A FINE DISPLAY

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 2, Issue 241, 22 November 1940, Page 8

A FINE DISPLAY

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SHOW

HIGH STANDARD OF EXHIBITS

Though some of the entries were affected by the hcavj r rain which fell at the week-end the standard of the exhibits at the Wliakatanc Horticultural Society's annual show was particularly high, 4hc fine display made equalling those of previous years and again rewarded the Society's enthusiasm.

Much of the credit for the successful exhibition was due to the executive, particularly the president, Mr <jr. R. Kent and the honorary secretary. Miss G, Kent, and the stewards in charge of the various sections. Prize-winners were:— ROSES. 12 blooms, distinct varieties: Mrs Appleby 1, Mr Claude Head 2, Miss Black 3. 4 blooms, distinct varieties: Miss Black 1, Mrs Martin 2, 3 blooms, white: Mr C. Head 1, Mrs Appleby 2. 3 blooms, rc-d: Mrs Fitzgerald 1, Mr C. Head 2. 3 blooms, yellow Mrs Sullivan 1, Mrs"Fitzgerald 2. 3 blooms, cream or lemon: Mrs Appleby 1, Mr C-aisley 2. 3, pink: Mr G. Head 1, Mr Caiselyi 2. Novice,' 4 Head 1, Mr Caislej r 2. Notice, 4 blooms: Nurse Craig 1. (j decorative blooms: Mrs Appleby 1. 4 ramblers: Mrs Fitzgerald 1, Mrs L. Berg 2. Bowl: Mrs Appleby 1, Mr Head 2. Collection single roses: Mrs Apple-, by 1,„ Mr Head 2. Collection polyanthia: Mrs Appleby 1. Display: Mrs Appleby 1, Mr Caisley 2. The Rose Bowl was won by Mrs Appleby and the cup presented by Mr N. J. C. Macdonald for the chain pion rose was Avon by Mr C, Head. ,

CUT FLOWERS. Collection: Mrs Fitzgerald 1. Cham pion bloom: F. Brown 1. Collection sweet peas: Mrs N. Ker 1, Mrs Fitzgerald 2. Paiisies, 6 blooms: Mrs Macdonald 1, Mrs, Wilkins 2. .3 blooms: Mrs D. Macdonald 1. 3 blooms (one variety): Mrs DL Macdonald 1. 3 Violas: Mrs D„ Macdonald 1. Collection pansies: Mrs D. Macdonald 1, Mrs Broadmore 2.

DECORATIVE, Decorated table: Mrs A. C. Martin , li, Mrs K. Riddell 2. Decorated billy: Mrs Breckon 1. Bowl roses, own foliage: Miss Allan 1, Mrs J. Neilsen 2. Arranged for effcct, bowl of flowers: Miss Allan 1, Mrs J. Neilsen 2. Vase: Mrs J. Neilsen 1, Mrs Iv. Riddell 2. Basket: Mrs Breckon li,. Miss M. Whiteside 2„ Posy bouquet: Miss M. Whiteside 1, Miss Allan 2. Lady's shoulder spray: Mrs J. Neilsen 1, Miss Allan 2. Bowl in two colours: Miss Black 1, Mrs J. Neilsen 2. Floating bowl: Mrs Breckon 1, Miss Whiteside 2. Presentation box: Mrs Kent 1, Miss Black 2. Plate; Mrs J. Neilsen 1. The cup for this section was won by Mrs J. Neilsen. MISCELLANEOUS (Flowers). Iceland poppies: Mrs Appleby 1, Miss Allan 2. Stocks: Mrs Norriss 1, Mrs Saunders 2. Collection cut flowers: Mrs Appleby 1, Miss Allan 2, Mrs Roulston 3. Collection Verbena: J Mrs Broadmore 1, Mrs Appleby? 2. I Collection nasturtiums: Mrs Appleby 2. Calendular: Mr C. Head 1, Mrs Hannah 2. Flowering shrubs: Mrs Boon 1. Mrs L. Berg 2. Perennials: Mrs Guest 1, Mrs F., Brown 2. Flower not scheduled: Nurse Craig 1, Mrs F. BroAvn 2. Petunia: Mrs Lysaght t. Geranium: Mrs Kent 1, Mrs L. Berg 2. Antirrliiniums: Mrs Appleby 1, Mrs Saunders 2. Aquilegias: Mrs Appleby 1, Mrs F. Bowers 2. Nemesias: Mrs Saunders li,. Mrs Lysaght 2. Gladioli: Mrs F. Brown 1 and 2. Larkspur: Mrs Saunders 2, Gaillardias: Mrs Fitzgerald 1, Mrs Broadmore 2. Fuchsias: Mrs Fitzgerald 1, Mrs Haul tain 2. Gerberas: Mrs A. Haw-

ken 1. Collection: Mrs Hawken 1. Iris: Miss Black 1. Lupins: Miss Black 1, Mrs Bowers 2. Delphiniums: Mrs F. Bowers 1, Miss Black 2. Cinerarias: Mrs Norriss 1, Mrs Kent 2. Daisies: Mrs Fitzgerald 1, Mrs Broadmorc 2. Sweet William: Mrs Saunders 1, Mrs F. Bowers 2. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES Broad beans: Mrs Norman 1. Cabbage: Mrs Haig 1. Lettuce: Leu Broadmorc 1, F. Brown 2. Peas: J. Mo rice 1, Mrs Fitzgerald 2. Potatoes: Mrs Sullivan 1, J. Moricc 2. Radish: E. Brown 1, Mrs N. Mathews 2. Rhubarb: C. R. Taylor 1, Mrs Fitzgerald 2. Lemons: Mr C. Head 1. Poormans oranges: Mr Caisley 1. Gooseberries: Mr C. Head 1. Mrs Norman 2. JUVENILE SECTION. Collections: AntirrhiniumS: June Taylor . 1, Peggy Hooper 2. Geran- j (Continued foot next column). I

iums: Jacqueline Hooper 1, Maisie Taylor 2. Phlox: Terry O'Rourke 1, May Hanham 2. Stock: Nora Watson 1, May Hanham 2. Vase of flowers for effect: Colleen Hansen .. 1, Marion Suckling 2. Buttonholes: Thompson Brown 1, Desmond White 2. Dec. Dinner Plate: (a) —over 12: Pat Lysaght 1, Peggy Hooper 2; (b) —under 12: Colleen Boon 1, Peter Seebeck 2.. Collection vegetables: Lola Petty 1, Terry, O'Rourke 2, May Hanham 3. Potatoes: Cecil Goodwin 1, Pat Gomiskey 2. Collection birds' eggs: Standard 3 1, lan Paterson 2., Dec. Saucer (under 12): Ron Seebeck 1, Jcidy Hansen 2. (Over 12): Joy. Fuller 1, Margaret Kirk 2. Posv; (under 12): Patsy Morice 1, Colleen Boon 2. (Over 12): Roniola. Winstone 1, Jean Armstrong 2. Lady's spray

(under 12): June Taylor 1, Maisi'e Taylor 2. (Over 12): Margaret Kirk 1, May Hanham 2. Collection flowers (School exhibit) (: Standard 3 1. Model farm or garden in plasti j cine: Girls, garden and house: Dorothy Rixon and Maureen O'Rourke 1, Dawn Bathe 2. Boys, farm: Terry Warner 1, Errol Petty 2.