macleay 1. Bowl of flowers, any foliage: Mrs C. E. Burrell 1. Tall vase of flowers: Mrs A. Bowling 1, Mrs C. E. Burrell 2, Mrs J. Brass 3. Jug of autumn foliage and/or berries: Mrs C. E. Burrell 1. Bowl of chrysanthemums: Dawn Harper 1, W. H. Richards 2. Trough of flowers: Mrs C. E. Burrell 1. Bowl of seed heads and foliage: Mrs C. E. Burrell 1. Jug or vase of white or cream coloured flowers: Mrs A. Bowling 1, Mrs C. E. Burrell 2, Mrs J. Brass 3. Vase of chrysanthemums: Mrs J. Brass 1, Mrs H. R. Jones T Collection of native terees or shrubs: Ross Abercrombie 1. CHILDREN'S CLASSES Japanese Varieties (Under 13 years of age) Three blooms: John Clifton 1, Children’s Garden Circle 2. Two blooms: John Clifton 1, Children’s Garden Circle 2. One bloom: John Clifton 1, Children’s Garden Circle 2. (Under 16 years)

Three blooms: Anne Moorby 1, Colin Benson 2. Two blooms: Anne Moorby 1, Pauline Benson 2. One bloom: Anne Moorby I, Pauline Benson 2. Exhibition Singles (Under 16 years) Three blooms: John Clifton 1 and 2. One bloom: John Clifton 1, Children’s Garden Circle 2. (Under 16 years) Three blooms: Pauline Benson 1. One bloom: Pauline Benson 1. John Gilbert won the Shirley Gilbert challenge cup. In the school exhibition of flowers, Tawhero was first and St. John’s second.