SPRING FLOWERS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2568, 16 September 1915, Page 2

SPRING FLOWERS

HUTT VALLEY SHOW. Tho Spring Show of the Hutt Valley Horticultural Society was-opeued'iirthe Drill Hall, Lower Hutt, yesterday afternoon, by Sir Joseph Ward. Naturally all varieties of the narcissi family formed the bulk of tho exhibits, which mado a very fine display indeed, in spite of the lateness of the season, and quite equal to anything that has been seen in past years. The champion blooms were shown by Mr. Gibson, tho "Uncle Robert" (trumpet daffodil) being a beautiful specimen of a pale primrose colour with very elongated trumpet and wide perianth. 'The champion daffodil (other than, trumpet), "Bemadine," was also very large in the perianth, with long cup edged with a deep tangerine frill. A collection of fine hyacinths was shown by Mr. Gainsford, of Cliristclrurch, and another interesting exhibit was a new pot plant shown by Mr. Poole, "Strelitza Kegina," or to be more colloquial, "Bird of Paradise." lii foliage tho plant was something like a carina, and the flower, tangerine in colour with a touch of saxe blue, a most rare combination of colours in plant life, crowned a very long stalk. Bellevue Gardens made an excellent display, for exhibition only, and nurserymen were represented hj' Messrs. Waugh (whoso stand of flowering pot plants was beautiful), Hardy, Cooper, and Poole. Mr. War.gh was the judge of tho general classes, and Miss Cooper of the decorative. Mr. Hardham was the secretary, aiid the proceeds from the show and tho sale of flowers which was conducted will go towards the AVoiinded Soldiers' Fund.

The Royal . Horticultural Society's silver medal, first prize for the collection of narcissi of not more than 100 varieties nor more than nine blooms each, was won by Mr. H. Poole, and the bronze medal, second prize, by Mr. F. Ccoper. In the amateur class (trophy donated by "Mr. F. D. Sladden for the most points), Mr. C. B. Trimnell was the-wimier. The Barr trophy, challenge silver vase valued at 10 guineas, for collection of 30 varieties of narcissi, was won by Robert Gibson,-A. J. Hobbs winning the second prize,, value 2 guineas. In the open class Mr. A. Booth carried off fifteen first prizes and four seconds, some very beailtiful specimens of the narcissi- family being shoivii by him. Mr. H. Poole followed with five. first prizes and six seconds. Mrs. D. Jones won first prize for collection of spring flowers, excluding narcissi (Mr. Henry Poole's trophy), and also for six rhododendrons not less than three varieties. For collection of ranunculus . and anemones (12 varieties), Mr. laii Duncan Won two first prizes). For a New Zealand seedling, trumpet variety, Mr. R. N. Wall won first prize, and Mr. S. Knight second, while for the New Zealand seedling other than trumpet Mr. A. J. Hobbs came second. For specimens, of pot plants, Mr. A. Poole won five firsts, iiicliided among which was a native of New Zealand plant life. In the amateur class 'Mr. G. B. Trimnell -won eleven firsts and one second. In the cottage gttvdeii class Mrs. J. A. M'Dougall won first prize - for best collection of spring .flowers. In the decorative classes some charmingly arranged baskets and bowls of flowers were to be seen iii: this collection. Mrs. M'Bain was the winner of two firsts and three seconds. In the children's classes the first prize winners were Dulcie Johnson, Lottie Ayson, and Master B. H. Fretliey.

Tile decorated tables, of which, there were several, were to be judged late last evening, one decision being given by the judge and the other by popular vote. Sir Joseph Ward was received by, the president of the society, Mr. Hayward, who made the. customary, introductory speech, aiid referred to the object for which the show was held, briefly declared it open.

11l the evening there was a good attendance of the public, and. musical selection were rendered by the Hiitt Orchestra, iuider the leadership of Mr. E. J}. Taylor. file results of the decorated tables oxlliibifc were:—Judge's vote (Judgo Miss.Cooper), Mrs. H. E. Eempthorne, 1; Mrs; Helirjv2; Mrs. E. Johnston, 3. People's vote: Mrs. Henry, 1; Mrs.. E. Johnston, 2; Mrs. M'Ba-in, 3. Mis. Hugh Williams has returned to Master ton. Miss Florence Bevins, of Ohristchurcli, has been appointed 'to the position of commercial instructress on the staff of the Napier Technical College, ill place of Miss Colebrook, Who lias secured a position oh the staff of Messrs. Hemingway and Robertson's Correspondence School at Auckland. Mrs. Eric Beamish left Hastings yesterday for London-,

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