WANGANUI HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 11727, 30 November 1905, Page 3

WANGANUI HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Spring Show. The Wangamii Horticultural Society's two days' Spring Show was opened in. the Drill Hall at 2.30 this afternoon. The So- , ciety is to he congratulated on a most gratifying success, the number of entries being more than half as many again as has yet beon recorded at a Spring Show, and it is to be noted that this is exclusive oi children's entries. Not only are the entries larger, but the quality of the exhibits is of the highest, notwithstanding the- very unfavourable season we have had, and the exhibitors, no less than the Society are to be complimented on the splendid exhibition now on view. The feature of the Show was the cut flowers section. Said an old horticulturist who has been associated with the local shows for many years, "In roses, pansies and sweet peas, wo have never had anything liko this before," and they made a very fine exhibition not only in quantity but in the excellence of tho blooms. The adult decorative section was admirable and tho children did very well also. For the decorative table competition there were 23 entries, and as one lady aptly remarked, some of thsm were "glorious." The exhibition of the queen of flowers — roses — m the ' present Show is par excellence and every 1 here and there the inmitablo "Frau Carl Drtischki" was in evidence. Mr D. 11. Williamson and Miss Wilson each had a bowl with specimens of this lovely rose. Mr Williamson also showed a bowl in which were one or two very fine amaryllis. Mr D'Anvers very kindiy sent in a collection of cut flowers just to help the general show. Some extra attention has apparently he-en bestowed on < nastnrtious this year, but carnations were weak. Pot plants were only fair and the same may be said of the ferns. Spring fruit did not make a very attractive exhibit, although tl'pro ware somo nice samples of gooseberries, strawberries and cherries. The home industries .were not all staged at the time of our visit, but from what we could sco butter appeared to be really good; also fruit cakes, scones, pastry, etc., but bottled fruit was not first-class. Amongst the vegetables, potatoes, of course, claimed first attention and they were an agreeable surprise. There was xeally good competition and the quality left nothing to be desired — Irish blight notwithstanding. Broad beans were about up to Show form ; lettuces, weak; onions average and peas good. Th^ best in the collections of vegetables was about up to the standard. The officials and committee worked with their usual energy and enthusiasm, white the arrangements were excellent, everything going without a hitch. Mr G'eo. Smith, tho general supervisor, who superintended the display and arrangement of the exhibits, succeeded in showing to excellent advantage, a big exhibit in a space none too large for it, while Mr J. F. Holloway, the hard-working and courteous secrstary, who is assisted by Mr R. Walker, put in a. vast amount of labour, the success of the Show being gieatly due to his capable administration. PRIZE LIST. Following is the prize list: — POT PLANTS. Judge: Mr W. T. Benefickl. Begonia, foliage specimen. — 11. M. Williams 1, A. L. Williams 2. Cactus. — Mrs Horsley I, E. Notman 2. Fern, Specimen.— A. B. Gibbons 1, H. M. Williams 2. Fern, Exotic— ll. C. Field 1 and 2. Ferns, Native.— ll. C. Field 1 and 2. . , Ferns, Collection. — 11. C. Field 1. ■ Ferns,-English.— H..-&* FieLd.l*and-2." „ Fuchsia, Specimen (single). — Mrs J.. Sewell 1. Geranium, specimen. — A. B. Gibbons 1, H. C. Dymock 2. Geranium, Specimen (double). — J. T. Walker 1, 11. E: Dymock 'S. Geraniums, collection. — Mrs J. Sewell 1. Lycopodium. — H. U. Fiolu 1. | Musk. — Leslie 1, M. ITaase 2. Window Plant.— A. B. Gibbons 1, Mrs A. Murchie- 2. | Palm.— Mrs C. F. Millward 1, J. 11. Sporring 2. Pelargonium, Specimen. — 11. M. Williams 1. Pelargoniums, three.— J. H. Sperring 1. 11. M. Williams 2. Petunia. — Mrs F. Webb-Jones 1. Primula. — J. 11. Sperring 1. Basket or Vase of Growing Plants.— Mrs 11. P. Gibbons 1 and 2. Best Specimen Plant, liloom or foliage. — E. L. Hylton 1, M. El Liffiton 2, J. A. Campbell h.c. Best Specimen Pot Plant, not less than six.— H. M. Williams 1, J. H. Sperring 2. ! Best Collection Foliage Plants.— ll. M. j Williams 1, J. II- Sperring 2. • CHILDREN. Judge : Mrs Lockhart. Bouquet, Bridal.— l. Walker 1, R. Walker 2. Bouquet, Hand. — I. Hylton 1, C. Saphir 2. Bouquet, Native Flowers. — K. Hisfgic 1, M. Ilolloway 2. Buttonhole, children under 7. — M. Jones 1, D. Field 2. Buttonhole, girls under 31. — C. Webster 1, R. Walker 2. Buttonhole, for girls undo:- 15. — G. Morgan 1, I. Walker 2. Buttonhole, for boys under 15. — J. W. Russell 1, A. C. Laird 2. Floral Device. — M. Field 1, L. Murchio 2. Lady's Spray. — D. Maclean 1, M. Field 2. Wreath, White.— M. Fit-Id 1, I. Walker 2. "Best Bunch Cut Blooms.— E. Rice 1, M. Holloway 2. DECORATIVE. Basfcet of Flowers, arxanged. — Mrs Tnylor 1, Mrs Neverinan 2. Bridal Bouquet, not shower. — Miss B. Paul i, Mrs Neverman 2. Bouquet, coloured, shower. — Mies W. Drew 1, Miss J. K. Woon 2. Bouquet, Native Ferns and Flowers. — Miss K. Barton 1, Miss W. Drew 2. Buttonhole.— Miss C. Russell 1, Miss A. Drew 2. Ladies" Spray. — Miss Earle 1, Miss A. G. Duigan 2. Tall Vase for Mantelpiece. — Miss. E. Christie 1, Miss E. Beaven 2. Floral Device. — Miss 11. McMxirray 1, Mrs Horsley 2. White Cross.— Miss W. Drew 1, Mrs A. Murchie 2. Bowl of Flowers, arranged on table. — M.ira E. Christie 1, Mrs R. Grant 2. -Empire Stick. — Miss S. Duigan 1, Mrs Brookfiold 2. Decorated Mantelpiece. — Miss 11. Harper I,' Miss Norris 2. FRUIT. Cherries, white. — G. Walker 1, G. Smith 2. Cherries, black. — G. Walger 1, G. Walker 2. Cherries, cpllection. — G. Walker 1. Currants, red. — G. Walker 1, J. Sewell 2. Gooseberries, collection. — J. H. Morgan 1, A. H. Wibley 2. Gooseberries, twelve heaviest. — G. Besley 1, Miss Liffiton 2. Strawberries, one variety. — J. Watson 1. Miss E. Benefield 2. Leemons, locally grown. — Mrs Foreman 3. Logan Berries. — Mrs W. Davis 1. Best Collection of Fruit. — J. Sewell 1.