National Vegetable Society of England.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 21, 23 November 1910, Page 42

National Vegetable Society of England.

The first annual exhibition of this newly-established society was held at Westminster on September 28. The hall was filled to its utmost capacity with produce from all parts of the country. The quality was very good, but a num ber of the exhibitors omitted naming the varieties shown, which, to some extent, lessened the interest. The Society evidently scored a decided success, and future displays will be looked forward to. We reproduce several excellent photographs showing the manner in which vegetables were staged at this exhibition, and hope these may be of sei-vice to our competitors in the Dominion. We are indebted to the “Gardeners’ Chronicle” for the illustrations. Figue 1 shows a collection of twelve distinct kinds, which •rained the Duke of Portland’s prize and was secured by the Duke’s own gardener. Every dish was perfect. Pink celery, autumn Giant cauliflower. Prize-taker leeks, Tender and True parsnip, Ailsa Craig onion, Sutton’s black-red beet, Duke of Albany peas, Intermediate carrot, scarlet runners. Brussels sprouts, Perfection tomato and Superlative potato. Figure 2 shows Messrs. Sutton and Sons” exhibit. The main features were quality and variety and attractive arrangement, the entire collection comprising ”113 dishes. The exhibit was awarded a gold medal. Figure 3 shows the first prize collection of 12 distinct kinds in Messrs. R. Sydenham's, Ltd., class, the prize being won by Mr. Silas Cole, gardener to Earl Spencer. This handsome group comprised Clayworth Prize celery, Autumn Giant Cauliflower Lvon leek, Intermediate carrot Up-to-date potato, Ailsa Craig onion, Pragnell’s Exhibition beet, Hollow Crown parsnip, etc. A gold medal was awarded Messrs. Dobbie and Co., for a collection of potatoes of superb quality, including Duke of York, Table-talk, Factor. Chapman, Brittannin, Herd Laddie, Crimson Beauty, King Edward, Waverley, etc.,