HORTICULTURAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1610, 29 November 1912, Page 6

HORTICULTURAL.

MASTERTON SPRING SHOW. {From Our Bpcciol Correspondent.) Tho ann-ual spring show in connection with tho Mastortou Horticultural Society was hold in tho Drill Hall yesterday. Notwithstanding ■ tho broken weather which has prevailed during tho spring, llioro was an excellent display of roses, sweet peas, ai)d pot plalits, while tho sliow ol vegetables and fruit was well up to tho average. The sweet peas are rather later this year than formerly, but tho specimens shown were remarkably hue. A feature of tho show were the decorated tables. Tho prize list was as follows:— ... 1V

Amateur classes.—Three roses (distinct) : S. A. Noble-Campbell, 1; Miss Gray, 2; I''. Cassin, v.h.c. Six roses (distinct): 11. and C. Meredith, 1; H. J. Cassin, 2; S. A. Noble-Campbell, v.h.c. Twelve roses (distinct): l'\ Cassin, 1; Mrs. C. B. Blewett, 2. Sweet peas (three varieties, six of each): F. Cassin, 1; Mrs. W. Mace, 2. Sweet peas (six varieties): P. Cassin, 1. Sweet peas (twelve of each): ]?. Cassin, 1. Vase of sweet peas: Mrs. B. Arnot, 1; Miss Bishop, 2. Six pansies (distinct): F. Cassin, 1; T. H. Wellington, 2; R. G. Dixon, v.h.c. and h.c. Antirrhinums (three varieties): F. Martin, 1; Mrs. S. A. Wrigley, 2; R. G. Dixon, v.h.c.; Mrs. 11. Bishop, h.c. Gaillardias (collection): H; and C. Meredith, 1; T. 11. Wellington, 2 and v.h.c.j Mrs. M. Maco, ,h.c. Stocks (any variety): Mrs. W. Mace, 1; RG. Dixon,"2. Any other species: Mrs. J. .T. Falk, 1; F. Cassin, 2; F. Martin, h.c. Cut (lowers (grown in open): Mrs. H. Bishop, 1; I'\ Martin, 2; Mrs. T. S. Miciiell, v.h.c. Peas (25 potls): .T. B. Nicol, 1. Lcttuce cabbage: R. G. Dixon, 1 and 2. Potatoes (early): J. B. Nicol, 1; C. Cottrill, 2. Cabbage (two heads): R. G. Dixon, 1. Turnips (six roots): Jas. Candy, 1; It. G. Dixon, 2. Collection of vegetables (five kinds): J. Candy, 1. Open classes. —Two foliage plants (distinct): A. Weber, 1 and 2. One foliage plant: A. Weber, 1 and 2. Two plants in flower (distinct): Mrs. G. W. Sellar, 1; Mrs. W. H. Beethani, 2. One plant (m flower): Mrs. W. H. Beetliain, 1; 11. Webber, 2. Three geraniums in flower (distinct): Mrs. W. H. Bcetham, 1. One geranium (in flower): Jas. Candy, 1; Mrs. J. B. Moodie, 2. Three pelorgoniums (in flower, distinct): Mrs. H. . Beethani, 1; Mrs. G. W. Sellar, 2. One pelargonium (in flower): Mrs. W..H. Beethom, 1; P. L. Ballings,' 2. One. fuschia. (in flower): Mrs. W.. H. Bettham, 1. Two pttonias (in flower): Jas. Candy, 1; W. 11. Fraser, 2. Three cineraria* (in flower, distinct): A. Webber, 1. Thrte ferns (distinct): Miss W. H. Paytin. One fern: H. J. Osin, 1. Collection of «ix pot-planfs: A. Webber, 1; Mrs. W. H. Beetham, 2. Six pansies (distinct):_ J. Candy, 1; Mrs. W. 11. Beetham, 2l.Mrs. O. Smith, h.c. Twelve pansies (distinct): Dr. W. H. Hosking, 1; Mrs. Archer Hosking, 2; Jas. Candy, h.c.. Three carnations (distinct): It. J. Cassin, J; Dr. W. H. Hosking, 2. Six antirrhinums: Mrs. Archer Hosking, 1; A. G. StoneWi"g. 2. Four stocks (any variety): Mrs. W. S. Sellar, 1; G. C. Summreli,' 2. Collection of aquileqia: Mrs. H. T. Weed, I • H. J. Cassin, 2. . Collection galleoideo: Mrs. W. Mace, 1; Mrs. E. Meredith, 2. Collection of anemones: Mrs. Oliver Smith, 1; Mrs. C. A. Cameron, 2. Collection of ranunculus: J. Candy, l, J. Candy, 2. Three rhododendrons (distinct): Mrs. M.' Caselberg, 1; W. J. Hirschberg, 2. Six spikes delphincioms: Mrs. H . a. Beetham, 1; H. and C. Meredith, 2. £hra> paeonies: Mrs. E. Meredith, 1; Mis. W. 11. Beetham, 3. Marithus (six blooms): Mrs. M. Caselberg, 1; Mrs. M. - Six vases poppies: Mrs. Macke^sey, 1* Mrs. B. Lettinck, 2. Six orientals (two varieties) • Mrs. W. H. Beetham, 1; Mrs. C, F. Valla,lice, 2. Any other distinct species: Mrs. 11, T. Wood,- 1; J- Cwdbertr, 2. Collection of ins:'Mia. H. 1. Wood, 1; Mrs. W. H. Beetham, 2.. Collection of out flowers (six species m six •wdvMrs. J. B. Moodie, 1; Mrs. G. W. Sellar," 2. Collection of cut flowers i n twelve vases): Mrs. W. H. sSani, 1; Mrs Q. W. Sellar 2 "twelve roses (distinct): Mrs. W. H. B oo^ ' '-m' Dixon, 2. Six roses Wjstinot): Mre. W..II Booth,. 1; Mrs-. G. ■ Sellar, 2, lhos. Dixon, h.c. Three roses (distinct): Mia. w! H. Booth, 1; Thos. Dixon, 2. Coto* aw bta*M ■ '(light woo-7 bowl, challenge)— Miss V. 1 y«i. stems, white sweet peas, one J. Falk, 1. Six stems, light shades, one varietv, excluding white—P. L. l}alim o s, 1 • G."C. Cummerell, 2. _ \i.u>s Twelve strawberries—J. B. Nicol, 1. Candy, 2 cherries—-ICal'pasj, 1; GamtySix stalks rhubarb-Dr. D. H. Vegetables.—Asparagus, 12 stalks J. C^& lj \vab« t-'n wS, 2. Broad beans, 12 l ,od V M T> TOd--Mrs H. C. 2. -P«as, 25 TOda "Af Caselberg, 1; Mrs. C. Q. Gawitt,Ead•l A Webber 2. Bad sh turnip— H Webbed' U Mre. G. Meredith 2. Let-h,'w-Mrs J. B. Moodie, 1 and 2. LetKS' f Sfife Weblier, 1 and 2. „ m Bridal Bouquet, shower—Mrs. H. T. Wood 1- Mrs. O. Smith, 2. Bridesmaids \\ ooa, i , m Woo j 1; Mrs. O. round-Mrs. T Wood,. 1 and 2. Buttonhole gentlemen's—Miss Booth, 1, i 1; o sprav—Mrs. Al. L-asfiiwio* » Basket of rases—Mrs. O.- Smit.i, » - Arnst 2. Bowl of sweet peas-A. G.WinSg 1; Mrs. W B. n ' sSlit'hT'table-Mrs. H. T. ?Voo S dr! 'M«. G. J.Stuilolph.2. VcM table, glasj vases only-Mr*. Macker.ey, 1 ; Miss L. H. Borden, 2.