BEAUTY IN BLOOM

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 1, Issue 89, 17 November 1939, Page 5

BEAUTY IN BLOOM

HORTICULTURAL SHOW IMPRESSIVE STANDARD At the Parish Hall yesterday, the citizens of Whakatane were privileged to see a Show which excelled the brilliant displays of former years, when the Whakatane Horticultural Society staged its annual exhibition. The judge in the roses, Mr N. J. C. Mac Donald, was impressed by . the high standard of the blooms and the adjudicators in other sec tions, Mesdames Cranswick and Woolfield, of Waimana (decorative) also praised the display as .being of an extremely high order On the right hand side of the entrance, and In the corner, were .the first and second prize-winning collec- ' tions of roses which made a wonderful picture, mostlj r dark in colour but with splashes of lighter red and -pink. Baskets of Roses. And then the roses . . .! Baskets of them; and not the bulky, popu-larly-conceived flower basket, but ithose daintily shaped; with slender •waists that extend into an artistic corolla, a suggestion of Old World courtesy and maidens in sunbonnets, ■and . . . well, all that sort of thing. And these were filled with roses of exquisite petal; things of sheer delight. Passing on from the roses we came "to the Nemesias, with Antirrhinums ranged behind them, and to the vases of flowers with the scent of sweet peas predominating. The centre bench was covered with Antirrhinums, with, at the end, three collections of magnificent Iris rearing majestic heads and silhouetting themselves against the stage. The other bench in the centre of the hall was almost exclusively devoted to Iceland Poppies, with their delicate heads bobbing on slender .stems. Variety of Flowers. * And then, on the other side of the "Tiall, and passing from the stage to the door, one found the Pansies, . Aquilegias, Schizanthus, Nemesias, the shell-like Gerbera, Larkspur, Phlox, Delphiniums, Poppies and Stocks in perfumed clusters.

Mr N. J. C. Mac Donald, the judge in the Cut Flower and Rose sections expressed his delight at being invited to adjudicate at such an impressive display. Mr Mac Donald is donating a Championship Cup for roses for competition at next year's show, -so impressed was he with the high standard prevailing at yesterda3 T 's show. The judges in the other floral sections, Mesdames Cranswick and Wool field, of Waimana, also remarked the superlativeness of the display .and the quality of the blooms. The Juvenile Division was present•ed attractively and the workmanship in the Model Farm or Garden competition, done in plasticine was outstanding. Mr C. R. Taylor judged this section. Services Rendered. Thanks must go to the judges for their services and to the stewards, whose f efforts for a successful exhibition have been well rewarded in the display presented and the patronage extended to the Slioav. Appreciation should be expressed too, of the services rendered by Mesdames Kent, Wheeler, Timbs, Jarrett, and King, in their capable handling of the refreshments. To the judges, stewards, ladies, and in particular to Miss G. Kent, who put in an enormous amount of work in organising and executive duties as the Society's seeretaiT, and to the enthusiasts who, their entries exceeding those of last year in number and quality, made such a large and beautiful display possible, is due the credit of a magnificent Horticultural Show. President's Efforts. Special praise and thanks must go to the President of the Society, "Mr G. R. Kent, for his outstanding contribution to tfie successful functioning of the exhibition. AWARDS Division 1. The Rose Bowl Trophy was won by Mrs Appleby and the Silver Cup donated by Mrs C. A. Le tied for by Mrs E. Brecken and Mrs ~C. E. Gibberd. Section 1. Cut Flowers—Roses. ;;Stewards: Mrs Dewar, Mrs Dawson, . and Miss Black,

12 Blooms, Distinct Varieties: Miss Black 1, Mrs Sullivan 2. 4 Blooms, distinct varieties: Miss Black 1, Mi 4 A Kendall 2. 3 Blooms, White, two distinct varieties: Mrs Caisley 1, Mrs Appleby 2. 3 Blooms, Red: Mr Kern dall 1, Mr Caisley 2. 3 Blooms, Yellow: Mrs Appleby 1. Blooms, Cream or Lemon: Mrs Appleby 1, Mrs Sullivan 2. 3 Pink Roses. Mrs Sullivan 1.

Mr Kendall 2. Rose Buds: Mrs Martin 1, Mrs Tickner 2. 4 Roses, novice Mrs Kirk 1, Mrs Suckling 2. Decora tive Roses: Mrs Appleby 1, Mrs Tickner 2, Mrs Fitzgerald 3. Bowl ol Roses; Mrs Appleby. Collection ol Single Roses: Mrs Appleby 1. Display of Roses, own va.ses: Mrs Appleby 1.

Section 2. Cut Flowers—Carnations

Collection: Mrs J. Clegg 1, Mr D. Wilson 2. Champion bloom: Mrs

Kilvington 1. Section 3. Cut Flowers—Sweet Peas. fi Varieties: Mrs Hansen 1, Mrs Reynolds 2. 3 Varieties: Miss *Black 1, Mrs Reynolds 2. Collection of Sweet Peas: Mrs King 1, Mirs Reynolds 2. Section 4. Cut Flowers—Pansies. 0 Blooms. Mrs Bowers 1, Judge's Special to Mrs Sloane. 3 Violas: Mrs Saunders 1, Mr Taylor 2. Collection of Pansies: Mrs Sloane 1, Mrs Bowers 2. Section 5. Cut Flowers<— Miscellaneous. Stewards: Mesdames Savage, Sutclifle, Hills Antirrhinums: Mr C. R. Taylor 1, Mrs King 2. Aquilegias: Mrs Martin 1. Mrs T. Bowers and Mr J. Green 2. Nemesias: Mrs Saunders 1, Mr Tay lor 2. Larkspur: Mrs Saunders I. Gaillardias: Mrs D. Wilson 1, Mrs Broadmore 2. Schizanthus: Mrs Brun ton 1 and 2. Gerberas: Mrs Dewar 1, Mrs Wilson 2. Collection Gerberas: Mrs Martin 1, Mrs Mac Donald 2. Tris: Miss Black 1, Mrs Brunton and Mrs Martin 2. Lupins: Mrs Bowers 1. Phlox Drummondii: Mr Taylor 1, Mrs Kent 2. Delphiniums: Mrs Black

1. Cinerarias: Mrs Withy 1. Daisies-: Mrs Broadmore 1. SAveet William: Mrs Gibberd 1, Mrs Fitzgerald 2. Collection Popples: Mrs Appleby 1, Miss Black 2. Poppies: Mrs Thompson 1, Mrs Broadmore 2. Stocks: Mrs Gibberd 1, Mrs Clegg 2. Collection of Cut Flowers: Mrs D. Wilson

t. Mrs Appleby 2. Collection of Verbenas: Mrs Broadmore 1, Mrs Langton 2. Collection of Nasturtiums: Mrs Kilvington 1, Mrs Haultain 2. Calendula: Mrs Wilson 1, Mrs MacDonaltl 2. Collection of Flowering Shrubs: Mrs Appleby 1, Mrs Hansen 2. Perrenials: Miss Black 1. Anyl qtjher flower: Mrs Bowers 1. Mrs C. R. Kirk 2. Petunia: Mrs H. M. Dewar 1. Geranium: Mrs Kilvington 3, Mr Taylor 2.