EARLY FLOWERS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1287, 16 November 1911, Page 5

EARLY FLOWERS.

♦ ROSE AND CARNATION SHOW. A GOOD DISPLAY. "Horticulture and gardouins are the purest of human pleasures,'' said Mr. Herdmnn in opening the spring show of the Wellington Itose and Carnation Club at the Town Hail, yesterday, and tho beautiful array of flowers and foliage which graced the tables and stands before him did much to lend point, and forco to the remark. For tho timo being the- hall was transformed. On central tables were hundreds of rases in all varieties of modelling and tint, while, round about were, ranged over twenty tastefully-decor-ated tables and a number of stands decked with ferns and foliage plants, in varying shades of green. There was a. good attendance of the public. Music was provided by an orchestra.

Dr. Izard, tho president of the club, in a brief address, said that its patron, Lord Islington,had been unable to attend, and that Mr. A. L. Herdman, M.P., had been asked to open the show. The exhibits, Dr. Izard remarked, were fully up to tho usual standard of excellence. This was very creditable, considering how inclement the weather had been of late. A feature on this occasion was tho large number of decorated tables. The club had to thank Mr. Chapman and Miss Joseph for providing exhibition stands. While it was a principal object of tho Rose and Carnation Club to hold shows, continued the president,. this was not its only object. They realised that it was their duty to foster an intercut in horticulture. To this end a meeting had been hold same timo ago, at which peoplo were invited to bring along their roses. Over fifty people attended, and an interesting discussion took-place. Tho club intended to extend its activities ill this direction. Dr. Izard then caikd upon Mr. llcrdnian to formally open the show. Mr. Herdman said that ho regarded it as a generous and. magnanimous action on the part of the president to ask him to come along and open the show. Ho was very sensibfo of the worth of on institution like the Hose and Carnation Club. About roso and •carnation culture he personally knew very little, and he regretted that rules had not been framed for thoso in a similar position to himself who were called upon to carry out the responsible duty of opening a flower show. Tlie work undertaken by the club was of very gieat importance. Beautiful gardens made beautiful cities. 'Wellington, in the past, had been noted chiefly for its devotion to commerce, but within tho last few years there had been a change. In nn'isical circles. there had certainly been an advance, and he was'glad to know that such an institution as this c'.ub was flourishing. The rose, *aid- Mr. Herdman, touching another _ ' note, had been identified with British 'histor) in many ways. Poets had suns; and composers had produced music'devoted to the rose. The roses of York and Tudor were immortalised in -history. Institutions like this club should be fostered in every way. To encourage horticulture was to make, life in a city better and brighter, and generally to do good to its inhabitants. Concluding, Mr. Herdman formally declared tho show open. Both in point of beauty and numbers, rosqstopk pride of place amongst tho exhibits. Of carnations there were only a few, and these of mediocre quality. Pansies, sweet psas, and other flowers were also poorly represented, this, of courso, being due to the fact that it is yet early in the season, and that the weather of late has been decidedly, unfavourable from the point, of view of horticultural pursuits. The champion bloom among the roses was a big Dean Hole roso of a pale salmon pink tint, entered by Mrs. J. G. Wilson. Looking at the roses in mass, red blooms, of which there was a charming array, probably carried the palm of l»auty. Apart from tho single blooms there were some lovely rose exhibits in bowls and.vases. One of the decorated tables was adorned with William Allan Richardson roses of an exquisite golden hue, and another pretty table carried Irish singlo roses of a rich red tint. Still another table carried an array of. srweet peas, notably superior to anything entered in the ordinary competitions.

. Among the exhibits that of Mr. Chapman, which included callas, caladium, begonias, and other plants, was prominent. Miss Joseph had a pretty exhibit of ferns and foliage plants. Thc nurserymen s exhibits also made a beautiful display. Mr. T. Waugh's included roses and foliage plants, and Mr. T. Horton's rosos, carnations, and amarylis and spireas. Mr. J. Weightman's exhibit included a grand selection of roses in all varieties of colouring. THE AWARDS. Following are the awards:— Roses—Open Section. ( Best, exhibits, not less than 24 varieties (Read and Fen wick's trophy, valuo <£1 Is.) -Mr. C. Trevethick, 1. Three blooms, distinct varieties (Mr. Jeffrey's special prize, valuo 10s. 6d.)— Mr. C. Trevethick, 1; Mrs. H. M. Gore, 2. Three blooms, distinct varieties (Mr. Thompson's special prize, value 10s. 6d.)— Mrs. J. G. Wilson, 1; Mr. F. Penn, 2; Mr. C. Trevethick, h.c. Three blooms, distinct varieties, peas (first prize ss.)—Mr. C. Trevethick, 1 and 2; Mrs. J. G. Wilson, h.c. Three blooms, distinct varieties, cream or white (first prize ss.)—Mr. C. Trevethick, 1 and h.c.; Mrs. J. G. Wilson, 2. Six blooms, distinct varieties, reds (Miss Johnston's spocial prize, value 10s. Gd.)— Mr. C". Trevethick, 1; Mrs. J. G. Wilson, 2; Mrs. H. 11. Gore, h.c. Three blooms, distinct varieties, yellow (first prizo ss.)—Mrs. J. G. Wilson, 1 and 2; Mr. H. A. Fox, h.c. Six blooms, distinct varieties, pink (Messrs. Whiteman and Son's special nrize of 10s. Gd.)-Mr. C. Trevethick, 1; Mr. F. Penn, 2; Mrs. J. G. Wilson, h.c. Six blooms, distinct varieties (Mr. Lord's spocial prize, 10s. Gd.)—Mrs. J. G. Wilson, 1; Mrs. H. M. Gore, 2. For the best exhibit in Classes 3 to 10 inclusive Mr. C. Trevethick was awarded a silver bowl, presented by Lady Ward, to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals. The previous holder was Mrs. J. G. Wilson. Mr. Trevethick was also awarded the National Rose Society's silver medal for tho best exhibit in Classses 3 to 10 inclusive and 15 to 17 inclusive. Mrs. J. G. Wilson was awarded the National Roso Society's bronze medal for tho champion bloom. Three natural sprays. First prize, ss.— Mr. F. Penn, 1. Six blooms, distinct varieties, grown within a radius ot five miles of Wellington General Post Office. First prize, silver trophy presented by Messrs. Stewart Daw'son and Co., value £% 35.; second prize. Mr. Trevethick's trophy, valuo .£1 Is.; third orize, Mr. Linpiatt/s trophy, value 10s. (Sl.-Mr. G. Jettery, 1; Mr. H. A. Fox, 2; Mr. S. G. Pearce, 3. Bowl of fragrant red roses. _ Not less than three distinct varieties. First prize, Miss Joseph's special, value 10s. Gd.—Mrs. C. W. Tringham, 1; Miss L. T. Thompson, 2; Mr. C. Trevethick, h.c. Bowi of roses, any colour or varieties other than in class 13. First prize, Miss Joseph's special prize, 10s. (id.—Miss L. T. Thompson] 1; Mr. Trevethick, 2; Mrs. J. G. "Wilson, h.c. Roses—Novice Section, Three blooms, distinct varieties. First prize, ss.—Mr. S. G. Pearce, 1; Mrs. G. Johnson, 2; Mrs. .T. Nathan, h.c. Three blooms, distinct varieties, teas. First orize, ss.—Mr. S. G. Pearce, 1; Mr. J. J. Kerslake, 2. Three blooms, any distinct variety. First prize, ss.—Mr. J. J. Kerslake, 1; Miss Tolhurst, 2; Mrs. G. Johnston, h.c. Carnations—Open Class. Three selfs, any varieties. First prize, ss.—Miss Joseph, 1. Throo fancies, any varieties. First prize, ss.—Mrs. H. M. Gore, 1. Three picotees, any varieties. First prize, ss.—Mr. G. JcffeTy, 1. Six carnations or picotees or assorted carnations and picotees, any varieties. First prize, Mr. G. W. Plimmer's special, value 10s. Gd.—Miss Joseph, 1. Six blooms, any varieties, picotees included. First prize, ss.—Mrs. A. Williams, 1. Ladies' Section (Amateur). Vaso of roses. First prize, ss—lire. Gore, 1; Mrs. R. J. Fox, 2. Throo buttonholes, each to iucludo a rose. First prize,.ss.; second, 2s. Gd.—Mrs. Hume, 1; Miss L. Thompson, 2. Shower ot bridal bououet. First prize, ss—Mrs. Chotfiekl, 1; Mrs. G. Johnson. 2. Bouquet of cut flowers (first prize 2s. Gd.) —Miss Baird, 1. Vase of carnations (first prize 2s. Gd.)— Mrs, H. A. Gray, L

liouriiiol of Howorsfpirls lind'T l.'i); lii>l 'J.--. «d.— Mix, V. (tpro. I. Three liuitiinlioJes, c.icli In i:irlndi> n i'"*'" <zw] iindfr l.'i; liot .1.-., wi-x»ml '!■■. 6i\.)—M\ii K. ThoiiiiiMMi, I. Miscellaneous Section. Flower ami foliasro plnnl.-. ki-oii]i<-il fur rfl'ci-t, on tal)hs us the i-eeri'liirv niiiv dirrct; the iduli will Mipjily Ihe Inlili-.-.; hr»!. prize, lioyul Jlorlieultiinil Soeiel.v's silver incdiil; srccmrl prize, .il Is ••Ml'. (!. -\. Chapman, Lower Hull,, 1; .Mi-s Joseph, -. Best seiecliun polnrßoniuins in six pots; first prize, s«.—Jl'iss .losepli, 1. lies! aspidistra in pot; first prir.e, 'Js. (id —Miss .Joseph, I. Best maidenhair fern in pot; first prize, is. 6d.-Miss Joseph, 1. Best asparagus fern; first prize, 2s. fid. -Mr. F. Foswdl, 1; -Aliss .loseph, 'J. Any variety of pot pla.nl. other lhan classes ,15 to 30 inelnsive; first, prize, 2s. Gd.-ilia. Joseph, 1; .Mr. I'. Foxiroll, 2. Best exhibit of cut flowers; first prize, Hr. A. Poarce's speoial, value 10s. (id.; second, ss.—Mr. F. Pemi, 1; -Mrs. J!. .1. Loo, 2. Collection of pausios not to cxcre<l 12 blooms; first prize, 2s. 6d—Mrs. 11. J. Loe, 1; Mrs. W. Ilowe, 2. Sweet Peas, One vase wliito or cream shades, ono variety, ten sprays; first prize, ss.—Mr. W. W. Westaway, 1. One vaso pink or rose shades, ono variety, ton sprays; first prize, ss.—Mr. G. Johnson,l. One vase any other colour, ono varietv, ten sprays; first prize, ss.—Mrs. G. Johnson, 1.

Decorated Tables. Best Decorated Tabic: Mrs. Fulten, 1; Mrs. Hume, 2; Mrs. Gore, 3.