HUTT BULB SHOW.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 13, 28 September 1910, Page 46

HUTT BULB SHOW.

The annual spring show of the Hutt Horticultural Society this year was a great improvement on previous displays, both in quantity ami in all-round excellence of blooms. It is true that Dr. •Perry’s usual model exhibit was considerably missed, but other exhibits, us a, /whole, showed so much improvement that ,the society is really to be complimented. The exhibits completely filled the large Drill Hall, the entries constituting a record, while the splendid attendance, at the opening must have been very gratifying to the Society’s ollieers. His Excellency the Governor, who was accompanied by Lady Islington, performed the opening ceremony in a well-chosen speech, after which the exhibits were closely examined by them. I’he trade exhibits both of Messrs. Cooper and Sons, Ltd., and Mr. T. Waugh Wire extensive, as well as very attractively arranged. The former staged over v:ilieties of narcissi, which were quite

&H education in themselves. Placed prominently in their stand was a superb specimen of Azalia Mollis, growing in a large pot. The whole plant was a blaze oi - union-pink colour, and attracted much attention. In addition, were shown many other plants and Howers, the whole comprising a really excellent exhibit. Mr. Waugh’s large exhibit was a beautiful sight, wiih its immense bowls of narcissi blooms in glorious profusion, interspersed with all kinds of pot and other points, both rare and beautiful. Quite a striking feature of the show was the lovely exhibit id’ cyclamen staged by Mr. Graham Harvey. Completely tilling one of the large tables, row upon row of most exquisite blooms of all shades mid all shapes, made a sight not easily foigotteii. One immense phint in the centre of the group carried nearly 209 perfect blooms. Arranged around it were •immense whites, most lovely salmons of •the deepest shade, as w II as iwe-col-fuied blooms that for size and shape have never been equalled in this part of the Dominion. Also included were pinks 311 varying shades, pale salmons, maroons in three -Joules, as well as a profusion ol <4 her colours. The plants showed faultless culture, with their lovely foliage and Iheh immense ami well shown heads of bloom, all having been <nown from the exhibitor’s own saved seed. Such an exl.ibit as (his is well worthy «»f eniula 1 iod, mid the grower deserves thanks for showing what can he done with these Howers under proper treatment. I he exhibit was awarded the Royal Hurt i. iiltural Society's silver medal. In the open clashes for nurserymen, Messrs. (*ooper ami Sons. Ltd., wriv awarded first for a collection of narcissi,

not exceeding 100 varieties. The blooms were full of quality and well shown. In the open class, Mr. A. Booth, of the Wairarapa, exhibited the finest blooms. Included in his stand was a bloom of Peter Barr, but we may expect to see it in better form another year. The same exhibitor’s Weardale Perfection secured the champion prize in the trumpet section. These blooms were very fine indeed.

Lucifer was well shown in nrany places, Mr. (’. E. Buckingham’s being excellent, ami securing the championship for “other than long trumpets.” Emperor, Monarch, Golden Bell, and Madam de Grant were particularly good, and shown in great profusion.

Gloria. Mundi has never been so well shown in these parts before. Both in colour and size the blooms were exceptionally good. Magog Improved (Inconiparabilis), an immense Hower, is very useful in this section. Orifianme (Burbid-

geii), with its bright red cup, was veiy attractive, while White Queen, Lady God; iva, ami Albatross were really well shown.