ROSES & SWEET PEAS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1929, 11 December 1913, Page 3

ROSES & SWEET PEAS.

SUMMER SHOW.

Tho annual summer show of the Wellington Rose and Carnation Club, held in-conjunction with the exhibition of the National Sweet Pea Society, was opened in the Town. Hall yesterday afternoon by His Excellency the Earl of Liverpool. . Tho Countess of Liverpool was also present: In declaring the, show open His Excellency congratulated the exhibitors on their displays, which were excellent in spite of tho fact that they had had to compote with tm-Wellington weather. Tho show looked an extraordinarily good ono. The president of the club (Mr. J. B. Harcourt) also spoko a few words. Ho commented on the fact that this was tho first sweet pea show in Wellington. Tho creditable result would be an inducement to hold many such future shows in Wellington. Tho blooms would equal any that ho had seen throughout the world, and this was nil tho more creditablo in view of the recent bad weather.. > .

Tho combined efforts of the two societies brought together'a-magnificent array of blooms. Tho display of sweet peas especially was very fine. Some of the tallest of the blooms must have been at least twenty-two inches in length, and they v/cro all wonderfully clean specimens. ' Mr. G. C. Holder showed somo of the best amonj' the sweet peas, and ho has deservedly annexed two trophies for them. The other exhibits were really good, but tho weather sadly reduced their numbers. Tho decorated tables formed an interesting feature, and there worn no fewer than twenty-seven of them. It seemed rather strange, however, that, out of this number, only two tables were entered by Wellington ladies. Mrs. J. A. MacDougall's table of roses disclosed a great deal of artistry both in arrangement and in the blend of colours. Ono display that instantly caught tho eyo was a tabic of sweet peas erected by Mr. C. Trevethick, of Lower Hutt. Tho onsemble was a splendid one. Fine exhibits of roses were made by T. Waugh and Wcightman and Son, while Mr. D. Bradbury, of Christchurch, was: responsible for a well-displayed collection of sweet peas. There were quite a number of pansies, including somo rather nice specimens, whilo the carnations were equally good. For tho latter, Mr. H. A. Fox secured the prizo for the champion bloom. The promised Palmerston North challeng-; trophy, which was to have been offered for competition, had caused quito an amount of interest, but, unfortunately, the society was doomed to disappointment, for,- at tho last moment, it became known that tho trophy would not como to hand.

, THE HONOURS. Roses— Opan and Novice Section. Open Section.—Three blooms, distinct varieties, fI.P. or H.T.: Frank Penn,-1. Three blooms, distinct'varieties,- teasMrs. M. Charlesworth, 1. Three blooms, ■ distinct-varieties, .'reds': J. Clark, 1. Three bloom's, distinct varieties, yellow: >S. G. Pearce, 1. Three blooms, distinct varieties, pink: Miss 51. Charlesworth, 1. Three blooms, distinct varieties, any colour or colours:' Frank Penn, 1; G. Remington, k.e. Twelve. Jjlooms, not less than six varieties: S. G. Pearce, 1; F. "Wostoury, 2. Three natural sprays: Frank Penn, 1. Throo sprays rambling roses, varieties optional: Mrs. W. .Flitter. 1: Frank Penn, S.-

_ Novice Section.—Three blooms, distinct varieties, Miss Walshj.l..- -Three blooms, distinct varieties: Miss Walsh, I. ' Three blooms, any distinct varietv: Miss Walsh, 1. . The. judge.-.forithe .roses was- Miv-T? Waugh. .'-.'■: Carnations. First Division.—Six blooms, distinct varieties,- to be-arranged in two 'specimen .glasses, each containing three blooms; to be shown with own foliage. First prize, Mr. Mallard's special prize of £1 Is.-y-H. A. Fox, l.and 2. Ihreo .blooms, distinct varieties, in one specimen glass, with own foliage.—lL A. Fox, 1 and 2. Twelve blooms.selfs, riot less than six varieties: Hi'/A.' Fox, 1 and 2; "Twelve'blooms fancies, not less than six varieties: H.-'A. Fox, 1 and 2. Twelve blooms picotecs, not less than six varioties: H. -A'. Fox,-], and 2. Six blooms solfs,'.not;'less than three varieties:. K.. A. Fox, 1 and 2 and special. Six blooms fancies, not less than threo varieties:' H. A. Fox, 1 and 2. Six-blooms-picotecs, not less than threo varieties: H. A. Fox, 1. Three blooms, flakes'and (or) bizarres, varieties optional: 11. A. Fox, 1. Three blooms, varioties optional: H. A. Fox, 1 and 2. Second Division.—Six blooms, distinct varieties: C. H. Izard, 1; Mrs. Leslie, 2. Throe -blooms, distinct varieties: C. H. Izard, I.' Six blooms, distinct varieties: B : . Totman, 1. Six blooms, self's, not less than three varieties: Rose M. Joseph, -1; B. Totman, 2. Six blooms, fancies,-not less than threo varieties: Rose M.'Jcseph, 1 and special; B. Totman, 2. , 'Six blooms, picotecs, not less than three varieties: Rose if. Joseph, 1. Threo blooms, varieties optional: B. Totman,. 1; Mrs. Leslie, 2.

Novice fDivision.—Three blooms, distinct varieties: E. Bnllon, 1. Threo blooms, fancies, varieties optional: AV. D. Aitkcn, .1; ;Dr. Purdy, 2. Three blooms,.sclfs, varieties optional: E. Bullen, 1 .arid special.' . !. . The judge.for.carnations was Mr. ALaurcnson.. ..- .

Tho Display In Pansies. ■For Amateurs Only.—Six blooms, any varieties : Mrs. K. Kirkcaidie, 1; | Mrs. B. Skelton, 2. Ladies Section (no employee in the flower trade to compete).—Bowl of roses, artistically arranged: Miss 'Thompson, 1. Basket of decorative roses: Miss L. .Eivart, 1. Bouquet of (lowers (girls under 15): Alice H6bbs,i 1: Kura Thompson, 2. Threo buttonholes, one to include a. rose, one a car-nation,-and one to include sweet peas: Mrs. C. Callender, 1; Miss Thompson, 2: Miss Doris Lees, vli.c. Miss Murray was the judge in the ladies' section.

Sweat Peas. Group A.—IS bunches of sweet peas with waved standards, first prize, the "Weekly Graphic" Cup ami Mr. J. Charlcswnrih's special prize of .£1 Is.: Mr. Ci. 0. Holder (Porinia), 1; Mr. G. C. Holder (Porinia), 2. Winner, 1910, Mr. J. Goring Johnston, Palmerston North (Hardener, Mr. W. Jcminett); 1911, Mr. C. Trevcthiok, Lower Hutt; 1912, Mr. (!. C. Holder, porinia. Twelve hunches of sweet peas, wayed standards. Distinct. Three prizesFirst,, tho New Zealand Championship Cup and the president's gold medal; second; Mr. C. Goodson's special of £1 Is.; third, Mr. F. Penn's special of 10s. Gd.: G. C. Holder (Porinia), 1, 2, and 3. One bunch of sweet peas, each rod, white, and blue, with waved standards. First prize, Mr. J. Jarvis's £2 2s. cash: G..C. Holder, 1 and 2; F. Wostburv, 3. Group B — Amateur class—Twelve bunches of sweet pea' with waved standards: W. W. Westaway (To Horo), L; Mrs. B. Skeltoir (Upper Hutt), '>■ F Westbury (Taita), 3. Six bunches of sweet peas (conditions same as class •!). First prize, the Geo. Winder trophy (value £1 Is.); second prize, Mrs". Woods's special of 10s. Gd.: Aliss'M'Lennan, 1; Miss E. Dart, 2; W. W. Westaway, 3. Three bunches of sweet peas (conditions same as Class 4). Firstprize, Mr. K Allan's special prize (valno 10s. Gd.): Miss K. Koaliii" 1 • Frank Ponn, 2; Mrs. G. It. Pears"', 3.' Group C—Open to all except tradeTwelve bunches sweet peas, distinct variety. Three prizes—First, the Yates's troph..- and Messrs. Meek and Von Haast's £1 Is.:-W. W. Westaway (To.

Horo), 1; F. Westbury (Taita), 2. Winner, 1010, Mr. J. Goring Johnston, Palmerston North (gardener, Mr. W. Jemmctt); .1011, Mr. J. Hall, Palmerston North; 1912, Miss M'Lemian, Palmerston North.

, Group D. —Maiden growers' classes. These classes have been specially arranged for the purpose of encouraging amateurs with little experience in exhibiting sweet peas to compete with ono another. A maiden grower is one who at tho time of entry has not taken a first prize in any sweet pea class in New Zealand. Twelve bunches of sweet peas, distinct.. Three prizes—First, Mr. G, A. Chapman's trophy: Miss M. Charlesworth, 1; C. H. Izard, 2. Six bunches of sweet peas, distinct. Mr. J. J. Kerslake's three prizes: Mrs. A. K. Pearce, 1; C. H. Izard, 2; W. B. Hursthouse, 3. Three bunches of sweet peas, distinct: Mrs. H. N. Watson, 1; C. 11. Izard, 2; Mrs. A: K. Pearce, 3. Ono bunch of sweet peas, distinct: Mrs. H. X. Watson, 1; Mrs. A. E. Pearce, 2; W. It. Hursthouse, 3.

Group G.—Floral decoration in sweet peas.. Table decoration of sweet peas only. Three prizes—First, the ladies' trophy and Mr. D. Wall's special of £1 Is.; second, Mr. H. Goldie's £1 Is. The winner, of the first prize will hold the £5. os. trophy presented by the ladies of Palmerston. North for one year: Mrs. Hume (Palmerston North), 1; Mrs. H.. T. Wood Qlasterton), 2 and 3; Mrs. V. Taylor, v.h.c.; Mrs. J. A. MacDougall, h.c. An epcrgne, or any suitable stand for sweet peas. First prize, Mr. C. Goodson's special prize of 10s. 6d.: Miss Clarke, 1; Miss Doris Lees, 2. A bowl of sweet peas. Mixed colours, not less than four shades. First prize, trophy presented by Mrs. G. C. Holder, porirua: Mrs. H. T. Wood. 1 and 2. A basket of sweet peas: Mrs. H. T. Wood, 1; Miss W.vnn \\ illiams, 2: Miss K. Keating, h.c. Two buttonholes and ono lady's spray of sweet peas: Mrs. H. T. Wood, 1; Miss Thompson 2. A hand bouquet: Mrs. H. F. Ayson, 1; Mrs. W. .Futter, 2. Table decoration of any flowers. First prize, trophy presented by Mr. C. Trevethick value £2 25.: Mrs. J. A. MacDougall, 1; Miss E. M. Knight, 2; Mrs. Hume, 3; Mrs. H. T. Wood, v.h.c.: Mrs. H. F. Avson, h.e.

Miss Murray and Messrs. G. W. Plumn(pr and D. Wall worn the judges in tho various groups of sweet peas.