RICCARTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 465, 10 December 1875, Page 2

RICCARTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The committee of management of the Riccarton Society are to be congratulated on the success which attended their inaugural show, held on Tuesday in the old schoolroom, both as to the number and also the excellence of the exhibits, even though all the classes were not filled. The only drawback was the want of space, which compelled too much crowding, preventing the staging arrangements being as perfect as they might otherwise have been, some of the vegetables having to be placed on the floor, visitors being thus unable to view the various exhibits to the best advantage. This defect will doubtless be remedied at the society's next show. The show of cut flowers, considering the backward season, was excellent, both in the open and amateur classes ; the collection of roses being really splendid, the judges expressing an opinion that as a whole the blooms were far superior to those shown at the late rose show held in Christchurch. The pinks were very fair for this time of the year, notably those exhibited by Mr R. Line, which were very good blooms; the antirrhinums were fairly up to the mark, and the verbenas also good. The pansies were firet-class varieties, well grown and neatly staged. In the open class Mr R. Nairn took a well-deserved prize for a neatly arranged epergne of flowers, There was good competition for the table, hand, and bridal bouquets, in the latter especially, all the exhibits showing very great taste in their preparation. The pot plants for competition were rather inferior as a whole, but may be considered very fair for the district, a variegated tricolor fuchsia ("Sunray"), shown by Mr Fletcher, and one of the same variety by Mr D. Nairn, being good. Those, however, entered by Messrs Andrew Duncan and Son and Mr W. Wilson for exhibition only were a splendid collection, and received high commendation from the judges. The Messrs Duncan's .collection of stove and greenhouse plants comprised Begonia, Ericas, a variegated lily of the valley (the gem of the exhibition), double geraniums, and other plants, altogether a splendid miscellaneous collection. Mr Wilson's collection consisted of similar plants, but were not such a valuable variety. An epergne of flowers entered for exhibition by Mrs L. Harper was the object of general admiration, and received high commendation from the judges for its arrangement. The centre piece held Richardia Ethiopica, tastefully relieved with ferns, the base being studded with a variety of roses, flanked with carnations, verbenas, lobelias, and lycopods, the design as a whole being chaste, and the arrangement and collection admirable. Messrs A. Duncan and Son showed a large and varied collection for exhibition of cut blooms, which were generally admired, comprising pelargoniums, geraniums, and a number of superior roses ; among these latter being Devonienses, Berthe Baron, Deputy Jamin, Mademoiselle Eugene Verdier, Paul Neron (an immense bloom), John Keynes, &c. Mrs Taylor exhibited a white Paeonia, a large fine bloom of superior merit. The fruit class was very limited, no doubt owing to the early date of the show. The gooseberries were fair, but the strawberries were not up to the mark in flavor. The show of vegetables was excellent both in quantity and quality, especially the cauliflowers, cabbages, lettuces, turnips, early potatoes, beans, and peas. The cucumbers and rhubard being very superior A collection of culinary herbs shown by Mr H. Fletcher deserved the prize it obtained. For the special prizes there was very keen competition, the exhibits being excellent and varied, not a bad lot among them. This section gave the judges considerable difficulty in awarding the prizes. As we said before, the show as a whole was admirable, aud cLc success of this, their maiden exhibition, will no doubt act as an incentive to further efforts by the committee of the Riccarton Horticultural Society, warranting extended arrangements being made in the way of space at any future show. There was a large attendance during the afternoon, ladies and children predominating. Mr Bashford, confectioner, had a large marquee on the ground, and dispensed good things to the boys and girls after they had tired of indulging in the sports provided for them. At five o'clock tables were arranged in the marquee, and an excellent ten provided by Mr Bashford, to which a large number of persons eat down. Mi Button's band was on the ground during the afternoon, and contributed considerably to the general enjoyment. Appended is the PRIZE LIST. Judges—Messrs J. F. Armstrong, T. Abbott, and J. Dutton. SECTION I. Class A,—Pot Grown Plants. (Open to all comers.) Specimen Flowering Plant, in bloom—lst prize, C. March Pelargoniums, 6 varieties, show and fancy C. March and J. Cotton, equal Fuchsias—lst prize, J. Cotton Petunias, 3 distinct varieties,—lst prize, C. March.

Class B.—Out Flowers. (Open to all comers.) Roses, 12 distinct varieties—lst prize, Eg Line Roses, 6 distinct varieties—lst prize, H, Fletcher Roses, 3 distinct varieties—lst prize, H. Fletcher Twelve Pinks, at least 6 varieties, Ist prize, R, Line Twelve Antirrhinums, at least 6 varieties —lst prize, H. March ; 2nd, W. Wilson "Verbenas, 12 varieties, single trusses—lst prize, Rev C. Turrell Verbenas, 6 varieties, single trusses—lst prize, Rev 0. Turrell Pansies, 21 varieties—lßt prize, D. Craw Pansies, 12 varieties—o, March and D, Craw, equal Pansies, 6 varieties—lst prize, D. Craw The best arranged Epergneof Flowers—--Ist prize, R. Nairn Table Bouquet—lst prize, R. Nairn Hand Bouquet—lst prize, W. Wilsoa; 2nd, R. Nairn Bridal Bouquet—lst prize, C. March; 2nd, R. Nairn; 3rd, J. Cotton Class C—Fruit. Fifty Strawberries—lst prize, P. Ferrick Class L\ —Vegetables. (Open to all Comers.) Cucumbers, 1 brace—lst prize, C. March Carrots, best variety, 12 roots—lst prize, C. Hodgkinson Turnips, best variety, 12 roots—lst prize, 0. March ; 2nd, C. Hodgkinson Beans, broad or long pod, 25 pods— lit prize, C. March; 2nd, W. Pimm; 3rd, W. Blake Peas, 60 pods—lst prize, C. Hodgkinson Potatoes, kidney, 12—1st prize, C. Hodgkinson Three Cabbages—lst prize, 0. Hodgkinson; 2nd, W. Pimm Three Lettuces—lst prize, H. Fletcher Culinary Herbs, collection—lst prize, H, Fletcher SECTION. 11. Class A.—Pot-Grown Plants. (Open to Amateurs and Cottagers.) Collection of 3 distinct Plants in bloom—2nd prize, D. Nairn ; 3rd, D. Craw Specimen Plant in bloom—lst prize, D. Nairn ; 2nd, H. Fletcher Specimen Plant, having ornamental foliage —lst prize, H. Fletcher ; 2nd, D. Craw [No two specimens of the above collections to be of the same variety.] Fuchsias, single specimen—lst prize, H. Fletcher ; 2nd, D; Nairn Pelargoniums, 1 varieties, show and fancy —H. Fletcher and D. Nairn, equal Pelargoniums, 2 double varieties—lst prize, D. Nairn Pelargoniums, 2 (zonal, 2 >arieties-4it prize, D. Nairn Pelargoniums, 2 variegated, 2 varieties—--Ist prize, H. Fletcher Pelargoniums, 2 ivy leaved, 2 varieties—--Ist prize, D. Nairn Class B.—Cut Flowers. (Open to Amateurs and Cottagers.). General collection, 12 varieties—lst prize, D. Craw ; 2nd, R. Line; 3rd, D. Nairn Roses, 6 distinct varieties—lst prize, D, Craw ; 2nd, D. Nairn Six Pinks, at least 3 varieties—lst prize, D. Nairn| Six Sweet Williams, at least 3 varieties—--Ist.prize, D. Craw Six Antirrhinums, at least 3 varieties—lst prize, D. Craw ; 2nd, T. Wilson ; 3rd, Rev T. Turrell Three Pentstemons, at least 3 varieties—3rd prize, D. Craw Verbenas, 6 varieties, single trusses—lst prize, D. CrawVerbenas, 3 varieties, single trusses—lst prize, D. Nairn Pansies, 12 varieties—lst prize, R. Line; 2nd, D. Nairn The most tasteful stand of flowers for table decoration—lst prize, R. Nairn ; 2nd, Mrs Turrell Hand Bouquet—lst prize, Mrs Turrell; 2nd, Miss E. Alport; 3rd, Mrs Blake Class C—Fruit. (Open to Amateurs and Cottagers.) Fifty Strawberries—lst prize, D. Craw: 2nd, J. Hill Collection Gooseberries—lst prize, D. Craw Collection Currants, red, white, and black 25 bunches of each—lst prize, D. Craw, Class D—Vegetables. (Open to Amateurs and Cottagers.) Carrots, best variety, 6 roots—lst prize, W. Blake Turnips, best variety, 6 roots—lst prize, J. Wilson; 2nd, D. Craw; 3rd, R. Line Beans, broad or long pod, 25 pods—2nd prize, J. Hill; 3rd, W. Blake Peas, 60 pods—lst prize, J. Hill; 2nd, W. Saville Potatoes, kidney, 12—1st prize, R. Line; 2nd, D. Craw Potatoes, round, 12—-Ist prize, W. Blake; 2nd, D. Craw. Two Cauliflowers or Brocoli—lst prize, T. Wilson; 2nd, A. Line Two Cabbages—lst prize, W. Blake; 2nd, J. Hill Three Lettuces—lst prize, T. Wilson; 2nd, J. Hill. Special Peizes, To be competed for only by those residing in Riccarton, Halswell, Lincoln, Prebbleton, or Templeton. Mr H. F. Gray—To the person obtaining the largest number of points, £1 in each class—.Trine not decided ■'.',..' Mr L. Harper—los for best Table Decoration—lst prize, C. March; 2nd, C. Hodgkinson. 10s for best Hand Bouquet—lst prize, C. March; 2nd, J. Cotton; 3rd, C. Hodgkinson Mr J. H. Twentyman—For best brace of Cucumbers—lst prize, 12s 6d; 2nd, 7s 6d—--Ist prize, C. March, 2nd, J. Cotton Rev T. Turrell—For best Collection of Vegetables; Ist prize, 12s 6d; 2nd, 7s 6d—--Ist prize, C. March; 2nd, J. Cotton; 3rd, P. Ferrick Mr Edward Jollie—For best 12 Verbenas, distinct varieties; Ist prize, 12s 6d; 2nd, 7s 6d—lst prize, Rev C. Turrell; 2nd, D. Craw. Mr J. T. Ford—For best 24 potatoes, 12 round and 12 kidney; Ist prize, 12s 6d; 2nd, 7s 6d—lst prize, C. March; 2nd, Rev C. Turrell; 3rd, R. Saville. Mr Beath—For Rhubarb, 9 stalks, 10s 6d—lst prize, C. March; 2nd, W. Maskrey Mr Maskrey—For Khubarb, 6 stalks, 10s—--Ist prize, C. March; 2nd, Mr Cutler Mr A. Knight—For Cauliflowers, 3 heads, 10s—1st prize, C. March; 2nd, W. Blake and W. Maskrey Mrs A. Knight—For Peas, 50 pods, 10s—--Ist prize, C. March; 2nd, J. Hill Mr Hanson —For Cabbages, 2 heads, ss—--Ist prize, C. March; 2nd, Rev C. Turrell; 3rd. J.Hill Mr A. Stewart—For collection of Cut Blooms; Ist prize, 12s 6d: 2nd, 7s 6d—lit prise, D, Craw; 2nd, C. March

Mr A. Duncan—For best 6 Geraniums in bloom, distinct varieties; Ist prize, 12s 6d; 2nd, 7s 6d—lst prize, C. March; 2nd, J. Cotton

Mr Gillmour—For 6 Pinks, distinct varieties; Ist prize, 6s; 2nd, 4s—lst prize, D. Craw

Mr Thomas Wilson—For 12 Roses, distinct varieties, 10s—1st prize, 0. March Mr March—For Children's (under 10 years) Bouquets; Ist prize, 6s; 2nd, 4s—lst prize, Miss E. March; 2nd, Miss E. Washbourne

Mr Webster—For 3 Lettuces, 6s—lst prize, J. Hill; 2nd, C. March Mr Abbott—For 24 Roses, distinct varieties; Ist prize, 10s; 2nd, 6s—lst prize, C. March; 2nd, C. Hodgkinson Mr Abbott—For 12 Roses (for amateurs only; Ist prize, 7s 6d; 2nd, ss—lst prize, D. Craw.