GARDEN CLUB.

Waikato Times, Volume 106, Issue 17886, 5 December 1929, Page 13

GARDEN CLUB.

SHOW AT NGARUAWAHIA. A GREAT SUCCESS. The newly-formed Garden Club at Ngaruawahia, which has taken the place of the past Horticultural 00~ ciety, held its first display on Tuesday. Despite the inclement weather experienced throughout the past week the fchow attained a high standard. Although cut flowers had suffered grealiy from wind and rain exhibitors were enthusiastic and the entries were numerous in practically _ everv class. Roses, although not quite up to first class exhibition standard, owing to the weather and the lateness of the show, were predominant, and in this class Mr Bennett, of Te Kowhai, is worthy of special mention for the qua lily and number of, entries. The display of sweet peas was also good. In the class for pot plants and cacti the exhibits were numerous and particularly good. The display was of a high standard and surpassed the expectations of the organising committee.

THE PRIZE LIST. Collection of six kinds, six stems each: Mrs Isdale 1, A. Rogers 2. Collection of three kinds, six stems each: Mrs Isdale 1, Miss Rayneij 2. Rose Bloom: Non-climber, Mrs Feeney (Sachcngrus) 1, Mr Hickling (Sachengrus) i, Mr Bennett (Roundway) 2; Climber, Mr Bennett (Columbia) I, Mr Bennett (Ophelia) 2; Single, J. J. Cavanagh 1, A. Rogers 2. Roses, three varieties, two of each: Mr Bennett (Mrs George Sawyer) 1, Mr Bennett (Mrs George Norwood) 2. Rose Spray (rambler) : A. Rogers 1, Mrs Cox 2. Rose, six blooms, distinct varieties: M!r Bennett (Lady Craig) 1, Mr Bennett (Mrs 11. Morse) 2. Bowl of Roses: Mr Bennett 1, H. Rogers 2. Carnations: three of a kind, A. Rogers 2nd prize; three self, three fancy, Mrs Ilarstone, Ist prize; six, any kind, A. Rogers 1, Mrs Harstone 2. Stocks: Best stem, Ngaruawahia Convent 1, Mrs Warburton 2; six stems, three colours, Mrs Isdale 1, Mrs Feeney 2. Pansies: Collection of twelve, Mrs Cox 1, Miss Louden 2; three blooms, Mrs Warburton 1, Mr Rayner 2. Sweet Peas: Collection six colours, three stems each, J. J. Cavanagh 1, Mrs Warburton 2; six colours, six stems, Mrs Warburton 1, Mrs Isdale 2; twenty-four stems, assorted: J. J. Cavanagh 1, Miss Louden 2; bowl of one colour, Mrs Warburton 1, Ngaruawahia Convent 2. Aquilegia, six stems: F. Hickling 1, A. R. Rayner 2. Galliardlas, six blooms: A. Rogers 1, Mrs Isdale 2. Antirrhinums, six stems, distinct: Mrs Isdale 1, Mrs Feeney 2. Nemesia, six stems, Mrs Isdale, 1. Delphiniums, three 6pikes, different colours: Mrs Isdale 1. Irises, vase of six: Mrs A. Rogers, 1. Popples: Shirley, double, six blooms, Mrs Blewden 1, Mrs Isdale 2; Shirley, single, six blooms, A. R. Rayner 1, J. C. Christie 2; Iceland, six blooms, Mrs Isdale 1, A. R. Rayner 2. Bouquet (bridal) : Mrs Blewden 1. Basket, decorated: Miss Louden 1, Mrs Feeney 2. Best bowl cut flowers: Mrs J. Christie 1, Miss Louden 2. Any flower, not specified: Mrs Islade 1, Mrs J. Christie 2. Pot Plants: Native fern, Mrs H. J, Saulbrey 1; King fern, J. J. Cavanagh 1, Miss V. Edge 2; maiden hair, Mrs H. J. Saulbrey 1, Miss Turbott 2; Cactus, Mrs Donald 1, Mrs H. J. Saulbrey 2; Begonia, foliage, Mr Paulsen 1, Mrs Fuller 2; Begonia, flowering, Mrs H. J. Saulbrey 1, Mrs H. J. Saulbrey 2; Asparagus fern, W. Good 1, Mrs McConnell 2, Mirs Fuller, highly commended. Pot Plant, not specified: Mrs 31. J. Saulbrey 1, Mrs Fuller 2. Hanging Basket: J. J. Cavanagh i, A. Rogers 2.

Children’s Section. Roses, six blooms: Beryl Clearwater 1. Bouquet: George Abbott 1, Margaret Isdale 2, John Feeney, highly commended. Bouquet wild flowers: Desmond Nicholls 1, Dulcie Bromwich 2. Buttonhole: Rita Abbott 1, Una Mills 2. , . _ , Vegetables. It was the intention of the club to centre its interests . on floriculture alone. Following a number of requests a class of vegetables was drawn up and advertised at a late date. On this account this section did not receive the entries it deserved. The prize-winners were:— Green Peas: (a) A. R. Rayner, 1; (b) B. A. Smith 1. Broad Beans: Miss Louden 1, A. R. Rayner 2. Gooseberries: Mrs J. Johnston 1, Mrs Dwen 2. Rhubarb: W. Good 1 and 2. Potatoes: B. A. Smith 1, F. G. Kibblewhite 2. Cabbage: M,rs Feeney 1, F. G. Kibblewhite 2. Lettuce: A. R. Rayner 1, A. Rogers 2. The winner of special prizes and points prizes will be published later.