THE FLOWER SHOW.

Evening Star, Volume VII, Issue 2065, 17 December 1869, Page 2

THE FLOWER SHOW.

Although in consequence of three rooms at the Post Office Hall being devoted to the exhibition of flowers and fruit, the specimens were not so crowded as when compressed within a smaller space. This proved an advantage for it left room for a full examination of each plant. Seldom has a season proved so favorable for floriculture as this has been. The long continued dry weather has developed the flowers, and given a brilliancy to the colors that is seldom witnessed in the generally moist atmosphere of Dunedin. The fruit too is early and finely developed. The strawberries shown by both the amateurs and gardeners are larger than usual. Those exhibited by Messrs Allan and Lawrence are fine sorts and luscious looking, and the specimens of gooseberries, currants, and cherries, show how much attention is now paid to securing the best sorts. Amongst vegetables, the cucumbers were remarkable. Altogether the show is an evidence of pro* gress, and proves the benefit of association and competition Gardeners’ List. CLASS I. —PLANTS IN FLOWER AND IN POTS, Collection of six distinct species.—A. Beverley, 1. Single specimen plant.—Law, Somner and Co., 1. Pelargorminms, three stage varieties.—H. Fazackerley, 2. Do,, three fancy varieties. —No competition. Fuschias, four varieties.—W. Arroll, 1. Calceolarios, three varieties.—Law, Somner and Co., 1 ; W. Arroll, 2. Verbenas, three varieties.—No competition, CLASS lI.—FOLIAGE PLANTS IN POTS. Collection, six distinct species named.— No competition. Variegated foliage geraniums, six varieties.—W. Arroll, 1. Coniferse, twelve varieties —Mrs G. Matthews, 1; Martin, 2. The exhibitions of Messrs Gebbie and Beverley highly commended. CLASS 111. —CUT FLOWERS. Roses, twelve varieties named. —lf. Fazar kerly, 1; R. Paterson, 2. Bouquet ‘of gatden flowers for hand, not to exceed five inches in diameter. —J. Gebbie jun., 1 ; J. Gebbie sen., 2. CLASS IV. —FRUIT. Cherries, best 12. J. Gebbie, sen., 1 ; D. S. M'Kenzie, 2. Strawberries, 1 pint with stalks.—C. Laurence, 1 ; J. Allan, 2. Gooseberries, 24 heaviest.—W. Arroll, 1; D. S. M'Kenzie, 2. CLASS V. —VEGETABLES. Collection of Vegetables.—No competition. Best Salad.—No competition. Cucumbers; best brace.—G. H. Douglas, 1; Fazackerly, 2, Cabbages, heaviest one.—C. Laurence, 1. Rhubarb, 6 heaviest stalks—R. B. Martin, 1, Asparagus, 25 heaviest stalks—E. Sontag, 1; Fazackerly, 2. SPECIAL PRIZES. A china tea service of 44 pieces more or less, offered by Mr G. H. Chapman for the best collection of roses, not to exceed 20 in number, was awarded to W, Arrol. Pair of vases, offered by Matheson Bros., for the best pair of bouquets, was awarded to Mrs CTashaw. A cucumber frame for the best brace of cucumbers, presented by Robert Thomson, was awarded to C. Sontag. A sum of money, presented by M‘Gregor and Garden, seedsmen, for the best six sweet scented annuals was awarded to Jas. Gelib'e, junior; also a special prize was awarded to John Smith for a Basket of currants. Amateurs’ List. PLANTS IN FLOWER AND IN POTS. Collection of three distinct species—H. Walden, 1; P. M‘Gregor, 2. Single specimen plant—-W. Taylor, 1; A. C. Purdie, 2,' Pelargoniums, two stage varieties—A. Crawshaw. Pelargoniums, two fancy varieties— P. M‘Gregor, 1; E. Lambton, 2. Fuschias, three varieties—P. M ‘Gregor, 1 ; W. Taylor, 2. Verbenas, best two varieties—P. McGregor. FOLIAGE PLANTS IN POTS, Four distinct species—No competition. Variegated foliage geraniums—A, C. Purcjje; 1; H. Walden, 2. Native plants, d'stinct species, A. G. Purdie. CUT FLOWERS. Roses, six vari-ties— R. Thompson, 1 ; J, W. Jago, 2. Roses, two varieties—W. Taylor, 1 ; J. W. Jago, 2. Bulbs, best collection —A. H. Shury. Herbaceous plants, sli varieties—P. M‘Gregor, 1 ; J.'W. jago, 2Verbenas, six varieties (1 truss each)—A. H; Shury, 1 ; R. Thompson, 2. Carnations, six varieties —A. H. Shury (being the first laced varieties ever exhibited in the Province). Piccotees, six varieties—A. H. Shury, 1; E. Lambton, 2. Pinkg, six grass v^pietjes—A. H. Shury. Pauses, six varieties —P, McGregor, 1;A. H. Shury, 2. Stocks, three varieties—No competition. Basket of garden flowers, not to exceed 2 feet in diameter— R. Morrison, 1 ; E. Smith, 2. Bouquet of garden flowers for table, not to exceed 12 inches in diameter—R. Morrison, 1; E. de Carle, 2. Bouquet for table, not to exceed 5 inches in diameter —P. M‘Gregor, 1; Miss Ramsay, 2. FRUIT. Cherries, best 12 —A. C. Purdie, 1; J. W. Jago, 2. Strawberries, 1 pint, with stalks —J. W. Jago, 1; A. C. Purdie, 2. Gooseberries, 24 heaviest —E, Smith, IJ. W. Jago, 2.

VEGETABLES, Best collection—J. W. Jago. Best salad —No competition. Best brace (f cucumbers —A. H. Shury, 1 ; Mrs De Carle, 2. Best two cabbages—A. C. Purdie, 1; E. Thompson, 2, Cauliflowers, best two —Mrs De Carle, 1; Mr Knox, 2. Rhubarb, four heaviest stalks—E. Lambton, 1; E. Smith, 2. There was a special prize awarded to Mr Knox for a plate of onions. Special Prizes Were awarded to A. C. Purdie for the best six varieties ; P. M ‘Gregor second prize. The Show altogether was very good, considering the lateness of the season, and the attendance was equal to previous occasions.