FLOWER SHOW.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20496, 15 March 1932, Page 5

FLOWER SHOW.

DISPLAY AT DARFIELD. r i he Darfield, Horticultural And Home Industries Association held its autumn show in. the Memorial Hall on Saturday. Thero was a good attendance during the afternoon and evoning. Notwithstanding the dry season, the show was successful. The number of entries compared favourably with the previous autumn show, and the quality of the exhibits was of a high standard. Special mention was made by the judge in regard lo the quality of the cut flowers section. When presenting the special prizes, the president,. Air G. C. Warren, thanked the judges, (lie marshals, and all those who had assisted to make the show a success. The following were the judges:— P u t plants '!" a C " L aon :? r * Alr W- 6. C. Btumelburc: decora Uvo, Mr F. Clark; fruit and vegetables, Mi- J. J. KeetJy; grain .and seeds, Mr \eilch; houiu industries, Mrs O. Mcintosh; homo cralt, Mrs E. F. L. Kesleven. ■ A speciul feature of the show was a fine <llS| ,P f „ dahlias b - v Ml ' ]) - Bradbury. Mr W. Alulholland's trophy for the winner of most points in the show was awarded 10 Mrs A. Batstone, will, 74 points. Mr O. Price w orunner-up with 70 points. The following awards were made:— POT PLAXTS. Fuchsia: Airs W. Stott 1, Mrs A. Stotl A iiatstoue 3. Geranium: Airs A. Batstone 1 and 2. Begonia, tuberous rooted: Mrs A. Batstone 1 and 2. Flowering plant, not otherwise specified: Mrs 11. A. Knight J. Airs A l . Batstone 'J. Foliage plant, not otherwise specified: Mrs A. Batstono 1 and 2, Mrs D, Cullen 3. Alaidenhair fern: Airs A. Batstone 1 and 2, Airs A. Stott 3. Asparagus in pot: Mrs A. Batstone 1 and 3 Airs \\. Stott 2. Alost points in pot plants (Messrs Nairn and Son's trophy): Airs A. Batstone. CUT ELOWEUS. Hoses, six varieties, one bloom of each: V, S Batstone I, Airs J. O. Kedfern 2. Koses, three varieties, one bloom of each: Airs 11. A. Knight J, Airs A. Batstone 2, Airs J. O. Kedfern 3. Rose, one red: Airs A. Batstone I, Mrs il. A. Knight 2. Rose, one pink: Mrs 13. A. Knight I, Airs* A. Batstone 2. llose, one single: Mrs A. Batstone 1, Mrs L. Morrison 2. &weet peas, six varieties, three spikes of each: Airs W. Say in e 1. Sweet peas, three varieties, three spikes o! each: Airs 11. S. Gunn ], Airs W. Syme 2. Sweet peas, one variety, three spikes: Mrs J. 0. Kedfern 1, Mrs W. Syme 2. Dahlias, peony or decorative, six blooms: Airs C. Maginness 1, Airs A. Batstone 2. Dahlias, castus, six blooms: Mrs C. Alaginnoss 1 and 2, Airs O. Kedfern 3. Alichaclinns daisies, three heads: Mrs J. 0. Redfsrn 1, Airs H. A, Knight 2. Gladioli, three spikes: Airs A. Batstone 1, Mrs J. 0. Redfern 2. Gladioli, one spike: Mrs A. Batstone 1, Airs J. 0. Re.dfern 2. Petunias, six blooms: Mrs J. H. Jarman 1. Airs .7. (). Redfern 2. Salpiglossis, three spikes: Aliss D. Robinson J, Airs A. Burrows 2, Mrs .1. O. Redfern 3. i Verbenas, six blooms: Airs J. O. Redfern 1, Mrs E. Ridgen 2, Miss D. Robinson :i. I Phlox Drummondi. six trusses: Miss D.I Robinson 1, Mrs Syme 2, Airs A. Stott 3. i Alarigolds, French, six blooms: Airs J. 0. Redfern 1 and 3, Mrs A. Stott 2. Marigolds, , African, six blooms: Mrs A, Stott 1 and 2, Mrs 0. Maginness 3. Asters, double, six blooms: Airs A. Batstone 1. Airs A. Stott 2 and 3. Asters, single, six blooms: Mr* A. Stott 1 and 2, Vcnetia Register 3. i Zinnia, six blooms: Mrs 1). Ridgen. sen., 1 I and 2. Airs J. O. Redfern 3. Gaillardia, six blooms: Mrs J. O. Redfern 1, Mrs A. Stott { 2, Mrs W. Syme Delphinium, three spikes: Airs .J. O. Redfern 1, Airs A. Bat- j stone 2. Pentstemons, three spikes: Airs E. Ridgen. sen., 1, Airs 11. S. Gunn 2. Mrs .1. 0. Redfern 3. Antirrhinums, six spikes: Mrs TO. Ridgen, sen., 1, Aliss D. Robinson 2, Airs H. A. Knight 3. Cosmos, 12 blooms: Miss D Robinson 1, Airs A. Stott 2. Dianthus, I 12 blooms: Miss I). Robinson 1, Airs E. i Ridgen, sen., 2, Mrs A. Stott 3. Stocks: Airs E. Ridgen, sen., 1, Airs A. Ratstone 2. j Geraniums, four trusses: Airs A. Batstone 1 and 3, Airs J. 0. Redfern 2. Vase of nnv flower not specially mentioned in schedule: Aliss \V. Syme 1. Mrs G. 0. Warren 2, Airs E. Ridgen, sen.. 3. Eight kinds of outdoor- | grown annuals, six varieties: Airs J. O. Redfern 1, Airs A. Stott 2. Airs D. Hawkins 3. i Twelve kinds of outdoor-grown flowers, six I varieties: Airs .T. 0. Redfern 1, Mrs A. Stott 2 Alost points, Classes 1 to 18 inclusive (Mrs R. Rcid'B trophy): Mrs A. Batstone. Most points. Classes 1!> to 3fi ind'nuve (Mrs C. G. Jnrman's trophy): Mrs A. Stott. NOVICE CLASSES. Antirrhinums, six spikes: Airs A. Burrows 1. Astern, six blooms: Mrs B. T. Ilockridge 1 and 3, Airs S. R. Oldridge 2. Sweet peas, three varieties, three spikes of each: Airs A. Burrows 1. Six kinds of flowers, four varieties of each: Airs B. T, Ilockridge 1, Mrs A. Burrows 2. Alost points in novice classes (Messrs A. Yates and Company's. Auckland, trophy): Mrs A. Burrows. DECORATIVE. Three vases for decorative effect: Airs G. Alasterton .1 .and 3, Airs J. O. Redfern 2. Buttonhole: Airs G Alasterton 1, 2, and 3. Lady's spray: Airs G. Alasterton 1, 2, and 3. Lady's bouquet: Airs G. Masterton 1. Airs ,7. O. Redfern 2. Mrs L. Alorrison 3. Vie torian posy: Airs J. O. Redfern 1, Airs G. Masterton 2 and 3. Bowl of roses: Airs U. Alasterton 1 and 2, Mrs J. O. Redfern 3, Victorian bowl: Airs G. Alasterton 1, Airs ],. Alorrison 2, Airs J. O. Redfern 3. Bowl of nasturtiums: Airs G. Alasterton 1 and .1, ! Airs A. Stott 2. Basket of flowers: Mrs J. 0. Redfern 1, Airs L- Alorrison 2. . Airs G. Alasterton 3. Bowl of flowers: Mrs J. 0. Redfern 1, Airs G. Masterton 2 and 3. Kpergne of flowers: Airs G. Alasterton 1, Airs .T. O. Redfern 2. Floating bowl. Airs L. Morrison 1, Mrs (J. Alasterton 2, Mrs A. Stott 3. Decorated vase by men: C. G. Jarman 1 Most points in decorative section, Mrs J. 11. Jnrman's trophy: Airs G. Alasterton. Second highest number of points, Mr D. Bradbury's trophy, Airs J. 0. Redfern. FRUIT. Apples, dessert, four varieties, one of each: R. Wilson 1 Lnd 3, Airs A. Batstone 2. Apples, dessert, four, one variety: W. Hurring 1, R. W. Wilson 2, Airs B. T. Ilockridge 3. Apples, cooking, four varieties, one of each: R. W. Wilson 1 and 2, Airs A. Batstone 3. Apples, cooking, four, one variety: Mrs F. Cullen 1. Miss C. A. Bulnier 2, Airs B. T. Ilockridge 3. Apples, collection, three of each, six varieties: G. Batstone 1, R. W. Wilson 2, W. J. Jenkins 3. Pears, dessert, four, one variety: R. W. Wilson 1 and 2, Aliss C. A. Bulmer 3. Pears, cooking, four, one variety: Aliss C. A. Bulmer 1, 2, and 3. Pears, collection, three of each, six varieties: R. W Wilson 1, W. J. Jenkins 2, Aliss C. A. Bulmer 3. Plums, four, one variety: Mrs J. H. Jarman 1, Aliss C. A. Bulmer 2 and 3. Plums, Japanese, four. one variety: Miss C. A. Bulmer 1 and 2. Plums, collection, three of each, six varieties: W. J. Jenkins 1. Peaches, four, one variety: Mrs A. Batstone 1 and 2, R. W. Wilson 3. Collection of fruit, nine kinds, three of each: W. J. Jenkins 1. Most points in fruit section: Mr C. G. Jarman's trophy: R. W. Wilson. Second highest number of points, Canterbury Frozen Aleat Co.'s trophy: Aliss C. A. Bulmer. VEGETABLES. Potatoes, three varieties, four of each: C. • Price 1, Jf\ W. Jarman 2, Mrs A. Burrows 3. Potatoes, white, three of one variety: C. Price 1; Mrs A. Burrows 2, W. J. Jenkins 3. Potatoes, coloured, three of one variety; W. J. Jenkins 1 and 2, Airs A. Burrows a. Onions, spring sown: Mrs A. Burrows 1 and 2, Mrs W. AlcKay 3. Onions, autumn sown: Airs A. Burrows 1 and 2. Airs C. Alaginnesß 3. Leeks: C. Price 1 and 2, Airs W. McKay 3. Silver beet: W. Hurring 1, I*. VV. Jarman 2, C. Price 3. Parsnips, long: W. Hurring 1, Mrs A. Burrows 2 find 3. Carrots, garden: C. Price 1, Airs A. Burrows 2, A. Anderson 3. Turnips, garden: W. J. Jenkins 1. Peas, twelve pods: 0. Price 1 and 2, Mrs A. Burrows 3. Peas, shelled, half pint. H. AlcNae 1, Airs G. C. Warren 2, Airs A. Burrows 3. Cabbage: 0. Price 1 and 3, Mrs A. Batstone 2: Beans, runner, twelve pods: Mrs A. Burrows 1, C. Price 2, A. Hurring 3. Beans, frencht twelve pods: W. Hurring 1, C. Price 2, Airs A. Burrows 3. Beans, butter, twelve pods: Airs W. McKay I, C. Price 2. Beetroot, long: W. Hurring 1, Airs A. Burrows 2, W. J. Jenkins 3. Beetroot, turnip-rooted: W. J. Jenkins 1, C. Price 2, Airs A. Burrows 3. Cucumbers: C. Price 1 and 3, A. Anderson 2. Marrows, best keeping: C. Price 1, F. W. Jarman 2, Mrs A. Burrows 3. Pumpkin: W. J. Jenkins 1, C. Price 2. Lettuce: 0. Price 1 and 2, Mrs A. Burrows 3. Tomatoes: C. Price 1, Airs A. Batstone 2, F. W. Jennings 3. Rhubarb: F. W. Jarman 1, C. Price 2 and 3. Celery: C. Price 1 and 2. Mrs A. Burrows 3. Carrots, 'Sield, red: Mrs A. Burrows 1 and 2. Carrots, ! field, white: Mrs A. Burrows 1 and 2. Turnips, field: Aliss F. C. Sanson 1. Swedes: ItRoper 1, C. Price 2. Cabbage, heaviest: 0. Price' 1 and 2, Mrs A. Burrows 3. Marrow, heaviest: C. Price 1 and 3, Airs A. Burrows 2. (Eschalots: Mrs A. Burrows land", F. W. I Jarman 3. Collection of vegetables, eight. • kinds, oim variety of each: Mrs A. Burrows I 1, C. Price 2. Most points in section, Alessrs I J. G. Ward and Co.'s trophy: C. Price. Best collection of vegetables, Air F. J. Narbev's I trophy: Airs A. Burrows. GRAIN AND SEEDS. Twelve ears of wheat, shortberrv: F. W. I Jarman 1. Twelve ears of wheat, longberry: F. W. Jarman 1. Twelve lb of wheat, shortberry: Betty Clinton 1, C. 0. Redfern 2 and 3. Twelve lb of wheat, longberry: Betty Clinton I, P. W. Jarman 2, 0; 0. Kedfern 3. Twelve lb of oats, white: Betty Clinton 1. I Twelve lb of oats, coloured: Betty Clinton 1, F. W. Jarman 2, Twelve lb perennial ryegrass: Betty Clinton 1 and 2, C. O. Redfern 3. Twelve lb annual ryegrass: C. O. Ret'.fern 1 and 2, Betty Clinton 3. Most points in section, Alessrs Wright. Stephenson, and Co.'s trophy: Betty Clinton. Second highest number of points, Canterbury Frozen Aleat Co.'s trophy: i\ W. Jarman and C, 0. Kedfern (equal).

HOME INDUSTRIES. Loaf, white yeast: Airs A. AlcKay 1 and 2. Airs F. Culien 3. Loaf, brown: Airs P. F. Roper 1, Miss C. A. Bulmer 2 and 3. Nut loaf: Miss A. Bulmer 1 and 2, Mrs F. Cullen 3. Girdle scones: Aliss C„ A. Bulmer 1, 2, and 3. Plain scones: Airs J. 11. Symo 1, Alias D. Painter 2, Miss R. Thompson 3. Collection of biscuits: Mrs R. J. Black 1 and 2, Miss D. Painter 3. Pikelets: Miss C A. Bulmer 1 and 2, Mrs A. McKay 3. Shortbread: Mrs C. Maginness I. Mrs K. G. Black 2, Miss H. Cullen 3. Sponge sandwich: Mrs A. McKay 1, Ij. J. Thompson 2, Airs P. F. Roper 3. Decorated iced sandwich cake: L. J. Thompson 1. hponge roll: Aliss R. Thompson 1. Sponge cake: Airs A. Mcl Cay 1, Mrs P. F, Roper 2, Airs C. Eaves 3. Fruit cake, plain: Alvs Maginness 1, Aliss R. Thompson 2, Sirs W. W. Mulholland .3. Fruit cake, rich: Airs J*. F. 'Roper 1, Airs l'\ Cullen 2. Madeira cake: Airs W. W. Mulholland 1, Aliss C. A. Bulmer 2, Airs J. H. Syme 'i. Seed cake: Miss C. A. Bulmer X, Miss H. Cullen 2. Gingerbread: Mrs C. Maginness 3, Aliss H. Cullen 2, Mrs R. J. Black 3. Collection of pastry on tray, four varieties, three of each: Airs F.' Cullen 1, Miss D. Painter 2. Suet plum pudding: Mrs W. W. Mulholland 1, Afrs C. Stephenson 2. Collection of home-ma'de sweets: Miss R. Thompson 1, Afiss D. Painter 2. Raspberry .jam: Aliss 0. A. Bulfiier 1, Mrs li. S. Gunn 2, Airs W. W. Alulholland 3. Apple jelly. Mrs P. F.' Roper 1. Sauces and pickles, six kinds: Aliss E. Redfern 1, Mrs C. Stephenson 2, Airs W. W. Mulholland 3. Preserved fruit, six kinds: Airs P. K. Roper 1. Airs C. Stephenson 2, Airs W. W. Mulholland 3. Preserved fruit, three kinds: Mrs P. F. Koper 1, Mrs J. 11. Jarman 2, Mrs W W. Alulholland 3. Dropped honey: R. W Wilson'l and 2. Separated butter: Airs P. F Roper 2, Airs H. Reed 3. Hen eggs, one dozen heaviest: Airs L. Alorrison 1, Mrs C. Eaves .2, Airs 0. Stevenson 3. Soap,' washing: Miss H. Cullen 1, Airs R. S. Gunn 2. All's C. Eaves 3. Alost points, Classes 1 to 21 inclusive (Air G. C. Warren's trophy) : Aliss C. A. Bulmer. Alost' points, Classes 22 to 31 '"cmsive (Airs A. Jarman's trophy): Mrs I. !•. Roper.

HOAIE CRAFT. Embroidered supper cloth: Miss (.-. Christian 1, Aliss R. Smith 2 and 3. Lmbroidered tray cloth: Mrs A.. Stott 1 and 3, Mrs W. McKay 2. Cushion, in poured embroidery: Airs A. Stott 1, Mrs W. Hutcheon 2. fable centre, coloured: Miss <->. Spriggs 1, Mrs A. Stott' 2 and 3. L 1 oyle>, crochet: Miss R. Smith 1, Mrs C. Stephenson 2, Miss C. Christian 3. D'oyley, embroidered: Miss K. McLaughlin 1, Aliss A. blott 2, Miss AI. Alulholland 3. Specimen tapestry work: Airs Marshall 1. Duchesse set, coloured embroidery: Miss A. Havill !■ M rs A. Stott 2. Miss R. Smith. 3. towel, coloured embroidery: Miss R. ], Aliss K. AlcLauffhHn 2, Miss G. Spriggs 3. Silk nightgown: Mrs A. Stott 1, Miss 1 . Smith 2. Apron, embroidery: Mr s, bto( 1, Airs A. Levick 2, P. Wernham ... work: Miss K. McLaughlin 1 Aliss C. Christian 2. Tov, hand made: Airs J. Painter 1 and 3. H. Levick 2. Collection of fanc> work, three, articles: M) ss Le . R ' ,e mL-.V] AI. Clinton 2, Miss K. Smith 3. Thr U article: Miss A. Havill 1. Mrs Lock 2, Mrs tv. J Placlc 3. Hand made purse: Airs A. Stott 1. Miss J. Ridgen 2. Article m> crossstitch • Airs D. IC. Boyd 1, Aliss C. Christu. 2, Aliss K. McLaughlin 3 ! J? k ' W< Rny! picture: Mrs A. Stott 1. Airs D. K Boj.l 2, Mrs R. Gunn 3. Ladies jumpe:i ov cardigan, knitted: Afrs Henry 1. ■- hand knitted: Mrs W. Hutcheon 1. Mis J. O. Redfern 2. "Best cosy oover: Mis - Slephen«on 1, Miss McLaughlin i . Robinson 3 Article made from flouib. g. Airs W. Hutcheon 1. Mrs J. Painter -. "•*-■- I). Painter 3. Article mad? / r T,Wr" ].ug: Mrs J Painter 1, Miss 0. A. Bulmer Airs Williams 3. T Alost points in section (Alessrs . . tvne and Co.'s trophy): Airs A. btntt.

CHILDREN'S SECTION*.

Collection of vegetables, six kinds: Xoeline Bruero I, George Eaves 2, Betty Clinton 3. Collection of flowers, six kinds: Alary p° u " aid 1. Betty Clinton 2 and 3. Buttonhole, uiider lOyrs: Noeline Levick 1, Alar.iorv Ilutcheon 2, Margaret Jarman 3. Buttonhole, under X2vrs: Kathie Bruere 1, L« Alasterton 2 and 3. Buttonhole, «nd«r Itiyrs: Gwyn Oldridge 1, Mary Donald Bettv Clinton .>, Decorated vase, under lOyr's: Gwyn Oldridge I, Bert Register 2, Altliea Levick 3. Decorated vase, uuder twelve rears: George Eaves 1. Lex Masterton 2, Neroli Jarman 3. Decorated under lOyrs: Ormond Register 1, Alarjory Hutcheon 2, Noeline Levick 3. flowers: Lex Masterton 1. Gwyn OldndKe 2, Trixio Batstone 3. Bouquet, under 16yrs: Lex Masterton 1, Altliea Levick 2, Gwyn Oldridge 3. Plain scones: Mary Donald 1, Jean Painter 2. Sponge sandwich, under 12yrs: Betty Reed 1. Sponge sandwich, under 16yrs: Norma Jarman 1, Mary T>onald 2, Altliea Levick 3. "Collection of home-made pastry:

Jean Painter 1. Collection of small cakes: Jean Painter 1. Collection of liome-made sweets: Jean Painter 1. Alost points ih Classes 1 to 10 inclusive (Mrs J. 0. Rodfern's trophy) : Lex Masterton. Most points in Classes 11 to 16 inclusive (Society's trophy) : Jean Painter. Mr D, Bradbury's sweet peas competition for school children —Standard I. and under: Yvonne "Levick. Standards 11., 111.,- and IV.: Betty Reed 1, Fay Keed 2. Standards V. and VI.: Gwyn Oidridge 1, George.Eaves Air Bradbury gave a trophy tp each first prize winner in the competition.