HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Evening Star, Issue 2831, 15 March 1872, Page 2

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The autumn exhibition of the above Society was opened this afternoon in the new Volunteer Drill Shed on the west side of the Octagon, and which for space and air is admirably suited for the purpose. The floral display excels that of any previous year, and the show of fruit and vegetables is of the most tempting description. Among the objects we noticed in floriculture was a first prize taken for a magnificent single specimen plant, a foschia, by H. West, for T. Allan. A. G. Clements exhibited amongst the gardeners’ collection two varieties of double geraniums, very fine, which also won a first prize. Among the amateur flower exhibitors, a first prize was awarded to E. Lambton for six speckled varieties of gladioli, and also to Mr Shury, for a splendid collection of carnations and picotees, for which he takes a special prize against the gardeners, in which he has held his own for the last four years. Among the floral designs special prizes were awarded to D. S. MTvenzie, and also W. M Cardie. Some very pretty minature flower-garders are exhibited, for which special prizes were given ; amongst which we may mention one planned by Thomas Dobbie, displaying some fine contrast colors. H. West, for T. Allan, ex hibited a beautiful plan, for which a special prize was awarded. The display of fruit was really very excellent, and included currants, peaches, grapes, nectarines, plums, figs, apples, & c. James Gobble, among the

took a first prize for as for a miscellaneous collection j which appeared to include everything tßfef Could be grown in New Zeaf!aud| i Among the amateur fruit exhibitors, \lr (Alexander took a first prize for two bunches-of grppes ; John Kirkland aiso took a amateurs for six plums of immense size and lusciousness. Indeed, ha this department the exhibition was quite equal to the gardeners’ display. ] n vegetables there is a large collection of tomatoes cabbages, pumpkins, Ac Among the gardeners- Charles Lawrence exhibit two specimens of red cabbage, which obtained the first prize, and George Cook a gardeners first prize for the best (.race of cucumbers In this department, E.~ Lambt m took an amateurs first prize for vegetables. The display of cut flowers is largo and the stand for cut roses, very fine, considering the dry season we have had. Among the exhibits we noticed some beautiful specimens by C. Sonntag, which obtained a special prize. Mr Milne, who spoke on behalf of the judges, greatly praised the beautiful selection of fuchias, exhibited by Mr Allen, as also the fine col ection of mixed plants, sent by Mr Gebbie, both these gentlemen contributing largely to the show, ° The following is the prize list Gardeners’ List. class i. Plants in flower (grown in pots). Greenhouse plants, four distinct genera—H West I 5 w 1 " ol > ?• ’ usc!,ias - varieties— H. West, 1 ; A. G. Clements, 2. Petunias, three varieties—James Gebbie, jaa 1 Cockscombs, two varieties—C. Lawrence! 1; G. Cook, 2. Zonal pelargoniums, Ifonr vanetie—J. Gebbie, jua., 1 ; A. G. Clemeuts, 2. Single specimen plant—H. West. 1; G. Mathews, 2. Double geraniums, two varieties—A. G. Clements, 1; Chas. Lawrence, 2. class n. Foliage plants (grown in pots). Foliage plants, four distinct genera—H. West IW. Arrol, 2. Native ornamental plants.* twelve varieties—A. Beverly, 1. , Ferns twelve varieties-W. Martin, 1 ; Arthur Beverly, 2. Pelagomums, three tricolor and t r -e bronze varieties—H. West 1 • W Arrol, 2. ’ ’ * CLASS hi. Cut flowers. Poses, twelve varieties named C. Sonntag, 1 • J. Gebbie, jun., 2. Dahlias, twelve varieties named—H. West 1 ; George >eott, 2. Gladioli, six spikes varied C. Sonntag, 1- W. Arrol 2. Asters, six blooms, two varieties—James Gebbie, jun., 1; W. Arrol, 2. Marigolds, brench and African, three varieties of each —W. Arrol, 1; C. Lawrence, 2. Stocks, six varieties (whole plants)-C. Lawrence I. tarnations, six varieties—A. G Clements, 1 ; W Arrol, 2. Picotees, six varneties—A. G. Clements,!; W. Arrol 2. Verbenas, eight varieties, one truss each— C. Sonntag, 1. Hollyhock, three spikes varied— D. S. Mackenz e, 1; A, Q. Clements, 2. Herbaceous plants, six genera— W. Arrol, 1; J. Gebbie, jun,, 2. Beat arranged vase of flowers (12in. diametcr)-rJ. Gebbie, jun., 1; C. Lawrence, 2. . 1 CLASS IV. Fruit, miscellaneous collection—J, Gebbie jun., 1 ; W. M‘Cardie, 2. Grapes, two bunches hght-J. Gebbie, 1. Three peaches —J. Gebbie, jun., 1; A. 2. Six plums D. S. Mackenzie, 1 ; Jas. Gebbie, 2. Three figs-J. Gebbie, 1, Apples, six cooking and six desert, named—W. M ‘Cardie, 1; J. Gebbie, 2. Pears, three varieties, two of each, named—W. M‘Cardie, 1. Melon, best flavored—G. Lawrence, 1. Currants, red and white—W. M‘Cardie, 1: J. Gebbie, 2. CLASS V. Vegetables. Cucumbers, best brace— 6. Cook, 1 ; C. Lawrence, 2. Tomatoes, best dish red or yellow—C. 1 awrence, 1; Bed cabbage, best two—C. I awrence, 1 ; W. M‘Cardie, 2. Vegetable marrow, best pair— George Paniel, 1; W. Langmuir, 2. Celery, four heads—W; Langmuir, 1. Cabbage, best two -W. Langmuir, 1 ; W. M‘Cardie, 2. Turnips, three white and three yellow—W. M‘Cardie, 1. Parsnips, six best—W. Langmuir, 1. Beetroot, three best—C. Lawrence, 1 ; W. Langmuir, 2. Amateur’s List. class I. Plants in flower (t rown in pots). Greenhouse plants, three distinct genera.—A. H. bury, 1 ; H. Walden, 2. Peturias, two varieties—A. H, Walden, Fnschias three varieties—A. H. Shory, 1. H. iihury, 1. Cockscombs, two varieties—T. Dobbie, 1; H. Walden, 2. Zoaal pelargoniums, three varieties—H. Walden, 1. Double geraniums, two varieties—J. Dobbie, 1; A. H. Shury, 2. Gloxineas, four varieties—T. Dobbie, 1. class ii. Foliage plants (grown in pots). Collection of three distinct genera—T. Dobbie, 1; E. Lambtou, 2. Native ornamental plants, twele varieties—A. C. Purdie, 1. Ferns, twelve varieties—A. C. Purdie, I.‘ Ferns, twelve varieties named—A. C. Purdie. Pelargoniums, three tricolor and three bronze varieties— T. Dobbie, 1 ; P. M‘Gregor, 2. class in. Out Flowers. Gladioli, six spikes, varied —E, Lambton, 1; A. H. Shury, 2. Asters, six blooms, varied—T. Dobbie, 1. Marigolds, three French and three African varieties—T. Dobbie, I. Verbenas, six varieties, 1 truss each—A. H, Shury, 1; T. Dobbie, 2. Carnations, six varieties—A. H. Slimy. I. Picotees, six varieties—A. H. Shury, 1. Best arranged vase of flowers (12in. diameter) —A. H. Shury, 1. Hand boquet (Sin. diameter)—A. H. Shurry, 1; A. Crawshaw, %. CLASS iv. Fruit; Grapes, best two bunches—Mr Alexander, 1. Three peaches—John Stamford, 1 ; J. W. Jago, 2. Three Apricots—■ Mr Paterson, 1 ; Jas. Pulton, 2. Six plums —Mr Kirkland, 1; Peter Dick, 2. Apples, three varieties (two of each named)—J. Fulton, 1; J. D. Feraud, 2. Pears, two varieties, two of each named—A. Grant, 1 • J. Fulton, 2. cuss v. Vegetables, Cabbage (two best) E. Lambton, 1. Special Prizes. Open to all members. Miniature flower garden—T. Dobbie, 1 ; H. West, 2. Two best balsams (Mr Cargill’s prize)—A. H. Shury. Two best coleus (Lieutnant Colonel Cargll’a prize)—W. AroL Best pyramid trained pelargonium (Mr A. G, Clement’s jrze) —H. West. Best four samples jellies (Mr W. T, Douglas’s prize)— T. Dobbie. Best collection of Phlox. Drummondii (Mr Strachan’s prize)—C. Lawrence, 1; T. Dobbie, 2. Best four stocks (Mr B. Bagley’s prize)—T. Dobbie, 1; W. Arrol, 2. Best twelve gloxineas, (Mr Lawrence’s prize)

—T Gebbic, jun. Best twelve hardy forest trees (Mr Beverley’s prize)—W. Martin. Best twelve roses with foliage (Mr bmmtag s nrize)—G. K. Turton. Best four foliage plants (Mr Purdie’s prize)—H. West. Extra prizes for floral design—H. West.