FORDELL FLOWER SHOW SUCCESS DESPITE WEATHER

Wanganui Chronicle, 24 November 1950, Page 9

FORDELL FLOWER SHOW SUCCESS DESPITE WEATHER

Despite tne inclemency of the weather last Saturday the Fordell Flower Show attracted good entries and competition was keen in all classes. The judges, who were set a difficult task, were Mrs Harris, of Turakina (cut flowers and decorative sections), and Mr C. Richdale, ol Aramoho (other sections).

Mrs W. G. Lewis’s challenge rose bowl for most points in the amateur section was won by Mrs A. McLeod, of Waikupa Road, Okoia, with a total of 52 points. The champion rose was exhibited by Mrs W. G. Lewis, of No. 2 Line, the rose being a "Mrs S. Mc|Gready.” I In the novice section Mr C. Richdale’s donation of bush roses for the most points was won by Mrs J. Pennefather with 28 points. Mrs R. Doig and Miss R. Flyger were run-ners-up with 85 points each. Miss R. Flyger s points prize in the cut flowers section was won by Mrs J. Pennefather. Mrs McLeod’s donation ot bush roses in the decorative section was awarded to Miss N. Christie (Fordell) and the Cameron challenge cup for most points in the show to Mrs A. McLeod (Okoia). Results:— AMATEUR SECTION Three roses, distinct: Mrs A. McLeod 1, Mrs C. Beattie 2, Mrs H. Downs 3. Red: Mrs McLeod 1, Mrs Downs 2. Pink: Mrs W. G. Lewis 1, Mrs H. Campbell 2, Mrs Downs 3. White, cream or yellow, Mrs McLeod 1. Three single roses: Mrs A. M. Barton 1. Decorative: Mrs McLeod 1, Mrs Lewis 2, Mrs Downs 3. One stem polyanthus or climber: Mrs Speer 1, Mrs Barton 2. Red: Mrs Beattie 1, Mrs Barton 2, Mrs McLeod 3. Pink: Mrs Beattie 1, Mrs McLeod 2. Mrs Lewis 3. White, cream or yellow: Mrs McLeod 1 and 2, Mrs Speer 3. Any other colour: Mrs Lewis 1, Mrs Campbell 2, Mrs McLeod 3. Three in full bloom: Mrs Lewis 1, Mrs R. Rowan 2, Mrs McLeod 3. One variety, in three stages of bloom: Mrs Lewis 1. Mrs McLeod 2 and 3. Two rose buds: Mrs Campbell 1, Mrs McLeod 2 and 3. One rose, for scent only: Mrs McLeod and Mrs Speer eoual 1. NOVICE Three roses, distinct: Miss R. Flyger 1, Mrs J. Pennefather 2, Mrs R. Doig 3. One red rose: Mrs Doig 1, T. Corballis 2, Mrs D. R. Campbell 3. Pink: Mrs Pennefather 1, Mrs Doig 2, Mrs H. Morgan 3. Cream, white or yellow: Miss Flyger 1, Mrs L. Terry 2, Mrs Doig 3. Any other colour: Miss Flyger 1, Mrs D. Henderson 2, Mrs J. Howie 3. One rose, scent only: Mrs Pennefather 1, Mrs Doig 2. One in full bloom: Mrs Pennefather 1, Miss Flyger 2, Mrs Doig 3. One, shot silk: Mrs H. Wilson 1, Mrs W. K. Burtt 2. One stem polyanthus or climber: Mrs Morgan 1, Mrs Doig 2. Miss Flyger 3. One single: Mrs Doig 1, Mrs Burtt 2, Mrs Pennefather 3. One bud: Miss R. Flyger 1. Mrs D. R. Campbell 2, Mrs Pennefather 3. DECORATIVE Bowl of roses: Mrs A. McLeod 1. Miss N. Christie 2. Trough of flowers: Mrs J. Howie 1, Miss N. Christie and Mrs Rowan equal 2. Shoulder spray (roses): Miss Christie 1, Mrs Howie 2. Vase of roses: Miss Christie 1, Mrs Morgan 2. Bowl of mixed flowers: Mrs Howie 1, Mrs Morgan and .Miss Christie equal 2. Bowl of sweet peas: Mrs H. Morgan and Mrs Howie equal 1. Bowl of roses: Mrs Howie 1. Tall vase: Miss Christie 1, Mrs H. Morgan 2. Modern arrangement of roses: Mrs A. McLeod 1. Basket of roses: Mrs McLeod 1, Miss Christie 2. CUT FLOWERS Two head of stock: Mrs N. Smith 1, Miss C. Barns 2. Iris: Miss R. Flyger I, Mrs H. Campbell 2. Carnations: Mrs C. R. Campbell 1. Picotee: Mrs J. Pennefather 1. Sweet peas: Mrs Pennefather 1, Mrs D. Williams 2 and 3. Pansies: Mrs A. Pratt 1, Mrs R. Doig 2. Flowering shrubs: Mrs Doig 1, Mrs A. McLeod 2, Mrs H. Morgan 3. Any other variety: Mrs A. McLeod 1, Mrs Speer 2, Mrs H. Wilson 3.