SPRING FLOWERS

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2257, 17 September 1914, Page 3

SPRING FLOWERS

THE HUTT VALLEY SHOW. Tlie spring show of the Hutt' Valley Horticultural Society was formally opened at the Lower Hutt Town Hall yesterday afternoon. The opening ceremony was performed by His Excellency tho Governor, who was accompanied by the Count-ess of Liverpool. Her Excellenoy was the recipient of a beautiful bouquet of freesias and abutilon, made by Mrs. S. Knight. In opening the show, Lord Liverpool made reference to the stirring times that had pa-ssed since he had opened the show about twelve months ago. He congratulated the organisers of the show on the manner in which they proposed to deal with the proceeds of the show —for the relief of the little country Belgiumprimarily, for whom Great Britain had engaged in war. The large crowd present at the 6how yesterday liberally patronised ■ the ■flower stall in charge of Mrs. E. Woodward and Mrs. H. F. Ayson. .The proceeds are to help tho Belgian Relief Fund. An auction was held by Mr. H. E. Leighton last night, and will be continued to-niglit. The proceeds will also go to swell the results of tho main object. ' ' The prize list is as under:— Open Glass. Collection, of narcissi, not more than 50 varieties, nor more than 6 blooms of each. First prize, trophy value £2 25.; second prize, E. Feist's trophy, value £1 Is.—A. Booth, 1; A. J. Hobbs, 2. Six varieties of trumpet daffodils, not more than 3 blooms of each.—A. Booth, 1; A. J. Hobbs, 2. Six blooms of Emperor.—H. Pool, 1; F. Westbury, 2. Six blcorns of Empress.—F. Westbury, .1; H. Poole, 2; A. Booth, li.c. Six blooms of Glory of Leyden.—H. Poole, 1: A. Booth, 2; A. J. Hobbs, h.c. Six blooms of Victoria.—lV Westbhry, 1; A. Booth, 2. Six blooms of trumpet daffodils (one variety).—A. J. Hobbs, 1: A. Booth, 2. Six blooms of Sir- Watkm.—E. Westbury, 1; Ilobt. Gibson, 2. Six blooms of Lucifer. —A. J. Hobbs, 1; A. Poole, 2' Six : blooms of Gloria Mundi.—A. Booth, 1; A. J. Hobbs, 2. Six blooms' Red Cups (other than Lucifer and Gloria Mundi). —R. Gibson, 1; A. Booth, 2. Six blooms incomparabilis daffodils (any variety).—A. Booth, 1; A. J. Hobbs, 2. Six blooms Barrii Conspicuus.—A. J. Hobbs, 1; E. Westbury, 2. Six blooms Barri daffodils (one variety).—A. Booth, 1; H. Poole, 2.:' Six blooms Leedsii daffodils (one variety).—A. Booth, 1; R. Gibson, 2. Six blooms Poeticus daffodils (one variety).—A. Booth, 1; A. J Hobbs, 2. Six varieties polyanthus or poetaz narcissi (3 stems of each, to be staged in one vase). —H.- Poole, 1. New Zealand, seedling, .trumpet.—A.. J. Hobbs,' 1. New Zealand seedling (other than trumpet). —A. J. Hobbs and Buckingham, 1 and 2. Collection offspring flowers (not more than 25 varieties excluding narcissi). Different colours constitute different varieties. First prize, Hy. Poole's trophy value, 10s. 6d..— Mrs. H. B. Gordon, 1. .Six bunches of polyanthus" or primroses (each bunch distinct).'—Mrs. .H.: 8,.' Gordon, 1; C. B. Trimnell, 2.' Collection of hyacinths. —F. Westbury, 1; H. Shailer Weston, 2. Collection of anemones '(not. more than 100 blooms). First prize trophy value 10s. Gd.—Mrs. Ihri Duncan, 1; Grahath Harvey, 2. Twelve varietios of anemones.—Mrs. Duncan, 1. Th'rco cyclamen in-pots.—Hy. Poole, 1. Three cinerarias.in'pots.—Hy. Poole," I'. New or rare plant'in pot.—F. Westbury, 1. Specimen-, foliage plant in pot.—Hy. Poole, 1. Specimen flowering plant in pot—Hy.-Poole,-1. r Specimen plant (native, of Now.Zealand).—Hj. Poole, 1. The Barr Trophy. Challenge, silver vase, value £10 10s., presented-, liy/'ilesssrs.. 'Baft'land Sons, Covent" Garden, 'London. 'Open to all (except, -nurserymen).; ;for ' collection of narcissi, 30 varieties. To be won twico in succession or three times at intervals. —Robt. Gibson, 1; A.' - J.. Hobbs, 2. (Won by Mr. A. J. Hobbs in 1913.) Nurserymen's Class. ' Collection of narcissi, not more than 100 varieties, nor more than 12 blooms of each. First prize,. R.H.S. silver medal; second prize, R.H.S. bronze medal.—Cooper and Co., Ltd., 1; Henry l'oole, 2. • Amateur Class. Collection of narcissi, not exceeding 30 varieties (three to six stems of each). First prize, Mr. Graham Harvey's trophy, valuo £1- Is. 1 ; second prizo, F. Jenness's trophy, value ltte. Cel. —W. H. Frethey, 1. . Six varieties of trumpet daffodils (not iuore than three blooms of each).—C B. .Trinuiell, 1; Rev. S. 1-L- Peryman, 2. Six blooms of yellow trumpet daffodils (one variety).—C. B ; - Trimnell, 1 and 2. Six blooms of bicolour trumpet ' daffodils (one variety).—-C. B. Trimnell, 1. Six blooms of white trumpet daffodils (one variety).—C. B. Trimnell, 1. Six bloom 3: of incoiuparabilis daffodils (one variety).—C. B. Trimnell, 1; W. Frethey, 2. Six blooms red cups (one variety).— F. D. Sladden, 1. Six varieties of narcissi (excluding trumpets and Tazetta). —Mrs. T. C. Dawson, 1; C. B. Trimnell. 2. Six blooms Barri daffodils (one variety);—C. B. Trimnell, 1; W. H. Frethey, 2. Six blooms Leedsii daffodils (one variety).—C. B. Trimnell, 1 ; Mrs. T., C. Dawson, 2. Six blooms Poeticus 1 daffodils (one variety).—W. Frethey, 1; C. B. Trimnell, 2. Collection of spring flowers, not more than 20 varieties, excluding narcissi. , First prize, collection of narcissi from Tlios. Waugh's catalogue, value 10s. 6d.—Mrs. Hursthouse, 1. Collection of hyacinths. —T. S. Weston. 1. Collection of anemones (not more than 30 blooms, 'and not more than three in each vase). — Mrs. Lan Duncan, 1; Mrs. T. C. Dawson, 2. Collection of pansies.—Mr. H. Trueman.. One-foliage plant (not otherwise scheduled). —Mrs. Smith, 1. One flowering plant (not otherwise scheduled).—Mrs. C. M. Palmer, 2. Cottage Garden Class. (This class is restricted to amateurs who do not employ any labour whattheir gardens, and whose gardens do not exceed quarter of an acre \n extent.) Twelve varieties of narcissi (not more than three stems of each). —Mrs. Hendry, 1; Mrs. Pitt, 2. Six varieties of harcissi not more than three stems of each.—Mrs. Hendry, 1; . Mrs. Palmer, 2. Collection of spring flcwcrs—Mrs. J. A. M'Dougall, 1; Mrs. Palmer, 2. - Decorative Class Basket of flowers (arranged for effect).—Mrs. A. Pitt, 2. Vase of flowers (arranged for effect). —Miss B. Harvey, 1; Miss Hursthouse, 2. Presentation bouquet.—Mrs. Ayson, 1. Bowl of daffodils (arranged for effect). —Mrs. A. J. Hobbs, 2. Floral design." First prize, trophy, value 10s. 6(1. —Mrs. W. Hendry, 1; Mrs. A. Pitt, 2.Children's Class. Decorated tables. First prize, Mrs. Stannard Knight's trophy.—Miss Dorothy M'Donald, l; 'Miss F. Waua;li,-2. Lady's spray. —Miss - Mary Hobbs, 1; Miss Eileen Gleeson 2. Gentleman s Miss Ruth Hobbs, 2. Highly comniended. Miss Dorothy McDonald. In the ovening the hall was well filled, Williams's string band rendering several selections, and musical items were delivered by Mrs. Paton, Miss Segriof, and Mr. E. J. Hill. Considerable interest was taken in the decorated tables exhibit, tho winner of which is to be chosen by a ballot taken in the hall.