FLOWERS OF SPRING.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1549, 19 September 1912, Page 8

FLOWERS OF SPRING.

SOME UEAUTH-'UL DISPLAYS. Evidences of spring- were everywhere to be seen bv tho visitors who miulo their wav to (ho Hull yejlenlny afternoon to attend the Hutt Valley Horticultural Society's spring show, bul inside King George's Theatre, where it was hold, spring simply flaunted itself riotously before ponple. Yellow., of course, was (he prevailing tint, hut. there were ninny blooms, other Ihnn bulbs to be seen, and colour blazed from almost every port, of the building. Us white walls lend themselves admirably to the display of flowers nnd yesterday's arrangements showed the latter to advantage. In spite of the fact that flower-growers have much to contend 'wilh in tho way of unfavourable conditions, it was acknowledged that yesterday's show was one of the best that have yei: been held at that time of the year. . .Tho old-fashioned daffodil has developed out of all knowledge and there were many beautiful specimens shown. Chief among tho trumpet varieties was thn "Glory of ieydon," a flower with a very large soft yellow perianth (in the caso of the champion flower it was streaked with white), and long wide trumpet. The Special prize for the best bloom iu the show was won by.Mr. A. Booth, and that for the best long trumpet daffodil by Mr. Westbury. Messrs. Poole, Wangh, Cooper (nurserymen) sent in beautiful collection of blooms and flowering plants, and tho Bellevue Gardens were also handsomely represented. Their stands were greatly admired. Of the entrants in the nurserymen's class for tho collection of narcissi, F. Cooper, Ltd., was' the only one, and secured first prize. In the various sections of daffodils, A. Booth secured eleven firsts and two seconds; F. Westbury, two firsts and eight seconds; E. Gibson one first and an h.c.; A. J. Hdbbs, three seconds;, and C. B. Trimmcll, one second. The special trophy in this section became the property of A. Booth. In the open class Mrs. H. B. Gordon had the best collection of spring flowers. In the amateur class, F. B. Sladden, with the best collection of narcissi, secured Mr. Y. Riddiford's tropliy, James Cottle coming second. A magnificent collection of carnations, varying in shade from the. most delicate pink shade to a dark crimson, cyclamen, and coloured freesias, was sent in for exhibition by Mr. Graham Harvey, from whom something exceedingly choice or rare is always looked for. His Excellency the Governor, who was attended by' Captain" Estoourt, A.D.C., formally opened the show after having been welcomed by Mr. Chapman, president of the society, and Mrs. Chapman, Mr. John'*Du(.hie, Mr. Wilfonl, M.P., Mrs. Wilfonl, and others. In the course of his speech, Lord Islington spoke of the pleasure which it gave hini to open the show for the thiTd time, and he regretted that it would probably be his last. Wheu he first visited the Hutt he;had been desirous of stimulating an interest. in gardening in the district by offering a prizo for the best cottage gardens. There had been difficulties in the way for the first year, hut the scheme was now working.satisfactory ily. He hoped tile cottage. garden class would always bo a feature, of this show, as it would encourage competitors to keep up to a high standard of excellence ,in gardening. The conditions were that no competitor was to employ outside labour, and the garden was not to exceed a quarter of an acre in size. There had been eight competitors at. firstly.but' they had decreased through the .migratory character of many of the inhabitants of 'the district, to four. He thanked - Messrs. Kirk, Barber, and M'K-ay for their services, in visiting these gardens. The'foTlowing is the prizo list:— Nurserymen's Class. Collection of .narcissi (not 1 more than 100 varieties, and not more than 6 blooms of each)—F. Cooper. Open' Class. Collection of spring flowers,; not morethan 25 'varieties, excluding narcissiMrs. H. B. Gordon, 1. Collection of narcissi (not more than ■ varieties, nor more than G blooms "of each)-Alfred Booth, 1; A. J. Hobhs, 2. • Six varieties of trumpet daffodils, not more than 3 blooms of each—A. Booth, 1; F. Westbury, 2. .. , Six blooms of "Emperor"—A. Booth, I; F. Westbury, 2. Six blooms of "Empress"—A. Booth, I; F. Westburv, 2. Six blooms of "Sir Watkins"—A. Booth, 1; F. Westbury,' 2. Six blooms of "Glory of Lcydou."— F. Westbury,' 1; C. E. Trimncll, 2. Six blooms of "Victoria"—A. Booth, 1; F. Westbury, 2. ' Six red cups (one variety)—A. Booth, 7; F. Westbury, 2. Six trumpet daffodils 'one vnrioty)—A. Booth, 1; A. J. Hobbs, 2. S-\ Ineomparabilin daffodils (one vari-oty)-A. Booth, 1; A. J. Hobbs; 2. Six Barii daffodils (one variety)—A. Booth, 1; F. Westbury, 2. Six Leedsii daffodils (one variety)—B. Gibbons, 1; A. Booth, 2. ' Poeticus daffodils (one variety)—A. Booth, 1; F. Westbury, 2. Six bunches of polyanthus or Primroses (each bunch distinct)— Mis. 11. B. Gordon, 1; Mrs. D. .Tjuos, 2. Six camellias (not less than S varieties) -Mrs. H. B. Gordon, 1; Mrs. D. Jones, 2. Six rhododendrons (not less than three varictios)-A[rs. H. B. Gordon, 1; Mrs. D. Jones, 2. ' Collection of anemones (not more than '100 blooms)— Graham Harvey, 1; Mrs. H. B. Gordon, 2. ~.,.,, Twelve- varieties of anemones (distinct) —Mrs. H. B. Gordon, 1. Collection of pansies (not more than 24 blooms)— Mrs. D. Jones, -1. Collection of ranunculus.(not t more than 12 varieties, uor 3 blooms of each)—W. J. Jupp/1. Amateur Class. . Collection of narcissi (not more tlfan 50 varieties, nor more than 3 hloortis of each) —Ist prize, Mr. V". Riddiford's tropliy. value one guinea, E. U. Slndden; 2nd prize, Messrs. Clcndon, Bull' and Co.'s trophy, value 10s. Cd., James Cottle, 2: Six varieties trumpet daffodils (not more than 3 blcoms of v each)—W. H. Frethey, 1. ~-.., Six blooms of yellow trumpet daffodils (one variety)— C.' B. Triiunell, 1; TVS. Weston, 2. . Six blooms hi-coloiir trumpet. daffodil (one varietyMY. H. Frethey, 1; T. S. Three' blooms white trumpet, daffodils (one variety)-?. D. Sladdcn, 1; S. We-s-Six blooms incompar'nb'lis daffodils (one varietv)-C. B. Trimncll, 1; W. H. Frethey, 2. -•__'. Six red cups fone' variety)—C. B. Trimncll, 1; F. D. Sladden, 2. Six varieties- narcissi (excluding trumnets and'tazetta)-W. H. Frethey, 1; W. H. Frethey, 2. Three- barii daffodils i.one variety)—W. H. Frethey, 1; C. B. Trimnell, 2. Three leedsii daffodils (one variety)—W. H. Frethey, .1. Three pOeticus daffodils' (one variety)— W. H. Frethev, 1; T. S. Weston, 2. Collection of hyacinths—T. S. Weston, Collection of anemones (not moro than 50 blooms, and not more than d in each va.<c)—AY. J. Jupp, 1. Collection of pansies—Mrs. A. Marshall. Oue flowering nlant fnot otherwise scheduled)-Mrs. C.XM. Talmer. Open to All. Decorated tables (about thirteen tables) —Results vet to come. Ladies' spray-Mrs. C. Collycr. 1; Miss Hobb, 2. Gentleman's buttonholes—Mrs. C. Collycr* 1. . ■ Yase of flowers arranged for effectMrs. AY. Hendry, 1; Mrs. A. J. Hobb, 2. Presentation bouquet—Mrs. A. J. Hobb, 1. Bowl of daffodils—Mrs. W. Hendry, 1; Mrs.-A. J. Hobb, 2. For Children under JO. Decoratrd tables—Miss Vera Armstrong, 1; Miss E; Malcolmsou, 2; Miss A. Hobb, h.c.; Miss F. Waugh,' h.c. - Gentleman's buttonhole—Miss Dorothy M'Donnld, 1; Miss E. Mnlcolmson. 2. Lady's spray—Miss Dorothy M'Donnld, 1; Miss Jean'nendry, 2. Cottage Garden Class. Restricted to amateurs who do tint, employ any labour whntever in "their' earden's, and whose gardens ,do not exceed a quarter of an acre in extent l -!!. J. Parker. 1 (.£5), with' 452 points; Mrs. A. At.-Smith. 2 (£X). -133 points; 11. 11. Parker. 3 f,£2), llli points. Collection of narcissi—C. Collycr. I: Mrs. AY. Hendry. 2. Special pi-ires: Ilt-st long liimpct daffodil in show—l". W-.-sl-bui-v: l>?st bloom (excluding long trumpets) in the show—A. Boolh.