HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SHOW.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXV, Issue 10, 9 September 1905, Page 21

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SHOW.

Those who visit the Choral Hall have seen the interior of the building under many aspects, but not one when it presented such a feast of colour and fragrance as at the Spring Flower Show of the Auckland Horticultural Society on Friday and Saturday. Lovely flowers of every variety were there, the sweet narcissus and golden daffodil, hyacinths and cinerarias of every shade, crimson and white cyclamens, the queenly tulips and superb anemones and ranunculi. The show profited by the lieautiful decorations of the University Ball, held on the preceding night, when the feathery and graceful festoons of lycopodium, caught up here and then? on the ceiling, and fastened on the gaseliers with huge pink paper roses, and the palm bedecked stage added greatly to the hrillian scene. Mr. Brett’s daffodil table was a study in varying shades of yellow, the flowers being arranged in exquisite taste, rising to an apex in the centre, when? stood a handsome silver epergne. which, bedecked with flowers, gave a rich finish to a most beautiful display. The small glasses of violets and maidenhair round the edges of the table were a feature of this exhibit, which was. by the way, not for competition. The saive exhibitor had another exquisitely arranged tabic of spring Howers, and really the variety was astonishing. The beautiful and effective bronze centre piece was filled with delicate sweet peas ami maidenhair, and round these were grouped every imaginable flower of spring and early summer, including, for instance, ten weeks’ stocks, cyclamen. St. Bridget (single), and Tulgens’ anemones, ranunculi, violets, white ami yellow primroses, candytuft (white and coloured), and many others I forget the names of. Another really magnificent display, showing an extraordinary profusion of b’ooms arranged with rare and consummate taste, was th? table exhibited by Mrs. G. J. Mackay, on which one of the features was a tyre composed of white primroses, cream narcissi, and maidenhair fern, the strings being composed of delicate silk ribbands. Th? bouquet of daffodils with streamers of yellow and black ribbon, and maidenhair. also aroused universal admiration, as did indeed everything on Mrs. Mackay’s uniquely-arranged table. In the ante-room three of the tables were designed to represent the three colours of the society, viz., red. yellow, and green. The yellow table, furnished by Mr. T. Peaeoeke. was of daffodils; Mrs Ernest Bloomft dd. who undertook red. showed crimson anemones, and green, or rather green and white, was most daintilv represented with snow flakes, maidenhair. etc., a very beautiful effect being obtained by Mrs. Gray Dixon. That veteran and enthusiastic grower, Mr. Chas, llesketh, who has done so much to populari’/* daftodils and narcissi. again exhibited the champion bloom of which pictures are given in this issue. Other notable exhibitors were: In daffcMlils, Captain Mac Queen. Mr. James Kirker. Mr. Mariner, and Mr. Grind rod. AH of whom showed some very exquisite blooms. In spring flowers, the Asylum. City Council, and Orphan Home distinguished themselves; while thr* special exhibits of the Rev. Mr. Beatty and Mr. Andrew Nlecol were much admired. On both days the attendance was excellent. Much credit is due to th? new secretary. Air. Wallace. Bruce, who worked with untiring zeal, and also to Mrs. Harvey, and the ladies’ decoration committee.. THE PRIZE LIST. The following is the list of awards: — F Narcissi. Magnieoronati. — Nine varieties: C. Hesketh 1. Six varieties: A. Grindrod 1, J. Kirker 2. Three varieties: Miss H. Craig 1, H. A. Marriner 2. Collection: Captain D. R. Mac Queen 1, If. E. Sharp 2, C. Hesketh h.e. Champion bloom: “Victoria,” C. llesketh.

Mediocoronati (excluding double varieties): Twelve varieties: C. llesketh 1,

C. Grind rod 2. Six varieties: A. Niecnl 1, C. Grindrod 2. Six varieties (amateur): J. Kirker 1, A. K. Griudrod 2. Three varieties: 11 A. Marriner 1, J. Kirker 2. Collection: J- Kirker 1. C. llesketh 2. Champion bloom: “Gwyther,” A. E. Grindrod. Double, three varieties: A- Grindrod 1. Hesketh 2. Tazettas and Polyautha Narcissi. —• Six varieties: A. Niceol 1, E. Griinlrod 2. Three varieties: A. E. Grind rod I, A. Niecol 2. Collection: Twenty varieties —G. Hesketh 1. Grindrod 2. Fifteen varieties C. llesketh 1. Novice: J. Kirker 1, 11. E- Sharp 2. Spring Flowers. Anemones. — Tsventy-four varieties: Auckland Mental Hospital I. Auckland City Council (per \V. Goldie) 2. Twelve varieties: .fames Kirker 1. Aiuklan l Mental Hospital 2, Auckland t ity Council h.e. Six varieties: James Ki. ker 1, Miss 11. Craig 2. Mrs fseinonger h.e. Kanuneiili. —Twelve varieties: Orphan Home. Parnell, 1. Six varieties: James Kirker 1, Auckland Mental Hospital 2. Tulips.—Miss O. Reynolds 1. Hyacinths, three varieties: James Kirker 1, Orphan Home. Parnell. 2-Cyclamens.-—Six varieties: \V. McFetridgc 1. Three varieties: W. Mel’etridge 1. Cinerarias. — Twenty-four varieties: Auckland City Council 1. Eighteen varieties: Auckland City Council 1. Twelve varieties: Auckland City Council I. Six varieties: J. Hutchison 1, S. Brigham 2. Three varieties: S. Brigham J. J. Hutchison 2. Rhododendrons. —Three varictic-: If. E. Sharp 1. •Cut Flowers. — Twelve varieties: Auckland Mental Hospital 1. Miss 11. Craig 2. Six varieties: Miss A. Reynolds 1. H. A. Marriner 2. Bowl or vase of flowers: Mrs H. A. Marriner 1, Miss H. Craig 2. Hand bouquet, violets: Miss A. Reynolds I, Miss D. Moore 2. Six pots cyclamen: Auckland City Council 1. Six pots cineraria: Auckland City Council 1. Three pots cineraria: Auckland City Council 1. Collection six varieties vegetables: Orphan Home, Parnell, 1. A- Iteynolds 2. Decorated Tables: Miss Hazel C raig and Miss Young (equal) 1. Special Awards. Among the exhibits not for competition the judges decided to award special honours to two decorated tables of Mr H. Brett, the exhibits of Mrs G. J. Maekay, and the daffodils of Mr Andrew Niceol, and highly-commemled awards to the Auckland Mental Hospital’s collection of anemones and nemesia. and the Rev. W. Beatty’s collection of narcissi. Some of the Ladies Present. Our lady correspondent furnishes the following list of some of those she noticed during the two afternoons: Mrs A. M. Myers, who wore a smart fawn costume with black hat; Mrs (.ray Dixon, white Indian muslin with Paristinted lace insertion, and a pretty green turban toque with pink roses ami forget-me-nots; Mrs E. J. Harvey, white broderie Anglaise linen gown and a stylish black turban with clusters of I’arma violets; Miss Kirker. black frock with touches of white; Mrs Cotter, black cloth gown with white vest ami .-bine applique on revers, black lace crinoline toque; Miss Cotter, bright navy frock and hat en suite; Miss Binuey, navy cloth tailor-made reseda, green hat with Marguerite daisies; Miss Binuey, navy Eton costume, smart pale green hat with pink roses; Mrs Dyer, bown with cream silk vest, brown Marquise hat; Mrs Dunean Clerk, dark grey costume and black hat; Miss Rattray, rieh black brocade and black toque with touches of crimson; Mrs Rattray, bright navy costume and hat en suite: Miss Tebbs (England), black; Miss Blades, black cloth tailor-made gown, brown hat, and stone marten furs; Mrs A. Roberton, navy with white vest, blue hat, and sable furs; Miss Kissling, stone grey tailormade, black and white Marquise hat; Mrs J. Ansenne, brown cloth costiimq, brown turban with white Paradise feather, and stone marten furs; Mrs Virtue. black cloth gown with cream lace motifs and tassels on bodiee, white felt hat with groups of violets; Mrs F. VIT. King, black costume; Mrs Porter, blown

Vown an<l caracal coat, black hat; Miss I'l ilvr. smart brown frock. piped with tangerine 'c’.vet, hat ’<*ii suite; Mrs Hudson, black doth tailor-made, emerald jpcen upturned hat; Airs Alinnett, black frown, black, bonnet with heliotrope flowers; Mis Wilkie, navy costume, navy and pale blur hat ; Mrs Moritzon, black M»dc with white lace entredeux, black Toreador toque; Miss Irvine, black eoli-e-Jine and smart green shot turban with wings; Mi-s Peacock, dark grey, emerald green Gainsborough hat, black plumes; Mrs. Bleazard Brown, grey tweed, and black turban toque; Airs. Marriner, navy rloth tailor-made gown, bine hat; Mrs? 11. Walker, navy costume, and navy Marquise hat, with grey wings; Mrs. Krncst Roberton, blue and white flake Iwc<«d. and brown hat; Mrs. McDonald, black gown, black bonnet with tangerine rn-ette; Miss Lucas, green costume, and white fel; hat with green ostrich feathers; Mis-. Oxley, electric blue gown, and Finn i f white and mole plush toque; Mrs. (Dr. i McDowell, smart navy Norfolk jacket and skirt, brown turban hat; Miss Steele, dark grey gown ami pale grey jacket, white hat trimmed with wine-coloured velvet and autumn leaves; Ali-s Brassey. blue silk blouse, black Fkirt, grey coat, and white hat with w .ne velvet and autumn leaves; Mrs. T. Peacock. handsome black moire, and light floral bonnet; Mrs. W. R. Holmes, pale grey tweed coat and skirt, and pretty pale blue straw hat. trimmed with heliotrope, cream and blue silk; Mrs. |«\ Hattley. bottle green tweed costume, ami while telt hat edged, with brown velvet and shaded green ribbon: Airs. Bowden, Blown tweed gown, and grey felt upturned bat with brown glace silk bows; Airs. J. J. Holland, black corded silk gown, and handsome black applique silk cloak, black bonnet with majenta roses; Mrs. G. W. S. Patterson, navy blue cloth gown, trimmed with brown fur. navy hat with white wings; Airs. Gulliver, brown < lot h costume and black picture hat ; Mrs. McFarland, black satin blouse, mid voile skirt, white felt hat witii black pempon; Miss Beaumont, stylish grey tweed gown, and brown toque; Mrs. Morton, black gown, and pale grey jacket wi'h Stone Marten furs, brown velvet hut with violets; Miss Thornes, smart blue costume, and large hat with cerise )>opp\ ; Miss Dorothy Knight, navy tailor-made gown, and ruby velvet hat swathed with chine ribbon: Airs. Knight, »t\lish electric blue and white check 1w red gown, and white felt Al:irqui<e hat with navy velvet and pompon: Alls. Sega r. black gown, and sinart white crinoline toque with touches of blue*, black Matalasso coat; Airs. R. Prater, black gown, and black and silver bonnet; Aliss Via ter. dainty white silk blouse, an 1 ji'nxy skirt, white felt hat with navy rosettes: Mrs. Garlick, white lawn gown, •nd white and pale green hat; Mrs. Biss, black costume, black ami white •tulle bonnet with silver embroidery; Mrs. Pritt, black voile toilette, and sable furs; Aliss Cora Anderson, pale. gr<\ tweed gown, and becoming white felt* hat; Mrs. 1). Hay, black trained whirl. and ivory white silk blouse, black hat wreathed with yellow roses; Mrs. .1. .1. Craig, pretty pearl grey Elon jacket and skirt, and brown velvet hat; Mis- Bent, blur and white Hake tweed brown furs, and large cream wi raw bat with navy silk rosettes; Miss V. Shepperd. Airs. Col. Abbott. Aliss Moor (( bri-tchurch). Airs. Martin. Aliss Martin. Mrs. AlcK. Geddes, Mrs. Kcndrrdinc. Mrs. Whitson. Miss Whitson. Mrs. AV. Thorne. Mrs. D. Mains. Mrs. McDonald. and Mr-. S. Nathan.