CHRISTCHURCH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Globe, Volume VII, Issue 716, 5 October 1876, Page 3

CHRISTCHURCH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

% Tie second exhibition of spring flowers in • connection with the above society, was held last evening, in Mr Alport's salerooms. Though somewhat early in the season for expecting exhibits to show to their best advantage, the object of the society in initiating these displays, for the purpose of fostering the cultivation of flowers not in season at the time of the general exhibitions, was sufficiently attained, as the exhibition as a whole was very creditable for this time of the year. Among the entries most noticeable may be mentioned. Mr A. Davidson's cinerarias, varieties, which were fine grown plants, bearing well developed flowers. The auriculas, varieties, shown by Messrs Severn and Greenaway, though not having arrived at perfection, bore evidence of careful cultivation. Mr Dutton's collection of hardy primulas was very fine, aud carefully cultivated. Mr Davidson showed a very choice collection of twelve stove and greenhouse plants. • In the cut blooms open class, the plants not bulbous were remarkably good for the season, especially a magnolia and hibiscus shown by Mr Craw, which were well grown. Among those specimens for exhibition only were a Rbi de Holland, a new Azalia, sent in by Mr A. Duncan, which is a fine variety, of recent importation. An Anthurium, by the same gentleman, though not a fine plant, bore evidence of having been carefully cultivated, and will be an excellent auxiliary for spring decorations. A collection of cinerarias and primula sinensis, forwarded by Mr E. C. J. Stevens, were remarkably fine for the present season of the year, the plants being exceedingly strong. Mr George Gould's collection of stove and greenhouse plants were also very fine. Mr D. Craw exhibited a magnificent stand of pansies, which were quite a feature in the show, some surprise being expressed that no certificate was awarded it. Three large leeks, weighing 101 b, were sent in by Mr T. Allen, gardener to Mr C. ,R. Blakiston, and six well grown stalks of rhubarb by Mr D, Craw; The judges were Messrs J. R. Fisher and J. Lw- . . .1 . ~ t The following ia the prize list : Pot Plants—Open class. (First, second and third prizes, certificate*/ only). Four Cinerarias, varieties—lst prise, A. Davidson • ' One Cineraria—let prize, A. Davidson Six Cyclamens—2nd prize. A. Davidson Four Auriculas, varieties—lst prize, J, Severn ; 2nd, J. Greenaway Six Hyacinths, varieties—2nd prize, A. Davidson • ... . Four Tulips, not less than three bulbs in a i pot—lst prize, A. Davidson # , Three Camellias, varieties—No exhibit One Camellia—lst prize, A. Davidson Four Primula Sinensis—No exhibit Collection of Hardy Primulas—lst prize, J, Dutton ; 2nd, J. Greenaway Collection of twelve plants, at least six in flower—lst prize, A. Davidson j 2nd J-

Pot Plants—Amateur class. (First, second, and third prizes, certificates only).

Two Cinerarias One Cineraria Three Cyclamens Two Auriculas, varieties Three Hyacinths, varieties Two Tulips, not less than three bulbs in a pot One Camellia Two Primula Sinensis Collection of Hardy Primulas Collection of six Plants, at least three in flower. In the above class there were no exhibits. Cut Blooms —Open class, (thirst, second, and third prizes, certificates only). Collection of Bulbous Plants —Ist prize, A. Davidson Collection of Plants not Bulbous—lst prize, A. Davidson Cut Blooms—Amateur class. (First, second, and third prizes, certificates only). Collection of Bulbous Plants—No award Collection of Plants not Bulbous—lst prize, D. Craw EXTRA PRIZE. Mr Q. A. Beade offered 12s 6d and Ts 6d for the beat six Auriculas, varieties, in pots— No exhibits For Exhibition only. Certificates of merit were awarded by the judgeß to the following exhibitors : Ist class to Mr A.Duncan, for collection of plants and hyacinths ; Ist class to Mr E. C. J. Stevens, for collection of cineraria? and primula sinensis ; Ist class to Mr Geo. Gould, for collection of stove and greenhouse plants ; 2nd class to Mr J. Dutton, for collection of hardy primulas and hose-in-hose. There was a fair attendance of visitors during the evening.