FLOWER SHOW.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19179, 9 December 1927, Page 13

FLOWER SHOW.

SUMNER-REDCLIFFS. The Sumner-Redclifle Horticultural Society hold its annual show hi the Sumner Town Hall yesterday. There was a large number of entries, and the display of bioorae was T-articularly blight. Mr W. H. Nicholson, in declaring the show open, expressed his delight at such a wealth of bloom and variety ot exhibit*. He ooiigcatulaUd Uio residents on their keen interest in horticulture, and expressed a hope that the Bocie.ty would reap the reward it deserved for ita continued enterprise. A feature of tho show was the children's classes and the special exhibit of primary and secondary work shown by tho Sumner District High School. The premier certificates were won by Mr T. E. Whitfield and Mr J. D. Edmonds, the former with a hybrid perpetual, Nurse Cavcll, and tho latter with the hybrid tea, Lyon.

Mr W. A. Erasniuson in the morning presented tho society with a solid silver trophy, thn Eras challenge cup, for most points in tho decorative ecction. This was won V>y Mrs T. E. Whitfield. Much credit is due to Mr P. G. Keig, the secretary, and his officers for their untiling work. Following is thn prizo list:— SECTION 1-ItOSES. (Judge: Mr E. Christcnson.)

Summer Queen rose competition (cup presented by Mr C. M. Boswell): T. E Whitfield 1. T. E. Whitfield 2. Eighteen distinct varieties of roses (cup presented by Mr V. E. Hamilton): J. D. Edmonds 1. Twelve distinct varieties of roses (cup given by Mr T. E. Whitfield): J. D. Edmonds 1. Six distinct varieties of roses: T. E. Whitfield 1, Mrs G. Brown 2. Three distinct varieties of roses: T. E. Whitfield 1, J. D. Edmonds 2. Three roses (white), distinct varieties: T. E. Whitfield 1, J. D. Edmonds 2. Threo roses (red), distinct varieties- T. E. Whitfield 1, J. D. Edmonds 2. Throe roses (pink), distinct varieties; T. E. Whitfield 1, J. D. Edmonds 2. Threo vases single roses, distinct varieties:*'J. D. Edmonds 1. One vase single roses, one variety: J. D. Edmonds 1. One vase polyanthus roses: S. S. Craw 1, J. A. Merry 2. One vase yellow roses, one varietv: J. A. Merry 1, T. E. Whitfield 2.

CUT FLOWERS. (Judge: Mr A. McDonnld.) Three vases sweet peas: Nanoy Alexander 1, Miw M. B. Deacon 2. One vase Marguerite daisies: Miss Melba Martin 1, Mrs M. A. King 2. One vase daisy (double •white): Mrs H. G. Stevens 1. One vase daisy (yellow): Mrs M. A. King 1. One vase daisy (sulphur): Mies Melba Martin 1, Mrs M. A. King 2. One vnsp daisy (pink): Mrs M. A. King 1, Mrs W. B. Mouldey 2. One vase daisy, any other variety: Mrs H. H. Fisher. Six pelargoniums: Mrs H. G. Stevens 1. Threo pelargoniums: Mrs H. G. Stevens 1, Mrs T. Undrill 2, Mre C. M. Roswell v h c. Threo geraniums (zonal): Mis J. A. Thomas 1, Mrs W. J. Cunningham 2, Mrs P. R. Climie v h o. Three geraniums (ivy): Miss Melba. Martin 1, Mrs T Undrill 2, Mrs W. J. Cunningham v h c. Twelve distinct varieties outdoor flowers: Mies M. A. Badn 1, Mrs Claydon 2. One varietv flowering shrub: Mrs W. Keig 1, Mrs W. H. Nicholson 2. One vase flowering shrub, native variety: Miss Melba Martin 1. One vase erica: Mra P. R. Climie 1. Three vases stocks, distinct colours: Mrs Claydon 1. One vase stocks, one colour: Mrs Claydon 1. Six vases antirrhinums, di» tinct colours: Miss Melba Martin 1, Mrs H. H. Fisher 2. One vase antirrhinums: Mrs H. H. Fisher 1, Miss Melba Martin 2 Six pansies, distinct varieties: Mrs J. H. Thomas 1, Mrs S. S. Craw 2. One vase, delphiniums: Mrs Olaydon 1, J D. Edmonds 2. One vase oinoraria: T. E. Whitfield 1 and 2. One vase Oriental poppy: Mrs W. H. Nicholson 1, Mrs M. A. King'2. One vase aquilegia: Mrs J. H. Thomas 1, Mrs M. A, King 2. One vase heliotrope: Mrs J. A. Merry 1, Mtb E. L. H. Brown 2 One vase vorbena: Miss Young 1, J. D. Edmonds 2. One vase gaillai'dia: Mrs G. H. Cole 1, Mrs T. Undrill 2. One vase acabiosa: S. S. Craw 1, Miss Melba Martin 2. One vnse nemesia: Mrs 0. A. Guy 3, Miss M. E. Deacon 2. One vase arum lily: T. E. Whitfield 1, Mrs Claydon 2. One vase lavender: Miss Melba Martin 1, Mrs H. G. Stevens 2. One vase flowers: Mrs C. M. Roswell 1, Mrs Clavdon 2. SECTION IT. (Exhibitors who have not won a prize at any flower show.) Three Roses distinct varieties—Mrs G. H. Colo 1, Mrs A. A. Cheshire 2. Three vases annuals, distinct kinds: Mrs G. H. Cole 1. Two vases daisies: Mrs P. R. Climie. 1, Chas. Mcßeath 2. One vase daisies: Chas. Mcßeath 1. SECTION lII.—POT PLANTS. One fuohsia' in flower: Miss M. E. Deacon 1. One plant suitable ior drawingroom: Mrs M. A King 1, Mrs L. M. Brown 2, Mrs E. W. Thompson 3, Frank Allen v h c. One plant in flower: Miss M. E. Deacon 1. Geranium in flower: Miss M. E. Deacon 1, Mts H. H. Fisher 2. One fern: Mrs J. A. Merrie 1 and 2. One asparagus fern: Miss M. E. Deacon 1. One aspidistra, green: Mrs H. Wilson 1, Mrs M. A. King 2. One aspidistra, variegated: W. J. Cunningham 1, Mrs H. Wilson 2..

SECTION IV.-DECORATIVE. All exhibits in this section to be arranged by exhibitors in the show room. Dinner table decoration: Mrs T. E. Whitfield 1, Mrs M. A. King 2, Mrs Wether 3, Mrs F. R. Rawle v li c, Mrs Curson h c. Bowl of roses: Mrs T. E. Whitfield 1. Mrs F. R. Rawle 2, Mrs P. R. Climie h c. Basket of roses: Mrs T. E. Whitfield 1. Mrs F. R. Rawle 2. Basket of daisies: Mrs T. E. Whitfield 1, Mrs G. F. Allen 2, Mrs E. W. Thompson li c. Two vases of flowers: Mrs T. E. Whitfield 1, Mrs W. H. Nicholson 2, Mrs Wether hc. Vase of sweet peas: Mrs M. A. King 1, Mrs T. E "Whitfield 2. Mrs P. R. Climie 3, Mrs F. P. Rawle v h c, Mrs G. F. Allen h c. SECTION V.-COOKERY. (Judge: Mr J. T. Norton.) One loaf home-mado bread: Mrs F. A. Mathews 1, Merle Cunningham 2. One sponge sandwich: Mrs D. Coloman 1, Miss Melba Martin 2. One madeira cake: Mrs H. Wilson 1, Mrs L. Mnlholland 2, Mrs D. Coleman 3. One nut loaf: Mrs L. Mnlholland 1, Mrs A. A. Cheshire 2, Mrs H. Wilson 3. Six pikelets: Mrs U. Coloman 1. Six plaiu scones: Mrs Wether 1, Mr? H. Wilson 2. One plate pastry (six assorted): Mrs D. Coleman 1 and 2." SECTION VI.-VEGETABLES AND FRUIT.

Six potatoes: Thos. Hinea 1. Mis W. Keig 2. Twelve pods peas. Geo. Hines 1, Thos. Hines 2. Six pods beans, broad: E. L. H. Brown 1. Throe lettuce: Geo. Hints 1. Two cabbages, fit for table: T. E. Whitfield 1, E. L. fl. Brown 2. One head cabbage, heaviest: W. Dalziel 1. One cauliflower: T. E. Whitfield 1. Six carrots: Mrs D. Colc'.nan 1, E. L. II Brown 2. Sis turnips: Mrs G. P. Allen 1, Mrs P. G. Keig 2. Twelve radishc?: E L. 11. Brown I. One bunch asparagus: Mrs Geo. Brown 1 and -. Collection of vegetables, fix varieties: I!. 11. Clarke !, ?.{rs D. Coleman 2. Sis tomatoes: Thos. Hines 1 and 2. On n dish strawberries: Geo. Hines 1. Mrs G. Brown 2. One plat? cnoschcrrios: Mavis Boulton 1. Miss Mclha Martin 2. SECTION VII.-CHILDRK.VS CLASSES. (Judge: Mr A. Baxter.) Collection of vegetables: Rita Fluerty 1. Byllcr Brown 2. Bowl of flowers, ananged for effect: Frank Allen 3. Rita Fluerty 2, Winnie Stemmer vie, Rit* Fluerty h c. Basket of wild flowers (gathered locally): Rita Fluerty 1. Albert Wilton 2, Byllee Brown 3, Jim Curson h e. Vase of ornamental grasses (gathered locally): Rita

Fluerty l, John Thompeon 2, Winnie Stommor 8, Fank Allen vh cj Byllee Brown h o. Throe distinct varieties pansies: Byllee Brown 1. Painting, water colour (flowers): Lily Phillips 1 and 2, Albert Wilson h o und c. Six. plain scones: Albert Wilson 1, Nellie Reiley 2, Douglas Wilson 3. Sponge sandwich: Una Bullock 1, Gracie Williams 2. One vase flowers, arranged for effeot: Mavis Boulton 1, Rita Fluerty 3, Nancy Alexander v h c, Una Bullock h o. SECTION VIII.-CHILDREN 10 AND UNDER.

Drawing from Nature (flowers or foliage): Cecil Stevens 1, June Addock 2, David Phillips h o, Bertie Stevens o. Modelling in plasticine (flowers and foliage): David Phillips 1, Arthur Wright 2, 'Edna Stansell h o, Ken Fisher c. Modelling in wax (flowers and foliage): Margaret Cooper 1, Esme Fox 2, Ray Waters h c, Rex Allen o. Vase of wild flowers: Andrew Mouldey 1, Erio McKenzie 2, Arthur Curson ▼ho, Esther Higgins h c. Collection of grasses, arranged in vases for effect without assistance: Andrew Mouldey 1, David Monldev 2, Frank Allen 8, Dorothy Newburgh v h c, Dora Plominski h c.