SPRING FLOWER SHOW

Evening Star, Issue 22461, 5 October 1936, Page 2

SPRING FLOWER SHOW

rAUKKTW-aMIEW SOCIETY The Palmerston and Waihemo Horticultural Society held its annual spring Show in the Palmerston Town Hall on Friday. Mr Charles Rhodes (Dunredin), the judge of the cut flowers, ‘shrubs and decorative sections, commented very favourably on the show, which was the most successful held in recent seasons. Narcissi took pride of place, excellent entries being received, and the qality of the blooms was of a very high standard. The general cut flowers section staged most interesting displays, while the flowering shrubs and trees were also well represented in their classes. In the decorative section especially exhibits were forward which wore well worthy of a place in any provincial competition. The following are the results; PLANTS IN FLOWER. (Grown in pots.) One pot geranium, double—Mrs C. F. Smith 1 and 2. CUT FLOWERS. , Judge: Mr C. Rhodes (Dunedin). Collection narcissi, 12 varieties three blooms on each —Mrs G. Ross 1, Mrs D. Ross 2, Miss Gibb 3. Collection narcissi, sis varieties, three blooms on each—Mrs G. Ross 1, Mrs D. Ross 2, Mrs Appleby 3. Three varieties narcissi, trumpet named, three of each —Mrs D, Ross 1. One variety trumpet, three blooms— Mrs Pastier 1, Mrs D. Ross 2, Mrs G. Ross 3. . . . Three varieties narcissi, Incomparabilis, named, three of each—Mrs G. Ross 1, Miss Gibb 2, Mrs Hill 3. One variety narcissi, Incomparabilis, three of each —Mrs G. Ross 1, Miss l)iack 2 and 3. , One variety double Incomparabuis, three blooms, named —Mrs G. Ross l.__ Tliree varieties narcissi. Barm, named, three of each—Mrs G. Ross 1. One variety narcissi, Barrii, named, three blooms —Mrs G. Ross 1, Mrs Hill 2, Mrs Tastier 3. . . .. Three varieties narcissi, Leedsn, named, three of each—Mrs G, Ross 1, Mrs Hill 2. , One variety narcissi, Leedsn, named, three blooms —Mrs G. Ross 1, Mrs Hill 2, Mrs Hay 3. . . . One variety narcissi, Poeticus, named, three blooms—Mrs G. Ross 1. One vase Empress, three blooms— Mrs Hill 1, Miss Gibb 2. One vase Empress, three blooms — Aiks Diack 1, Mrs Hill 2, Miss Gibb 3. One vase Sir Watkin, three blooms— Mrs C. F. Smith 1 and 2, Miss Diack " One vase Lucifer, three blooms— Mrs G. Ross 1, Mrs Hill 2, Miss Diack One vase Barrii Conspicuus, three blooms—Mrs Hill 1, Mrs G. Ross 2, Miss Gibb 3. One vase White Lady, three blooms —Mrs G. Ross 1, Miss Gibb 2. One vase narcissi, Tazetta, three trusses—Mrs G. Ross 1, Mrs Pastier 2, Mrs F. Hay 3. One bloom each of trumpet, Incomparabilis, Leedsii, Barrii, or others— Mrs G. Ross 1, Mrs Hill 2. Two hyacinths, varieties—Mrs D. Ross 1, Mrs Hogan 2, Miss Creighton 3. One hyacinth—Mrs D. Ross 1, Mrs Stenhouse 2. Mrs Hogan 3. One Crown Imperial lilyi yellow— Miss Diack 1, Mrs Currie 2, Miss Gibb 3. One Crown Imperial lily, any colour •—Mrs Pastier I, Mrs Currie 2, Miss Gibb 3. . Three tulips, varieties, one of each— Mrs Appleby 1, Mrs Currie 2. One tulip—Mrs Currie 1, Mrs Stenhouse 2. One vase violets—Miss Gibb 1, Mrs Fastier 2, Mrs Stenhouse 3. Three pansies or violas—Mrs Stenhouse 1, Mrs Hill 2. Three pansies, fancy varieties, one of »ach—Mrs Stenhouse 1, Mrs Appleby j, Mrs Fastier 3. Three violas, varieties, 10 of each—'lra Stenhouse 1, Mrs Hill 2. Four anemones, varieties, one of each —Miss Batman 1, Mrs Appleby 2, Mrs Uonbouse 3. Four ranunculus, varieties, one of -'ach—Mrs Stenhouse 1, Mrs Fastier 2, Mrs Appleby 3. Three primroses, single varieties, four of each—Mrs Stenhouse 1, Mrs Fastier 2, Two primroses, double, varieties, four of each —Mrs Stenhouse 1, Miss Gibb 2. Four polyanthus, varieties, two of nch—Mrs Stenhouse 1, Mrs APLaren 2. Mrs Hill 3. Two polyanthus, yellow, two of each —Mrs Stenhouse 1, Mrs Hill 2. Two polyanthus, red, two of each— Mrs Stenhouse 1, Mrs APLaren 2. One vase Iceland poppies—Mrs C. F. Smith 1, Mrs Fastier 2, Mrs Currie 3. One vase stock, any variety—Miss Gibb 1. Two auriculas, varieties, two trusses of each—Mr Pittaway 1. Two wallflowers, dark varieties, two spikes of each.—Miss Gibb 1, Mrs Stenhouse 2. Two wallflowers, light varieties, two spikes of each—Miss Gibb I, Mrs Stenhouse 2. Collection of wallflowers—Mrs Stenhouse 1.

Collection cut _ blooms, bulbous or tuberous, three kinds, not specified— Airs Stenhouse 1, Airs Currie 2. Collection cut flowers, six kinds, own foliage—Airs Stenhouse 1, Mrs D. Ross 3. Collection hardy cut flowers, six kinds, open-air grown, own foliage— Air* Stenhouse 1, Mrs Currie and Aliss Gibb (equal) 2. Collection garden shrubs and tree flowers, four varieties—Airs D. RosS 1, Airs C. F. Smith 2, Miss Gibb 3. Hyacinths, wallflowers, anemones, one vase of each—Mrs D. Ross 1, Airs Stenhouse 2, Airs Currie 3. DECORATIVE AND FLORAL WORK. One vase narcissi, any foliage—Airs Stenhouse 1, Aliss D. Cameron 2, Aliss Gibb 3.

One bowl narcissi, any foliage, bowl a.; scheduled —Miss Diack 1, Miss Gibb 2, Miss J. Russell 3. Bowl of any flowers, bowl as scheduled—Miss Stenhouse 1, Miss Cameron 2, Mrs Fastier 3. One bowl wallflower, any foliage— Miss J. Russell 1, Miss Gibb 2, Mrs Stenhouse 3. Decorated floral basket—Mrs C. F. Smith 1 and 2. One bouquet—Mrs C. F. Smith 1 and 2 Dress bouquets, one lady’s, ono gentleman’s—Mrs C. F. Smith 1 and 2. Miss Cameron 3. Table decoration (sft Gin by 3ft Gin) —Mrs C. F. Smith 1. Table, with epergne, any flowers and foliage—Mrs C. F. Smith 1 and 2. TABLE VEGETABLES. One broccoli —Mr Pittaway 1, Miss Gibb 2 . Three stalks rhubarb, one variety— Miss Ballingall 1, Mrs Guthrie 2 and 3 Three beet, one variety—Mr Pastier 1, Mr Pittaway 2. Three parsnips—Mr Pastier ], Mr Pittaway 2, Mr W. Arnott Three carrots, stump—Mr C. Gunn 1, Mr Fastier 2. % Three carrots, long—Mr Arnott 1, Miss P. Creighton 2, Mr Fastier 3. Two kinds salad vegetables—Mr Pittaway 1, Mr Fastier 2. Three leeks —Miss Cameron 1, Miss Diack 2, Mr Pittaway 3. Three onions, one variety, dried—Mr Pittaway 1, Mr R. Hudson 2, Miss Cameron 3. . Three potatoes, one variety, white— Mr Fastier 1, Mr Pittaway 2, Miss P. Creighton 3. Three potatoes, distinct colour—Mr Fastier 1, Miss P. Creighton 2. Three King Edward potatoes—Miss P. Creighton 1, Mr W. Arnott 2. One silver beet, three leaves—Mr Pittaway 1, Mr R. Hudson 2. Three cooking apples—Mr Pittaway Collection of vegetables, five varieties —Mr Pittaway 1, Mr Fastier 2, Mr 11 Hudson 3. . . Collection of vegetables, 10 varieties —Mr W. Pitta way 1. CHILDREN’S SECTION. Gentleman’s buttonhole (Standard IV. and up)—Jack Finnie 1, Eileen Gdanitz 2, Roma APGregor 8. Gentleman’s buttonhole (up to and including Standard 111.) —Norma Walker 1, Frances Ross 2, Joy Smith 3. Lady’s spray (Standard IV. and up) —Kathleen Ross 1, Kathleen Martin 2, Ivy Ballingall 3. Lady’s spray (below Standard IV.) — Frances Ross 1, Joan Hughes 2, Lila Walker 3. Basket of ferns—lsabel Oliver 1, Enid Haldane 2. Vase of narcissi, any foliage—Trevor Ross 1, Frances Ross 2, Freda Fastier 3. Decorated floral basket—Freda Fastier 1, Dnlcie Low 2, Roma M‘Gregor 3. Bowl of wallflowers—Tsobel Oliver 1, Frances Ross 2, Keith Philip 3. Bowl of native flowers, toliage, or berries—lsobel Oliver 1, Kathleen Ross 2. Sewing bag, Standard I.—Joy Smith 1. May Gordon 2, June Paul 3. Article made at school, Standard lll.—Noeline Gray 1, Beryl Ramsay 2, Colin Nimmo 3. Hand-made garment, Standard V.— Doreen Vincent 1, Gwen Ward 2. NEEDLEWORK. One' crochet cushion—Mrs Appleby

Best specimen on tapestry—Mrs N. Wright 1. Mrs C. APGregor 2. Best fancy tray cloth—Mrs N. Wright 1, Miss Challis 2, Mrs Hill 3. Best worked calico apron—Mrs Appleby 2. Specimen crochet, fine—Airs Hill 1, Miss P. Creighton 2. Specimen crochet, coarse—Airs J. E. Hill 1, Mrs Gilbert 2, Miss P. Creighton 3 Best worked throw-over—Airs N. Wright 1. Best specimen raffia work—Airs C. Smillie 1, Mrs Guthrie 2. Best article from sugar bag—Mrs Fastier 1. One supper cloth—Mrs N. Wright 1, Miss Paul (Pleasant Valley) 2, Mrs J. E. Hill 3. Best specimen needlework, not otherwise scheduled—Aliss Challis 1, Airs C. APGregor 2. Best collection needlework, three kinds—Mrs J E. Hill 1, Airs Appleby 2, Miss P. Creighton 3. One rag mat—Airs W. H. 'Wilson 1 and 2, Mrs Chalmers 3. BAKING. One billy loaf, wheatmeal—Aliss Cameron 1, Mrs H. Wilson 2. Ono fancy loaf—Airs H. Wilson. P.late of six pikelets—Aliss Batman 1, Mrs AI. Wilson 2, Aliss P. Creighton 3. Plate of four oven scones, plain— Mrs H. Sheat 1, Airs C. APGregor 2. Plate of four girdle scones—Miss P. Creighton 1. Plate of four plain oat cakes—Aliss Cameron 1, Miss P. Creighton 2. One pound cake, dark-—Airs H. Sheat 1, Aliss C. M'Gregor 2, Mrs F, Hay 3. One pound cake, light—Miss K. Service 1 Plate of six pieces puff pastry—Aliss C. APGregor 1, Aliss Cameron 3. One butter sponge—Miss P. Creighton 1, Miss K. Service 2. One sponge sandwich—Aliss P. Creighton 1, Aliss K. Service 2. Four pieces shortbread—Miss C. M'Gregor 1, Aliss P.. Creighton 2. One billy sponge—Miss P. Creighton 1, Airs H. Wilson 2. One gingerbread—Aliss C. APGregor 1, Airs H. Wilson 2. One chocolate cake—Airs H. Wilson 1, Aliss P. Creighton 2. Collection mixed biscuits, four kinds, four of each—Miss P. Creighton 1. PRESERVES. Twelve hen eggs, weight and quality—Airs Guthrie 1, Miss P. Creighton 2, Mr R. Hudson 3. Twelve duck eggs, weight and quality—Airs F. Hay 1, Aliss Ballingall 2, Aliss P. Creighton 3.

One pound home-made fresh butter —Mrs J. Ballingall 1, Mrs R. Hudson 2 Bottled fruit, two varieties—Mrs 11. Sutherland 1 and 2. Sauce, pickles, chutney, ono bottle of each—Mr It. Hudson 1. Jam, two varieties—Mrs It. Sutherland 1 and 2. Jellv, two varieties—-Mr E. Hudson , Mrs F Hay 2. Marmalade, one bottle —Mrs Ballingall 1, Mrs F. Hay 2. Three varieties preserved vegetables —Mr R. Hudson 1, Miss H. Challis 2. TAIERI HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY St. Luke’s Hall, Mosgiel, which housed the annual spring show of the Taieri Horticultural Society on Saturday presented a beautiful appearance with such a largo array of spring blossoms, flowering shrubs, etc. The president (Mr It. Renton) and secretary (Miss AI. Swallow), with an energetic committee, successfully controlled all arrangements. The judges all had a good word to say for the show, and considered it above ihe average of district shows. Mr Chas. Rhodes, who judged the spring flowers, said there was a fine competition in polyanthus. There was a noticeable improvement in the quality of tho narcissi. The decorative work was up to tho standard of the provincial shows. The shrub collection was very fine and tho hyacinths good. There were some very • interesting exhibits of Crown Imperials, rhododendron Marquis of Lothian, etc. The general standard of the show was above tho average. Miss Bond, who judged tho school work and crafts, made favourable comment on the exhibits she judged. Miss J. Pickard, commenting on the decorative work, said:—“ Tho standard of work in both adult and juvenile sections of the floral work was very good, particularly the juvenile section of floating bowls. These showed distinct artistic leanings, and these young people deserve every encouragement. It seems rather a pity that more interest is not taken in the decorated tables, as these give so much scope for originality. A good sense of balance and colour blending was evident in all tho entries, and it was very gratifying to find a definite appearance of lightness in the majority of work displayed.” Tho awards made were as follow: • FLOWERING AND FOLIAGE PLANTS IN POTS. Froesias —J. F. APCartney 1, E. Pillins; 2. Fern —Mrs W. Korner 1. Miss Hicks 2. Three pot plants, var. —E. Pilling 1. CUT FLOWERS. Three yellow trumpets—Mrs Gillon 1 and 2. Three yellow trumpets, Emperor— Mrs Weddell 1,2, and 3. Three white trumpet, one variety— Mrs J. S. Blackio 1, Mrs A. Rutherford 2. Three hi-colonr trumpets, one variety—Mrs G. H. Thomson 1, J. A. Borrie 2. J. F. APCartney 3. Three bi-colour trumpets. Empress— Mrs J. APAusland 1, Miss M'Caw 2. Three Incomparabilis. one variety, yellow—Mrs J. S. Blackio 1, Mrs Gillon 2, J. A'. Borrio 3. Three Incomparabilis, bi-colonr — Mrs A. 0. Rutherford 1, Miss Douglas 2, J. APAusland 2. Three Incomparabilis, distinct variety—E. Pilling 1, Mrs Gillon 2 and 3. Three Barrii, one variety, yellow— J. A. Borrie 1, Mrs Weddell 2, Mrs A. J. Burn 3. .... Three Barrii, ono variety, bi-colour —Mrs M. Wilson 1 and 2, Mrs Gillon 3. Three Leedsii. one variety, Giant— Mrs Gillon 1, J. F. M'Cartney 2, J. APAusland 3. Three Leedsii, other than Giant— Mrs Gillon 1, J. A. Borrie 2, E. Pilling 3. Three double varieties, one cadi— Mrs A. 0. Rutherford 1. Mrs A. J. Burn 2, Mrs M. Wilson 8. Three Poeticus—E. Pilling 1. Mrs A. 0. Rutherford 2, Mrs Gillon 3. Three Poctaz, varieties—Mrs A. O. Rutherford 1, Mrs Gillon 2, E. Pilling 3. One polyanthus narcissus, three trusses—Mrs J. S. Blackio 1, Mrs M. Wilson 2, G. Hendry 8. Three redcaps, varieties—E. Pilling 1, Miss Douglas 2, Mrs Gillon 8. Collection "narcissi, three varieties— Airs J. S. Blackie 1, E. Pilling 2 and 3. Three Bernadinos —E. Pilling 1, Airs Gillon 2, Airs A. J. Burn 3. Collection narcissus, six varieties— Airs J. S. Blackio 1, E. Pilling 2, Airs Gillon 3. Any other variety, not in schedule— Miss Douglas I, 111. Pilling 2, J. Aitkeu 3. One jonquil, three blooms —Airs W. Korner 1. Ono hyacinth, single—D. Ashby 1. Airs R. iialland 2, Mrs AI. Brown 3. Ono hyacinth, double—Airs AI. Brown 1 and 2, J. A. Borrie 8. Three single or double varieties— Mrs M. Brown 1 and 2, Airs W. Christie 3. Three tulips—Aliss Douglas 1, J. F. M'Cartney 2 and 3. Three sprays auriculas, varieties—A. W. APConn 1, Airs AI. Brown 2. Three ranunculi, varieties—D. Ashby I, Airs W. Korner 2. Three anemones, varieties—F. Bradley I, Aliss APPherson 2-and 3. Double primroses—J. Aitkcn 1, Aliss APPherson 2. Single primroses—J. Aitken 1, Airs AI. Wilson 2. Polyanthus, dark shades—R. Holland 1, W. N. Aluirhcad 2, J. Kemp 3. Polyanthus, light shades—R. Holland 1 and 3, J. A. Borrie 2. Six trusses polyanthus, varieties—R. Holland 1 and 2. ;J. A. Borrie 3. Pansies, varieties—Airs R. Reid IViolas, varieties—A. W. APCuim 1, J. F. APCartncy 2. Violas, one variety—J. F. APCartney 1. Vase wallflowers, single—W. K. Kirk 1, Airs A. J. Burn 2. Hilda Crozicr 3. Vase Iceland poppies—F. Bradley ]. Spring flowers. six vases—Miss APPherson I, E. Pilling 2, Aliss M‘Donald 3. Flowering shrubs or trees, six vases —lO. Pilling 1, W. C. Todd 2, Aliss APDonald 3. Best specimen rhododendron—W. C. Todd 1. Vase flowers, not in schedule—W. N. Aluirhcad 1, Airs AI. Brown 2. DECORATIVE AND FLORAL WORK. Bowl narcissi, any foliage Miss APPherson J and 2. Airs Sutherland 3. Vase narcissi, any foliage Aliss APPherson 1, Aliss APOunald 2, Airs Sutherland 8. Bowl narcissi, anv foliage, novice— Airs W. K. Kirk I.‘ Vase narcissi, any foliage, novice— Aliss Betty Korner 1, Airs APAuslaud o. Bowl flowers, other than narcissi—■ Miss APPherson 1, Airs W. K. Kirk Vase flowers, other than narcissi Aliss APPherson 1. Bowl floating flowers—Aliss APlMierson I. Airs AI. Wilson 2. Aliss APDonalfh 3. Decora led table—Airs M. Wilson 1.

Vaso flowers, novice—Miss Belly Kornev. Vase flowers, men only—J, A. Borrie 1, G. 11. Irving 2. CH ILDII EX'S SECT!OX. Three varieties polyanthus Nessio Holland 1, Betty Stewart 2, David \VulJace 3. ■—Decorative Work.—. One vase narcissi, under 10 years—■ Shirley Finnic 1, Myrtle Freeman 2, Hetty Allan 3. One vase any foliage—Hilda Crozier 1, Isobel Kirk 2. Vase flowers, other than narcissi— Isohcl Kirk 1. Mavis Ashly 2. Vase flowers, other than narcissi, under 10 years—-Betty Stewart 1, Shirley Finnic 2, Jim Scott 3. Bowl flowers—Hilda Crozier 1, Isobol Kirk 2. Gentleman’s buttonhole—lsla Al'Alillan 1, Valda Crozier 2, Lloma Al'Cartney 3. Lady's spray—Lloma M'Cartney 1, Mavis Ashly 2, Alison Kirk 3. Bowl floating flowers—lan Scott and Isobel Kirk (equal) 1, Edwin Ashly 2, Bruce Scott 3. I’n-y. any foliage—lsla M'Millan 1, Mavis Ashly 2. INDUSTRIAL SECTION. Dnchessc set, worked in colour Miss A. Inglis 1. Any knitted article, novice—Miss A. Inglis 1, Mrs Flaws 2. Tray-cloth, novice—Eunice M'Kcagg Tray cloth—Mrs W. Korner 1 and 2. Apron—Miss C. Aitken 1 and 2. Pair knitted socks—Mrs Fowler, sen., 1 and 2, Jumper or cardigan—Airs E. Ashly Two wagon covers—Miss ADPherson 1. Supper cloth—Miss Doris Brown 1. Mrs E. Rennick 2. One thrift article—J. Aitken 1. VEGETABLES. (Open Class.) Spring cabbage—G. H. Irving 1, T. G. Burns 2 Two lettuce—Miss Joyce Ford 1 and o_ Rhubarb—Miss M‘Pherson 1, Miss M‘Donald 2, Airs J. Garrett 3. Broccoli!—G. H. Irving 1, J. F. M'Cartney 2. CHILDREN’S SECTION—TAIERI SCHOOLS. Sewing, secondary girls—Alarjorie Cousins 1 and 2. Plain sewing. Standards V. and Vl.—Alison Kirk 1. Plain sewing, Standards 111. and IV. —Myrtle Weddell 1, Pearl Freeman 2. Plain sewing, Standards I. and 11. —Doris Alyers 1, Betty Al'Lellan 2. Knitting, secondary girls—Eunice MTveagg 1. Knitting, Standards V. and Vl. Alison Kirk 1 and 2. Knitting, Standards 111. and IV.— Hazel Pearce 1, Bessie Pickering 2, Betty Allan 3. Knitting, Standards I. and 11. Betty Al'Lellan 1, Alyrtle Freeman 2. Craftwork, Standards V. and Vl. Norman Smeaton and Bruco Al‘MilIsm 1, lan M'Cartney 2. Craftwork, Standards 111. and IV.— Jim Al'Leod and Thomas Tweed 1, David Owens and A. Struthcrs 2. Craftwork, Standards I. and 11. Doreen Alyers 1, Jean Al'Alillan 2. Craftwork, Primers—Beulah Kingan I, Bob Al'Clenaghan 2, Gladys Roberts 3. Threo coloured drawings, Standards V. and Vl.—lan Al'Cartney 1, William Cooper 2. Three coloured drawings. Standards 111. and IV.—Pbcebo Mitchell and Thomas Alntch 1, W. Al'Leod and Alary Bush 2, Noeleen Thomson 3. Pastel drawings, Standards I. and 11. James O’Fee 1, Billy Graham 2, Doreen Alyers 3. Pastel drawings, Primers—Bunty Bardslcy and Alex. Al'Killop 1, liona Wilson 2, Billy Al'Cunn 3. SPECIAL PRIZES. Alost points in Narcissi—Airs M. Gillon. Alost outstanding exhibit in show— Mrs E. Pilling. . -, r t> Alost points in polyanthus—Air R. Holland. . Special prize, class 52 (sis spring flowers) —Aliss M'Phcrson. Alost points in hyacinths—Airs AI. Brown. . Premier bloom in show—-Mrs Gilloll.