CHRISTCHURCH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY’S ROSE SHOW.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 464, 9 December 1875, Page 2

CHRISTCHURCH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY’S ROSE SHOW.

The rose show of the above society for this season was held yesterday in the Congregational schoolroom, and notwithstanding the hot and unfavorable north-west winds which prevailed throughout the day—damaging many of the blooms'in transit—it must be admitted that taken altogether the show of roses in all classes was splendid, and a vast improvement on any of former years. The staging arrangements were good, the large space available not only allowing of this work being carried out properly, but also admitting of ample accommodation for the public to examine every entry. The room was very suitable in every respect, being cool and protected from dust. In the open class of other exhibits the first prize tray of pinks were models of what a florist’s flower should be, the other exhibits ia the class being good, but too ragged in their edging. The pansies and pelargoniums were good, and the classes for miscellaneous plants were represented in quality. Among the entries for exhibition were a fine collection of stove and greenhouse plants, shown by Mr J. A. Lysaght, comprising about fifty sped, mens; a splendid collection of upwards o forty cones, one of them (Pinus Coulteri weighing nearly 21bs, shown by Mr T. H Potts of Governor’s Bay ; these two collections being a feature of the exhibition. Two interesting exhibits, generally admired and somewhat new in plant cultivation, were Mj

Gould’s Cattleya Mossim (orchid), a splendid bloom, representing the throat of an East Indian bird, after which the class is named, and Mr Chudley’s Cypripedimn barbatum or ladies’ slipper. Mr W. Wilson exhibited a large collection of geraniums, varieties, antirrhinums, &c; and Mr M. B, Hart showed a small collection of standard roses, but rather full bloomed. A rhododendron shown by Mr G. Gould, and three cut specimens of white hybrid rhododendron, exhibited by Mr M. B. Hart, were evidence of the perfection that can be attained with these plants in the open air. Six hand bouquets entered by the Misses Lysaght were very tastefully arranged—one a bridal bouquet, composed of white geraniums, mock orange, and sweetwilliam, relieved with twigs of green asparagus, being specially admired, the entry deservedly receiving commendation from the judges, A bouquet, shown by Mr G. A. Reid, formed of variegated geraniums, cloth of gold buds, mignonette, and forget-me-nots, was also arranged with taste, and Mr W, Wilson’s rose bouquet, relieved with twigs of heath and flowers of ivy geranium, was very pretty. Mr J. Tully showed a basket of large highly colored strawberries, and Mr R. Chudley a collection of roses on an improved stand, with slides to hold the glasses. Pressure on our space prevents our particularising the entries of roses, but as a whole they were a magnificent collection, and though the effect of the weather was observable in many of the entries, the majority were fresh, well developed blooms, of the leading standard varieties, Mr A. Davidson entered a protest against Mr Spicer being allowed to take a first prize in the gardeners’ and open classes, as being contrary to rule No 4. The protest has yet to be considered by the committee. The following remarks on the show were noted by the judges:—“ The Misses Lysaght and Mr G. A. Reid exhibited some beautiful hand bouquets most tastefully arranged. The judges highly commend the following exhibits, viz—Mr Napier’s pot plants as being exceedingly well grown, and exhibiting great variety. Mr Gould’s Cattleya we greatly admired. Mr Dutton and Mr W. Wilson showed some capital specimens of pelargoniums and cut blooms. Mr Chudley’s pot plants, and Mr Craw’s pansies and mimulus are commended. The judges beg to call the attention of the committee to the want of punctuality in staging exhibits. The time fixed for the judges to begin was noon, yet exhibits were allowed to be introduced until 1.45 p.m. This irregularity is not only inconvenient to persons acting as judges, but is most unfair to those exhibitors who stage according to advertised time.” The attendance of visitors was not very large during the day, but improved towards evening.

The following is the PRIZE LIST. Judges—Messrs T. H. Potts, G. W. Nalder, and J. Low, Cut Flowers—Open Class. For the best 30 Roses, varieties—lst prize, £1 10s, W. Strange; 2nd, 15s, G, A, Reid ; 3rd, J. Greenaway For the best 18 Roses, varieties—lst prize, 18s, H. P. Murray-Aynsley ; 2nd, 9s, J, Greenaway ; 3rd, E. C. J, Stevens For the best 12 Roses, varieties—lst prize. 12s, FT. Spicer ; 2nd, 6s, J. Greenaway For the best 3 roses of one variety—lst prize, ss, H, P. Murray-Aynsley ; no 2nd prize awarded. Gardeners (Not Nurserymen). Eighteen Roses, varieties—lst prize, 18s, S. Jackman; 2nd, 9s, H. Crooks ; 3rd, C. Marsh Twelve Roses, varieties—lst prize, 12s, W. Strange ; 2nd, 6s, H. Spicer; 3rd, Davidson Amateur Class. For the best 12 Roses, varieties—lst prize, 12s, Mrs Hawkins ; 2nd, 6s, J, Ashton ; 3rd, A. Garrick For the best 9 Roses, varieties—Not of sufficient merit For the best 6 Roses, varieties—lst prize. 6s, R. W. Fereday ; 2nd, 3s, A. Garrick ; 3rd, Mrs E. Denham Roses in Pots— Open Class. For the best 6 Roses—No lot prize ; 2nd, 7s 6d, W, Wilson Amateur Class. For the best 3 Roses —No Ist prize ; 2nd, 4s, J. Ashton Class for Exhibitors who have never TAKEN A PRIZE FOR ROSES, Best 12 Roses— lst prize, 12s, R. W. Fereday ; 2nd, Gs, B. M, Mein. Best 3 Roses—lst prize, ss, W, Napier. Other Exhibits— Open Class. Twelve Pinks, not h ssthan 4 varieties—lst prize, 7s, R. Ohudley; 2nd, ss, A. Duncan and Sons. Six Pelargoniums, varieties—lst prize, 7s 6d, A, Duncan and Sons • 2nd, 6s, J. Dutton ; 3rd, W. Napier. Twelve Miscellaneous Plants —Ist prize, 10s 6d, A. Davidson ; 2nd, 7s 6d, A. Duncan and Sons. Amateurs Only. Six Miscellaneous Plants—lst prize, 7s 6d, H. Crooks ; no second prize awarded. Extra Prizes. Mr G. Gould, Y.P., will give £2 and £1 for the best 48 Roses, varieties, in the open class ; and 25s and 15s for the best 30 Roses, varieties, in the amateurs’ class—Best 48 Roses, varieties—lst prize, J. Greenaway ; 2nd, S. Jackman. Best 30 Roses, varieties — Ist prize, S. Jackman. Mr T, Proctor will give a silver medal of the value of £5 for the 12 best Roses, varieties, grown in 7-inch pots. The name of the winner will be inscribed on the medal, together with the description of exhibit for which it was given, and the date of the show —G. A. Reid, Mr T. Abbott will give 15s and 10s for 6 Roses in pots, for amateurs only—lst prize, R. Nairn ; 2nd, S. Jackman. Mrs M. 8. Campbell will give 6s for 3 distinct coloured roses for new exhibitors—W. Napier and 8, Jackman equal. Mr Greenaway will give 7s 6d and 5s for the best 6 Roses, varieties, exhibited by persons who have never taken a prize for roses ; all the roses to be named—lst prize, W. Napier; no second prize awarded. Certificates of Merit. For collection of miscellaneous plants— J. A. Lysaght, Ist class. For specimens of coniferous seeds—Mr T. H. Potts, Ist class. For Cattleya Mossise—Mr G, Gould, Ist class. For seedling pelargonium—Mr J. Dutton, Ist class. For hand bouqets—the Misses Lysaght, 2nd class. For plant Cypripedium barbatum —Mr R. Chudley, Ist dais. For Rhododendron Dalhousinum—Mr G. Gould, Ist class. For hybrid rhododendron —Mr M, B Hart, Ist class.