A RIOT OF ROSES

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2617, 12 November 1915, Page 3

A RIOT OF ROSES

GAY SCENE AT THE TOWN HALL ANNUAL SHOW ROSE AND CARNATION CLUB

Though the broken and very stormy , weather of tbe past week has liad its effect oil the number of exhibitors concerned in the Wellington Rose and Carnation Club's Show this year, tho standard of quality has been well maintained in the ros-3 sections, and tliere were among the blooms on exhibition there yesterday afternoon and evening Borne of the loveliest creations known to the rose-grower. Perhaps the most pleasing and encouraging feature about this year's show is tho suburbs or novice class. This table of blooms, located next to the platform, gripped the attention of many throughout the day, and many of- the real amateurs generously admitted defeat at tlie hands of these "novices." Mr. Lippiatt camo all the way from Auckland with a splendid lot of blooms from his lovely gardens, including some especially tine Madame Leoni viennot climbers, which evidently do very well in Auckland. Other professionals who made a splendid showing were Mr. Thomas Waugli, of the Hutt, and Sir. Weightman, of Awahuri, Palmerston North, whose rnagnificent assortment of blooms testified to the fine-stocks they hold, and the ».are taken in propagating none . but the highest quality. There were. only three decorated tables (glassware used only), and these were hardly as tastefully' arranged as wo have seen them. Carnations were in short supply, but what there were caught the eye at once. Ravishingly beautiful was the one display of tweet-pea blossoms, which came from Carterton and Trentham. A novelty in its way was a growing pineapple, approaching ripeness, which was forwarded by -Miss Joseph from her hot-house for exhibition, and subsequently for sale on behalf of the wounded soldiers. 'Die show of roses from the Zoo Rosary, which was only started early last winter, was much admired. Mr. C. Trevethick's fine decorative stand of roses was one of rare beauty and thoroughly deserved' the praise that was lavished upon it, whilst due homage was paid to Sirs. H. 51. Gore's champion rose, a large pale salmon pink "Koenigin Carolai" of exquisite form and proportions. The secretarial work was most ably and courteously performed by Mr. S. G. Pearce, who also scored as an exhibitor. THE OPENING. Lady Liverpool was met and weloomed by the president (Mr. J. B. Haroourt), who, ill introducing Her F.xcellency, said he was glad to see so large an. attendance on such a wet day. Among the features in the' show to which lie wished to draw special attention was the very line exhibit of roses, displayed in a highly artistio manner, with their own foliage; a very beautiful Lady Hillingdon, one of the most lovely of the newer roses, and the exhibit of roses from , the Newtown Park rosary which as a first year's effort was a distinctly creditable exhibit. He also directed attention to the very fine exhibit of pot plants and orchids, made by Miss' Joseph and Mr. C. H. Izard, to whom the club was deeply grateful. He tli ep called on Lady Liverpool to open the show. In doing so Her Excellency said that it was at the Rose Club's Show three J'ears ago that she made her first publio appearance in 'Wellington, when she had felt horribly' nervous, but now most of the faces were familial' and she felt that she was - among friends. (Applause.) She apologised for the absence of Lord Liverpool, who had had to go out ,t-o Trentliara, and in declaring tho. show open, wished it every success. Lady Liverpool was attended by Sirs. Massey and Mr. Hamilton (private secretary). The prize list is as follows:— ROSES (AMATEUR SECTION). (Judge, Mr. T. Waugh.) Twelve blooms, any variety—l, George Remington; 2, S. Pearce. ' Six blooms, any variety—l, Mrs. H. M. Gore; 2, F. Penn. Six blooms, reds—l, F. Penn; 2, Dr. Purdy. Six blooms, pink—l, Mis. H. M. Gore; 8, F. Penn. Three blooms, distinct varieties (H.P.)— 1, J. Ball; 2, J. Kerslake. Three blooms, ditto (H.T.)—l, F. Penn; 2, J. Kerslake. ' Three blooms, ditto (Teas)—l, F. Penn; 2, Miss Walsh. Three blooms, ditto, cream or white— 1, F. Penn; 2, R. Hirschberg. Three,blooms, ditto, yellow—l, F. Penn, Otaki; 2, Miss M. Charlesworth. Three blooms of one variety—l, J. KeiSlake; 2, F. Penn. Three blooms, distinct varieties—L. J. Kerslake; 2, Mrs. H. M. Gore. |

Wellington Championship.—Six blooms, distinct varieties, to be grown within a radius of five miles from the G.P.O.— ], S. G. Pearce; 2, Mrs. H. M. Gore; 3, JI. A. Fox. Three roses, any colour, to be shown with own foliage in ono vase—l, F. Penn ; 2, Mrs. Arthur Pearce. Three blooms, open to growers of less than 75 rose plants—l, J. Ball; 2, E. D. Richards. SUBURBAN SECTION (ROSES).' Hataitai, Ivilbirnie, and Miramar — Three blooms—l, G. Jeft'eries; 2, G. Davis. Kelburn, Brooklyn, and Northland.—l, Mrs. C. D. Moncrieff. Karori, Wadestown, Ngaio, and lihandallah.—l, H. Dryden; 2, R. Hirschberg. Eastbourne, Seatouu, and Island Bay.— 1, Miss Walsh. Lower Hutt and adjacent districts.—l, W. 0. Boiik; 2, J. Ball. NOVICE SECTION (ROSES). Three roses, any colour—l, A. J. Styles; 2, Jlrs. F. Porteous; 3, A. J. Styles.' Three blooms, red—l, J. Emeny; 2, G. Davis. Throe blooms, any' one colour—l, Mrs. Lepper; 2, H. F. Vickery. Champion bloom (a Koenigin Carola rose)—Jlrs. H. M. Gore. Champion bloom, suburban section—H. Dryden, Karori (a David M'Kee rose). LADIES' SECTION! (AMATEUR). (Judge, Miss M. Cooper.) Bowl of roses (reds)—l, Miss L. Thomp. son, Maarama Crescent. Bowl of ' roses, any colour—l, Miss L. Thompson, Maarama Crescent; 2, Mrs. H. Kirkcaldie, Kliandallah. Bouquet of cut flowers—l, Miss JC. Thompson, Maarama Crescent. Three buttonholes, each to include a rose (girls under 15)—1, Doris Ball, Lower Hutt; 2, Miss G. Upham, Goring Street; h.c., Doris Ball, Lower . Hutt. CARNATIONS. (Judge, Mr. A. Laurenson.) j Three self's, any varieties—l, Jlrs. H. M. | Gore. • Three fancies, any varieties—l, Mrs. Leslie, Seatoun. Novice section: Thtea blooms, any variety, picotees included—l, C. B. Curtis, Overton Terrace; Mrs. Leslie, Seatoun. Six blooms, any variety, picotees included—l, C. B, Curtis, Overton Terrace. MISCELLANEOUS SECTION. (Judge, Mr. J. Weightman.) • Flower and foliage plants, grouped for effect on tables—l, C. H. Izard; 2, Miss It. M. Joseph, Hobson Street. Best aspidistra, in pot—l and 2, Miss R. M. Joseph, Hobson Street. , Best maiden-hair fern, ill pot—l, Mi6s R, M. Joseph; 2, C. H. Izard. Best asparagus fern, in pot—l, Miss R. M. Joseph, Hobson Strefet. Any variety of pot plant—l and 2, Misß R. M. Joseph. Best exhibit of. cut flowers, not to exceed six varieties, one vase of each variety—Mrs. H. M. Gore; 2, Mrs. H. G. Moncrieff. Collection of pansies, not to exceed twelve blooms—l, H. A. Fox, City; 2, C. H. Izard. SWEET PEAS. (Judge, Mr. C. Trevethick.) One vase, ten spikes, cream or white, one variety only—l, Miss ICate Bunny, Carterton; 2, Mrs. G. A. Pearse. One vase, ten spikes, pink and rose shades, one variety only—l and 2, Miss Kate Bunny, Carterton. One vase, ten spikes, crimson or scarlet —1, Mrs. Yallance, Masterton; 2, Miss Kate Bunny. One vase, ditto, orange or salmon—l, Mrs. Vallance; 2, Miss ICate Bunny. One vase, ditto, any other colour—l, Miss Kate Bunny; 2, Mrs. Vallance, Masterton. POINTS' PRIZE. The points' prize was won by Mt. F. Penn, of Otaki, with five firsts, three seconds, and two highly commendeds. Mr. Penn is the winner of the prize for tho second year in succession, and Mr. J. A. Peck's handsome silver vase becomes his property for all" time.; Mr. Haroourt announced that the afternoon tea set out in the 'Concert Chamber had been provided by the ladies, and all the money taken there would be devoted to tho patriotic funds. Tho very delectable tea and cakes provided were sampled by many present. Miss Joseph also managed a home-made cako shop, whoso tempting wares were a real credit to the generous provider. Iu the centre oi the hall was a veritable bower of flowers, and everything was for sale—all for patriotic purposes. By the c-.nd of the evening a good round sum had. been raised through the various avenues the club had provided.

The' Show will be continued'this afternoon and evening.