THE ROSE SHOW

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 54, 27 November 1919, Page 10

THE ROSE SHOW

FINE DISPLAY OF BLOOMS

'L'ho annual exhibition of blooms of the Wellington Kose and Carnation Clul> wm hold yesterday afternoon and evening in the 'iiiivii Hull. Tho season has not been favourable for rose-growers. The wmtlitT has been against the gardeners and tho season lias been late; noverthslesi; Uio quality of the blonins exhibited in the opinion of Hie judges compared favourably with any similar display in the Dominion. In past years many of the nurserymen sent in fine exhibits, but ov.in-- t'j tho lateness of the season there wen) no displays from this source yesterdav. One missed the exhibits of Messrs. W. E. Lippiatt, of Auckland, James Liiiv'l, of AVanganui. and G. Trevethick, of Lower Hutt. The display made by the amateurs was exci>ptionally meritorious, and the champion bloom in the show was grown in a little cottage srar<!on in Karori Road, by Mr. A. J. Styles. Tho blbom (Mrs. W. J. Grant) was very lino fi'on , . every point of view and deserved tho honour accorded it. The carnations were missing and the sweet peas vi're not plentiful, but Mr. Westbury's display was particularly good, although they were not eligible for the st'i'Hnn in which they wore entered.

The sliow was opened by His Excellency th'i Governor-General (the Enrl of Liverpool) once again. The president of tho club (Mr J- B. Hnrcourt), in introducing 'His Excellency, referred to tho very meritorious display mailo by the amateurs, and' suggested that the limitation of five miles should I>e exteiid'rl. TTn also reforred to the rose gar-lon at tho Zoo. which at the present time was very inviting.

His Excellency said be was pleased to bo again present at the annual rose show. He had been in Wellington fur ppven yeai'3 and understood some of tho difficulties of Wellington gardeners, but nevertheless he hoped they would continue, to get the best out of their littlo plots. He referred to town-plannincr and tlio importance of gardens in the scheme, mid lie asked all nrmjent to do their utmost !o lttiipftt Wellington in this rcepect. His Excellency then declared the show open. The prize list was ns follow:— Open Section. Collection of roses, not exceeding 12 I)loo-ii5 any varieties: Mr. H. Pnole, T.ow.-r'Hutt. 1; Mr. F. Penn, Otaki, 2; Mr. Goring Johnston, 3. Six lilnoms, any varieties: H. Poolo, 1; Colonel Purely, 2. One bloom of any New Zealand seedling rf'St- or distinct sport grown in tho open: Colonel Purdy \ Amateur Section. (Judge, Mr. T. Waugh.) Twelve blooms, any varieties, 3 each of red, white, pink and yellow: V. Penn. 1; Colonel Purdy, 2. Six blooms, distinct varieties: F. Penn, 1 and 2. Six blooms, distinct variety, reds: F. Penn, 1; Colonoi Purdy, 2. Sk blooms, distinct varieties, pink shales: F. Penn, 1; Colonel Purdy, 2. T'nvp blooms, distinct varieties, red: J. 7 . Ki'islake, 1; Mrs. H. M. Gore, 2. Three blooms, distinct varieties, yellow: !■' K. Porteous (Khandalkh), 1; F. Penn, 2. Three blooms, distinct varieties, crenin or white' F. Penn, 1; H. Witchel (Otaki), o

Tlifi") blooms, one variety: J. J. Kerelak.\ 1; F. K. Porteous. 2. Three blooms, distinct varictiee, pink: H- YV'Hchel, 1; 1 ,, . Venn, 2. Tkico blooms, distinct varieties: H. Wilcncl. 1; F. Penn, 2 and h-c; A. J. Styhe, h.c. Six blooms, distinct varieties, grown wilUn a radius of five miles of the Geiier.il Post Office: 1". K. Forteoue, 1; S. 0. Poarco, 2; A- J. Stylos, 3. CI-amnion rose: A. J. Styles, _ Thine blooms, colours and varieties optional, open to growers of less tlinu 75 roses; Mrs. M'Millan (Northland), lj F. J. Joseph (Lower Hutt). 2. Suburban Growers. Three blooms, open to Hntiiitni. Kilbirnio (Hid Miramar: G. Jeffries (Hataitai,. 1; It. M. Portcous (Hutnitai). 2. TJr'i'U blooms, open to Kclburn, Brooklyn and Northland: Miss G , . Moncrieff, 1: Mrs. .M'MiUan, 2. Throe hlooiiw, open to I\aron, YViklostown, Xjcaio, and Khandallah: J. Emley (Wndwtown), 1; F. K. Portcous (KhandallaM, 2. Throe blooms, open to Lower Hutt, Poto-ie, Lowry Bay. Upper Hutt and adjacent districts: Colonel .Purdy, 1 and 2. Three blooms, open to Eastbourne, Seatoim, and Island Hay: Geo. Lauclilan (Seafoun), 1; Mrs. Knox Gilmer (MurlNovice Section. Three roses, any colours, distinct varieties. J. Enilc.7, 2.' Three roses, any.one colour: Miss H. " "Ladies' Section (Roses), ThpV! rases, varieties optional: Mrs. F. Perni, 1; -Mrs. A. J. Hobbs (Lower Hutt), 2. Three roses, ninglc: Mrs. F. Penn, 1; Mr*. A. J. Hobbs, 2. , Howl of ros-es, red: Miss Thompson (Jfiiiaama Crescent), 1; Mrs. A. J. Eoblß,. 2. Bowl of roses, any colours: Mrs. A. J. Hobbs, 1; Mrs. F. Penn, 2. Bouquets Etc, Shower or bridal bouquet: Miss Keating (Thompson Street), 1. Bouquet of , cut flowers: Miss Keating, - Thr»e button-holes, each to include a roso (girls under 15): Miss Ruth Hobbs (Lmwr Hutt), I. ~,,,, Ladies' decorated table, judged by ballot: Miss Penn (Otaki), lj Miss Phillips, 2; Miss Keating, 3. Three rhododendron blooms: Mrs. A. E. Pwi-cc (Hpwtaungo), 1Hyhihir of hit flowers, not to exceed eix varieties: Mrs. A. E. Pearce, 1 and 2. 'Collection of pansies: A. J. Jackson 1; Mrs. A. E. Pearce, 2. Collection of violas: A. J. Jackson, 1. Sweet Pms. Ono vase, 10 spikes, cream or white, one variety only: Mrs. A. E. Pearce, 1. Ono vase, 10 spikes, pink or rose: Mrs. A. 13. Pearce, 1. • Ouo vase, 10 spikw, any other colour, ono variety: Mrs. A. E. Pearce, 1; Mrs. Knox Giluier, 2. Special Prizes, Jfr. It. Penn (Otnkil was the winner of Miss B. M. Joseph's silver challenge trophy and of the challenge trophy presented 'by Messrs. E. Pearco and Co. for the perron gaining: the highest number of points in the amateur section. This .is the second year in succession that. Mr. Penn has wbn these trophies, and they iiow hfconip his own nrnperly. In the City of Wellington championship for six roses srown within five'miles of the G.P.0., Mr. Porteons (Khandallah) was the winner, with Mr. S. G. Pearco second and A. J. Styles third. The trophy for this was presented by i!«ssrs. Stewart Dawson and Co. 'IV stall for Hie sale of flowers wliieh was in charßC of Mre. (Dr.) Hislnp, did an exct-Hent trade, as also did the tea. room. Mr. L- Braund's orchestra, pwI vi<l»l tin , music, whieh was well selected,