HUTT FLOWER SHOW

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 177, 22 April 1920, Page 6

HUTT FLOWER SHOW

A FINE DISPLAY. Although the heavy rain and wind cf the past two weeks has had the eHect of destroying numerous gardens in the Hutt Yallcy, the autumn show ot the local Horticultural Society, which was opened at the Drill Hall yesterday, waß quite as successful as any held in former years. Chrysanthemums were the chief blooms exhibited, and some excellent specimens were displayed. Mr. William Slater had ouite the best stand of these blooms in the show, and many complimentary things were said of his exhibit bv other growers present. He was awarded the special nt'izc for the champion bloom for a magnificent specimen of the Mrs. J. J. Williams chrysanthemum, and received in addition the H.H.S. silver medal. Hiß display included a beautiful Mrs. Roger Thomson, which was littlo removed in excellence from his champion flower. Second to Mr. Slater was Mr. 0. Goodson, of Hawera, whose blooms had, unfortunately, been damaged by a stony, which destroyed ■ the structure which sheltered them, only two days before tlie.v were brought down to the show. Tun vegetable classy attracted a good number of entries, and Mr. Justin Pccini was tho most successful competitor. A *ord or praise is due to Mr. P. Westbnry for hip display of all kinds of fruit and vegetables which was not the least attractive feature of the show. He won the gold medal for the best collection of vegetables, and re-

ceived the K.H.S. bronze medal for a collection of cut flowers. Mr. R. Pointon won the Fruit Brokers' Association trophv for a collection of vegetables. Mr.' Hy. Poole was represented by two stands of pot plants, which were nuiet up to tho Btandard set bv him at other shows, and his exhibit added greatly to the general appearance of the place. Mr. G. Mitchell. M.P.. formally opened the show, and he complimented the society on the excellent display. The show will be open again to-day. The prizo list is as under:— General Classes. Specimen foliago plant: H. Poole, 1 W. Slater, 2. Colons: 11. Poole, 1. Group of flowering and foliage plants, in pots: Ist prize, 1t.11.5. silver medal 2nd prize. It.H.S. bronze mcdal-H. Poole, 1; J. J. Heich, 2. Collection of ferns: H. Poole, 1. 36 Cosmos: C. B. Robinson, 1: Mrs. h. l'ync, 2. 24 Cosmos: C. B. Robinson, 1. 4 Cactus dahlias: G. W. Gaudin, 1. 2 Ferns (amateur class): Mrs. E. lyp c > 1Cut flowers (cottage garden): Mrs. Ji. Pyne, 1: Mrs. Edith Cuming.

Fruit-Open Class. Kitchen, apples: Mrs. E. Pyne, 1: J. J. Reich. 2. Dessert apples: J. J. Reich, i: C. B. Robinson, 2. l'ears: William Slater, 1: J. J. Reich. 2. Collection of apples: Derwent Lee, 1: J. J. lteich, 2.

Vegetables—Open Class. Cape gooseberries: C. B. Robinson. 1. Kidney beans (dwarf): Justin Pecini, 1. Potatoes, round white: Justin Pecini, 1. Potatoes, oval, coloured: Justin Pecini, 1. Cabbages: Justin Pecini, 1. Marrow (by weight): J. Pecini, 1; R. Pointon, 2. Patsnips• Justin Pecini, 1. Carrots: Justm Pecini. 1. Bed beet: Justin Pecini, 1. Tomatoes (grown inside): Justin Pecini, 1. Marrows: Justin Pecini. 1. Onions (keeping): Justin Pecini. 1. Shallots: Justin Pecini, 1. Collection of vegetables: Ist prize, Fruit Brokers' Association trophy value £1 Ib.: 2nd trophy, value 10s—R. Pointon, 1; James Cottle, 2.

Amateur Class. Marrows: James Cottle, 1. Kidney beans: G. W. Gaudin, 1. Potatoes, round: W. S. Cuming. Potatoeß, kidnjy: W. S. Cuming. 1. Turnips: James Cottle, 1. Carrots: W. S. Cuming. 1: James Cottle. 2. Lettuces: W. S. Cuming. 1. Parsnips: W. S Cuming, 1. Tomatoeß: James Cottle, 1: Mrs. G. B. Wright. 2. Pumpkin (by weight): G. B. Wright, 1: H. S. Cuming, 2 Beet: W. S. Cuming. 1. Onions (bv weight): W. S. Cuming, 1. Onions (keeping): W. 8. Cuming, 1. Shallots: James Cottle 1: W. S. Cuming. 2. Collection cf vegetables: Mrs. E. l'.vne, 1 (the winner also receives the E.ILS. bronze incdul).

Chr.vsanthemumß-Open Class. (A points prize trophy, value £10 10s„ awarded to exhibitor eaininc most noints in the first eight sections of tne class, to be won three Wee bv saino competitor,) 6 Japanese chrysanthemums: P. Westbury. 1- yf Slater, 2. 12 Japanese chrysanthemums: It, Poiuton, 1; P. Westbury, 2. 36 Cut chrysanthemums: W. Slater, 1: 0. Goodeon. 2. 6 White chrysanthemums: \Y. H. Wilson. 1; I'. Westbury. 2. 6 Yellow chrvsantheinums: W. Slater, 1; F. Westbury 2 6 Pink chrysanthemums: P. Westbury. 1: W. Slater, 2. 6 Dark chrysanthemums: F. Westbury. 1; W. Slater, 2. 3 Hirsute chrysanthemums: F. Westbury. 1 and 2. Best chrysanthemums, m pot: P Westbury, 1. 6 .Natural sprays single chrysanthemums: P. Westbury. 6 Blooms chrysanthemums (grown outside): P. Westbury 1 Best novelty chrysanthemum in the show: It. Pointon. 1: P. Westbury. 2. The points prize was won b.v Mr. W. Slater, who holds the cup valued at zj guineas for one year.

Amateur Class. 3 Chrysanthemums: S. P. Wakelin, 1; Mrs Edith Cuming. 2. 6 Chrysanthemums: S. P. Wakelin, 1: Mi'b. Cuming, 2. n Chrysanthemums: S. P. Wakelin, 1: O. and W. Slater, 2. 6 Natural sprays single chrysanthemums: Mrs. Pyno, 1. Mr. S. P. Wakelin won tho points prizeMr. Westbury'B trophy valued 10s. 6d.

Novice Class. (Open to those who have never won a prize for chrysanthemums.)— 3 Chrysanthemums: G. W. Gaudin. 1. 6 Chrysanthemums: G. W. Gaudin, 1.

Decorativo Class. Bowl of cosmcas: Mrs. E. P.vne, 1. Bowl of chrysanthemums: Mrs. W. Cooper, i; Mrs E. P.vne. 2: Mrs. It. Poiuton. 3. Yase or cpergne of flowers: Mrs. A. J. Hobbs, 1- Mrs J. A. M'Dougall. Basket of flowers: Mrs. E. Payne, 1. Lsdy's spray: Miss Ituth liobhs 1; Mrs. E. P.vne, 2. Gentleman's buttonhole: il»ss Ruth Hobbs, 1. Presentation bouquet: Mrs. A. J. Hobbs, 1; Miss W Hobbs, 2. Floral design: Mrs. It. l'ointon, 1; Miss W. Hobbs, 2.

Children's Class. Lady's spray: Miss M. M'Bain, l._ Gentlemcn'B buttonholes: Miss M. M'Bain, ]. Homo Industries. Display of home products: Mrs. J. .A. M'DoiiEall. 1: Mrs. J. 11. Davidson, 2. Brown loaf: Mrs. Georce Gaudin. 1: Mrs. E. Cuming, 2. White loaf: Mrs. J. J. Jieich, 1: Mrs. E. Button, 2. Half a dozen scones: Mrs. D. Robertson, 1; Miss E. But ton, 2. Sponge roll: Mrs. B. Wakclin, 1: Mr* C. Slater, 2. Fruit cake: Mrs. Oeoruc Gaudin. 1: Mrs. U. Cumins. 2. ShortMrs. B. Wakcllii, 1; Mrs. D. Robertson, 2. . Girls under 16. 6 White scones: Hay Wall, 1; Hilda Cuminu', 2. 0 Brown scones: Hilda Cuu'ins, 1. Sponge samlwicb: Bay Wall. 1. lib. Cocoamit ice: Ella Wright, 1; Hilda Cuming, 2. lib. Boiled toflee: Nola Gaudin, 1.