HUTT SPRING SHOW

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 304, 12 September 1918, Page 3

HUTT SPRING SHOW

DAFFODILS AND JONQUILS MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY OF BLOOMS The Hutt Valley Horticultural Society's spring show was opened in the Drill Hall, Lower Hutt, yestwday afternoon in ideal spring weather. 'I he display of blooms, especially daffodils, was extremely lino, notwithstanding the boisterous "wcat.hrr of last avcok. Jlr. Thomas Waugli had an exceptionally good exhibit of about sixty varieties of narcissi. Jlr. 11. Gibson, of hi-t-ham, secured the, principal honours. Ho carried off tho liarr Trophy and tho Gibson Challenge Hose Bowl tor daffodils, and also showed the. champion "trumpet" in tho sbow and the champion non-trumpet. There was also a good showing of pot plants, tho principal exhibitor being Mr. 11. J. P° D J R > who was awarded a silver medal lor Ins display. ' The dccorative tables, too, were extremely artistic. One end of the hall was enclosed by a- neat railing, and hero afternoon tea was served while the Trentham Band discoursed sweet music. ' His Excellency the Governor-General (Lord Liverpool) opened the sho\v at p.m. He congratulated the district on the fine display of spring flowers, and thanked the people for what they had done for tho soldiers. Tho the show arc to go to the AVounaed Soldiers' Fund. ' There was a remarkably good attendance of tho there being many visitors H'om "ellington present. The show will ho open to-day and this evening. _ The following were the judges:—-\ar-cissi, Jlr. F. Mason; general classes, •Mr. G. A. Chapman ; decorative classes, Jliss Cooper. Jlr. dleorgo Vi ebb is the secretary of the society. _ The following is the prize list: _ _ Open Class. —Collection of narcissi, 30 varieties, Barr Trophy arid Gibson Challenge Roso I3oivl: Mr. ft. Gibson, 1- Mr. A. J. Hobbs, 2. Collection ot daffodils, 50 varieties, 3 stems of each: Thomas Waugh, 1; H. J- Poole, -• Six varieties of trumpets, 3 stems ot each: 11. Poole, 1; F. 2. Incouiparabilis: A. Booth, l; F. Vj esibury, 2. Leedsii: 11. Gibson, 1; 11. JPoolo, 2. Bnrrii: F. Westbury, 1; A. Booth, 2. Tazetta or Tazetta hybrid: A. Booth, 1; H. J. l'oole, 2. One variety trumpet daffodil: A. Booth, 1; I'Westbury, 2. Incomparabihs: _H. J. Poole, 1: A. Booth, 2. Leedsn. itGibson, 1; A. Booth, 2. Barrii: H. J. Poole, 1; A. Booth, 2. One trumpet daffodil. R Gibson, 1 and 2. Incomparajnlis: R. Gibson, 1 and 2. One Leedsu: R. Gibson, 1; F. Westbury, 2. One Bnrrii: A. J. Hobbs, 1; H. J.-P0010,2. Six Emperor: F. Westbury,l; H. J. l'oole, 2. Six Empress: I'. .Westbury, .1; H. J. Freethoy, 2. bix Glory of Leidin: H. J. Poole, 1; I. Westbury, 2. Six Victoria: H. J. Freethey, 1. Six , .Sir Watkin: F. Westbury,. 1 and 2. Six Gloria iMundi: A. J. Hobbs, 1; H. J. Poolo, 2. Six Lucifer: H. J. Poolo, 1; I'. Westbury, 2. Six red cups: F. Westbury, 1.. Six Barrii Seagull: F. \iestbury, 1; H. J. Poole, 2. Six Leedsii Duchess of Westminster: A. J. Hobbs, 1. Six Leedsii White Queen: H. J. Poole, 1. Six varieties polyanthus or I'oetan narcissus: A. J. Hobbs, 1; H. J. Poole, 2. N.Z. seedling trumpet: R. Gibson, 1 and 2. N.Z. seedling other than trumpet: Hobbs and Buckingham, 1 and 2. Six bunches of polyanthus or primroses: Jlrs. C. Hollard, 1: Ken Waugh, 2. Six camellias: Ivca Waugh, 1. Collection of hyacinths: 11. J. Poole, 1. Collection of anemones: D. Nei.ll, 1. Twelve varieties of anemones: ]). Neill, ].. Three cyclamen in, pots: H. J. Poole, I. Now or rare plant in pot: H. J. Poolo, 1. Specimen foliage plant in pot: H. J. Poole, 1. Nurserymen's Class. —Collection, of narcissi, not more than sixty varieties. —T. AVaugh, I.' Collection of narcissi, not more than thirty varieties: •T. AVaugh,, 1; H. J. Poole, 2. Amateur Clas^.—Best long trumpet: AV. H. Reynolds, ; — Thompson, 2. Collection of narcissi, not exceeding 25 varieties: AA r . H. Reynolds, 1; AV. H. Frethey, 2. Four varieties of trumpet daffodils: B. H. Frethey, 1; AV. H. Reynolds, 2. Yellow trumpots: John Ball, 1; AV. H. Frethey, 2. Bicolour trumpets: AV. H. Reynolds, 1. ' Whito trumpets: AV. H. Reynolds, 1. Incomparable: — Thompson, 1; AV. H. Reynolds, 2. Red caps: \V. H. Reynolds, 1; — Thompson, 2. Barrii: AV. H. Reynolds, 1; W. H. Frethey, 2. Leedsii:"AV. H. Reynolds, 1; AV. H. Frethey, 2. Poeticns: AA". H. Reynolds. Six varieties nai'cissi, including trumpets and tazetta: B. H. Frethey, 1; AV. H. Reynolds, 2. Cottage Garden Class.—Twelve varieties of narcissi: Jlrs. Cunliffe, I; Jlrs. AV. Hendry, 2. Six varieties of narcissi: Mrs. AV. Hendry, 1 and 2. Collection of spring flowers: Jlrs. Pyne. Amateur Class.—Collection of spring flowers, not more than 20 varieties: Frank AVestbury. Collection of hyacinths:, — Thompson, 1; Jlrs. Deans, 2. Collection of anemones: D. Neill, I. Twelve blooms of anemones: Miss Wilson, 1; D. Neill, 2. Decorative Class. —Basket of flowers arranged for effect: Jlrs. AV. F.utler, 1; Jliss Hobbs, 2. Lady's spray: MrS. M. Power, 1. Gentlemen's buttonhole: Mrs. Jl. Power, 1. Vase of flowers arranged for effect: Jliss Hay ward, 1; Jlrs. Hobbs, 2. .Bowl of daffodils, arranged for effect: Jlrs. M. Power, 1; Mrs. JlacDougall, 2. Floral design: Miss Hobbs, 1. Children under 15.—Lady's spray: Francis Hobbs, 1; Jliss Jean Hendry, 2; Jliss A r era Jl'Douald, h.c. Gentleman's buttonhole: Jliss Jean Hendry, 1; Jliss Jlavis Futter, 2; H. JI. JlacDougall, h.c. Best Trumpet, in Show.—Queen of the AVest, and best non-trumpet, Fleetwing, both shown by Robert Gibson, of Eltham, Taranaki. A silver medal was awarded to H. J. Poole for a display of pot plants. NERVOUS EXHAUSTION. Irritability, over-sensitiyeness, a disposition to worry over trilled, headache, dizziness—these are symptoms of nervous exhaustion, neurasthenia. A r ery often the patient feels best and brightest at night. Rest seems to bring no refreshment, the nervous system fails to recuperate. This distressing condition is caused by worry more often than by any other one thing. 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