BLOOMS IN PROFUSION

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 97, 18 January 1935, Page 13

BLOOMS IN PROFUSION

Karori Midsummer Show CREDIT TO EXHIBITORS Summer blooms in profusion lent a colourful atmosphere to the Parish Hall, Karori, yesterday for the midsummer show of the Karori Horticultural Society. In view of the long spell of dry weather the flowers reached a high standard of perfection, and the entries were surprisingly good. The champion bloom in the open gladioli class was won by Messrs. Griffiths and Jenkins with a “Red Lory” exhibit, and the champion bloom in the amateur class was won by Mr. A. W. Stanley with a “Chasseur” bloom. Outstanding among the exhibits were displays of gladioli by Mr G. Packman, begonias by Mr. R. H. Johnston, and pansies by Mr. W. Kent. In welcoming visitors and friends, Mr. W. M. Page, president of the society, said the long dry spell had mitigated against the perfection of blooms, but nevertheless the quality reflected great credit on the exhibitors. The aims and objects of the New Zealand Institute of Horticulture were stressed by Mr. F. S. Pope, a member of the council, who declared the show open. He congratulated the district on the reputation it had gained as the garden suburb of Wellington. In no place, he said, were the gardens so plentiful and so very good. He congratulated the society on the excellence of the show, and particularly mentioned the children's section. Prize-winners are as follow: — GLADIOLI. Amateur Class. Six spikes, any variety: L. W. Killoh. 1; G. Packwood, junior, 2; P. F. Lister. 3. Two spikes, red or maroon: P. F. Lister, 1; G. Packwood, junior, 2. Two spikes, blue or purple, P. F. Lister. 1. Two spikes, white: IT. A. Penny. 1: G. Packwood, junior. 2. Two spikes, yellow or cream : P. F. Lister, 1: It. Hirscli’berg. 2. Two spikes, pink or salmon: B. ITirschiberg, 1; Mr. Wheeler. 2. Two spikes, any other colour: P. F. Lister 1: 'Mr. Howard. 2. One spike: A. W. Stanley. 1: 11. A. Penny. 2. Six spikes, primulinus: P. F. Lister, 1. Three spikes primulinus: P. F. Lister. 1. One spike Red Kory: Tt. Hare. 1. One spike Jessie: R. Hare, 1 Ono spike Esme Desailly: R. Hare, 1. Novice Class. Three.spikes: S. Stanley. 1: .loan Nash, 2. Two spikes: S. Stanley, 1: H. E. Wheeler, 2. One spike: H. Page. 1: Mrs. G. S. Nicoll, 2. Throe spikes primulinus: A. W. Stanley, 1: 11. Page. 2. CAR-NAT-IO'NS. Amateur Class. Six blooms: Mrs. McLeod, 1; E. W. Purdie, 2. Novice Class. Three blooms: S. Stanley. 1; Mrs. L. .1. Morrell, 2. Two blooms: Mr. Morrell. 1; Mrs. N. D. Hood. 2. One bloom: S. Stanley, 1; Mrs. L. J. Morrell. 2. HYDRANGEAS. Amateur Class. Six 'blooms: Mrs. G. S. Nicoll. 1. Three blooms: Mrs. G. S. Nicoll, 1 and 2. Six blooms (Kurort-grown): Mrs. W. Simm, 1; Margaret Page, 2. Three blooms: Mrs. 11. Atkinson. 1; Mrs. W. Simm, 2. One bloom: S. G. Baker, 1: Mrs. H. Keighley, 2. CUT FLOWERS. Open Class. Collection of cut flowers: A. W. Stanley, 1; Mrs. F. S. Grant, 2. Amateur Class. Three blooms dahlias, decorative: G. Wright, 1; H. Johnston, 2. Three bloms dahlias, cactus: F. J. Burrel, 1; Mrs. M. Hall, 2. One vase gaillardia: Mrs. J. Hamilton, 1; Mrs. Andrews, 2. Six blooms marigolds: A. W. Stanley, 1. Twelve splashed pansies: Mrs. V. Janisch, 1. Six blooms roses: Mrs. G. S. Nicoll, 1 and 2. Three blooms roses: Mrs. G. S. Nicholl, 1. Six blooms violas (novice): Mrs. V. Janisch, 1. One vase iceland poppies: Mrs. N. D. Hood, 1 and 2. One vase scabious: Mrs. V. Janisch, 1- S. G Baker, 2. One vase stocks: H. Wood, 1; A. W. Stanley, 2. One vase zinnias: E. O. Wahren, 1; Mrs. E. B. Bristow, 2. Cut flowers (grown outside): E. O. Wahren, 1; Mrs. E. B. Bristow, 2. Sweet Peas. One vase, pink: A. W. Stanley, 1; Mr. Howard, 2. One vase, orange or salmon: A. W. Stanley, 1. DECORATIVE. Amateur Class. Basket of gladioli: Mrs. W. Jenkins, 1. Bowl of gladioli: Mrs. E. Matthewson, 1. Basket of flowers: Mrs. A. G. Williamson, 1- Mrs. W. Jenkins, 2. Bowl of flowers: Mrs. W. Jenkins, 1; Mrs. G. J. J. Feil, 2. Bowl of sweet peas: Mrs. Matthewson, 1. Vase of carnations: Mrs. F. S. Grant, 1. Bouquet: L. Packwood, 1; A. Packwood, 2. Buttonhole: Mrs. F. S. Grant, 1; Mrs.

Andrews, 2. Lady’s spray: Mrs. F. S. Grant, 1. Victorian posy: Mrs. F. S. Grant, 1. Floating bowl: Mrs. K. H. Johnston, 1 and 2. VEGETABLES. Amateur Class. Collection of vegetables, six distinct kinds: S. G. Baker, 1; T. Goodall, 2. Beans, butter, six pods: S. G. Baker, 1. Beans, french, six pods: N. D. Hood, 1 and 2. Beans, scarlet runner, six pods: W. F. Newcombe. 1; S. G. Baker, 2. Three ' beet: W. F. Newcombe, 1; S. G. Baker, 2. One cabbage: P. F. Deibert, 1, Carrots, short: P. F. Deibert, 1; S. G. Baker. 2. Beans, purple podded wax, six pods: Mrs. W. Simm, 1. Peas, small pod variety, 12 pods: Mrs. V. Janisch, 1; W. F. Newcombe, 2. Peas, large pod variety, 12 pods: S. G. Baker, 1 and 2. Six potatoes (coloured): W. F. Newcombe, 1 and 2. Six potatoes (white): W. F. Newcombe, 1: S. G. Baker, 2. Rhubarb, six sticks (not winter): P. F. Deibert, 1: S. ,G. Baker, 2, Six shallots: P. F. Delbert, 1; W. F. . Newcombe, 2. Three turnips (white): S. G. Baker, 1 and 2. Any other vegetable: S. G. Baker, 1. CHILDREN’S SECTION. Sixteen Years and Under. —Gentleman’s buttonhole: S. Stanley, 1. Lady’s spray: N. Simpson, 1; S. Stanley, 2. Vase of Flowers, arranged for effect: S. Stanley, Fourteen Years and Under. —Basket of flowers: P. Hare, 1. Posy: K. Baddie, 1; S Hunt, 2. Gentleman’s buttonhole: C; Hall, 1; C. Hare, 2. Lady’s spray: D. Tustin, 1 and 2. Vase of flowers, arranged for effect: B. Watchman, 1; J. Stanley. 2; D. Tustin, highly commended. Ten Years and Under.—Basket of flowers: N. Hare, 1; A. Mills, 2. Posy: N. Hare, 1; S. Hunt, 2; P. Rowllings. highly commended. Gentleman’s buttonhole: A. Mills. 1; B. Mills, 2. Lady’s spray: J. Rowllings and K. Bruce, 2 (eciual). Vase of flowers, arranged for effect: P. Rowllings, 1; J. Rowllings, 2; B. Mills, highly commended. WELLINGTON SOUTH SHOW The judges of the flower section at the Wellington South Horticultural Society's Show at St. Thomas’s Hall, Newtown, on Wednesday were Messrs, W. R. Griffiths and G. S. Nicholl.