FLOWER SHOW.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16727, 9 January 1920, Page 8

FLOWER SHOW.

TAI TAPU. A laigo niimbor o: people attended the sixth annual flower show at Tai Ta.r.u yesterday. The show was opened at '2 p.m. by Sir K. Heaton Rhodes, M.l'., who wne acoomponied by Lady Rhodea, and to whom the conpr»tulation« of the district on tho groat honour recently conferred by the Kir.s were conveyed by Mr R. A. Forbes. Although the Beasor. has not been very fevourable, tho exhibits woro of a high ord?T. A special featuro waa a eplftwlid exhibition of grasses ar.d weeds by individual ncholurs of tho local school. Mr Bradbury, of tho Cashmere Nuraory, exhibited a very fine collecI tion of eighty varieties of carnations. Mr ' RouaiiAm, of Waihora Par*, exhibited cut flowers, including a Cno lot of peony flowered dahlia*. A school garden judging competition was won by lan Watvin, Jack Andrews, bnd Stanley Fuajell, who were equal, with ! 10 poinU each, out of » portibla 12, tho | judifini? having bee;i done previously by a professional pardener. Sir K. Ileaton Rhodes and Lady Rhodes were prceented with a buttonhole and bouquet respectively by little Bettj Metson and Sliirley Mackenzie Tito judges wore: —Pot plants and cut flowers, Mr A. K. Jx>wo; deco,r»tive. Lady Rhodea; fruit ami Mr A. E. T.owo; cookory, lira J. Anderson and Miss Rcnnio; homo industries, Mrs Bartram. Tho joint' secretaries were Mr C. H. Graham and Iter.'. B. Metson. Tho stall-holders wero: —Inside produce, tfeedames 11. J. Macartney and J. Ryan; competitions and hoop-la, Miss A. Macartney; brftn tub, Mite Tanner; sweets, Miescs Everest and Welsh: otitsido produce, Messrs H. J. Macartney and Jaa. Doyle; refreshments, Meeda.ir.ea Dowse; treasurer. Mrs F. Tanner. The following is tlio prizo list: — SECTION I.—POT PLANTS. I'lsnt in flower. varioti<», not otherwise specified: H. Dulieu. Plants in foliage, not fern or asparagus: 11. Dulimi. Plant, foliage, not fern or asparagus: 11. Dulieu. One fern: Mr.* A. Macartney. Three poraniums, variet ic-s: Mrs Jaa. Fussell. One geranium, any variety: Mrs Jan. Fussell. Two flowerir.p begonia*, varieties: H. Dulieu. Om single petun'a: M'»s Morgan. One Houblo •oetunia: Mias Morgan. One aspidistra: I Misa Morgan. Ono fuchsia; 11. Dulieu. SECTION 2.—CUT FLOWERS. Three rosea, varieties: J. Jones 1, Miee A. Maoartcoy 2. One rose, white; J. Jones 1, Miss A. Macartney 2. Ono roeo, "red; J. JoneM 1, Miss A. Mucnrtcev ?. One roso, pink: J. Jones 1 and 3. Ono rose, yellow: Rev. B. Metson 1, Mrs J. Gilmour 2. Nino sweet peas,* varioties: Mrs M. Sharp. Sis sweet pens, varioties: Mrs M. Sharp. Three sweet varieties: Mm M. Sharp 1, Mrs 11. Tobeck 2. Six panrfes, varieties: IT. Dnlieu 1, Mrs H. Tobeck 2. Threo parsiea, varieties: 11. Dulieu 1, Mrs 11. Tobeck 2. Twelve carnations, not loss than vr„ri~ti«: IT. Dulieu 1, Misa D. Forbe« 2, "Rev. B. Metson h c. Six carnations, not leas than three varieties: 11. Dulieu 1, Miss L. Forbos 3. Two C'-anterbury bells, one stem, cacli variety: Mi«« M. Sbarr>. Pour »lnimmondi, varieties: 11. Dulien 1, Mrs 11. Tobeck 2. Mw« Morgan h c. stocks, thr«» varietiea: 11. Dulieu 1, Miss H. Forbe® 2, Mrs H. Tobcck he. Geraniums, sinirle, three varieties: 11. Dulieu 1. Mrs IT. Tobeck 2. Geranium®, double, two varieties: Mrs II._ Tobeck 1, 11. Dulieu 0. Geraniums, collection: 11. Dulieu 1, J. Gilmour 2. Pclaruonium*. three varieties, not zonal: 11. Dulieu. Nine hardy flowers, varieties: Mis» M. Sharp 1, Mrs Tobcck 2. Six hardy varieties: Miss Morgan 1, Miss M. Sharp 2. Vaso antirrhinums, six varieties: Miss Forbes 1, Miss M. Sham 2. Vaso vtber.a*, three varieties: H. Dulieu 1, Mies Morgan 1. SECTION 3DECOItATIVE. Best arranged vase of hardy flowers And foliage: Mias T. Macartney 1, Mrs Tobeck 2. Best arranged bowl of hardy flowers and foliage: Mrs Tobeck 1, Miss" Macartney 2. Two buttonholes for gentlemen: Minn A. Macartney. Two sprays for ladies' wear: Mise Forbes 1, Mies Macartney 2. Best decorated ha f ; Miss Suckling-. Best vaeo of flowers: Greta Andrews 1, Kathleen Ryan 2. Two buttonholes for gentlemen: GrcU Andrews 1, Kathleen Ryan 2. Best hand bouquet: Kathleen Ryan 1 Greta Andrews 2. Best vase of flowers: Douglas SuckHn? 1, Jack Andrews 2. Two nprnvs for ladies' wear: Jack Andrews 1, Douglas Suckling 3. Best' exhibit of cut flowers, grown by exhibitor, not to excccd nine varieties: Douglas Suckling 1, Jack Andrews 2. SECTION 4.—FRUIT.

B<wt collection of fruit: Mrs J. Fussell. Six dessert -apples: R. A. Forbes. Six cooking apples: Jack Andrews 1, Mrs Tobeck 2. Six apricots: Mrs J. Fussell. Six poaches: Mrs J. FuaselL Six plnmi: Mrs J. Ftuaell. Best dish of raspberries; Miss Morgan. Twelve cherries, one variety: Mrs J. Fussell. Twelvo gooseberries, ono variety: RitaHcinamaa 1, R. A. Forbes 2. Twelve Kooseberries, four varieties, six each :Mrs J. Fussell. Dish black currants: J. Andrews 1, Mrs Metson 2. Dish red currants: Mrs J. Fussell 1. Jack Andrews 2. Dish loganberries: Jas. Mackenzie 1, Alice Thompson 2. BEOTION S.—VEGETABLES. Beat collection vegetables: Mire A. Sharp 1 J. Andrews 2. Twenty-four pods peas: Jack Andrews 1, B. A. Forbes 2. J. F. Doyle 3. Twelve broad or long pod beans: Jack Andrews 1 and 2. Twelvo scarlet runner beans: J. F. Doyle 1, Jos. Mackenzie 2. Twelvo French boans: J: Andrews 1 and 2. Twelve butter beans: J. Mackenzie. Sir onions: Miss A. Sharp 1, Jos. Mackenzie % R. A. Forbes 3. Six carrots: Miss A. Sharp 1; Rev. B. Metson 2. Six turnips: Vf. C. Brown 1, Miss'A. Sharp 2. Two cabbages: Jack Andrews 1. W. C. Brown 2. Six stalks rhubanb: Jack Andrews 1, R. A. Forbes 2. Three lettuce, oabbagc: R. A. Forbes 1, Miss Morgan 2. Twelve potatoes, white-skinned: Jack Andrews 1, John Mackenzie 2. Twelve potatoes, red-skinned: J. F. Doylo 1, J as. Mackenzie 2. Twelve potatoes, three varieties, four of each: Jas. Mackenzie 1, Mian A. Sharp 2. Three beetroot: Miss A. Sharp 1, Rev. B. Metson 2. VBest collection of garden vegetable seeds, grown by competitor: Miss A. Sharp v h c. SECTION 6.—COOKERY. Senior Class.

Plate of pikelet*: Miss A. Tanner ], lira J. Ryan i Miss C. Mahcki 3. Spongcciio: Mm J. Ryan 1. Mies I. Tobeek 2, Mrs Jno. Uackenxio 3. Spongv roll: Miss C. Mahnki I. Miee I. Tolbeck 52. Sponge sandwich: Mine C. Mahnki 1, Mra A. Tanner 2. Mian Morgan 3, Mrs Jno. Mackenzie h c. Plate of mixed pastry: Mrs A. Tanner 1. Miss Forbes 2, Mra J. Ryan 3. Plate of ehort-

! }>read; Miiw C. Mahnki 1, Mis« M. Sharp 2, ! Hi.« Forbes Si.'harirv catio: Miaa A. } Shorp 1, Mi?s Forbos 2. Mrs J. Kyun 3. i Gimjorbroad: Misa A- Tanner 1, Mira 1. | Tobwk 2. Plato of oatcako: Mrs J. ISyan j!, Miss Mahnki 2, ilii3 I. Tobeck 3. One ricli fruit ertko: Mise C. Ma.Knki 1, Miss A. | Taun?r 2. Mrs J. Bran C. Soed eaie: Misa jC. Mahnki 1, Miw A. Tanner 2, Mrs J. I Ryan 3. Plato of cix econce, plain: Mies ! C:. Mahnki 1. Miss A. Tanr.er 2. Mrs J. Rvan 3. Plate of six sconca, any variety; Mi»s C. Mahnki 1. Mrs J. Rvan 2, Mias I. Tobcck 3. Plato of eix scones, Rirdlo: Miss C. Mahnki 1, Mrs J. P.van 2. ' Plato of sis rooked potatoes, new; Mrs J. Ryan 1, Mias .Inn. Mackeri?io i Bread, 2!1>; Mrs J. Itynn 1 and 2. Jam, threo "rarie-tiee: Mrs •T. Ryan 3. Miss C. Mahnlri 2. M arm a 1 ado, orw pot; C. Mahnki 1, Mrs .T, Ryan 2. Jelly, oiw pot: Mrs J. Rvan 1, Mrn A. Tanr.er 2, Miao Mahnki 3. Picklos, throe Tarietice: Mts A. Tarmer 1, Mra J. Ryan 2 ar.d Bottled furit, four variation: Mrs J. livan. Bnttlod fmit, two varieties: Mrs J. Rvan 1, Mro Tob»ck 2. Sample of extrrtetwl lione-v: Mrs J. Fuwiell. Sample of horwy in <wtion>»: Mrs J. Fnssell. lib tabl<> butter; Misa Blowers 1, Mrs O. Tanner 2, Mrs J. Fu»«Ml 3. Fanry butter; Mrs A. Tirnw. Plato of nlnin fer.n"!. "-ithont buttoT, children under 13: Gladys Thompson 1, Grota. Andrews 2. PejrTv Metson 3. Plato of plain scows, without butter: Greta Andrews. Plato of «vone9, made by a boy; PonHns Wnt»on 1. Ji"*k l«v Barrett 3. Sponeo sandwich; T)on?las Waton. Sponjo sandwicii, child under 13: An<l-f»vs. Plf'-* of r>ik<"M«, not Ims than four: Tlontrlas 1. Rvan 2. Plate nf hon">-m^fl' > ilp'", Greta- Andrews 1 ar.d 2, T)otisrlas Wot«on 3. Plat" rewk cr*' Molly R"in 1, A'f. Piure 0, Bonq'los Siirklin** 3. Sir ben «*<*"»**. no do"bl'« volk; I/eo Bar•"»tt 1. F-vio TnW 2, Pnekli"'- 3. Sis heaviest duck esgß; Johr, Ryan 3, Doufflaa Snrklintj 2. SECTION 7.—HOME INDUSTRIES.

Jnvenilo Section, (jirls and boya under 1G years. Beet school lunch, cut and arranffod by a boy: Douglas Suckling 1, Jack Andrews 2. Beet drceaed doll: Greta Andrews. Best dreesod doll, under 12—Molly Ryan. Best collection of grassee, named ; Greta Andrews 1, Minnio Pago 3, Sydney Pago v h c. Ikst collection of weeds, pressed, mounted, and named: Greta Andrews 1. Minnie and Sydnoy Papo 0 (equal). Collection of obird pests (thrush**, erxirrows, blackbirds, greenfinches, chaffinchcs, and whito-eyes only). Egjjs must be blown. Points for largest collection and best display: Sydney Pace. ADULT SECTION. Tray cloth: Misa Laws on 1, Mrs A. H. Davi* 2. Camisol": Miss Lawson 1, Miss A. Macartney 2, Mrs A. L. Davis 3. Handtnado fancy bag: Mrs Woodcock. SPECIAL PRIZES. Mr T. O. Morgan's cup for best in vegetable section: Jack Andrews; runner-up, Miss A. Sharp. Mrs Macartneys cookciy cup: Mrs J. Ryan; runner-up, Miss Mahnki. Spccial certificate* for most points in each section: Sections 1 and 2, H. Dulien; section 3, Miss A. Macartney; section 4, Mrs J. Fussell; section 5, Jack Andrews; section C, Mrs J. Ryan.