SPRING BEAUTY.

Waikato Times, Volume 120, Issue 19991, 15 September 1936, Page 8

SPRING BEAUTY.

BLOOMS ON DISPLAY. HAMILTON SOCIETY’S SHOW. DETAILS OF AWARDS. The glory of the vernal garden with its colourful multitude of blooms was transferred to the Alexandra Hall this afternoon when the annual. spring flower show of the Hamilton Horticultural Society was opened for a season of two days by the Mayor of Hamilton, Mr J. R. Fow. With entries exceeding 2DO and with daffodils in a myriad of bold and pastel shades, striking exhibits have been arranged and the standard is regarded as particularly high. Clever benching and arrangements have made a striking exhibition and with the rows of light-coloured daffodils as a foil Lo the bolder shades of the decorative and cut flower sections, a magnificent effect lias been obtained. At the entrance to the hall greenery and out flowers have been arranged in the form of hedges and a garden and, alter passing along this lane of subdued spring colours, the visitor is presented with the display, rich in relief and colour, of the gardening circle of the Hamilton Lyceum Club. The green baize benches at the side accommodate the exhibits of bulbs, while the central tables are rich in the harmony of gorgeous cut flowers and decorative entries. The competition for special awards was keen and in the open section, three entries totalling 36 delicate blooms, finely textured stars, and trumpets of gold, white and vivid orange, were presented for adjudication. Among the amateurs, greatest interest centred in the Auckland provincial amateur championship which, after two years, is again being held in Hamilton. Eight fanciers exhibited the groups of IS varieties which are required to represent at least live divisions. Triumph of Artistry. If the craft of the gardener, his care and his determination are reflected in the daffodil sections, the decorative classes are a triumph of artistry in benching and arrangement. Polyanthus and primroses nestled in their green foliage are among the most popular exhibits, while posies and bowls reveal rare skill in preparation. Cut flowers, in both light and flaring shades, add colour to the beauty of the bulb exhibits. Several hours were required by the judges to make the awards, the adjudicators being Mr W. C. E. George, of lluntly, in the daffodil sections, Mrs W. Tudhope for the decorative, and Mr M. H. Williams, of Te Awamutu, for the cut flowers. The arrangement of .the show was capably undertaken by the president, Mr A. W. Ward, the secretary, Mr R. A. . Johnston and the committee, Mesdames J. G. Smith, A. E. Sandford, A. W. Ward, G. L. Mac Diarmid, D. Seymour, A. G. Downes, F. D. Pinfold, JI. Gribben, T. Simpson, A. L. Fow, Miss P. Rogers and Messrs L. Colson, G. C. Smith, F. Reekie, D. L. Robertson, S. li. Handley, W. Storry, T. Simpson, W. Hansen and F. Lamprell, together with the vice-presidents, Mesdames H. H. Toombs and A. Knapp, Misses P. C. von Stunner and I. Vercoe and Messrs M. C. Gudex, H. M. Hammond, A. Knapp and W. Bourne. “A Beautiful Show.” ‘•A beautiful exhibition” was the description applied by the Mayor at the opening ceremony this afternoon. It was ii privilege, lie said, to enter s uoh a scene of beauty which would gratify all patrons and lie congratulated the society on the manner in which it had weathered the depression. it was worthy of all the support the public could give. Mr Fow referred to the valuable work that had been performed by the Beautifying Society and said that the subsidised assistance which it had received from the Borough Council was one of the few municipal decisions which had met with no fault-finding, as the Beautifying s>ocietv’s work in improving Hamilton s amenities was fully recognised. There was an Increasing interest in horticulture and In the coming years he hoped that this support would grow with the town in order that the love of the beautiful with all its refining influences might be further advanced. DETAILS OF AWARDS. Results or the judging are as follows: Special Awards. The following special awards were made. ... ~ Auckland Provincial Amateur Cup. G. H. Yarrall. Hamilton Daffodil Cup: W. Danby. Champion of Champions: Mr W - Dauby's “Tapin.” Champion trumpet: Mr W. Danby s Champion Incomparabilis: Mr H. M. Hammond’s “Carbineer.” Champion Barrii: Mr W. Danby s “Rethei.” , „ „ „ Champion Leedsii: Mr H. M. Hammond's “Grayling. Miscellaneous Flowers. collection or nine kinds: Mrs E. T. Rogers 1, Mrs R. J. McUolls 2, Mrs J. F. vercol 3 Collection of 12 kinds: Mrs J. smith l. Novice collection: Miss E. Beveridge 1, Mrs C. L. Mac Diarmid 2. Mrs ? Simpsoi! 3. Collection of cut shrubs: \lrs R J. Ntcholls 1, Miss F. Farr 2, Mrs r j. Nicholls 3. Violets: Mrs R. J. Nlcholls 1- Hybrid Freesias: Mrs 1-. J. Tat lev 1. Mrs R. J- Nicholls 2. Freesias (hybrid excluded): Mrs R. J. Nicholls 1 anil 2 polyanthus primroses: Mrs W. E. riark 1 Mrs C. L. Mac Diarmid 2, Miss E. Beveridge 3. Primroses (excluding polyanthus'*: Mrs C. F. Clayton-Creene 1. Mrs \ H Tompkins 2. Mrs R. J. Nicholls 3. Primrose collection: Mrs R. J. Nicholls 1. Six blooms anemones: Mrs 11. H. Clark 1. Three blooms anemones: Mrs R. J. Nicholls i and 2. Ranunculi: Mrs T. A. Burtenshaw 1 Hyacinth: Mrs 11. H. Clark 1, .Mrs ii Robiirson 2. Mrs W. Storry 3. Iceland noDDies: Mrs F. J. Tattley l, H. M. Hammond 2, Mrs V. Appleton 3. Violas: Mrs r j Nicholls i and 2. Pansies: Mrs L viulrews t Mr Rogerson 2, Miss P. Hazard ■i Anv other variety: Miss E. Beveridge \\ Mrs J. F. vercoe 2, Mrs L. A. Corbett 3. Baskets and Pot Plants. Hanging basket: Mrs F. Woodhall i, Mrs l. Andrews 2. Pot plant: Mrs F. J. Tattley 2. Decorative Classes. Bowl or polyanthus and primroses: Miss K. Murray I. Mr* E. Niekle 2, Mrs A. L. Karr 8. Floating bowl: Mrs A. 1.. Farr I, Mrs K. Niekle 2. Bowl of (lafToclll blooms: Miss K. Murray i. Miss Ida Vercoe 2, Mrs K. Niekle 3. Victorian |>osy : Miss C. Karr 1. Mrs K. Niekle 2. Mrs A. 1.. Farr 3. pedestal bowl: Miss E. Murray i. Mrs A W. (ireeir 2. Dinner table bowl: Miss K. Murray I. Mrs A. W. Green 2. Mrs K. u. Pinfold 3. Basket of flowers: Mrs A. i Karr t, Mrs A. W. Croon 2. Miss K. Murray 3. Decoration for dinner table: Miss K. Murray 1, Mrs E. Niekle 2. Novice Decorative Classes. Decorated table: Mrs 11. Farr I. Miss Clark 2. Bowl of daffodils: Mrs L. An-

drews 1. Bowl or vase of flowers: Mrs H. Farr 1. Children’s Classes. Floating bowl: Miss C. Farr 1, Miss B. PlnTold 2. Basket' Miss B. Pinfold l. Miss J. Pinfold 2. Girls’ nair-band: Miss J. Pinfold 1, Miss B. Pinfold 2. Open Daffodil Classes. Hamilton Daffodil Cup. for 12 varieties: D. Danby 1. H. M. Hammond 2. Nine varieties, representing four divisions: W. Danby 1. G. Shaw 2. Amateur Daffodil Classes. Provincial amateur championship of 18 varieties: G. K. Yarrall 1, T. Slee 2. Dr. E. T. Rogers 3. Three varieties: G. K Yarrall 2. Three varieties trumpet: Mrs H. Robinson 2. Three varieties Leedsii: Mrs H. Robinson' I. Three blooms double variety Leedsii: W. J. Brown i. Three varieties, seedlings raised by exhibitor: A. Hopklrk I. Twelve varieties, any division: G. H. Coulam l. Mrs G. Slee 2. Miss Betty Coulam 3. Nine varieties trumpet: G. 11. Coulam i. Nine varieties other than trumpets: Mrs J. 11. Hammond and G. 11. Coulam. equal. 2. Nine varieties, any divisions: Mrs \Y. Campbell 1, Mrs 11. Robinson 2. G. H. Coulam 3. Six varieties, any divisions: Mrs H. Robinson 1, A. Knapp 2, L. R. Anthony 3. Novice Daffodil Classes. Mac Diarmid Cup for 12 varieties: W. j. Brown i, Mrs A. E. de Lacey 2, G. H. Baber 3. Nine, varieties: XV. j. Brown I. Six varieties: .Mrs A. E. de Lacey 1. W. J. Brown 2 Three varieties: Mrs A. E. de Lacey 1. Novice Single Blooms. Trumpet: lan Moodle 1, G. H. Baber 2. Incomparabilis: lan Moodie t. Barrii: Mrs A. E. de Lacey I, lan Moodle 2. Leedsii: G. H. Baber I. Mrs A. E. de Lacey 2. Any other division: G. H. Baber l. Children's Classes. Six varieties: Miss Betty Coulsam l, John Swales 2. Three varieties: Stuart Boxes 1. Miss B. Leahy 2. Miss D. d,> Lacey 3. specimen bloom: Stuart Boyes i, Jan Moodie 2, B. I "Hi>

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