Sweet Pea and Carnation Show.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVI, Issue 23, 6 December 1911, Page 6

Sweet Pea and Carnation Show.

AN ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY-SOME SPLENDID BLOOMS—STRONG CHILDREN’S SECTIONS.

THE chief- horticultural attraction of the year in Auckland is undoubtedly the Sweet Pea and

Carnation Show of the Auckland Horticultural Society-, a floral event which is looked forward to with pleasurable anticipation, not only by growers and connoisseurs of these favourite early summer blooms, but by the public in. general.

Unfortunately, the weather was so bad on Saturday that the attendance was very poor, and the Show was not a financial success.

Coining to the principal attraction of the -carnival, the sweet pet. and earnation exhibits, to each of which a large marquee was devoted, the visitor could not fail to be struck by the immense advance made in the culture of these charming flowers of late years. The Sweet Pea tent, which was the first that invited the visitor, presented a brave and fragrant array of the floweu that so quickly developed from a humble, homely bloom to one of the most chosen and richly-tinted prides of the horticulturist. Notwithstanding the unkind atmospheric condition's this militated so much against their best development, the exhibits tabled were distinctly ahead of all previous shows both in number and quality, and in a multitude of exquisite shades and petalled forms illustrate the grip which the flower is obtaining in the affections of Auckland vulturists, The carnation tent was another exposition of what could be done with the svVeet-scented flower beloved of all gardeners. Gorgeous yet delicate in colour and outline, some of the exhibits are a revelation to. the layman in the 'possibilities of production under scientific culture. The exhibit in the carnation tent was remarked by the judges as being generally excellent, special mention being made of the y-ut flower section, while in some of the earnation classes the magnificence of tlie blooms displayed i-alled forth unqualified admiration, both for their form and. colour.' A. new departure was noticeable this year in the shape of a class for t-a-s-te in arrangement by gentlemefi’s gardeners, a departure which in (he opinion of the judges was a distinct advantage, as proved by the attractiveness of the exhibits in the class, although the opinion was expressed that in- some eases overcrowding of blooms rather spoiled the effect. .A feature of the display in the carnation tent was. the tabling of 100 varieties of sweet peas for exhibition by Mr. H. Brett, the display ineluding the latest novelties, and all .so grouped in shades as to enable the amateur who visited tlie' show to discover by inspection, the different varieties in the various shades they would select for their own gardens next year. The collect ion reflected very high credit on Mr. J. Collins, who grew the flowers, and on the arrangement of Mrs. Davis, who disposed them for exhibition. Another notable display in this tent was a fine collection of pot plants and' flowers by Mr. A. M. Myers, the excellence of which induced the award of a special prize. The judges of sweet peas (Messrs. E. Allan, H. Brett, and G. Holder) expressed the opinion that .the. display compared more than favourably with those 'of previous years, (being ih respect of the quantity anil general quality pf flowers shown possibly superior to the National Sweet Pea Show of last, year. The entries in the amateur classes quite surprised them, considering the nnfavourable weather, the quantity being much larger than was to lie expected. In some cases it wps extremely hayd to reach a decision, as the standard maintained wan higa, amt in some classes there were large entries, in one as many as seventeen. Among the display* in the most note-

worthy was that of Mr. H. T. Goldie, who secured a large proportion of the awards. PRIZE LIST. CARNATIONS. (Judges: Messrs. J. Bonnett, G. E. Pearson, and s. Cousins of Dunedin.) OPEN BROTTON. Coilot.-tion of 20 Distinct Varieties of Carnations, iiuluding Plcotees, Selfs. Flakes, Fancies, BizaiTps, Tree or Perpetnals, or any Carnations, one to three blooms of each. First prize. Mr. A. Myers’ Handsome Silver challenge Bowl and Silver Medal to holder < xeept where won outright, to he won three years in su<*c<*Rslon, or live times at intervals. before becoming the absolute property ••f competitor. ~L "Brett 1. The winning blooms were: Maggie Papakura, Eros, Mrs. Rhodes, Taknpnna. H. C. Bradford, Madame Wielaerl. Ellen Douglas, Mrs. Robert Gordon, Helen Countess of -Radnor, W. IT. Johnston, Sam Weller, Telopia Carniva;, M. Blackman, Guardsman, Lord Steyne, Mavis, Florence Davies, Richness, Rony Buchanan. 12 Distinct Varieties Carnations and Pico.iimm (one to three blooms each). —Mrs. Lou is son 1. J-k Cordes 2. Six Disiimjt Varieties Carnations and Pieotees (one to three blooms each). —Mrs. Lonisson 1. Three Distinct Varieties Seedlings, raised by exhibitor (one to three blooms each).— R. Burns J. Six BlcomK. Tree or Perpetual (three or more varieties).- H. Brett 1. COLLAR CLASSES. Twelve Blooms Distinct Varieties Carnations. said Pieotees.--H. 1 (blooms: Sam Weller, Richness, Eros, Lord Steyne, Helen. Countess of Radnor, Elizabeth Shiffnyr, (’-arniva), W. H. Johnston, Mrs. Robert Gordon, Ellen Douglas, Takapuna, George Fenwh-k, Ann Hathaway). Six Blooms Carnations, 3 or More Vari«y ii<‘_s. - H. Brett 1 (hl oom st Lord Steyne. Pasquin, Hidalgo, The Bride, Brigadier, W. H. Johnston), J. Paterson 2. Six Blooms Selfs (3 or more varieties). —■ H. Brett 1 (blooms: Mrs. Robert Gordon, ‘/-n <J ’alahad,. Helen Countess of Radnor, Ellen Douglas, Eros, Lady Margaret Bos cawen), J. Paterson 2. T ! Ip,J ’ n)s Ancles (3 or more varieties). J. Paterson 1. .. . Carnations, one or more varieties, hirst prize, <arnation plants, prei I v \' y Ml * V A - Fox n - McDonald I J. Paterson 2. Rlooms Pieotees, one or more varieties. First prize, carnation plants, presented by Mr H. A’. Fox. J. Paterson 1. AMATEUR SECTION. Distinct Varieties Carnations and i icotees. one to three blooms each. —Mrs K. Hoverd 1, E. J. Whiteley 2. Three Distinct’ Varieties Carnations and I icotees, one to three blooms each. First prize, seeds;-presented by Messrs O’Leary Bros, and Downs.—lsaac Lornas 1. Six Distinct Varieties. Selfs, one to three blooms each. First prize, 12 varieties named exhibition carnatidir plants, donated by Mr G. F. Day. -E. J. Whiteley 1. Three, Distinct Varieties Selfs, one to three blooms each. I’rizes, seeds, presented by Messrs Pilkington and Co.—lsaac Lomas J, A. K. Boldero 2. Three Distinct Varieties Fancies* one to three blooms each.- Isaac Lomas 1. Three Blooms Seedlings, raised by exhibitor, one or more varieties —lsaac Lomas I, Newson Sheppard 2. CHAMPIONSHIPS. Collar Classes.—Mr 11. Brett’s Helen Countess of Radnor. Foliage Classes. Mr H. Brett’s Eros. CUT FLOWERS. (Judges: Messrs. J. Bennett, Gr E. Pearson, and J- Rock.) Collection of 24 Bunches of Hardy Flowers, distim-t kinds, all 'grown in the open air. J. A. Runeiman 1, W. G. Richardson 2, E. J. Whiteley 3. For Gentlemen's Gardeners Only.—Most attractive display of .Cut Flowers and Foliage, arranged fur effect, on a table IHft x 3ft; tables to be placed , a gain st a wall. First prize; silver gilt medal.—S. Wiltshire 1, W. H. Rice 2. BOUQUETS, TABLE DECORATIONS, ETC. (Judges: Mesdames A. M. Myers, C. J. Parr-, and C. A. Whitney.) Opr p.—Bridal Suite, comprising Bridal Bouquet, two Brl«f«‘smaids’ Bouquets, and two Buttonholes.- Miss Carney 1 and Bj>e-t-inl. Shower bouquet: Misw Carney 1. Amateur. Table Decorations. First prize* trophy, donated by Messrs Wilson and Hortnu. Miss Vkdet Palmer 1, Miss Violet Palmer 2, Mrs K. R. Tgylor 3. Bowl or Epergne of Sweet Peas, ne wires. Miss Violet I’aimer 1, Mrs Harry Jones 2.

Basket of Sweet Peas, no wire.—Mis# W H. Tixard 1, Miss Janie Williams 2. , , Slower Bouquet. -Miss D. Ba *on I,’ M< Harry Jones 2. Three Indies* Sprays and three Button holes.—Miss W. 11. Tizard 1. Any Floral Design.— Mrs Tattersfield L Miss TlzanQ.2. * ’ Junior, Table Decorations. Conditions same a< in Class 03.—Miss Janie Williams 1, Ml*< Isabel Massey 2. Three Ladies’ Sprays and three batten, holes. Miss Janie Williams J, Miss Janie Williams 2. SWEET PEAS. (Judges: Messrs. E. Allen, H. Brett an»| Q. Holder.) Open Section.—lB distinct varieties, not more 12 Sprays of eaeh; Ist prize, sliver medal: 11. T. Goldie 1, Mrs. Abra,ham 2, N. Hawkins 3. Robert Sydenham, Limited, Prize. —lst prize silver vase, valued in England at five guineas; 2nd prize, silver rose bowl or pair of silver vases, valued two guineas; [third prize, silver cream jug or sHlver article of plate, valued 35, ; fourth prize, small flower vase, valued 17/6; 11. T. Goldie 1 and 2, W. E. Hutchison 3. Twelve distinct varieties, no more than 12 sprays of each.—H. T. Goldie 1, Mrs. .‘Abrahams 2, J. A. Runeiman 3. Six distinct varieties, not more than 11 sprays of each; Ist prize, silver medal.— 11. T. Goldie J, Mrs. Abraham 2, William McLeod 3. Three distinct varieties, not more than 12 sprays of each; Ist prize, bronze medal.— 11. T. Goldie 1 and 2, W. McLeod 3. One vase, cream or white, not more than 12 sprays.—Mrs. Abraham 1, 11. T. Goldie 2. One vase, pink or rose, not more than 12 sprays. 11. T. Goldie 1. Ono vase, crimson or scarlet, ij.jt more than 12 sprays.—H. T. Goldie 1. One. vase, orange or salmon, not more than 12 sprays. 11. T. Goldie 1. Ono vase, any other colour, not more than 12 sprays.—J. A. Runeiman 1. Pot or Barrel of Sweet Peas, growing. Open Championship.— 11. T. Goldie 1 and 2. AMATEUR SECTION. Yates’ Challenge Bowl,-offered for’competition in, the amateur section for collection uf 18 varieties.—Mrs Hugh Douglas i._ - 12 Distinct Varieties, not. more than 12 sprays.—CeciFW.‘Adams 1, Sydney J. Smith 2, Miss May - Parker 3, Mrs J. S. Russell v.h.e, E. J. Whiteley h.c. - , . Six Distinct Varieties, not more tjian 12 sprays.’ Sydney J. Smith 1, Miss Gertrude’Tyiden 2, Chas. Reiter 3, Cecil W. Adams .v.h.e., Mrs W. A.- Dale h.c. Three Distinct Varieties,. not more than 12 sprays. First prize, plnnts or seeds, presented by Mr G. J. Mackay .—Mrs Harry, Jones 1, Robt. Young 2, A J. Farley 3, N. Smart v.h.e.. Miss M. M. Corry h.c. - - One Vase, (’ream oy White, not more than 12 sprays.—Miss Jeannie Geddes 1, A. J. Farley 2. ■ « . One Vase. Pink or Rose, not more than 12 sprays.—Mrs Harry Jones 1. One Vase, Crimson or Scarlet, not more than 12 sprays.- ('has Ret ter 1. One Vase, r Orange or Salmon, not more than 12 sprays.—S. J. Smith 1. One Vase,-any. other colour.—Mrs Harry Jones 1, Miss Gertrude Tyldcn SPECIAL PRIZES. Special prize for besf vase of crimson sweet peas in the show. Cecil AV. Adams. •‘Herald” Prize for the best vase of Sweet Peas, comprising the same combination of varieties as secured the “Daily; Mail” £l,OOO prize: 11. Goldie. Overseas Ulub Prize for Vase of Sweet Peas, Red, White ami Blue, 30 stems in* all; Mrs. Harry Jones. For co four-blending and effect. Two varieties of Sweet Peas, 10 sprays of each., arranged in one vase: H. T. Goldie and Mrs. Harry Jones. Special-Prize for Best Vase of • “Ihe King” Sweet Tea. —Robert Young.