POVERTY BAY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 358, 7 March 1902, Page 3

POVERTY BAY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

AUTUMN SHOW. The members of the Poverty Bay Horticultural Society are to ho congratulated upon tho success of their first autumn show, which was held in the Theatre Royal yesterday. Although the Society has been in existence for upwards of three years, efforts to hold an autumn exhibition have owing to a number of circumstances been allowed to fall through, the whole attention of the Society being devoted to the spring show usually held in November. This year, however, the Committee was determined to givo on autumn show a trial, and we feel sure that after the success they achieved yesterday they will be encouraged to make the exhibition an annual one. Although the entries were not as large as at the spring show, it is pleasing to note' that the quality of the exhibits was much better, and in some cases competition was remarkably keen. The arrangements for the show were as complete as could be desired, the exhibits being shown to tho utmost advantage. For this happy state of affairs the thanks of the Society are due to Mr G. Darton, who undertook most of the work in connection with the show, and cerried it to a successfnl issue. Messrs A. Towniey, W. Sherratt, W. L. File, A. Thomson, F. Bull. G. Bull and the President, Mr A. F. Kennedy, also worked hard in connection with tho show.

The staging of tho exhibits was expeditiously carried out by the class stewards, who had everything in readiness at the appointed hour for judging. The stewards also followed the judges and placed the prize-tickets on the exhibits which were awarded first and second prizes, and everything went off without the slightest hitch. The following gentlemen acted as class stewards: Class 1, Mr W. Wilson; class 2, Mr Ivison ; class 3, Mr W. L. File ; class 4, Mr Bendle ; class 5, Mr A. Towniey. The chief prize-takers in class one were MrG. E. Darton and Mrs E. M. Kane, and some of the ferns shown by both exhibitors were of high merit; one in particular, a beautiful maidenhair six foot in diameter, being good enough to take a prize at aDy show in the colony. Several very fine hanging baskets of ferns were shown by Mrs Kaue. There was a very fine display of cut flowers, honors in this class being distributed among Messrs C. P. Davies, J. H. Colebourne, G. Stovonson, G. T. Bull, G. Darton, and Miss M. Bull. Miss Beere had several fine exhibits in the bouquet classes, and secured first prize for the best table bouquet and second for the best hand bouquet, besides carrying off first honors for the best-dressed epergne. Mr Stevenson showed some very fine out flowers, as also did Mr C. P. Davies. The wreaths, sprays, and buttonholes exhibited by Mr Darton were a small show in themselves, and attracted a good deal of attention. A very handsome, stand of flowers was shown for exhibition only by Mrs Towniey, and also a choice collection of flowers by Mr A. R. Muir. There were three entries for the table decoration, voting being by ballot. Considerable interest was manifested in the contest, and the first prize went to Miss Bright, who received 158 votes, Miss Davies being second with 122, In the fruit classes Messrs G. Stevenson, R. P. Lewis, A. F. Kennedy, and Misses Boyd and M. Bull were the chief winners, the exhibits generally being of splendid quality. The entries for the vegetable classes were not so numerous as at previous shows, but in in several cases competition was very keen. Miss Boyle secured first honors for the best six kidney potatoes, which prize she has carried off for three Shows in succession. She was also awarded first for the best six potatoes other than kidneys. There were six entries in class 155, for the best six tomatoes, Mrs J. West receiving first prize. In the class for bottled fruit, Mrs J. W. Bright swept everything in front of her, socuring no less than seven first prizes, the judges being particularly pleased with the exhibits, which were of excellent quality. Miss Boyd was awarded first prizes for apricot and strawberry jam. Mr G. Stevenson was an easy first in the honey classes, the exhibits being the best we have seen in this district, and quite good enough to take a prize at any show in the colony. Mrs Herrick took first prize for tomato sauce for the third year in succession, and was heartily congratulated upon her success. In the vegetable class, there wero several entries, for exhibition only, one in particular being a basket of very fine potatoes, shown by Mr T. Steele, of the Albion Club Hotel. The potatoes, which filled a large basket, were obtained from two roots. A collection of vegetables was also exhibited by Mr Bendle. Misses Cuff, of the Geisha Tea Rooms, had charge of the refreshment department of the Show, and the arrangements for the same were most complete.

Ono of the most important and attraetive features of the show was the display by Messrs Thomson Bros., of the Gisborne Nursery, tile collection bein’} perhaps the host siagie exhibit seen at a show in this district. Two tables over twenty-five feet in length and four tiers high were occupied with Mr Thomson's line collection, and needless to say the choice array of pot plants and flowers attracted considerable attention. The beautiful phorniam lenax (variegated tlax) which occupied the middle of the table was over six feet high and made a very suitable centre figure.

At each end of the table were two araueara excelsa (Norfolk pine) which were shown in pots. A number of choice ferns were included in the collection, some very pretty maiden-hair being shown. Ornamental asparagus was shown to great advantage, and also several fine begonias. Several bright dwarf (lowering pomegranite attracted a good deal of attention as also did some fine specimens of crotons and maranta. In the collection of out

liowers the perennial phlox and asters were much admired as also were the asters and dahlias, the latter including the single, cactus and show varieties. Messrs Thomson Bros, are to be congratulated upon their excellent show, their exhibits greatly contributing towards the success of the show from an artistic point of view.

The following is the prize list: — Pot plants in bloom.—Cyclamen, best plant, Miss llyett 1. Primula, 1 variety, G. Barton i. Pot plants, collection. Special prize by John Burns and Co., Auckland. G. Barton 1.

Pot plants not necessarily in bloom. — Begonia, ornamental foliage, 1 variety, G. Barton 1. Begonias, 2 varieties, Mrs E. M. Kane 1. Coleus, 1 variety, Miss H.yett 1, G. E. Barton 2. Ferns, maidenhair, 1 variety. G. E. Barton 1, Mrs E. M. Kane 2. Ferns, maidenhair, 2 varieties. G. E. Barton 1, Mrs E. M. Kane 2. Ferns, 1 variety. Mrs E. M. Kane 1, G. E. Barton. 2. Ferns, 8 varieties, G. E. Barton 1. Ferns, collection. Special prize by Aitkin, "Wilson and Co., Wellington. G. E. Barton 1. Hanging basket of ornamental plants. Mrs W. L. Bees 1, Miss F. Matheson 2. Hanging basket of ferns, Mrs E. M. Kano 1 and 2. Ornamental foliage plants, 3 varieties, G. E. Barton 1. Ornamental asparagus, best plant, Mrs E. M. Kane 1. Palms, 2 varieties, Ct. E. Barton 1. Palm, 1 variety, G. E. Barton 1. Best native plant in pot, G. E. Barton 1. Best pot plant, G. E. Barton 1. Cut flowers. Asters 3 varieties, J. H. Colobourne 1, Goorgc Stevenson 2. Asters, 6 varieties, J. H. Colobourno 1, G. T Bull 2. Asters, collection, J. H. Colebournc 1, G. Stevenson 2. Bouvardias, 1 variety, G. T. Bull 1. Climbing plant, 1 variety, 0. P. Davis 1, Miss M. Bull, 2. Gannas, 2 varieties, C. P. Davis 1. Cosmos, collection, Mrs W. Sherratt 1, G. T. Bull 2. Dahlias, single, 8 varieties, G. T. Bull 1. Dahlias, Cactus, 8 varieties, G. T. Bull 1, J. H. Colebournc 2. Dahlias, Cactus, collection, G. T. Bull 1, J. H. Colobourne 2. Dahlias, double, 3 varieties, G. T. Bull 1. Gaillarclia, collection, G. T. Bull 1. Marigold, French, 8 blooms, G. T. Bull 1, C. P. Davis 2. Marigold, African, 3 blooms, Mrs E. M. Kano 1. Petunias, single, 8 varieties, Mrs W. Sherratt 1, G. Stevenson 2. Petunias, double, 2 varieties, Or. Stevenson 1. Phlox, perennial, 2 varieties, G. E. Darton 1, Mrs W. Sherratt 2. Phlox, Drunimondi, collection, J. H. Colebourne 1, Pelargoniums, zonol (geranium), single, G. T. Bull 1. Pelargoniums, Ivy-leaved, Miss M. Bull 1. Salpiglossis, collection, G. T. Bull 1, Mrs W. L. Bees 2. Sweet Pea, Mrs W. Sherratt 1, Mrs W. L. Bees 2. Sunflowers, collection, G. T. Bull 1. Tea roses, 3 varieties, G. Stevenson 1. Tea roses, collection, G. Stevenson 1. Verbenas, collection, G. T. Bull 1. Zinnias, collection, G. T. Bull 1, C. P. Davis 2. Decorated basket, G. E. Darton 1, W. L. File 2. Spray of flowers, G. E. Darton 1, Miss Bees 2. Buttonhole, G. E. Darton 1 and 2. Best dressed eporgne, Miss Beero 1. Best wreath, special prize, G. E. Darton 1, Miss Bccre 2. Bouquet, hand, Miss Bright 1, Miss Beere 2. Bouquet, hand shower, G. E. Darton 1, Miss Beere 2. Bouquet, table, Miss Beere 1. Best collection cut annuals, special prize by J. Duthie and Co., Wellington. G. T. Bull 1. Best collection cut flowers, special prize by T. and S. Morrin, Auckland, C. P. Davis 1, G. T. Bull 2.

Fruit.—Apples, dessert, 1 variety, best plate, G. Stevenson 1. Apples, dessert, 8 varieties, 4of each, G. Stevenson. Apples, cooking, 1 variety, best plate. It. P. Lewis 1, G. Stevenson 2. Apples, Rooking, 8 varieties, 4 of each, B. P. Lewis 1. Apples, collection, G varieties, 3 of each. Special prize. Miss May Lewis 1, W. L. File 2. Figs, best plate, A. F. Kennedy 1. Lemons, best plate, G. Stevenson 1. Pears, cooking, 8 varieties of 4 each. Miss Boyd 1, Miss M. Bull 2. Pears, dessert, 3 varieties of 4 each, Miss M. Bull 1. Pears, collection, not less than 4 varieties, 3of each, Miss M. Bull 1. Peaches, best plate of 6, Miss M. Bull 1. Passion fruit, best plate, G. E. Darton 1. Quinces, best plate, W. L. File 1. Book melon, A. F. Kennedy 1. Vegetables.—Beet, silver, best bundle, W. L. File I. Beaus, Kidney, 12 pods, J. Eaton 1. Beans, runner, 12 pods, J. LI. Colebournc 1. Marrow, heaviest, W. L. File 2. M'arrow, table, W. L. File 1, A. F. Kennedy 2. Melon, citron, G. T. Bull 1. Onions, 6, Miss Boyd 1. Potatoes, kidney, 6, Miss Boyd 1. Potatoes, other than kidney, 6, Miss Boyd 1. Pumpkin, heaviest, A. F. Kednedy 1. Pumpkin, best table, A. F. Kennedy 1. Badishes, long, 12, A. F. Kennedy 1. Badishes, turnip, 12, A. F. Kennedy 1. Squashes, best collection, G. T. Bull 1, A. F. Kennedy 2. Tomatoes, 6, Mrs J. West 1. Tomatoes, collection, A. F. Kennedy 1. Best collection of vegetables, special prize, A. F. Kennedy 1. Jams.—Jam, plum, 1 jar, G. T. Bull 1,

Mrs E. M. Kane 2. Jam, goos'eberry, 1 jar, Miss Boyd 1, Mrs E. M. Kane 2. Jam, strawberry, 1 jar, Miss Boyd 1, Mrs T. Y. Cuthbert 2. Jam, apricot, 1 jar, Miss Boyd 1, Mrs T. Y. Cuthbert 2. Jam, pie melon, 1 jar, G. T. Bull 1. Jelly, apple, 1 jar, Mrs Fairlie 1, Mrs J. West 2. Jelly, Quince, 1 jar, Miss F. Matthowson 1, Mrs Fairlie 2. Jam, best collection, special prize, Mrs T. Y. Cuthbert 1. Jelly, best collection, special prize, Miss F. Matbeson I, Mrs Fairlie 2. Marmalade, orange, C. P. Davis 1. Honey, comb or frame, G. Stevenson 1 ; honey, in jar, G. Stevenson 1. Chutney, Mrs W. Sherratt 1. Tomato sauce, Mrs Herrick 1, G. T. Bull 2. Bottled fruit, pears, Mrs J. W. Bright 1, G. T. Bull 2. Bottled Fruit, plums, Mrs J. W. Bright 1, Miss Boyd 2. Bottled fruit, apricots, Mrs J. W. Bright 1, Mrs Brynes 2. Bottled fruit, rhubarb, Mrs J. W. Bright 1 Miss Boyd 2. Bottled fruit, peaches, Mrs J. W. Bright 1, F. T. Bull 2. Bottled fruit, gooseberries, Mrs J. W. Bright 1. Bottled fruit, collection, special prize, Mrs J. W. Bright 1. Best home-made bread, Mrs Fielder 1.