HASTINGS FLOWER SHOW

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 87, 29 April 1937, Page 13

HASTINGS FLOWER SHOW

Fine Display of Chrysanthemum Blooms THE JUDGE'S AWARDS Keen interest was shown by the general public in the annual chrysanthemum show held in the Assembly Hall, Hastings, yesterday afternoon and last evening by the Hastings Horticultural Society. Patrons endorsed the view of the ofiicial who was reported yesterday to have said that it was easily the finest display of blooms seen in Hastings, and the truly wcnderi'u] showing of gorgeous blooms and dainty autumn tinted t'oliage was remarked upon by almost everyone. The judgee were as iollow: — Chrvsantheinums, Mr. F. Daley, of Napier; decorative, Mrs. O. Anderson; cooking) Mrs. J Mercer ; miscellaneous, Mr. J. G. C- Mackenzie. The championship awards were as I'ollow : — Champjon bloom, and amateur championship. — Mr- Innes Campbell's "Bessie Cook." Open championship. — Mr. C. B. riixon's ''W. D. Pockett". Novice championship. — Mrs- WRugg's "William Turner.'' Children's championship — Master HCainpbeU's "Pink Pockett." The points cups and prizes won were as follow:— Open classes, L. J. Harvey and B. M. Kessell cup. — C. B. Hixon. Amateur classes, F. L- Bone cup — D. J. McLeoa. Novice classes, H. J. Grieve's cup. — Mrs. W. Rugg. Single chrysanthemum classes, R. G. Wilson cup. — H- G- Batt. Decorative classes, Innes-Campbell cup. — Mrs Vaugban and Mrs Harvey equal. Children's classes, B. S. Pelling cup. — Master H Campbell. Children's decorative class — Miss M. Campbell 1, Miss M. Epps 2. Miscellaneous classes. — Miss E. Glenny. Cooking classes. — Mrs. Macken. The results of the judgjing .are as follow : — OPEN OLASS. Eighteen blooms, of at least. nine varieties. — O. B. Hixon 1. Only entry. Tweive distinct blooms. — C. B. Hixon 1. Only entry. Six blooms — C. B. Hixon 1 and 2. Only entries. Three blooms, incurved. — C. B, Hixon 1 and 2. Only entries. Three blooms, white. — Mrs. D. Scannell 1 ,0. B. Hixo n2 and 3. Four entries. Three blooms, yellow, — Mrs. D. Scannell 1, C. B. Hixon 2 and 3. Four entries. Three blooms, pink. — C. B. Hixon 1, 2 and 3. Only entries. Three blooms, red. — C. B. Hixon 1 and 2. Only entries. Three blooms, brohze.— C. B. Hixon 1, Mrs. D. Scannell 2. Only entries. Three blooms, A.O.C. — O. B. Hixon 1, Only entry. One bloom, incurved. — C. B. .1, 2 and 3. Four entries. Oue bloom, reflex. — O. B. Hixon 1, 2 and 3 Only entry. AMATEUR OLASS. Six blooms, distinct.— Mjs. D. J, McLeod 1, B. S. Pelling 2, H. G. Batt 3. Six entries. Three blooms, distinct.— H. G. Batt 1, G. Hay 2, B, S. Pelling 3. Seyen entries. Three blooms, white,— H. G. Batt 1, B. S .Pelling 2 and 3. Seven entries. Three blooms, yellow D. J. McLeod 1, B- S. Pelling 2, I. Campbell 3. Eight entries. Three blooms, pink. — H. G. Batt 1 and 2, D. J. McLeod 3. Ten entries. Three blooms, red. — D. J. McLeod 1, H. G. Batt 2, I. Campbell 3. Seven entries. Three blooms, bronze. — D. J. McLeod 1, B. S. Pelling 2, H. G. Batt 3V Nine entries. One bloom, incurved. — H, G. Batt 1 and 3, I- Campbell 3. Ten entries. One bloom, reflexed. — H. G. Batt 1 and 2. Seven entries. One bloom, white. — H. G. Batt 1, D. J. McLeod 2 and 3- Six entries. One bloom,, yellow.— I. Campbell 1, D. J. McLeod 2, G. Hay 3. Eight entries.

One bloom, pink.— I. Campbell 1, D. J ■ McLeod 2 and 3. Eight entries. One bloom, bronze.— D. J. McLeod 1 and 2, C, Hay 3, Eight entries. One bloom, A.O.C..— I. Campbell 1, H G. Batt 2 and 3. Nine entries. NOVICE CLASS. Six blooms, distinct. — Mrs. W, Rugg 1 , A. Gordon 2. Only entries. Three blooms, distinct. — L, E. Lucre L Mrs W. Rugg 2, A. Gordon 3. Four iuitrjes Two blooms, white,— Mrs. W. «ugg L A. Gordon 2, Only entries. Two blooms, yellow— Mrs. .W, Rugg i, 4. Gordon 2. Only entries Two blooms, pjnk — -Mrs. W. Rugg 1 and 2, L. E. Lncre 3. Only entrjes. Two blooms, red and bronze,— Mrs, W- Rugg 1 ani 2, A. Gordon 3- Only ■'Htries. One bloom, white.— L. E. Lucre 1, Mrs. W. Rugg 2, J. Webster 3. Four entries. One bloom,, yellow.— L. E- Lucre l, Mrs, W- Rugg 2 and 3. Four entries. Oue bloom, pink.— A. Gordon 1, Mrs. W. Rugg 2 and 3. Four entries. Oue bloom, bronze.— Jdrs W. Rugg 1 and 2. Three entries. One bloom, A.O.C. — L. E. Lucre 1, Mrs. W. Rugg 2, A. Gordon 3. SINGLE OHRYSANTHEMUMS. Six varieties — H. G. Batt 1. Only entry. Three varieties, distinct. — H. G. Batt 1, Mrs J. Barr 2. Only entries. Three blooms, yellow — Mrs. J, Barr i R. G. Batt 2 and 3- Only entries.

Three blooms, pink.— Mrs. J. Barr 1, H. G. Batt 2 and 3- Only entries. Three blooms, red or bronze. — H. G. Batt 1 and 3, Mrs. J. Barr 2. Five entries. Three naturaJ spraye. — H. G. Batt 1, Mrs. J. Barr 2. Only entries. Three blooms, anemone. — Mrs. 1. Brighurst 1, Mrs. J. Barr 2, H. G. Batt 3. Five entries CHILDREN'S CLASSES Three blooms, distinct. — Master H. Campbell 1, Maureen Priest 2- Only entries. Two blooms, distinct. — H. Campbell 1 and 2, N. Priest 3. Four eutries. One bloom,, any colour — H. Campbell 1 and 2. M. Priest 3 light entries. DECORATIVE OLASS Decorated tables (judged on popular pote) — Mrs Vaghan 1, Mrs Harvey 2. Basket of flowers. — Mrs F. Prosser 1, Mrs. M. Vaugban 2, Miss I. LovellSmith 3. Only entries. Basket of chrysanthemums. — Mrs. R. G. Wilson 1, Mrs. Tosswill 2, Mrs. W. Harvey 3. Five entries, JJowI of flowers and foliage. — Miss M. Mossman 1, Mrs. I. Campbell 2, Mrs. W Harvey 3. feix entries. Bowl of chrysanthemums and foliage. — Mrs. I. Campbell 1, Mrs. R. G. Wilson 2, Mrs M, Vaughan 3. Five entries Collection of foliage and berries. — Mrs. L. J. Harvey 1, Mrs. Tosswill 2„ Three entries. Decorated mantelpieee. — Mrs. Kirkpatrick 1, Mrs. W. Harvey 2 and 3. Six entries. Any other flower hut chrysanthemums. — Mrs. F. L. Bone 1. Only entry. Best posy. — Mrs. Elborne 2. Only entry. Decorated layer bowl. — Mrs. Hedley Harvey 1, Mrs Harry Harvey 2 and 3, Seven entries CHILDREN'S DECORATION Lady's shoulder spray.— Miss \' Epps 1, Miss Dorothy Epps 2, Mi ; Campbell 3. Six entries. Basket of flowers. — M. Campbell 1, M. Epps 2, P. Elborne 3. Five entries. Vase of flowers — M. Campbell 1, M. Epps 2, P. Elborne 3. Four entries. Best posy. — M Epps 1, P. Elborne 2, Miss L. Younge 3. Five entries. Best buttonhole. — -M. Campbell 1 and 2, Miss A. Fair weather 3. Seven entries. MISCELLANEOUS Six Gerberas — Mrs F. S. Thomas 1 and 3, Mrs D. Scannell 2. Only entries Six galliardias. — Mrs F. S. Thomas 1, Miss E. Glenny 2. Three entries. One delphinium, spike. — Mrs Tosswiil 1 and 2. Only entries. Three zinnias.— Mrs D. Scannell 1, Only entry. One hydrangea hea-L — Mrs L. J. Harvey 1, Mrs F. S. l'h >ma.s 2, Mre D. Scannell 3. Four entries. 12 French mar:^olds Mrs O. Dobson, 1, Mrs Macken ?. Cnly entries. Six African marigolds — Mrs F. 6. Thomas 2 and 3- Univ entries Two varieties fuschias. — Mre E. Glenny 1. Only entryOne Fuschia — Miss E. Glenny I.. Only entry. Three geraniums, distinct — Miss E. Glenny 1. Only entry. . Three ivy geraniums. — Miss E. Glenny 1, 2 and 3. Only entriei.

Erica. — Mrs Tosswill 1. Only entry. Six cup flowers, distinct.— Mrs Tosswill 1 and 2, Mre D. Scannell 3. Only entries. Six berrying shrubs.— Mrs L. J. Harvey l. Only entry. One berrying shrub.— Mrs Tosswill 1, Mrs F. S- Thomas 2 and 3. Only entries* Vase of flowers. — Mrs F. L. Bone I, Mrs D. Scannell 2, Mrs F. S. Thomas 3. Seven entries. COOKING Six plain scones. — Mrs Macken 1, Mrs H. G. Bott 2. Only entries. Six pikelets — Miss E. Glenny 1 and 2. Only entries. Madiera cake.— Mrs Macken 1 and 3. Mrs H. G. Bott 2. Only entries. Sultana cake. — Ms Macken 1, Mrs H* G. Bott 2. Only entries. Butter eponge sandwich - Miss I. Younge 2. Only entry. Two plates of toffee.— Mrs L. J. Harvey 1, Miss E. Glenny 2 and 3. Only entries.