WOODEND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2402, 16 December 1881, Page 3

WOODEND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The first show in connection with this society was held in the district schoolroom on Thursday, and proved a great success. The exhibits in the amateur class were numerous and keenly contested, particularly the vegetables. The staging was very effectively carried out by Messrs Nairn and Witchell. Subjoined is a list of prize-takers

Judges—Messrs Low and Robson. Pot Plants—Open Class, Collection of four distinct plants in bloom— Mr B. Wright, 1

Specimen flowering plant in bloom—Mr L, Witchell and Mr J. G. L. Scott, equal Collection of four distinct ornamental foliage plants—Miss Threlkeld, 1

Collection of six geraniums—Mr B. Wright, 1 Fuchsias, three—Mr Ogden, 1; Mr James Thompson, 2 Petunias, two—Mr Catcbpole, 1; Mr 0. S. Howard, 2 Verbenas, four—Mr Catcbpole, 1

Collection of ferns and lyoopods—Mr B D’Anvergno Best new or rare plant—Mr T. Wilson, 2 Cut Flowees—Open Class.

General collection—Hon. H. B. Gresaon and Mr J. G. L. Scott, equal

Roses, twelve, not less than six varieties —Mr Reeves, 1; Mr B. D’Anvergne, 2

Carnations, piccotees, and pinks, six, various —Mr R. Wright, 1 Verbenas, twelve, three trusses of each, various—Mr C. 8. Howard, 1 nsies, twelve—Mr Josling, 1; Mr Beeves, 2 Table bonqnet Miss Hunnibell, 1 ; Mr D’Anvergne, 2 Hand bouquet—Miss Hunnibell, 1; Mrs 8 tack wood, 2

Fruit— Open Class. Gaueral collection—Mr Hunnibell, 1

Dish of cherries—Mr D’Auvergne, 1 ; Mr Hunnibell, 2

Strawberries, thirty—Mr D’Auvergne, X ; Mr Hnnnibell, 2 Collection of gcoseberries—Mr Stapleforth, X ; Mr D’Auvergnp, 2 Vegetables. —Open Claes. Collection not to exceed nine varieties—Hon, H. B. Greseon, X ; Mr Catchpole, 2 Potatoes, kidney, nine—Hon. H. B. Greseon, X

, Mr Catchpole, 2 Potatoes, ronnd, nine—Hon. H, B. Qresson, 1 ; Mr J. Anverirne, 2 Potatoes, collection—Mr Catchpole, 1

Beans, broad or long pod, twenty pods—Mr Catchpole. 1 Peas, thirty pods—Mr D’Auvergne, 1; Mr W. A. Burt, 2 Carrots, six—Hen. H. B. Bresson, 1; Mr W. A. Bnrt, 2 Turnips, six—Mr Bnrt, 1; Hon, H. B. Bresson, 2 Cabbages, two—Mr Shilton, 1; Hon. H. B. Bresson, 2 Lettuces, three—Hon. H. B. Bresson, 1 Rhubarb, six stalks—Hon. H. B. Bresson, 1 Cucumbers, brace—Mr J. Carpenter, 1 Salad—Mr C. S. Howard, 1; Mrs Stack* wood, 2 Pot Plants. —District Amateurs! only. Collection of two distinct plants in bloom — Mr C. S. Howard, I; Mr Walker, 2 Specimen plant in bloom—Mr Howard, 1; Mr Catchpole, 2 Collection of two distinct ornamental foliage plants—Mr Wilson, 1; Mr Salkeld, 2 Fuchsias, two—Mr Howard, I Geraniums, collection of four —Mr Catchpole, 1; Mr Walker, 2

Calceolaria, single specimen—Mr Catcbpole, 1; Mr Howard, 2 Cineraria—Mr Howard, 1; Mr Catcbpole. 2 Cur Flowers— District Amateurs only. General collection—Mrs Stackwood, 1 ; Mr Howard, 2 Roses, six—Mr Reeves, I; Mrs Stackwood, 2 Carnations, piootees, and pinks, various—Mr Stackwood, 1 ; Mr Mutu, 2 Verbenas, six (three trusses of each) —Mr Stackwood, 1 ; Mr Howard, 2 Pansies, six—Mrs Stackwood, 1; Mr Catckpole, 2 Table bouquet—Miss Witte, 1 ; Mrs Norton, 2 Hand bouquet—Mrs Stackwood, 1; Mr Howard, 2 Fruit —District Amateurs only. Dish of cherries —Mr Rowley, 1; Mr Turner, 2 Strawberries, thirty—Mr Thomnkins, 2 Collection of gooseberries—Mr Stackwood, 1; Mr Lorrimer, 2 Dish of currants—Mr Howard, 1; Mr F. Horrell, 2 Vegetables— District Amateurs only. Collection, not to exceed six varieties —Mr Hewitt, 1; Mrs Stackwood, 2 Potatoes, kidneys, six—Mr Hewitt, 1 ; W. Nihira, 2 Potatoes, round, six—Mr Hewitt, 1 ; Mr Eder, 2 Collection of six—Mr Catcbpole, 1 ; Mr Howard, 2

Beans, broad or longpod. fifteen pods—Mr P. Horrell, 1; Mrs Stackwood, 2 Peas, twenty pods—Mr Eder, 1; Mr Howard, 2 Carrots, six—Mr Eder, 1 ; Mr P. Horrell, 2 Turnips, six—Mr Hewitt, 1; Mrs Stackwood, 2 Cauliflowers, two—Mr Reeves, 1 ; Mr Nott, 2 Cabbages, two —Mr Edlin, 1 ; Mr Shilton, 2 Lettuce, two —Mr Hewitt, 1; Mr Howard, 2 Radishes, twelve—Mr Howard, 1; Mr Morrell, 2 Special Prize List. The Society gave 5s and 2s 6d for the beat twenty raspberries—Mr Nott. 1; Mrs Stackwood, 2 Mr Walker gave 5a ns a first, and 2s 6d as a second prize for the best hand bouquet made in the school by tbe girls attending the district school—Miss JB. Rowly, 1 ; Mies E. Witte, 2 Mr Shilton gave a flower stand for the best collection of pansies—Mr C. S. Howard Mr Salkeld gave a miniature set of drawers, value IGs, as a first prize, and Mr Daniels a cruet, value 9s, ns a second, for the best six pot plants in bloom, not less than four varieties — Mr A. Catcbpole Mr I ittle gave a rake, hoe, and spade for the moat points in the amateur class, first prize to count nine points, second prize two points—Mr Howard and Mr Catcbpole equal, nine first and nine second each 45 points Mr Catcbpole gave a pair of boots, value 20s, ns a first, and Dr. (ivenden 10s as a second prize, for the best collection of vegetables, not less than six varieties—Hon. H. B. Gresson, 1; Mr Catcbpole, 2 Mr Winsloe gave 10s and 5s for the best collection of roses—Mr Wilson, 1

Rev. C. H. Cosset gave 5s and 2s 6d for the best collection of verbenas, not less than eight varieties and not more than three trusses of each —Mr Stackwood, 1 ; Mr Catchpole, 2 Mr C. ckevincton gave 7s and 3s 6d for the best box of bedding out jjlants in pots, not loss than twelve pots—Mr A. Catchpole, 1 ; Mr Howard, 2 Dr. pvenden gave 7s and 3s 6d for the best collection of potatoes—Mr Hewitt, 1. POULTRY SHOW. Judge —Mr Stapleton. Pair of game fowls —Mr S. Gibbs, 1; Mr hi. Stokes, 2 Pair of Dorkings—Mr Pateman, 1 ; Mr Bartrnm, 2 Pair of Spanish—Mr B. S. Turner, 1 Pair of Cochin—Mr Vf alker, 1 and 2 Pair of Brahmas—Mr E. Stokes, 1; Mr Catchpole, 2 Pair of Hamburgs—Mr Walker, 1 ; Mr Mackie. 2 Pair of bantams—Mr Little, 1; Mr Hewitt, 2 Pair of Polands—Mr J. Q. Stanton, 1 Pair of ducks—Mr Walker, 1 Three canaries—Mr J. Thompson, 1 Four rabbits —Mr Stackwood, 1 ; Mr Catchpole, 2 Farmers’ prize of JS2 for greatest number of sparrow eggs—D, Edlin and J. Stalker, 362 dozen.