METHODIST GARDENING CLUB

Western Star, 4 March 1938, Page 2

METHODIST GARDENING CLUB

ANNUAL DISPLAY. Tlie .fifth annual display of the Riverton Methodist Gardening Club wag held in Fleck’s Hall on Thursday afternoon. The unfavourable weather kept many supporters of the Club away. The entries were very satisfactory, and the blooms in some instances were excellent. In officially opening the show 'His Worship the Mayor (Dr N. G. Trotter) referred to the good work of tjie Society. The niiiin object was to interest the younger generation, and he congratulated Lhe school children on their display. PRIZE LIST. The following was the prize-list:— —Section I. — Vase Larkspur—Mi's S. Watson 1, Sirs T. Ward 2. Bowl Mixed Annuals—Mr s S. Watson 1 and 2, Mrs Martin 3. Vase Asters—Mrs S. Watson 1, Mrs Carmichael 2, Mrs T. McNeill 3. ' Bo,wl Asters —Mrs Dickson 1, Miss P. King 2, • Mi’s Watson 3. Vase Sweet Peas —Mrs Watson 1, Mrs Carmichael 2. * Bowl Sweet Peas —ill's Watson 1, Mrs Carmichael 2. Vase Roses —Mrs Carmichael 1. Bowl Roses—Mr s T. Borland 1, Mrs Carmichael 2. Vase Stock—Mrs Carmichael 1, Mrs Watson 2. Bowl Perennials—Mr s Watson 1 and 2, Mi’s T. Borland 3. 1 Spike Gladiiohig (red, light or dark shades) —Mrs Carmichael 1, Rev E. B. Stevenson 2. ' 1 spike Gladiolus (blue or purple)— Mr s F. L/Girvan 1, Rev E. B. Stevenson 2. . • : 1 spike Gladiolus (pink, light or dark shades)—T. King 1, 2’and 3. 1 spike Gladiolus (yellow o y green)— 'Mrs Girvan 1, Mr T. King 2. • 1 spike Gladiolus (white) —Mr T. King 1. . , ; 6 spike s Gladioli (distinct cdlours) — Rev E. B. Stevenson 1 and 2. Collection Dahlias—-Mrs Watson 1 and 2, Mrs Carmichael 3. Collection Cut Flowers —Mrs G. Willis 1, Mr s Watson 2, Mi’s Winton 3..

■ —Section II. — Decorated Basket of Flowers—Mrs Carmichael 1. i Decorated Basket of Gladioli—Mrs Watson 1. Presentation Basket of Flowers and Fruit—Mrs Watson 4, Mrs Carmichael 2. Decorated Vase of Flowers—Mrs Watson 1, Mrs Winton 2. . Decorated Bowl of Flowers—Mr s Watson 1, Mi's Johnstone 2. .Lady’s Shoulder Spray—Mrs Watson 1. > Bowl Floating Flowers—Mrs J. .A Martin 1, Mi’s Watson 2, Mrs Carmichael 3. —Section 111. (Juniors up to 16'years). Collection- Vegetables—R.D.ll.S. Vase, any variety—M. Martin 1, L. Harvey 2, V. Lockett 3. 30 entries, i Collection cut flowers—R.D.H.S. Decorated Vase —G. Johnstone 1, B. Webb 2. 9 entries. . Gent’ s Buttonhole—M. Martin 1, L: Smyth 2, J. Wilson 3. 22 entries. Bowl Floating Flowers—D. Webb 1, M. Martin. 2, —Section IV.— Judge: J. Stewart (Invercargill). Cabbages—Mr Clarke 1. Carrots (long)—Mr T. King 1 and 2. • Carrotg* (short)—Mr T. King 1. Parsnips—Mr s T. Ward 1. 12 podo Runner Beans—Mr T. King ’l,' 2 ami 3. ' , ■ 3 Onions—Mr J. Wilson' 1. Best Marrow —Mrs T. Ward 1 and 3, Mr T. King 2. : ' 3 stalks'Rhubarb—Mr T. King 1 and 2., Mi’s Winton 3. 3 best Turnips—Betty Dickson 1, Mrs T. Ward 2. Collection of Potatoes (6 each of 3 varieties)—Mr T. King 1, Mr Cloughley 2., ' '' 12 Potatoes (1 variety)—Mr T. King 1, Mr Clarke 2. , 6 cooking Apples—Mr T. King 1 and 2, Mr s Dickson 3.. : 6 dessert Apples—Mr s Wilson i, , Mr T. King 2 and ,3. ’ 6 Pears—Mr T. King 1, Mr s J. A. Martin 2. 6 Plums—Mr s G. Willis 1, Mrs-Watson 2 and 3. , 6 Tomatoes (hothouse) —Mr T. King 1 and 2, Mrs Mannichael 3. Tomatoes (outside grown)—Mrs Watson 1 and 2. Special Collection Vegetables —Mrs Watson 1, Mrs Johnstone 2. \ SPECIAL PRIZES. The following Avon special prizes:— Mis S., Watson, Rev. E. B. Stevenson and Mr T. King.