THE R.H.S. SPRING BULB SHOW.
Tills show was held on the sth and 6th March in Vincent Square, and attracted a very large attendance. There was a very fine display of spring bulbs, including daffodils, hyacinths. and tulip*: also tree carnations, orchids, and azaleas. The Duke of Portland was successful in carrying oil’ th* prize for IS distinct hyacinths, exhibiting very tine blooms. Mr. A. Hanson, of Liverpool, was first for 12 varieties, and Mr. E. Morrison first for six varieties. We publish m this issue photographs of some exceptionally tine exhibits made by nurserymen. Lieut.-Col. Sir George llolford. Telbury. was awarded the only gold medal for his magnificent show of orchids. Silver medals were awarded to Misses Cartwright and Goodwin for daffodils: to Messrs. Barr and Sojis for hardy bulbous plants: to Messrs. X eitch and Sons for a fine display of azaleas; to Messrs. Cuthbert and Son for carnations. An award of merit was given to a new azalea, Blushing Bride, exhibited bv Messrs. Veitch.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVII, Issue 19, 8 May 1912, Page 37
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167THE R.H.S. SPRING BULB SHOW. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVII, Issue 19, 8 May 1912, Page 37
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