HUTT FLOWER SHOW

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3189, 13 September 1917, Page 3

HUTT FLOWER SHOW

A PINE DISPLAY

Quite one of the best of tho shows held by the Hutt Valley Horticultural Society within recent years _was that which was opened in the Drill Hall at the Hutt yesterday afternoon by His Excellency the Governor-General. The quality of tho exhibits, in the opinion of a horticultural expert, was superior to anything of the kind shown for some time, and looking around at tho different stands it was easy to believe him. As well as being superior in quality, they were also increased in numbers, and the judges had no easy task in deciding which were worthy of prizes. The arrangements in connection with, tho display had been carried out on slightly different lines on this occasion, no big stands .occupying tho centre of tho hall, which, whilo it made for inoro room and more ease in getting around, somewhat lessened the effectiveness of- the arrangements.

One of the features of the show was undoubtedly the display of cut blooms sent in by Mr. Graham Harvey, consist, ing of hybrid freesias, gerberas, cyclamen, carnations, and anemones, which were extremely beautiful. The gerberas probably excited tho greatest amount of admiration, and what was of great interest about them was that a specimen was shown of the kiud grown by Mr. Harvey ten years ago (tho flame-coloured variety which is familiar to' most people), together with its later descendants, the result of hybridisation. This result in its perfection was seen in a flower of an exceedingly beautiful shade of pink, called Mrs. Charles Allen. The freesias wore also examples of what may be done in \tho way of securing different colours provided the grower has the requisite knowledge. Tho cyclamen were also wonderfully beautiful, one boirur of the deepest red, almost black, while largo specimens were also to be.seen ot a pure whito, others again of rarying shades of red. Equally worthy of admiration were the carnations and anemones.

Mr. H. Poole had a very fine stand of pot plants, some gorgeous colours being seen in tho cinerarias. Close by was a stand of beautiful narcissi, shown by Mr. Hardy, and a splendid display of violetsv Decorated tables were much more in evidence than on previous occasions, some very daintily-conceived arrangements being seen, three of their number having been decorated with flowers given by' Mr. Harvey, one with yellow freesias, almost tangerine in colour, arranged with birch, being, very charming. These occupied tho centre of the floor, and at their furthest end was a stand from which flowers were 6old. Not the least in interest among the exhibits was the display of New Zealand ferns. Some very charming effects wero secured in the decorative classes.

The Barr trophy, a silver challenge vase, valued at 10 guineas, was-von by Mr. R. Gibson, Mr. A. J. Hobbs coming second, and tho Gibson Challenge Silver Rose Bowl by Mr. A. Booth, Mr. Hobbs again coming second.. Silver R.H.S. medals wore awarded to Mr. Graham Harvey and Mr. H. Poole, and,a certificate of merit to Mr. W. B. Hardy. The judges were:—Narcissi, Mr. P. Mason; general classes, Mr. G. A. Chapman; decorated classes, Miss Cooper.

' Their Excellencies ■ the GovernorGeneral and the Countess of. Liverpool were received by the president of the society, Mr. H. M. Hnyward, and Mrs. Hayward,. and Miss Eila Chapman presented Her Excellency with a bouquet. The Trentham Band, by permission of the Camp Commandant, Colonel Potter, was 'present, and provided excellent music. v i

THE PRIZE LIST. The prize list is as follows:— OPEN CLASS. Collection of daffodils, 50 varieties—A. 1 Booth, 1; A. J. Hobbs, 2. Sis varieties ' Trumpet—H. Poole, 1; A. Booth, 2. Six varieties Incomparabilis—A. Booth, 1; ' F. Westbury, 2. Six varieties Leedsii— A. Booth, 1; W. R.'Gibson, 2. Sis varie- , ties Varii—A. Booth, 1. Threo varieties Poeticus—A. Booth, 1. Three varieties Tazetta, or Tazetta hybrid—A. Booth, 1. Six blooms Trumpet daffodil, 1 \jriety— A. J. Hobbs, 1; F. Westbury, 2. Six blooms lucomparabilis daffodils, 1 variety—A. Booth, 1; F. Westbury, 2. Six blooms Leedsii, 1 vari^—A. Booth, 1; R. Gibson, 2. Six blooms Barii, 1 variety, ' single bloom—H. Poole, 1; A. Booth, 2. One Trumpet daffodil, R. Gibson, 1; F. Westbury, 2. One lucomparabilis daffodil—ll. Gibson, 1; A. Booth, 2; One Leedsii daffodil—R. Gibson, 1; H. Poole, 2. One Barii daf-fodil-A. J. Hobbs, 1; H. Poole, 2. Six blooms, Emperor—A. J. Hobbs, 1; W. L. Meek, 2. Six blooms, Empress—W. L. Meek, 1; A. J. Hobbs, 2. Six bloom.'', Glory of Leydon-W. L. Meek, 1; A. J. Hobbs, 2. ' Six blooms, Victoria—H. i Poole, 1; F. Westbury, 2. Six blooms, Sir Watkin—F. Westbury, 1. Six blooms, Gloria Hundi—F. Westbury, 1. Six blooms, Lucifer—W. L. Meek, 1; h\ ■ Westbury. 2.. Six blooms, _Redcups—F. Westbury, 1. Six blooms, Baiii Albatross—A. J. Hobbs. Six blooms, Barii Conspicuous—A. J. Hobbs, 1. Six blooms, Barii Seagull—W. L. Meek, 1; F. West bury, 2. Six varieties polyanthus—H. Poole, 1; F. Westbury, 2. New Zealand seedling trumpet—A. J. Hobbs, 1; C. Goodson, 2. New Zealand seedling other than trumpet—A. J. Hobbs, 1; C. Goodson, 2. Collection of spring flowers (not more than 25 varieties, excluding narcissi)—W. L. Meek, 1. Six bunches polyanthus or primroses—Mrs. M'Dougail, 1. Collection of hyacinths—H. Poole, 1. Collection of anemones '(not more than 100 blooms)-D. F. Neill, 1; W. L. Meek, 2. Twelve varieties anemones—Mrs. A. E. Pearce, 1; D. F. Noill, 2. Collection of ranunculus (not more than twelve varie-, ■ties)—F. Westbury,. 1; Mk : Reeves, 2. Three cyclamen, in pob—W. L. Meek, 1. Collection of New Zealand ferns (not exceeding twelve varieties'!— Master Ken. Waugh. NURSE HYMEN'S CLASS. Collection of narcissi, (not more than 60 varieties, nor more than nine blooms each)—R.H.S. silver medal, Thomas Waugh, 1; R.H.S. bronze inedal, Henry Poole, 2. Collection of narcissi (not mora than 30 varieties, nor more than nine blooms each)—T. Waugh, 1, R.H.S. silver medal. AMATEUR SECTION. Mr. Sladden's points trophy—S. S. Mason, 1. Best long trumpet, W. H. Reynolds, 2. Collection of narcissi (not exceeding 30 varieties-Mr. V. lliddiford's trophy, W. H. Frethey, 1. Mr. F. Jonncas's trophy, W. H. Reynolds, 2. Six varieties trumpet daffodils (not mora than three blooms each)—W. H. Reynolds, 1; Gavin Miliar, 2. Three blooms, Yellow Trumpets (one variety)—W. H. Frethey, 1; W. H. Reynolds, 2. Three blooms, Bi-colour Truit.pets—W. L. Meek, 1; Gavin-Millar, 2. Three blooms, White Trumpets—W. 11. Reynolds, 1; Mi's. A. E Pearce, 2. Three blooms, Incompara-bilis,-Mrs. A. E. Pearco, 1; W. L. Meek, 2. Three blooms, Redcups—W. H. Reynolds, 1; Master B. Frethey, 2. Three blooms, Barii—W. H. Reynolds, 1; W. L. Meek, •>. Three blooms, Leedsii—W. H. Reynolds, 1- J. Ball, 2. Three blooms, Poeticus— j! Ball, 1 and 2. Six varieties naroissi (excluding trumpets and Tazetta)—Master Frether, 1; P. J. Hufcluianco, 2. Collection spring Dowers (not more than 20 varieties, excluding narcissi)—F. Westbury, 1; Mrs. J. W. Hughes, 2. Collection anemones (not nioro than 30 blooms) —Mrs. J. W. flushes, 1; Mrs. N. E. White " Twelve blooms anemones— Mrs. J. W. Hughes 1; Mrs. A. E. Pearce 2. Six camellias (not less than thrco Varieties)-Miss Humphries, 1; . 'Mrs. Ratlibone, 2. Cineraria ?n pots- | W. L. Meek, 1. COTTAGE GARDEN CLASS. Twelve varieties narcissi (not .more ] than three Btoms edch)-Mre. W. Hen- . drv 1 Six varieties narcissi—Mrs. Hon- ; drv' 1 and 2. Collection spring flowers- i Mrs. F. Murphy, 1; Mrs. .13. Pyne, 2. DECORATIVE CLASSES. 'Basket flowers-F. Waugh, 1; Mrs. M'Dougail, 2. Lady's spray-Miss N. Hamilton, 1; Mrs. W. Hendry,2. Gentleman's ■ buttonholer-Miss N. Hamilton, , 1- Mrs. W. Hendry, 2. Vase lowers- , Mrs. M. Orr, 1; Mrs.jT?. Hcn;lry, 2. ■ Presentation bouquet-Miss Kiting. 1; i Miss N. Hamilton, 2. Bowl of daffodils- , V Waugh, 1; Mrs. J- Cottle, 2. -/Moral ; design-Mrs. A. .7. Hobbs, 1; Myra Grior- , son, 2; ] CHILDREN'S CLASSES. J For children under sixteen:—Decorated /

tables, Miss fljerupthorne, 1; Beryl Griorsou, 2. Lady's spr-iy—Miss Jean Hendry, 1; Miss Harman, 2. Gentleman's buttonhole—Master Keith Hendry, 1; diss J. Hendry, 2. In the decorated tables section the awards were decided in one class by public vote, and in the other by the judge, Miss Cooper. Some of the children's tables were very successful in their results.

The proceeds of the show are to be devoted to tint Wounded Soldiers' I'iimd.