AUTUMN SHOW IN LEVIN

Chronicle (Levin), 16 February 1949, Page 4

AUTUMN SHOW IN LEVIN

Horticuliural Society's Outstanding Display

Autumn flowers in all their glory jreeted judges and residents at the 1 Levin Horticultural Society's Autumn* Show which was held in the Regent Hall, Levin, yesterday. The number of blooms entered :his year was a little lower than 'n recent fixtures, but the high stapdard was/maintained by local i«d district gardeners. - ' The prize for the champion . , Jlpom of the show was awarded to Mr. W. Summers, who djsplayed a . huge red "Pop Harius'' dahlia. VlThe mme bloom won the award for the •- best bloom and took first prize in the amateur decorative section for x single bloom. " -

The judge of the dahlia section, ■ Mr. A. J. Shailer, of Palmerston North, said that ' Mr. Summers' clbom was most ° outstanding and was most deserving of the award of champion of champions., He said that the smaller entries were accounted for by the poor weather conditions which liad existed* prior to the show. Mr. Shailer also judged the special exhibits and said that he had no hesitation in awarding the Kimberley Wpmen's Institute first prize in its own section and naming it as the most meritorious exhibit in the show. It. was, he said, a most outstanding display, the design and general v lay-out being particularly good. The i exhibit consisted of flowers,. vegetables and fruit arrayed neatly* on a five-tiered stand. The eolours were. not flamboyant, but merged perfectly with the general coloursch^me of greens, rusts ;and yellows.' The show was opened by- tlfe member for the district, Mr. J. J. Maher, who was accompanied by Mrs. Maher". "I wis/i- first of all to thank you for inviting* me here to open your beautiful show," said |ylr. Maher after being called on to perform this ceremony by the president of the society, Rev. Mr. E. T-. King. "Usually, it is Mrs. M'alierwho is called upon to perform this ceremony and I must say she knows a great deal mote abp.Ut flowers than I do. When I do pot know much about a subject, I usually look it up in the encyclopaedia. I followed my usua,l cus-' tom and I read in Walter P. Wrighl's encyclopaedia of gardening the following words: 'A well arranged garden is a ; sOu'rce of much pleasure and enjoymen't. It. is beneficial both physicklly and morally. The cultivation of flowersis at once a pleasaint pastime and an en-mobling pursuit,' " he ' Mr. Maher went on to speak of th'd' beautiful blooms exhibited: at'/tlfe show and then declared the ^tufe open. Mrs. R. Prouse then presepted a shoulder spray to Mrs. Ma,her,J while Miss C. E. Bowen pfnned a button-hole on Mr. Maher's lapel. He found tne numbers of entries s'.ightly disappointing, but this was made up by the quality of tlje exhibits, said Mr. King when thanking his committee and supporters for the useful work' th§y had done and the assistance' they had given him. ' " : *" A number of displays were to be seen, promineni among them being exhibits by Women's Institutes and n local florists: A particularly striking piece was a floral carpet - of pink and mauve gladioli with the ' letters "L.H.S." in white,' which was exhibited by Mr. H. G. Smith, of Levin. The judges in the various sections were: — Dahlias: Mr. A. J. Shailer (Palmerston North). Cut blooms, car'nations and gladioli: Mr. J. c. Glover (Rongotea). Decorative: Miss G. Had OYellirifton). Fruit and vegetables: Mr. I. H. Pentecost (Shannon) . * ' The stewards were as follows:- — Dahlias: Mesdames J. Clarke and Carpenter and Mr. Tomlinsofn. Gladioli and carnations: Mesdames W. Hocking, Easton and R. A. Frederikson. Cut blooms, decorative and collections: Mesdapies A. W. Parton, Tilyard and Greenaway. Fruit and vegetables: Messrs. Disher and Guy. Points' Prizes The points prizes awarded for the various classes are given as - fodows: — Dahlia points prize: Mr. W. J. Summers. Cut blooms: Mr. W. J. Summers. Decorative:- Mrs. W. Donnelly. Children's decorative, 10 years .and under, Margafet Petersen; under 16 years, Diana Rathbone. Fruit: Mrs. F. Blackburn. Vegetables: Mr. F. Hudson. PRIZE LIST. ' ' . Dahlias Amateur Decorative 3 varieties, 1 ,of each. — W. J. Summers 1; only entry. 1 bloom, 1 vase. — W. J. Summers I, 2 and champion bloom, W- H. Hocking 3; six entries. ,3 shades in 3 vases. — W. J. Summers 1; only entry. Medium Decorative 6 blooms, distinct varieties. — A. H. Smith 1 and champion"; only entry. ,3 varieties, 1 of each. — A. H. Smith 1, W. J. Summers 2; 2 entries. 1 bloom, 1 vase. — A. H. Smith 1, N W. J. Summers 2; 4 entries. - ™ J* Cactus 3 varieties, 1 of each.— A. Smith 1; only entry. 1 bloom, 1 vase.— W. Bowker 1, "WV, J. Summers 2; 4 entries. Semi-Cactus 3 varieties, 1 of each. — W. JV Summers 1; only entry. 1 bloom, 1 vase. — W'. J. Spmmerf I, W. H; Hocking 2; 2 entries. Medium Semi-Cactus 6 varieties, 1 of eaeh— W. 3* Summers 1; only entry. (Continued on Page 6.)

• ' (Gontiiiued! 'from Page 4.) ' | 3 varfeties, 1 of eacn.— W. J. I Summers 1; only entry. I 1 bloom, 1 vase. — W. H; Hocking 1 and 2; 6 entries. Miniature 3 varieties, decorative. — A. H. Smith JL, W. J. Summers 2; 5 entries. 3 varieties, cactus, 1 of each.— W. J. Summers 1; only entry. •1 miniature cactus. — W. J." Summers 1, W. Bowker 2; 2 entries. 3 varieties collarettes, 1 of each. t— W. J. Summers 1; only entry. 1 variety, 3 blooms.— W. H. Hocking 1, W. J. Siimmers 2; 2 entries. Pom-Poms 4 poms, 6 varieties, 1 of each. — W. ,H. Hocking 1; only entry. 3 varieties, 3 of each. — Mrs. Kebj ' bell 2; only entry. See'dling Dahflas 1 decorative, giant. — A. H. Smith 1; 2 entries. ; 1 decorative, miniature. — W. J. Summers 1, A. H. Smith 2: 3 entries. - ' f semi-cactus. — W. J. Summers 1, A. H. Smith 2; 3 entries. 1 miniature cactus. — W. J. Summers 1, A. H. Smitn 2; 3 entries. 1 seedling dahlia, any variety,, raised within 10-mile radius of Levin. — A. H. Smith 1 and 2; 4 entries.

Gladipli

Amateur Section 1 spike, salmon, light or dark pink. — Mrs. Ecclesfield 1, Mrs. H. Blackburn 2, Mrs. F. Blackburn 3; 4 entries. Note: These were the only entries in the eighteen classes set aside for gla'dioli, both in the: amateur, novice and children's sections.

Carnations 6 distinct colours. — Mrs. L. Blackburn 1; only entry. 3 distinct colours. — Mrs. Smail 1, Mrs. Blackburn 2; 2 entries. 2 distinct colours. — Mrs. _ Hocking 1, Mr?. Blackburn 2; 2 entries. Cut Blooms Amaryllis, 1 spike. — W. H. Hocking 1; oniy entry. Asters, double, 6 shades, 1 of each.— F. E. Parker 1; only entry. Asters, double, 3 shades, 1 of each. — W. Bowker 1, Miss M. .Jen-kins--2, Mrs. C. M. Wallace 3; 3 entries. Geranium, single, 2 colours, 1 truss of each. — Mrs. R. A. Frederikson 1; only entry. Geranium, double, 2 colours. — Mrs. H. Easton 1; only entry. Hydrangea, 2 trusses, different colours. — Mrs. J. J. Gallagher 1 and 2; 2 entries. Hydrangeas, 4 varieties. — Mrs. J. J. Gallagher 1 and 2; 2 entries. Lilium Auratum, 1 spike. — Mrs. A. D. Brasn 1; only entry. Isilium, variety, 1 spike.— Mrs. W. Hocking 1 ; on y entry. . Maf igold, Af rican,; 2 • colours.— W. Bowker 1; only entry. Marigold, French, 1 vase, 3 blooms. — Mrs. H.- Easton- 1; -only entry. Pecunias, 3 colours, 1 of each. — Mrs. Hillas 1 and 3, Mrs. C. M. Wallace 2; 4 entries. ' Zinnias, 3 colours. — Mrs. Holdaway 1, Mrs. Hocking 2, Mrs. A. W. Parton 3; 6 entries. Zinnias, 6 blooms. — F. E. Parker 1, Mrs. Holdaway 2, Mrs. Parton 3; . 7 entries. . - " Polyanthus r^es,. varieties.— Mrs. W. Summers 1 and 2; 2 entries. - Verbenas, 4. — Mrs. R.. A., Frederikson 1; only entry, Any other variety.— Mrs. Parton 1, Mrs. Hillas 2, Mrs. L. Lester 3; 3 entries. Collections Cut blooms, 4 varieties, '1 vase of each. — Mrs. H. Tilyard 1; only entry. Decorative Preservation basket of flowefs. — Mrs. W. Donnelly 1, Mrs. S. Lovell 2; 2 entries. Large basket of dahlias. — Mrs.1 Donnelly 1, Mrs. Lovell 2, Mrs. N. Blackburn 3; 3 entries. Basket of gladioli. — Mrs. Donnelly 1; only entry. Bowl of flowers. — Mrs. Donnelly 1, Mrs. E. W. Walker 2; 2 entries. Presentation box of flowers. — Mrs. Pirovano 1; only entry. Floating bowl -of flowers. — Mrs.. Donnelly 1, Mrs. Pirovano 2, Mrs. E. 1

W. Walker 3; 5 entries. ReceptaCle of white flowers. — Mrs Donnelly 1, Mis. Lovell 2, Mrs! Blackburn 3; 3 entries. Xrough of flowers, small.— Mrs. c. M. Wallace 1, Mrs. Blackburn 2: 2 entries. Trough of flowers, large. — Mrs. Lovell 1, Mrs. Donnelly 2; 2 entries. Lady's spray, evening. — Mrs. Bikckbum 1, Mrs. Pirovano 2; 2 entries. «

Receptable of flowers for mantel- . piece. — Mrs.. Donnelly 1; only entry. Vase for tea-tabie.— Mrs. Donnelly 1, Mrs. Walker 2; 4 entries. Decorated miniature vase:— Mrs. Holdaway 1, Mrs. Ratnbone 2. Arrangefrient of flowers in new 'style. — Mrs. Donnelly 1; on'y entry. Floral still life. — Mrs. Wallace 1; only entry. Strawberry box decorated as basket. — Mrs. Walker 1; only entry. Children's Decorative 10 Years And Under Floating bowl of flowers. — Margaret Petersen 1; only entry. Basket of flowers. — Margaret Petersen 1; only ernry. Decorated saucer. — Margare't Petersen 1, Gerald Griffan 2; 2 entries. 3 buttonhoies.— Donald Greig 1, Deiwyn Pratt 2; 3 entries. ' Decorated saucer with centrepiece.— Margaret Petersen ' 1; omy entry. Decorated eggcup.— Donald Greig 1, Margaret Petersen 2, Deiwyn Pratt h.c.; 4 entries. Under 16 Years Floating bowl. — Nancy Brown 1, Diana Raihbone 2; 3 entries. Basket of flowers and fruit. — Diana Rathbone 1, Nancy Brown 2:

2 entries. F.oral arrangement in. floating bowl. — Diana Rathbone 1, Nancy Brown 2; 3 entries. 3 buttonhoies.— Elaine Greig 1; 0.niy entry. Vase oi flowers. — Nancy Brown 1, Diana Rathbone 2; 2 enales. Fairy dell disn garden. — Margaret Petersen 1, Graham Griffan 2; 2 emries. Decorated eggcup. — Graham Griffan 1; only entry. Decorated dinner plate with centre-piece. — Diana Rathbone 1, Nancy Brown 2; 2 entries. Fruit Lemons, 3 of 1 variety. — Mrs. Hunt 1, Mrs. F. Blackburn 2; 3 entries. Pears, cooking, plate of 4. — Mrs. Blackburn 1; only entry. Tomatoes, dessert, plate of 4. — E'.aine Greig 1; 2 entries. Toinatoes, cooking, plate of 4. — -Mrs. A. D. Brash 1; only entry. Neci/arines, 1 variety, plate of 4. — Mrs. Gardner 1, F. Hudson 2; 3 entries. Vegetables Scarlet runner beans, 6 pods. — iF. Hudson 1; only entry. ^tringless beans.— 3. A. Wiikinson 1, F. Hudson 2; 2 entries. Round beet. — Mrs. Kebbell 1, W. Hatch 2; 2 entries. Cabbage, 1 head.— Mrs. Kebbell 1; only entry. Carrots, 6 intermediate. — Mrs. W. Greig 1, A. S. Wiikinson 2, H. Tilyard 3; 3 entries. 1- lettuce. — T. Ecclesfield 1; only entry. 5 keeping onions.— W. Hatch 1, F. Hudson 2, Miss M. Jenkins 3; 6 entries. 5 heaviest onions. — Mrs. W. Greig 1 and 2, W. Hatcn 3; 6 entries. I Eschaliots, 5. — W. Summers 1; 3 entries. 3 parsnips. — W. Hatch 1, A. S. Wiikinson 2, Mrs. Greig 3. Peac, 12 pods. — F. Hudson 1, K. Mackenzie 2; 2 entries. White potatoes, 5 tubers. — T. Ecclesfield 1, A. D. Brash 2, Mrs. Greig 3; 8 entries. Potatoes, 5 coloured. — H. Tilyard 1, F. Hudson 2, A. D. Brash 3; 3 entries. Potatoes, collection of 3 or more varieties. — A. D. Brash 1, F. Hudson 2; 2 entries, Rhubarb, 4 stalks, heaviest. — W. J. Summers 1; 2 entries; Mrs. Greig 2; 2 entries. Rhubarb, 4 stalks, quality. — W. J. Summers 1, Mrs. Greig 2; 2 entries. Collection of vegetables, not more than 9. — Elaine Greig 1, F. Hudson 2; 2 entries.