WEALTH OF SUMMER BLOOMS

Chronicle (Levin), 19 November 1947, Page 6

WEALTH OF SUMMER BLOOMS

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SHOW WAS POPULAR ATTRACTION

The Levin Horticulture Society's .summer show attracted large crowds to the Regent Hall yesterday. Floral entries were heavy and the standard achieved was most commendable. The vegetable section, however, was not as large as in past years, but this was compensated for by the quality of the exhibits.

. Prior to the opening of the show, the president, Rev. E. T. King, welcomed the visitors and also the Mayor aird patron, Mr. H. B. Biirdekin, and Mrs. Burdekin, Mr. A. W. Parton, president of the Levin and District Beautifying Society, and Mrs Parton, and Miss H. E. Bowen. He thanked all exhibitors, stewards and judges and members of the committee. He regretted that the secretary, Mrs. Lynch, was unable to be present, and thanked Miss Todd for deputising. Mr. King also referred to the interest in the society which had always been shown by Mr. and Mrs. Burdekin. Declaring the show officialiy open, Mr. Burdekin congratulated all who had helped towards the success of the show. Gardening had a great future in Levin, he said, and was a necessary part of the civic life of a community. Many of the exhibitors had loyaily supported the society for many years, and showed a true love of flow.ers. Particularly outstanding, were the native flora, roses and school sections. Mr. W. J. - Summer's pansies were the subject of high praise from the judge, who considered them the best he had seen. The champion bloom was Mrs. L. J. Hunter's rose, and Rod Clarke won the prize for the best bloom in the novice class. The Otaki State School won the j Wilson-Grant Shield with 34 ■ points.

THE PRlZE-LIST

The following is the list of prize winners; — Roses, Amateur Single bloom. — Mr. Witchell 1, Mrs. Hocking 2, Mr. W. J. Summers 3. Ten entries. Three blooms. — Mr H. B. Burdekin 1, Mrs. B. S. Young 2, Mrs. Hocking 3. Five entries. Red, three blooms. — Mrs, J. J. Gallagher 1, Mrs. C. S. Black 2, Mrs. Young 3. Six entries. Pink, three blooms. — Mrs. Gallagher 1, Mrs. Young 2, Mrs. Black 3. Eight entries. s Cream or white, three blooms. — Mr. Burdekin 1, Mrs. Summers 2. Five entries. Yellow, two blooms.— Mrs. Black 1, Mr. Burdekin 2. Five entries. Three vai'ieties grown in Levin Borough. — Mrs. Kebbell 1, Mrs. Black 2. Two entries. Six varieties not named.— Mrs. Young 1, Mrs. Ballingall 2. Two entries. Polyanthus rose, one spray. — Mrs. Summers 1, Only entry. Climbing rose, one truss. — Mrs. Kebbell 1. Only entry. Single, three varieties, one of each. — Mrs. Kebbell *1. Only entry. Single, full bloom. — Mr. Burdekin 1, Mr. Summers 2, Mrs. Young 3. Ten entries. Hybrid polyanthus, two sprays. — Mr. Summers 1, Mr. Witchell 2, Mr. Summers 3. Four entries. Three full blooms. — Mrs. Young 1, Mrs. F. Blackburn 2, Mr. Burdekin 3. Six entries. Three decorative, ten inch stems. — Mr. Witchell 1, Mr. Summers 2. Three entries. Decorative rose, one bloom. — Mrs. Young 1, Mr. Burdekin 2 and 3. Four entries. Best centred single bloom. — Mrs. K. Kirkcaldie 1, Mrs. Lett 2. Four entries. Roses, Novice One bloom. — Mr. Hickling 1, Mrs. Bennett 2. Three entries. ' Three varieties. — Mr. Hickling 1, Mr. C. A. Guy 2. Four entries. Cream or yellow, three' blooms. — Mrs. Kirkcaldie 1. Only entry. Pink, three blooms, one or more varieties. — Mrs. Bennett 1, Mr. Hickling 2. Four entries. Polyanthus spray. — Mr. Hickling 1. Only entry. One full bloom— Mrs. Speirs 1, Mrs. Cartwriglit 2, Mr. Hickling 3. Eleven entries. One decorative. — Rod Clarke 1 and 2 (best bloom in novice) Mrs. Speirs 3. Five entries Sweet Peas Three spikes, cream or white, in vase. — Mr. Summers 1. Four entries. Three spikes, pink or rose, in one vase. — Mr. Summers 1, Mrs. E. M. Spencer 2, Mr. H. J. Jones 3. Eleven entries. Three spikes, crimson or salmon, in one vase. — Mr. Jones 1. Five entries. Three spikes, mauve or lavender, in one vase. — Mr. Summers 1, Mrs. Spencer 2 and 3. Seven entries. Three vases, three shades, three varieties. — Mr. Summers 1, Mrs. Spencer 2, Mr. Jones 3. Six entries. Cut Blooms Arctotis, three blooms, one or more varieties. — Mrs. J. H. Holfiaway 1, Mrs. Hatch 2, Mr. Summers 3. Five entries. Antirrhinums, collection, one of each colour. — Mr. W. Bowker 1 and 2. Two entries. Arum lily, two blooms. — Mrs. W. Lett 1 aird 2, Mrs. Holdaway 3. Five entries. Calendulas, three blooms. — Mrs. Hateh 1, Mrs. F. Blackburn 2, Mrs. V. Whiley 3., Five entries. Cinerarias', three spikes, distinct colours. — Mrs. Hatch 2. Only entry. Delphinium, oue spike. — Mrs. C. Black 1, Mrs. V. Whiley 2. Two entries. Gallardias, three spikes. — Mrs. Stack 1. Only entry. ti

Gerberas, three double blooms. — Mrs. Black 1 and 2. .Two entries. Geraniums, three single stems.— Mrs. Greenaway 1, Mr. Summers 2. Two entries. Geraniums, three double stems. — Mr. Summers 1. Only entry. Iris, three bearded stems. — Mrs. H. B. Burdekin 1, Mrs. K. Kircaldie 2, Mr. Bowker 3. Three entries. Lilium, one spike. — Mrs. Whiley I. Only entry. Lupins, three spikes. — Mrs. B. S. Young 1, Mrs. L. J. Hunter 2. Two entries Nasturtiums, three blooms with own foliage. — Mr. Summers 1 and 2, Mrs. Hay field 3. Five entries. Paeony, one bloom. — Mrs. Kircaldie 1, Mrs. Lett 2 and 3. Three entries. Pansies, three distinct colours. — Mr. Summers 1, Elaine Greig 2. Two .entries. Pansies, six distinct colours. — Mr. Summers 1, E. Greig 2. Three entries. Pansies, twelve blooms. — Mr. Summers 1 and 2, E. Greig 3. Three entries. Iceland poppies, three blooms. — Mrs. F. Carrington 1. Only entry. Iceland poppies, six blooms. — Mrs. Carrington 1, Mrs. Colquhoun 2, Mrs. Kircaldie 3. Four entries. Oriental poppies, three blooms. — Mrs. K. Lynch 1, Mrs. Summers 2 and 3. Three entries. Rhododendron, single head. — Mrs. J. Gallagher 1. Two entries. Rhododendrons, three heads of distinct colours. — Mrs. Spiers 1,

Mrs. Gallagher 2. Three entries. Shasta daisy, three blooms. — j Mr. Summers 1, Mrs. Kebbell 2. i Five entries. Stock, two double spikes. — Mrs. I Stack 1, Mr. Guy 2, Mrs. Gallagher j 3. Four entries. Stock, collection of not more than six. — Mr. Guy 1. Only entry' Sweet William, three spikes. — j Mrs. Stack 1, Mrs. Hayfield 2, Mrs. j Whiley 3. Three entries. ! Violas, six blooms, three or more I varieties. — Mr. Summers ..1 and 2. j Two entries. j Violas, twelve blooms. — Mr.-Sum-j mers 1. Only entry. ! Any other variety. — Mrs. Hatch j 1, Mrs. W. Bowkbr 2.\ Four entries. | Annuals, four kinds.— Mrs. L. J. : Hunter 1 Only entfy. •" j Cut blooms, four kinds. — Mrs. D. ! Stewart lb Mrs. ^Hunter '2i. Two I entries. • ' Fruit Sectioh j Strawberries, six friiit. — Mrs., F. i Blackburn 1. Only entry. I Gooseberries, twelve fruit. — Mrs. j Blackburn 1, Mrs. Kebbell 2. Only j entries. • : ' . L . | Meyer lemops, three.— Mrs. D. Stewart 1, Mr. . Bowker 2. Foui' ; entries. , ' I Wonder lemon (Ponderoso), three. — Mr. Bowker 1, Mrs. Black- ' burn 2. Three entries. Lemons, three. — Mr. Bowker 1 | and 2. Four entries. Grapefruit, three. — Mrs. Lang 1. Only entry. Any other variety of fruit. — Mr. Bowker 1, Mrs. Kebbell 2. Two entries. Vegetables | Asparagus, four stalks. — Mr. j Summers 1. Only entry. ! Broad beans, six pods. — Mrs. i Kennerley 1, Mrs. Stack 2, Mrs. j Spiers 3. Five entries. i Spring cabbage, one head. — Mrs. E. M. Spencer 1, Mrs. Kebbell 2. j Two entries. I Lettuce, one head. — Mrs. Whiley 1, Mrs. Kebbell 2. Three entries. Peas, twelve pods. — Mrs. A. W. ! Parton 1, Mrs Kebbell 2. Three ; entries. i Rhubarb, three stalks. — Mrs. Spencer 1, Mrs'. Kebbell 2. Three I entries. I Turnips, white. — Mrs. Spiers 1. j Only entry. Decorative Amateur j Large basket of flowers, one side. | — Mrs. W. Donnelly 1. Only entry. j Small basket of flowers, any j foliags. — Mrs. Donnelly 1 and 2. j Two entries. Large bowl of flowers. — Mrs. | Donnelly 1, Mrs. V. Whiley 2. Two i entries. ! Small bowl of flowers. — Mrs.; I Donnelly 1. Two entries. j Bowl of roses, own foliage. — Mrs. | Donnelly 1. Only entry. I Jug of flowers. — Mrs. L. J. Hun- ' ter 1, Mrs. Donnelly 2. Three ! entries. Floating bowl, flowers must float. — Mrs. Donnelly 1, Mrs. Rathj bone 2. Two entries. Floral arrangement in shallow j bowl. — Mrs. Donnelly 1, Mrs. Hatch j 2, Mrs. Hunter 3. Five entries. . Presentation box of flowers. — ( Mrs. J. Stewart 1. Two entries. Vase of flowers for tea- table. — Mrs. Whiley 1, Mrs. Donnelly 3. Two entries. Receptacle of flowers, not iess than six varieties. — Mrs. Hunter 1, Mrs. Donnelly 2. Threev- entries. Miniature vase for invalid'stray. — Mrs. Rathbone 1, Mrs. Hunter 2, Mrs. Donnelly 3. Three entries. • Lady's day spray. — Mrs. Cartwright 3. Only entry. Arrangement of blue flowers. — Mrs. Hunter 1, Mrs. Donnelly 2. Two entries. Wall vase. — Mrs. Donnelly 1. Only entry. Modern floral centrepiece for fiable. — Mrs. Hunter 1, Mrs. Donnelly 3. Three entries. Decorative Novice Large basket of flowers, decorhted one side, any foliage. — Mrs. Greenaway 1. Only entry. I

Small basket of flowers, both sides, any foliage. — Mrs. Stewart JL. Only entry. ' - •Medium bowl of flowers.— Mrs. Rathbone 1, Mrs. Stewart 2, Mrs. Greenaway' 3. Four entries. Vase of flowers for table. — Mrs. Stewart 1, Mrs. Rathbone 2. Three entries. Receptacle of roses. — Mrs. Greenaway 1. Two entries. Vase for mantlepiece. — Mrs. Greenaway 1-, Mrs. Whiley 2, Mrs. Stewart 3. • Four 'entries. . Decorated ,egg cup for tray. — Mrs. Stewart 1, Mrs. Greenaway 2. Four entries. Native Flora (Adults) Posy of native flowers, seven inches across: Mrs. I. D. Parsons .1 and 2. Two entries. Bowl of -native flowers. — Mrs. Parsons 1,' Mrs. W. Duguid 2. Two entries. Dish garden. — Mrs. Parsons 2. Only entry. - " Basket of native flowers. — Mrs. Parsons 1, Mrs. Duguid 2 and 3. Three entries. Collection of native fpliage. — : Mrs. Parsons 1 and 2. Two entries. Collection of native flowers. — Mrs. Parsons 1. Only entry. Three native plants in pots. — Mrs. Parsons 1 and 2, Mrs. Duguid 3. Three entries. Native Fern (Intermediate) Collection of native specimens. — Patricia Stratford 1 and 2. Three entries. Posy of native flowers, five inches or less. — Patricia, Stratford 1 and 2. Two entries. Floating bowl (native) . — Patricia Stratford 2. Only entry. Dish garden (native) . — Patricia Stratford 1. Only entry. Native Flora (Junior) Collection of native trees. — Prue Robbie 1 and 3, Evelyn Knight 2. Eight entries. Posy of native flowers. — Norma Smith 1, Prue Robbie 2, Marie Murray 3. Five entries. Floating bowl (native) . — Norma Smith 1. Only entry. Dish garden (native). — Prue Robbie 1, Norma Smith 2 and 3. Three entries. Buttonholes, three. — Harry Stratford 1, Dawn Murray 2, Nan Robbie 3. Twelve entries. Chiklren's Decorative (Under Eight Years) Buttonholes. — M. Gilbert 1, Juliet Carrington 2. Two entries. Small vase. — Juliet Carrington 1. Only entry. Arrangeaent in saucer. — Joy Joblin 1. Only entry. (Ten Years and Under) Floating. bowl, flowers to float-— Dlana Rathbone 1. Only entry. i : Small basket of flowers and foliage. — Jennifer Hair 1, D. Rathbone 2. Two entries. Dis.h garden in sand. — -M. Gilbert ;1, D. Rathbone 2, v Jennifer Hair. 3. Six entries. Buttonholes. — Donald Greig 1 and 2, Jennifer Hair 3. Six entries. Necklet of flowers. — Jennifer Hair 1. Only entry. • * (Eleven to 16 Years). - E Presentation box of flowers!— Norma Smith 1, Nancy Brown /2. Two entries. ' :':i Basket of flowers and foliage|-{ Nancy Brown 1 and 2. Two entries. : :. ' *• " / Decorated egg cup. — Jill , Clarke 1, Nancy Brown 2, Jean- Hansen*' 3. Five entries. 4 . Receptacle of flowers. — Nancy Browii 1, 2 and 3. Six entries. Dish garden. — Jill Clarke 1, Jean Hansen 2. Two entries. Needleworlt and Crafts Infant's knitted dress.— Mrs. I. D. Parsons 1. Only entry. Crocheted pair of gloves. — Miss Were 1. Only entry.

Piece of fine croehet. — Miss Were 1 and 2. Two entries.. Piece coarse crochet.— Miss E. Atack 1, Miss Were 2. Two entries. Piece fine tatting. — Miss Lorna Gordon 1, Miss Were 2, Miss E. Atack 3. Three entries. Tapestry. — Miss E. Atack 1, Miss J. L. Guy 2. Two entrie&i Child's smock. — Mrs. J. MacDonald 1. Only entry. Three buttonholes.— Mrs. Baldick 1, Mrs. F. Blackburn 2. Two entries. Example cross-stitch embroidery. —Dawn Campbell 1. Only entry. Supper cloth, — Miss E. Atack 1, Dawn Campbell 2. Two entries. Piece of fancy needlework. — Miss Dawn Campbell 1 and 3, Miss E; Atack '2. Three entries. Collection of fancy needlework. — Miss Dawn Campbell and Miss E. Atack 1 (equal). Two entries. Best soft toy. — Mrs. Speirs 1, Miss Lorna Gordon 2. Two entries. Any other article. — Mrs. J. MacDonald -1, M!rs. Baldick 2,. Miss Campbell 31 Six entries. Junior Needlework (17 Years and Under) Child's garment. — Lillian Dittmer 1, Judith Perigo 2, Lorraine Short 3. Three entries. Underwear— Judith Perigo 1 and 2, Bethi Gardiner 3. Five entries. Frock, any material. — Lorraine Short 1. Only entry. Any other • article. — Pare wai Ruihi 3. Only entry. Arts and Crafts Outdoor sketch— Wing Young 1, 1 2 and 3. Nineteen entries. Poster in colour.— Pare wai Ruihi 1. Only .entry. Design, based to fill space. — M. Walker 1, Parewai Ruihi 2. Two entries. * Lettering.— M. Walker 1. Only entry. Illustration, poem or story. — M. Walker- 1, 2 and 3. Five entries. Block prints. — Ml Walker 1, Wing Young 2. Two entries. Primary Schools' Section (Pupils Under 15 Years) Best project hook (stds. 3 and 4) .— Maurice Wong Shee 1, Fon Wong Shee 2, Mary Todd 3. Nine entries. Best projec.t hook (Forms 1 and 2). — Warren Travers 1, Marion Williamson 2, Ferris Carrington 3. Four entries. Design, original (Forms 1 and 2) . — Rex Aanensen 1, June Camp-

bell 2, Terry Wereta 3. Seven entries. Poster in colour (Forms 1 and 2). — Toa Winiata 1, Ross Burnett 2, Ferris Carrington 3. Nine entries. Cottage Gardens Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Robertson 1, Mr. S. Read 2, Mrs. Greig 3. Three entries. Woodwork Primary Pupils Best model made with pocket knife (ten to 12 years) . — J. Barnett . (Levin) 1, B. Frederikson (Levin .Convent) 2, Whata Winiata (Levin) 3. Seven entries. Best model made with , pocket knife (12 to 15 years) . — P. Hemmingsen (Shannon) 1, H. Hannan . (Otaki) 2, J. Moore (Levin) 3. Nine entries. Best novelty jn wood (12 to 15 years) .— D. Anderson (Otaki) 1, H. Hannan (Otaki) 2. Three entries. Fruit trough (ten to 12 years). — D. Smith (Otaki) 1, S. Lowry (Te Horo) 2, A. Wilks (Otaki) 3. Eight entries. Bookcase (12 to 15 years). — N. Dorne 1, R. Harvey (Levin) 2, A. Fleurty (Te Horo) 3. Eight entries. Model aeroplane, flying. — D. Housiaux (Otaki) h.c. Only entry. lyiodel aeroplane, 'flying (12 to 15 years). — Y. D. Chemung (Otaki) 1 and 2, J. Harrison (Levin) 3. Four entries. Model aeroplane, solid or built up. — Dick Housiaux (Otaki Convent) h.c. Only entry. Smoker's stand in wood (ten to 12 years).— Desmond Blackburn 1, Balfour Collis 2. Seven entries. Example of wood carving (12 to 15 years).— D. Smith (Levin) 1 and 2. Three entries. Any other work in wood. — T. Fleurty (Te Horo) 1, Colin Bird (Otaki) 2, L. Fox (Otaki) 3. Nineteen entries. . ■ »