FLOWER SHOW.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1788, 13 November 1879, Page 3

FLOWER SHOW.

President, E. O. J. Stevens ; Treasurer, Q, A. Keado ; Secretary, J. Greenaway; Judges, Messrs Potts, Webb, and Dutton. The annual exhibition in connection with the Christchurch Horticultural Society was held on the grounds of the A. and P. Association on Wednesday, very complete arrangements having been made by the committee entrusted with the duty for the accommodation of visitors. The Show, on the whole, may bo characterised as more than usually successful, inasmuch as certain inevitable drawbacks being made allowance for, the exhibits in several directions to be hereafter remarked upon, were noticeably superior. To proceed, however, to a description of the exhibits in detail, we commence with the pot plants, which were the first to strike the eye of the visitor on entering the show tent. Of the first collection in this order were the calceolarias, these were of medium quality, the season being now somewhat advanced for plants of the class. In fancy 'pelargoniums, the exhibits were few but good; in the same class, show varieties, the plants were badly bloomed. The cinerarias might also bo classed among the mediums, showing poor growth on account of its being late in the season. The cut blooms exhibited by Mr Eereday, Marechal Neil, were really very fine, and elicited no inconsiderable amount of admiration from spectators who could thoroughly appreciate the peculiar excellence of cultivation evidenced in the quality of these floral gems. Mr G. A. Readc was a large contributor, next to Messrs Duncan and Son, the most prominent, and exhibited, amongst other pot plants, a fine specimen of Punkia Avata, for which he took first prize. A new variety of primrose, the Primula Japonxoa, was exhibited by Mr John Dutton. This was well worthy of attention, and obtained the award of first place at the hands of the judges. The azalias shown presented a really splendid collection all round, being excellently grown, and in beautiful bloom. In this class Mr J. Greenaway came to the fore as a prominent prize taker, and Messrs Duncan and Son took a special prize presented by Mrs Washbourn. These plants were of the most attractive in the exhibition—that collection by the Messrs Duncan being pyramidal in growth and very beautiful. The show of English ferns was also deserving of mention, and excited no little attention. Messrs Duncan and Son were prize takers. A collection of bedding plants exhibited by Mr W. Gregory were well grown, ■ and very tastefully arranged. The feature of the show which least commended itself to consideration was the collection of fuchsias. They were very much inferior to the same class of exhibits seen at former shows for many years, and may be characterised as decidedly inferior. Mr Duncan’s collodion of flowering and greenhouse plants was very fine, showing capital growth, and great variety. They presented a really first-class order of exhibits, and quite justified the encomiums passed upon the exhibition. The geraniums were numerous, and may bo summarised as being nil commendable as to growth and bloom. In begonias, n firstclass variety, Mr Davidson, gardener to Mr G. Gould, was first prize taker. The orchidaceous tribe was poorly represented, Mr Duncan took first prize for six fine foliage plants, comprising Musa Abysinioa, Paridanus voitchiani, Oralia elegantissima, reflecting great credit on the grower. The second prize was given for a collection containing good specimens of Dracosna, Amobilis, Belmaana, &0., exhibited by Mr Davidson. The gem of the exhibition, however, was a single specimen of the stove or greenhouse plant, Stephanotis floribnnda, a remarkably grand exhibit by Messrs Duncan and Son, The

r.ses, for this time of the year, were fair exhibits, and the cut blooms generally were good. In the vegetable classes the exhibits generally were fairly grown, the rhubarb asparagus, cucumbers, peas, and early potatoes being worthy of mention, and the amateur classes were also represented in more than a respectable manner, one basket of salad especially presenting considerable variety, choiceness, and tasty arrangement. In fruit the exhibits were necessarily not very numerous. Even in the Northern parts of the colony, where the orchards begin to weep with their burden of riches, the present month would be slightly premature for anything like a largo display of exhibits in fruit, and therefore there was not in yesterday’s show a great deal to call for attention in this class. Such, however, as appeared, were good specimens, the cherries and strawberries being large for this time of the year, and sufficiently tempting for dessert.

Tho judges made the following recommendation : —“ The judges find that admitting the public to the show before the awards are decided is a most inconvenient practice, unfair alike to exhibitors and judges. The plants should be staged at an earlier hour, and the judges suggest that arrangements for giving effect to the exhibits should be made after the awards are adjudged.’’ We append the prize list: — POT PLANTS AND OPEN CLASS. Orchidaceous, varieties —Ist and 2nd prize, A. Davidson, gardener to G Gould. Rhododendron, varieties—2nd prize. J. Greenaway. Ericas, varieties —lst prize, Duncan and Son. Azalias, varieties—lst prize, DuncanandSon; 3rd J. Greenaway. Cinerarias, varieties—lst prize. A.' Davidson, gardener to Mr G. Gould. Begonias, varieties—lst prize, A. Davidson; 2nd, Duncan and Sou. Stove or greenhouse—lst prize, Duncan and Son ; 2nd, A. Davidson. Dracosnas—lst (equal), Duncan and Son, A. Davidson. Specimen stove or greenhouse—lst prize, A. Davidson ; 2nd, Duncan and Son. Clematis, varieties —No award. Fine foliaged plants—lst prize, Duncan and Son ; 2nd, A. Davidson. Pelargoniums—lst prize, Dnncan and Son. Pelargoniums, fancy—lst prize, Duncan and Son. Geraniums, Zonale, —Ist and 2nd prize, Duncan and Son. Geraniums, variegated—lst and 2nd, IDuncan and Son ; 3rd, W. Gregory. Geraniums, ivy leaved—lst prize, J. Greenaway. Geraniums, double—lst prize, Dnncan and Son; 2nd, J. Greenaway. Calceolarias—lst prize, Dnncan and Son. Two fuchsias, varieties 2nd prize, J. Greenaway. Fuchsia—2nd prize, J. Greenaway. Verbenas, varieties —Ist prize, Duncan and Son. Hardy herbaceous or Alpine—lst prize, Duncan and Son. New or rare plant—lst, 2nd, and 3rd prizes, Duncan and Son. Collection of ferns, &c. —Ist prize, Dnncan and Son. Box or basket of bedding plants—lst prize, W. Gregory ; 2nd prize, Nairn and Son. POT PLANTS. (Amatenr Class.) Calceolarias, varieties—lst and 2nd prizes, W. Hepworth Pelargoniums, show—lst and 2nd prizes, G. A. Reads. Pelargoniums, fancy—lst prize, G. A. Reado. Geraniums, double—lst prize, Q. A. Reads. Geraniums, variegated—lst prize, G. A. Ashton. Stove or greenhouse—lst prize, G. A. Beade. Hardy herbaceous or Alpine—lst prize, G. A. Reade. Specimen plant—lst prize, D. Craw. CUT FLOWKES. (Open Class.l Roses, various—lst prize. W. Strange, jun.; 2nd, J. Greenaway. Rosea, various—lst prize, W. Strange ; 2nd and 3rd, J. Greenaway. Pansies, various—lst and 2nd prize, Q. A. Reade. Ranunculus, various—2nd prize, D. Craw. Collection of cut blooms, stove or greenhouse —lst prize, A. Davidson, 2nd, Naim and Son. Collection of ent blooms, bulbous or tuberous —lst prize, Naim and Son. Geraniums, zonale or double —Ist prize, J. Robson, gardener to Mr R. Rhodes. Hand banquet, wired—lst prize, Naira and Son ; 2nd, Duncanand Son. Hand bouquet, not wired —Ist prize, Duncan and Son; 2nd, Naim and Son. Epergne, or vase—lst prize, Naim and Son. CUT PLOWEBS. Twelve roses, varieties —2nd prize, R. Walton, Six roses —Ist prize, J. A. Ashton ; 2nd, S. Jackman ; 3rd, J. A. Ashton. Twelve pansies, varieties —Ist prize, D. Craw. Six Ranunculuses—lst prize, D. Craw; 2nd, J. Carpenter ; 3rd, J. Hepworth. Collection of cut blooms, various—lst prize, D. Craw ; 2nd, R. Walton. Hand bouquet, not wired—lst prize, S. Jackson. Six pelargoniums, varieties—lst prize, G. A. Reade. FBUIT AND VEGETABLES. (Open Class.) Twenty-five cherries—lst, 2nd and 3rd prizes, T. H. Potts. Twenty-five strawberries Skillcorn ; 2nd, Rev. C. Bowen. Six stalks rhnbarb—lst and 2nd prizes, Mrs Collins ; 3rd, J. Collins and Son. Fifty asparagus—lst prize, J. Allen and Son. Fifty pods peas—lst and 2nd prizes, T. H. Potts ; 3rd J. Allen and Son. Twelve potatoes, round—lst prize, J. Allen and Son; 2nd, H. Spicer; 3rd, J. Allen and Son. Twelve potatoes, kidney—lst prize, A. Davidson (gardener to Mr Gould); 2nd, .J. Allen and Son ; 3rd, T. H. Potts. Six turnips—lst prize, W. Gimblett; 2nd, A. Davidson (gardener to Mr Gould) ; 3rd, J. Alien and Son. Two cauliflowers, or brocoli —Ist and 2nd prizes, W. Gimblett; 3rd, J. Allen and Son. Three cabbages—lst prize, J. Allan and Son; 2nd, Mrs Collins. Six Lettuces —Ist prize, H. Spicer; 2nd, W. Gimblett; 3rd, H. Spicer. Collection of vegetables—lst prize, J. Allan and Son ; 2nd, H. Spicer. Six carrots—lst and 2nd prizes, W. Gimblett; 3rd, H. Spicer. Salad—lst prize, A. Spicer. FBUIT AND VEGETABLES. (Amateur class.) Twenty-five strawberries—lst prize, D. Craw. Six stalks rhubarb—lst prize, D. Craw. Fifty asparagus—lst prize, S. Jackman ; 2nd, H. Crooks. Fifty pods peas—lst prize, S. Child. Twelve potatoes, round —Ist prize, H. Crooks; 2nd, J. A. Ashton; 3rd, H. Crooks. Twelve potatoes, kidney—lst prize, S. Child; 2nd_, H. Crooks ; 3rd, D. Craw. Six turnips—lst prize, D. Craw; 2nd, S. Jackman. Three cabbages—lst prize, E. Mackett. Six Lettuces—lst prize, E. Mackett; 2nd, S. Child ; 3.-d, S. Jackman. Collection of vegetables (six sorts) —Ist prize, J. A. Asbton ; 2, S. Child. Salad—lst prize, S. Child. SPECIAL PEIZES. Mr D. Craw’s, for twelve ranunculus—J. Carpenter. Mr G. Gould, for six calceolarias—J. Greenaway. Mr G. Gould, for twelve ferns —Duncan and Son. Mr G. Gould,; collection of cut blooms—D. Crow. Mr G. Gould, for twelve roses, varieties—G. A. Reade, Mr G. Gould, for twelve verbenas —G. A. Reade. Mrs Washbonme, for six azaleas—lst prize, Dnncan and Son ; 2nd, J. Greenaway. Mr A. Carrick, for six ranunculus—D. Craw. Mr H. J. Tancred, for six cinerarias (open)— G. A. Reade.