SPRING FLOWERS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2563, 10 September 1915, Page 2

SPRING FLOWERS

EXHIBITS AT JOHNSONVILLE

The Spring Flower Show which was held in Moore Brothers' Hall at Johnsonrille yesterday afternoon and evening, in connection with the Methodist Church of that district, presented au excellent display of flowers. Narcissi, of course, predominated, and some fine specimens of those delightful, flowers were exhibited, the winner ol' the cham-

pion flowers being Mr. W. H. Frethey, with his Lord Eoberts daiFoclil. Nurserymen were represented by Messrs. Cooper and Westbury, the former's collection of flowers, which occupied the centre of the hall, being for exhibition only. It made a very effective display. Tho domestic section of tho show was also good. The judges were. Mr. Cooper, for the cut b!ooms; Miss Murray, decorative

work; and Miss Eeniue, of the Technical School, for tho cookery. .The honorary secretary was the' Rev. S. Peryman. Thero were also stalls for sweets, dolls, fancy goods, etc., and in .the evening Punch and Judy performed, while tho shooting gallery held attractions for others who were present. Cut Blooms.—Collection of narcissi, F. Westbury 1, S.. Peryman 2; six varieties trumpet daffodils, F. Westbury 1, W. H. Frethoy, 2; six blooms Emperor, F. Westbury 1, W. H. Frethey 2; six blooms Empress, F. Westbury 1, W. H. Frethey 2; six blooms Sir Watkins, F. Westbury 1, Ji Pretliey 2 ; three blooms Glory of Leydon, F. Westbury 1, W. H. Frethey 2; three blooms Victoria, W. H. Frethey 1, F. Westbury 2; three blooms yellow trumpet daffodils, W. H. Frethey 1, F. Westbury 2; three blooms bi-coloured trumpet daffodils, F. Westbury 1, W. H. Frethey 2; three blooms white trani-

pet daffodils, F. Westbury 1, F. Bothune 2; six blooms Incomparabilis daf j fodilSj F. Westbury 1, S. Peryman 2; six Red Cup daffodils, F. Westbury 1, W. H. Frethoy 2; six varieties narcissi, F. Westbury 1, W. H. Frethoy 2; three Barrii daffodils, F. Westbury 1, •S. Peryman 2; three Leedsii daffodils, J. H. Frethey 1, S. Peryman 2; three Poeticus daffodils, F. Westkiry 1, W. H. Frethoy 2; collection of freesias, Mrs. 'Roddi 1 and 2; twin roses, Miss D. C. Bowler 1, Miss Madge Bowler 2; six specimens of polyanthus, Mrs. Roddi ,1, Miss D. C. Bowler 2; one - rhododendron, Mrs. Roddi 1; collection, of violets, Mrs. Roddi 1; collection of wallflowers, Mrs. Carmen 1, Miss Adams 2; collection of hardy flowers, Mrs. Roddi 1; champion daffodil, W. H. Frethey ("Lord Roberts"). Decorative Section—Bridal bouquet, Miss Peryman 2; bouquet daffodils, Miss Adams ] , Miss Peryinan 2; three vases of flowers, Miss Bell 1; floral designs, Miss Adams 1, Miss Bell 2; trimmed hats with natural flowers, Miss Poryman 1; best-arranged bowl of daffodils, Miss Adams 1; prize for highest points in cut. blooms and decorative sections, Mr. Westbury.

Domostio Class.—Fruit ' cake, Mrs. Roddi 1 <iiid 2; sponge roll, Mrs. Carmen 1; sponge saiidwich, Mrs. Ching 1, Miss Peryman 2; scones, Misß Adams 1 and 3, Mrs." Roddi 2; jam tai'ts, Miss Adams 1, Mrsi Wolff 2; puff pastry, Mrs. Roddi, 1 and 2; Turkish delight, Miss Adams 1, Mrs. Roddi 2; mixed toffee, Miss Adams 1; cocoanut ice, Miss Bell 1. • Vegetables.—White turnips, Mr. J. Mildeiihall 1; six tops' of rhubarb, Mrs. Roddi 1. Pot Plants.—Cyclamen, W. Mildeiihall 1; cineraria, W. Mildenhall 1 and 2; primula, W. Mildcnlmll 1 and 2; pot of freesias, Miss D. .Lawrence 1; maidenhair fern, Mrs. Carmen 1: most points m pot, plants, W. Mildbnhall. Children's Class.—Vase hardy flowers, Geoffrey Roddi 1, G. Gray 2; gentleman's buttonhole (children, under-15); Rita May 1;. gentleman's buttonhole (children under 12), Geoffrey Roddi 1; ladies' spray, Rita May 1 and 2. Cookery Claiss.—Children's Section: Seed cake, Cherry Lupzky 1; plate of scones, Edith Wolff 1; rock cakes, Cherry Lupzky 1; most points in children's class, Rita May 1, Cherry Liinzkv and Geoffrey Roddi, 2.