DISPLAYS OF BLOOMS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1627, 19 December 1912, Page 8

DISPLAYS OF BLOOMS.

IN THREE SHOWS. SUMMER FLOWERS AT HUTT. Tho Hurt Valley Horticultural Society opened their Sweet Pea and Carnation Show in the local Town Hall yesterday afternoon. Tho inclement season,lias-, been nil against tho exhibitor, but, notwithstanding tnis, the show was a very fair one. The best (lowers were undoubtedly the carnations. In this class Mr. H. A. Fox exhibited blooms worthy of any show. Miss Joseph's flowers, though flue, could scarcely conform to true show type. Mrs. Gore's were beautiful flowers, but had not the size or growth- , of those of Mr. Fox. In tho sweet pea class, the rnnjje of colour and variety was very considerable, and, in' many specimens, the blooms and growth, were particularly fine, having four (lowers iipon stems of considerable length. The cut blooms were only moderately good. They distinctly showed tho results of a bnd season. The pot-plants shown. by Mr. "VYaugh were, taken os a whole, a ' very attractive collection. The decorated tables .woro quite artistic, and were much, admired. ' The following is; tho prize list:—

Open Class; , ■ ■ ■ Twelve vases of sweet peas (distinct), 10 spikes in pach— V. Westaway, .1; W. Futter, 2. ■ . ■

Vase sweet peas—white, one variety, 10 spikes: F. Westaway, 1; W. Flitter, '2. Vase sweet peas—cream, one variety, 10 spikes: F. Westaway, 1; W. VY. Westaway, 2.

Vase sweet peas—pink, one variety, 10 spikes: Mrs. W. Callendor, 1; W. W. W.estaway, 2.: ' ■

" Vase sweet peas—lavender, one variety, 10 spikes: W. W. Westaway, 1;F. Westbury, 2. " ' Vase sweet peas—crimson, one variety, 10 spikes: F.. Westbury, 1: Vaso sweet pons— scarlet, one variety, 10. spikes: F. Westbury, 1; Mrs. W. Callender, i.

Vase sweet peas—picotee, one variety, 10 spikes: F. Westbury, 1; W. Futter, 2. Vaso sweet -peas—mauve, one variety, 10 spikes: F. Westbury, 1. Vase , sweet peas—blue, one variety, 30 spikes: F. AVestbury, 1; Mrs. W. Callender, 2. . ;'

Vase sweet peas—orange-, one variety, 10 spikes: W. Futter, 1; F. Westbury, 2. Vase sweet peas—flakes, 10 spikes: F. Westbury, 1; H. Sladdeu, 2. . -

Twenty-four blooms of carnations or piedtees (distinct)—H. A. Fox, 1; Miss B. M. Joseph, 2.

Twelve blooms of. ■'■carnations or picotees (distinct)-H. A. Fox, 1; Mrs. H. M. Gore, 2. ;

Specimen bloom, flake (carnation) —Mrs, H. M. Gore, 1.

Specimen bloom, self (carnation), H. A. Foi, 1.

Specimen bloom,'picotee—H. A. Fox, 1. Collection of carnations or picotees. 48 blooms (no fewer than 24 varieties); first prize, E.H.S. silver medal; second prize, trophy value 10s. 6d.—H. A. Fox, 1; Miss E. M. Joseph, 2.

Collection of cut flowers, 24 varieties, each colour to constitute a variety; first, trophy value .£1 Is.; second, trophv value 10s Gd.—Mrs. H. B. Gordon and Mrs. A. M. Smith, tied for 1 and 2. _ Group of flowering and foliage ulants in pots, to cover not more than 100 square feet, arranged for effect (tier staging allowed); first prize, R.H.fi. .silver medal; second, trophy value 10s. 6d.—T. Waugh. Amateur Class. Nine vases of sweet peas (distinct), ten spikes in each.; first prize. Mr. Trevethick's gold medal —W. W. Westaway, 1; J. Cottlo, 2. flix vases of sweet pea's (distinct), ten spikes in each—W. Futter, -1; H. SladThree vases of sweet pens (distinct), eight spikes in each.—W. Futter, 1; H. Slndden, 2. Twelve bloom? of carnations or picotees (disrinct)-Mis« B. M. Joseph, 1. Six blooms of carnations or m'coteps (dis-tiuct)-.T. 'E. S. Lord, l;. Kiss E. M. Joseph, 1. ' ' Novice Class. Open only to those who have never won a prize for sweet peas. ~. ~ . Six vnsefl of sweet pens (distinct), six spikes in ench-C.Dolland, 1; C. A. SeyDecorative Classes. TCnorgne of sweet peas —Mrs. S. Knight, I- Mrs! A. J. Hobbs, 2. Vnso of sweet peas—Mrs. A. J. Hobbs, 1; Mr?. W. Hciulry, 2. Boa'l of sweet, pons (bowls lo ho supplied l>v the K)cioty)--W. Fuller, 1; Mrs. A. J. Ilolibs, 2I'.inintioiis best decorated basket—.Mrs. S. ICnisht, 1. ' ( '■ Mr. H. A. Fnx won the prize for the be=t. carnation iiv the show, with his blnom. "I.inltman." For the ljsst vaso of sirwr pens. Jlr. W. Vi. WeitAway's felection gained the ■■ In' addition to the trophies and money prison, tho jitUgo was 4tutlinrl.<|'il to award & eilvec or a bronze it.E.S.

medal to an exhibit if considered of sufficient merit. The medal was awarded to Mr. :T. Waugh for his exhibit of pot. plants. For the best decorated table, both, the judge's' award and .tho people's award were won by Mrs. M'Dougalf, with two separate tables. The following were the judges:—Sweet peas, Mr. C. Trcvethici; carnations, Mr. Lawrence; decorative, Miss Tool'e; foliage, Mr. G. A. Chapman. JOHNSONVILLE SHOW. The Joluisonville Horticultural and Industrial Society's summer flower show was opened yesterday afternoon by Dr. A. IC. Newman, M.P. Tho various- blooms were well set out,' and the tout ensemble looked refreshing. The blooms were, on the whole, better than might have been expected, considering the season. Mr. F. Pcnn's champion rose of the "Maltaney Souper" variety was a magnificent flower. The cut blooms formed the best show of the various classes. The. vegetables were also good, and seemed to show no signs of the recent bad weather, though some of the flowers did. The following is the prize list:— Pot Plants. t Maiden-hair fern—W. Milldenhall. Fuchsia—Miss Adams. ■ Geranium, double—W. Milldenhall. Hanging plant—W. Milldenhall. 1 Pot of.musk-Mrs. Pickin. ' Palm" (Mrs. Wallis's special)— Mrs. a. \ W. Dingwall and Mrs. G. Brown tied for first place. Petunia, single-Rev. Peryman.. Petunia, double—Mrs. Anderson. ' _ Specimen plant (foliage, any description other than palms)— Mrs. J. Henderson.. ■ Specimen plant, flowering, any description—Mrs. Pickin. Collection of pot plants, in bloom, 3 varieties (Mr. M'Crae's special)-Kev. .Peryman. >1 Points prize for pot plant (Messrs. Thomas Uorton, Limited'*, special, 10s. Cd. value in nursery stock)—AY. Milldenhall. • ■

■' ' Cut Blooms. Three hardy perennials, one of each.— Rev. Petrie. , _, Candytuft, two varieties, two of each— h. Pcnn. ■i- i? Ericas, 1 tube or vase, 2 varieaes-i. Six'gaillardias, 3 varieties, 2 of eachMrs. Hirschberg. .... ,Ar Six panaies, 3 varieties, 2 of each (Mr. M'Crae's special)— Mrs. R. J. Loe. ' Three pelargoniums, varieties—Mr. Jloncrieff. "' . ~ „.. , Three picotees, varieties—Mrs. HirscnJlarguerites,. 6 blooms, 1 variety—Mrs. Thompson. . . , Six violas, varieties, 3 blooms of each. (Dr Hasseli's special)— Mrs. H. lurkcaldie. 'Vase of roses, polyantha, or miniature, 2 variefcies-F. Penn. , " • .• Three roses, hybrid perpetual, varieties— Rev. Petrie. Three roses, hybrid, T varieties, creams or whites—P. Penn. . Twelve roses, varieties, 1 ot each (Mr. Lippiatt's special)-?. Penn. Six roses,- white, not less than 3 vaneties (Mrs. Wallis's special)-Kev.. Petrie. Collection of roses, not less than 12 nor more than 24 varieties, each variety in i separate tube or vase (vice-president s i special 'prize, silver rose bowl)-. Mrs. Hirschberg. ~.",, tt v^v Three stocks, varieties-Mrs. H. Kirk- ! caldie.. .., , I Vase of sweet peas, 6 : stems, -wliite, l variety—F. Penn. Vase of sweet peas, 6 stems, r«d, or scarlet, one variety—W. Westaway. Vase of sweet peas, 6 stems, blue or lavender, one variety—l' , . Penn. Vase of sweet peas, 6 stems, pmk or rose, one voriety-W. Westaway. Sweet Peas,' 6 varieties, 3 stems of eachNT. Weslawoj-. . Sweet peas, 12 varieties, 3 stems of each (Mrs. AY. Cook's special)-)?.'Westaway Champion vase of sweet peas, to he chosen from nil exhibits (Mrs- Wains s special)—W. Westaway. . Champion rose, to be chosen from all exhibits (Mr. Thompson's special)—F. Penn. Sweet William, 3 varieties, 1 truss ot each—Miss Molly Petrie. Collection of nut bloome, not (p-eenhouso grown, 12 varieties (Mr. Thompson s 6pecial)—Mrs. E. J. Loe.. Points prize for Nos. 07 to 73,-inclusiTe (Messrs. James Laird ■ and Son's special, 10s. 6d., value in roses)—F. Penn.

Vegetables. Bread beans, 1 plate, 1 variety—H. B. Red beet, 1 variety, 3 roots-Mra. W. Cook. ■ • ■. Two cabbages, table—T. P. Edge. Three carrots, long—Mrs. W. Ccok, t Threu carrots, short—Miss Taylor. Two cauliflowers—Mrs. Rodda. Two lettuces, cabbage—Mies Taylor,. Spring onions, bunch of 6—T. Symone. Twelve pods peas (Mrs. W. Cook's spe ciiil)--T. Pearcu. ; Six potatoes, ony variety (Mrs. Walliss special)— Vf. Mil/edon. Twelve radishes, long—Mrs. Roddn. Twelve radiehes, round—T. 1 ? . Edge, Six stalks of rhubarb—F. Penn. Turnips, 1 variety, biin«h of C— Mifo Taylor. ■ Best collection of vegetables; space to ho limited to 3ft. table (Mr. M'Crac's special) -T. Edge. Be?I. stocked and best kept, garden, within one milo rndius of Johlisonvillo- Post Ofljce (president's special); first prize, 10?.; second prize, 7s. Gd.; third prize, 2s. Gd.-Mrs. W. Cook. . Points prize for vegetables (excluding No. 105) (Messrs. Nimmo and Blair's special, ss. in seeds)—]?. T. Edge. . Decorative. Best arranged- bowl of Bethimi;. Three buttonholes—Mrs. Bethune. Bouquet, best arranged—Mrs! Bethune. Shower bouquet, host arranged—Mrs. Ifctlimic- "."'■ Kpersne of (lowers—Miss M'Clure. Hand-basket of (lowers—Mrs. , BeHimifl. Decorated vnsa| lor lablc—Mrs. Bttliunis TlircL' (If.-corated .vascw of inniitelpicc* (Mr. Jl'Ciao's special)— Mrs. Bethune. Decorated v'nje, s\ve?t peas, with foliago ..•r grasifs-^-Mrs. Botliinie. Floral design, any device—Miss Adams. Lady's trimmed hot, natural (lowere, foliage,'■or , grasses—Mr.-. .Bcthiuip. T<i))!o decorations; tables 3ft. 'liin.'s. 2ft., exhibitors to bring their own..table-linen, vaw«, etc. (Mrs. AV. Cook's special)— Miss M'Clure. .••■••■ Points' prijie in decorative cbfs (Messrs. Yntes and Co.'s speqinl, ss, iu eeeds)— Mrs, fietbuusr '