UPPER HUTT FLOWER SHOW

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 66, 11 December 1919, Page 3

UPPER HUTT FLOWER SHOW

GOOD DISPLAY OF SUMMER BLOOMS. Despite the recent windy weather thero was an attractive display of roses and 6\veet peas at tho Upper Hutt Horticultural Societv's summer show, which was opened by Mr. T. M. Wilford, M.l'., at tho Town Hall, Upper llutt, on Tuesday, afternoon. Thero was a largo attendance of the public. Roses, sweety peas, and uansies were the chief exhibits, and many fine specimens (particularly roses) were on show. Mr. Thomas Waiwh, of Lower Hutt. made a beautiful display of rases, which comprised numerous specimens of rare quality, but ho did not enter into competition, his stand being for "exhibition only." The table set apart for the home industries section was loaded with all sort of home-made dainties, including scones, cakes, and preserves. Uoner Hutt scholars carried off most of the prizes in the school exhibits _with very creditable specimens of handwriting, orawing, and needlework. Altogether, tho show was a great success, duo mainly to tho efforts of the energetic committco and enthusiastic secretary, Mr. A. M. Climie. Mr. Thomas Waugli acted as iudgo in the classes for (lowers, fruit, ana' vegetables; Mesdames C A. Ewan and W. B. Lees, floral arrangements, home industries, and cooking; and Mr. Lynskev. school exhibits. The following aro somo of tho awards. Pot Plants. ; One pot plant (any variety)— Mr. Charles Whiteman, 1: H. W. Lepper, 2. Host native fern—Miss A. Hooper, 1. One asparagus fern—Mrs. Anderson, 1; Mrs. Swar.son, 2. One maiden-hair fern -Mrs. H. J. Creely, 1; Mrs. A. Anderson. 2 One aspidistra—H. W. Lepper 1. One geranium—Mrs. A. Anderson, 1. , Cut Flowers. (Grown in the Open.) Two vases cut flowers (12 distinot varieties)— Mrs. A. 13. Pearce, 1 and 2. Ono vase. cut. (lowers (six oistinct varieties)— Miss Charlcsworth, 1; Mrs. A. E. Pearce, 2. Ono vase flowering shrubsMr. Johnson, 1; Mrs. Zohrab, 2. six varieties sweet peas—Mis. Pearce, 1; threo varieties sweet peas—Mrs. Pearce, 1; antirrhinums—Mrs. Pearce," 1 and 2; Larkspur (six spikes, annual)— Mi's. Pearce, 1 and 2; Iris .(best collection)— Mrs. Pearce, 1 and 2. Canterbury Bells (best collection)—ill's. Pcaren, 1 and 2. Delphinium, six spikes—Mrs. Pearce, 1. Gidllardias, not more than 12 blooms— Miss Charlcsworth, 1; Mrs. Anderson, 2. Verbena—Mrs. Anderson, 1. Pansies— Sirs. Pearce, 1 and 2. S'.x pansies, 3 varieties or more—Mr. 11. W. Ln.pper, 1; Mrs. Pearce, 2. Roses, best collection (trophy)— Miss Charlcsworth, 1; Sirs'. Pearce, 2. Twelve varieties roses—Miss Charlesworth, 1; Mr. Johnson, 2. Six varieties roses—Miss Charlesivorth, 1 and 2; Mr. Johnson, h.c.; Mrs.-Pearce,-h.c. Threo varieties roses—Miss Charlcsworth, 1 and 2; S. Mason, h.c. Threo varieties tea roses—Miss Charlesworth, 1; S. Mason, 2. Mr. Johnson won the prize for the -champion rose in f-how. One bowl of roses—Mrs. Anderson, 1; Miss E. Martin, 2. Ono vaso of rosesMiss E. Martin. Ono vase of flowers— Miss R. Clarke, 1; Miss G. Whiteman, 2. One bowl of sweet peas—Miss A. Clarke, 1. Bridal bouquet—Miss M. Whiteman, 1 Floral basket—Miss R. Lepper, 1; T. Mountier, 2. Lady's spray and buttonhole—Mrs. Charles Whiteman, 1. Ono hand bouquet (for children nine years and under)— Miss J. Daroux, 1; MissL. Babbage, 2. One hand bouquet (for children 13 years ami under)— Miss 31. Kirker, t and' 2. Ono buttonhole, (children 14 years and under)—[toy Lepper, ;; Ivan Gibbs, 2. • Home Industries. Fruit cake—Mis! Isabel Whiteman, 1; ilrs. R. Davie, 2. Fancy cakes (best collection)— Mrs. Mabev, 1. Best seed cako —Mrs. Morrison, 1. Sponge sandwich— Mrs. Charle; Whiteman, 1; 3trs. Davies, 2. Sponge roll—Mrs. Mabey, 1; Mrs. Anderson, 2. Six scones—3frs. Charles Whiteman, 1; .Miss 31avis Brown, 2. Bread (white)— Airs. Frank Bengit, 1; Mrs. John Whiteman, 2. Six tarts—Miss 31. Berts, 1; 31rs. ilabay, 2. Cocoanut ice—Mis. R. G. Matey, 1; Airs. Anderson, 2. Toffee—Mrs. Morrison, 1; Miss Lepper, 2. Home-made sweets—Mrs. Morrison, 1. Bottled I'i'ii't—Miss Ada Clark, 1; Miss Mabel Whiteman, 2. Tomato Kiuce—Miss M'lntosh, 1; 3liss Ada Clark, 2. Vegetables. Vegetables (best collection)— Alts. Pearce, 1. Cabbage—ill's. Pearce, 1. Cauliflower —ill's. Pearce, 1 and 2. Lettuce—Mrs. Pearce, 1 and 2. Peas-Mrs. Pearce, 1 and 2. Broad, beans—Mrs. Pearce. 1. Six white turnips—ill's. Pearce, 1 and 2. Six yellow turnips—Mrs. Pearce, 1 and 2. Six carrots—Mrs. Pearce, 1 and 2. Potatoes (round)—ill's. Martin, 1; Mr. Pearce, 2. Potatoes (kidney)— Mr. J. Martin, 1. Six ni""s—Mrs. Zolirab, 1. Fruit. ".oseberries (any . variety)— Mr. JtfhnI 1; Mrs. H. W. Lepper, 2. Twentyj.r cherries—Mr. Johnson, 1. Cottage Cut Flowers. Two vases cut flowers (distinct)— Mrs. Anderson, 1; 3liss E. Martin, 2. Ono vase cut flowers (distinct)— Miss E. Martin, 1; 3lr. .11. R. Gibb, 2. Sweet peas (liest collection)— Mr. JI. R. Gibbs, 1; Mrs. Anderson, 2. Sweet peas (12 varieties)—ilrs. Anderson, 1. Sweet peas ((i varieties)— Mrs. Anderson. 1. Sweet peas (3 varieties)—ilrs. Anderson, 1. Sweet peas (best bow'l)—ilrs. Anderson, 1; Mr, Gibbs, 2. Antirrhinums—Mrs. Aw.Wrson, 1 and 2. Sweet William—Miss Macintosh, 1; Mr. Gibbs, 2. Pentsfamions—il.rs. Anderson, 1. Delphinium—Air. Gibbs, 1. Larkspur—ilr. Gibbs, 1; 3lrs. Anderson,] 2. Poppies—Mr. Creely, 1; Miss 13. Martin, 2. Stocks ((! spikes)— Miss E. Martin, 1. Stocks (3 spikes)—iliss B. Mar--1 in, 1; Mr. Gibbs, 2. Nemcsia—ilr. C. Whiteman, 1. Cottage Vegetables. Silver beet—Mr. Lewis, 1; ilr. Goss, 2. Vegetables (best collection)—ilr. Forrest, 1, 11. R. Gibbs, 2. Cabbage—ilr. Forrest, 1; ilr. Dalton, 2. Cauliflower—ilr. Dalton, t. Lettuce—Mr. Dalton, 1;" F. Wli-i leman. 2. Peas—Mr. Forrest, 1; -Miss A. Hopper, 2. Broad beans—Mr.Dalton, 1; ilr. Forrest. 2. Six white turnips—Mr. Anderson, 1; 3fr. Edzer, 2. Six ear.rots—W. G. Goss, 1. Potatoes (best collection)—J. Martin, 1; Mr. Forrest, 2. Potatoes (round)—ilr. Forrest, 1 ilr. Anderson. 2. Potatoes (kidney)— W. G. Goss, 1; ,T. Martin, 2. Six onions —AT. G. Goss, 1; Mr. Cooley, 2. Parsnips —W. G. Goss, 1. Cottage Fruit. Gooseberries (any variety)— Mrs. Anderson, 1; W. G. (loss, 2 and h.c. Strawberries—Mr. Lewis, 1.