SUMMER FLOWERS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1596, 13 November 1912, Page 8

SUMMER FLOWERS.

ROSE AND CARNATION CLUB* .'ANNUAL SHOW, Tho Wellington Eose and Carnation Club's annual show was opened yesterday afternoon in the Concert Chamber Pf tho Town Hall by tho Hon; E. M. B. Fisher (Minister for Marine). Mr. Eisher, who was formally introduced by tlie president of the club (Mr. T. B. Harcourt), niado a short Speech. He said that he did not quite know why he, of all the Ministry, had been so honoured by being asked to open the show-sunless it.was because he had charge of tho Meteorological Office and was thus brought into contact with the weather, which had 'been anything but clement to roses and carnations of late. Ho was glad to see NcwZealanders cultivating the rose, the national emblem of England, for as far as ho could see the Scottish national emblem, the Oalifornian thistle, had. far too much of a hold in New Zealand.' Ho was very pleased to see such a fine display, and •had much pleasure in declaring the show open. , - ' As compared with previous rose and carnation shows, as far as numbers go this year's display is not so good. But the recent weather has not favoured tho gardener, and considering the difficulties that must havo besot most exhibitors, tho quality of the exhibits was ail agreeable surprise. The roses wore most prominent at the show; the carnations were few in number, but, according to the judges, made up in quality what tbey lacked in. quantity. . . 'Among the exhibitors, Miss Joseph's pot plants formed an exceptional side show. Mr. C. H, Izard also had a striking exhibit of fine carnations, which attracted a great deal of attention. Mrs. Hamilton ■ Gilmer likewise showed a'jino colleciion of specimen plants, and Fellevue Gar-' dons was well represented bv' some fine rhododendrons of all sizes arid shades. 1 Mr. A. H. Fox was awarded the first prize for the six best blooms raised within five miles of. Wellington G,P.0., arid' Mrs. H. M. Gore and Miv G.-Eetningtoit tied for second place. . ' ■ fiossj. ...' i • .-• (Open-Section.) -, . :■:,--. Three blooms, distinct, varieties, H.i\— Mr.. W. J. Thompson's two prizes of 7s. 6d, first, and 2s. 'Bd. second.—Frarik Penn. 1; C- Trevethick,; 2.' . ; Three blooms, distinct varieties, teas'--' Mr. T. Hood's two prizes ,of ?s,'Cd...first, and 2s. <>d. second.—A. Booth,. 1; E. Penn, Three blooms, distinct varieties,, cream or white—First prize, 7s. 6d.; second, 2s. Cd.—!&"Trevothick, I;'A. Booth, 2,,.,, ."" Six; blooms, distinct, varieties, .reds—Mr, Isaacte special prize of 10s. 6d.| second, 53; —Mrs. H-. t M. :&>re, 1; :'G. Jeffrey, 2, Three,blooms, distinct varieties, yellow —First prize, 75.-6 d.;> f secbnd; '2s. 6d.—A. Booth, !.,• : Mrs. Wilson, 2.' '■' Six blppnis, distinct varieties;,pink—Mr.. W. Taylor's special! prize of iOs. 6d\; seco»d. 55.-F. : Pcnn f . I* Mrs.' Tosswell, -2. . bix' blooms, distinct .varietieSj. any' col-ours-First prize, Mr.- Nash's' trophy; second, ss.-C. Trevethick,..!; Mrs. H M. Gpro, 2. .'.■.'■/ '-.- Twelve blooms,.distinct. varieties,' any ! '■colours-First prize, Mr. J.-B, Harcourts special prize of Is:'; second, 10s. 'Bd.— Mrs./ Wilson, 1; F. Perin, 2.' Six blooms, distinct varieties.; to bo grown .within, a radius of five miles of .Wellington ■ General . .post Office-First prize, trophy rvalue-: .-.£3 3s., : .presented' (bV;< Messrs, Stewart Dawson and. Co.; second prize, Mr. J. B. Harcourt's special prissa of £1 Is.; third prize, Mr. W. E..'LiW piatt's trophy,'. vatue.'lOs. A.:' Fox ,: l;.-Mfs,.H. Mi Gore, 2. Bowl.of fragrant:red roses; to contain' hot less than :threo .distinct varietiesFirst prize, ,7s, 6d.; second prize, 2s, 6di— Miss L. Thompson, 1. . (Novice. Section.) - . Three, btpoms, distinct varieties—First prize, 7s. Gd.; second, 2s, 6d.—Miss jlfon* :crief, 1,-Mrs. M'Kcnzic, 2. ' Three blooms; • varieties optional—First -prize, 7s. 6d.; second, 2s. od.—Mrs.' S. Hodgkins, 1; T.Hood, 2, ['■ ' ;. Throe' blooms,'reds, vatieties .'■First prize,. 75.". 6di; second,' 2si 6d.-«Mis3 jdonctief, 1. . .-■ Carnations,, ; (Open Section.) . ' Three selfs, any varieties—First prize, 55.-H. A. Fox, 1. '. '■■ '•' Three fancies, any varieties—First prise,Ss,—H. A. Fox, t Three picotees, any ' varieties—First prize, sa.—fl. A. Fox, 1 (ihd 2.Six carnations or picotees, or assorted, »,any' yarieties—Mr. C. .Trineham's special prize of 10s. Gd.-H. A. Fox, 1;' Mrs. Joseph, 2. Ladies' Section (Amateur). Vase of roses—First prize, ss,—Mrs, M'Dougall, 1. a. Shower or bridal boUquet—First prize, ss.—Mrs. H. M.'Gore, Bouquet of cut flowers—'First prize, 2s. Bd.—Mrs. :H. M. Gore. ....... ': Throe button-holes, each to include a rose'; girls under 15 prize, 55.; second, 35.; third, K. Thompson, 1; Miss V, Gore, 2; Miss Helen Whyto, 3. ' Miscellaneous; Flower and foliago plants, - grouped for effect on tables, as!the secretary'may determine. The club, will supply fables' free j -First prize, E)H. SocietyV- silver medal; second priise, Mr. Bourke's special prize of M Is.—Miss Joseph, 1. Best selection pelargoniums, insix pots —First prize, ss.—Miss Joseph. ■ Best'aspidistra, in• pot- i -Fi.rst, -'2s. oa\— [Miss Joseph. Best maiden-hair fern, in pot—First prize, 25.. 6d.-*Miss' Joseph. Best asparagus fern—First prize, 2s. 6d. -»Miss Joseph. Any. variety of pot' plant,, other ■' than classos.'3s. to 39 inclusive—First prize,' 2s. 6d.—Miss Joseph, . Collection of pansies, not to-exceed 12 blooms—First prize, ss.—Mrs. E. toe, 1; Mrs. Mowhray, 2. Bowl of roses, any. colours or Varieties, other than in Class IS—First .prise, 7s. 6d.; second prize, 2s. 6d.—Miss L.Thomp-. son,-1; Miss G. Johnson,?; Mrs. H, A. Eeib),. highly reepmmended, ~ Sweet Peas. One vase white pr cream shades, one ■variety,'"ten 'sprays-°First prifce, ss.—G. H. Brilay, 1., .' One vase pink or rose shades, one vari- ' etv, ten sprays—First prize, ss.—G. H. Brilay, 1. ■ Special Awards, The champion bjoom, which receives.a National Eose Society's bronze , medal, was won by F. Penn. The bloom was a "Betty." . The silver bowl, presented for- competition by Lady. Ward, to be won twice in succession or'three times at intervale by an exhibitor in at least three of tho classes from 3 to U inclusive, was won outright by Mr. C. TTevethick, LoWej- Hurt. ' ( Best Decorated.Table, size about 'sft. by 3ft, To be judged by ballot. First prize, Mrs. Arthur Pcarce's special of <£2 25.; second prize, Miss Joseph's special of Is.; third prize, Mm, G. W. TriDt!ham's special of 10s. Gd, Results M'Dougall (roses), 1; Mrs. Futter (sweet peas), 2; MisS, Te'nperton (aquilegias), 3. Mts. Ci Pftarce's' prize, of M Is; was won by Mr. F. Penn, of Otaki, with Eose "Betty," while Miss Grace Moncrieff won 'Mrs, Gore's special ef M IS. for. best ex-' hibit in the novice rose • classes.