HORTICULTURAL SHOW

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume II, Issue 174, 19 November 1880, Page 3

HORTICULTURAL SHOW

The Blenheim Horticultural Society may certainly be congratulated on the success of their Spring Show which undoubtedly surpassed eacli and all of its predecessors, especially in cut flowers and pot plants. Of the latter, Mr Hornby, of Picton, contributed some, 40 plants, comprising many choice varieties. Some very beautiful specimens of indigenous ferns were shown and the nihnner in which the prize exhibits were aranged was very tasteful. When lighted at night no prettier sight could be imagined than that which Ewart’s Hall presented on Wednesday last, and we were glad to see it crowded with visitors, several of whom came from long distances in order to he present at the Show. In vegetables and fruit the exhibits hardly equalled those of last year : indeed, the season, although it has produced splendid roses and other blooms of the garden, has been unfavorable to early root crops ami fruit, except strawberries, which were well and numciously exhibited on this occasion, and there were also a few exhibits of early potatoes and cucumbers, but on the whole, the fruit and vegetable department was meagre, and presented a marked contrast to the wealth and beauty of the floral exhibition. Many of the hand bouquets were deservedly greatly admired, the tasteful manner in which tiie flowers were arranged so as to produce an exquisite blending of color Laving a most charming effect. Herr Norberg’s band, which was in attendance in the evening, contributed to the attractiveness of the scene, and when the time came for closing many were sorry that the exhibition which had afforded them real enjoyment was at an end. Amongst those present were some who hail been lately in Christchurch who said this Show would bear very favorable comparison with a similar gathering in that city, and this speaks well for the progress made in and around Blenheim in horticulture. The soil and climate of the locality are not to he surpassed in any part of the Colony, and it is in the hands of the settlers to make it what Nature evidently intended it to be—one of the most productive. The Judge’s awards on Wednesday gave every satisfaction, and wc heard of no complaints blit one, and that was from Mr Hornby, one of whose exhibits had cuttings surreptitiously taken from it, which he says will spoil the plant and cause him to with-hold his exhibits for the future which will be a loss to the Society as he is one of the largest and most successful of our local exhibitors. The following is the prize list POT PLANTS. New and Rare Riant (not previously exhibited) — Mr Hornby 1. Specimen Plant in flower —Mr ITornhy 1, Mr Gillespie 2. Variegated Foliage Plant—Mr Hornby 1, and two special prizes to Mr Dodson and Mr Purser respectively. Foliage Plant (not variegated)—MrDobb 1. 3 Fine Foliage Plants, varieties—Mr Hornby 1. 3 Greenhouse Plants in flower, each of distinct genera —Rev. Father Seazeau 1, Mrs Rayner 2. 3 Fine Foliage Begonias, varieties—Mrs Dodson 1. 3 Geraniums, single, varieties, in flower— Miss Norgrove I. 3 Geraniums, double, varieties, in flower —Miss Norgrove 1, Mrs Rayner 2. 2 Geraniums, ivy-leaved, varieties, for foliage.— Miss Norgrove I, Mr H. G. Clark o. 3 Geraniums, bi-color, varieties, for foliage—Mrs Rayner, 1. 3 Geraniums, tri-eolor, varieties, for foliage—Miss Norgrove 1. 3 Pelargoniums, varieties, single—Mr E. Purser 1. 3 Fuchsias. —Mr Hornby 1, Mrs Litchfield 2. Fuchsia, specimen—Mrs Litchfield 1.

Climbing Plant for beauty of foliage—- ! Ml' Hornby 1. 3 Azaleas, varieties— E. Purser 1. (i N. Z. Ferns, varieties—Rev. Father Seauz.au 1. 3 Exotic Ferns, varieties—Rev. Father Senu'.can 1. 2 Heaths in flower, varieties—Mr Hornby I. 3 Cineraria, varieties —E. Purser I. 3 Cacti varieties—Miss Norgrove I. Specimen Cactus —Miss Norgrove 1, U. Parker 2, Mrs Butt, special prize. 3 Pot Plants (not previously specified)— E. Purser 1, 11. G. Clark 2. Greenhouse Climbing Plant—Mr Hornby For the best grown Pot Plants —A special prize was awarded by the judges to Mr Hornby, and also a special prize for keeping apples. CUT FLOWERS. (3 Antirrhinums, varieties —Rev. Father Seauzcau 1, Mr Winstanley 2. 8 Verbenas, varieties —Miss Norgrove 1, Mrs Litchfield 2. (3 Sweet Williams, varieties —Mrs Btishell 1, Mr. Winstanley 2. Collection Cut Flowers, not less than 12 distinct species, shown separately—Rev. Father Seauzeau 1, Mrs Litchfield 2. (3 Roses, varieties, single blooms —Mr Winstanley 1, Mrs Rayner 2. 12 Roses, varieties, single bloom —Mr Winstanley 1, Mrs Litchfield 2. 1 Rose, specimen—Mr Winstanley 1. 4 Azaleas, varieties—E. Purser 1, 12 Pansies, varieties—-Mr Pobb 1, Miss Nor wove 2. Collection of Bulbs, not less than G—Mrs Rayner 1. Collection of Geraniums, not less than 4 Miss Norgrove 1. Collection of Pelargoniums, not less than •I—Mr K. Purser 1. Hand Bouquet, not to exceed Tin. in diameter—Miss K. Norgrove 1, Mrs T. Redwood 2. Bridal Bouquet—Miss K. Norgrove 1, Mrs Hemus 2. FRUIT AXll VEGETAIILKS. 24 Strawben !es—Fabian 1,1). Lawrence 2. f»0 Gooseberries, to he judged by weight—- .). Rayner 1, H. G. Clark 2. 20 Bunches Red Currants—One exhibit, no award. 2 Cucumbers—W. Adams special prize 1, Fabian 2. Bundle of Asparagus, f>o heads—D. Lawrence 1, Mrs Litchfield 2. (! Stalks of Rhubarb—Winstanley 1, Winstanley 2. 20 Pods of Broad Beans—No first prize was awarded, Mrs Litchfield 2. 21b of Peas—D. Lawrence 1. 20 Round Potatoes, white—No first; W. Litchfield 2. 2 Cauliflowers —D. Lawrence 1. Cabbage, specimen—W. Litchfield 1, D. Lawrence 2. 12 Seed Onions—l). Lawrence 1. (3 Turnips—l). Lawrence 1, W. Litchfield 2. (3 Carrots—No first awarded, 1). Lawrence 2. 3 Lettuces each, cabbage and cos.—l). Lawrence 1. Collection of Vegetables on tray, at least !) varieties —D. Lawrence 1. S FECI AI. FRIZES. The Best Kept Cottage Garden within the Borough of Blenheim. The prize will he awarded at the next Autumn Show— G. T. Foster, S. J. Furness, W. F. Terry, and John Watson. Bouquet of Flowers, all one sort and color, except white, not less than Gin. in diameter—Miss K. Norgrove. By Mr Hus'rwrcK —Bouquet of Flowers, all one sort and color, except white, arranged by a girl under 14—Miss Alice Mears l, Miss Laura Clark 2. By Mrs Rayner —Bouquet of Flowers, by young ladies under 14.—Miss Alice Carter 1, Miss Amy Nosworthy 2. By Mr G. Riley—Button Hole Bouquet. —Miss Jessie Dodson. By Mr Hokniit —Bouquet of Wild Flowers—Miss Gard 1, Miss Laura Farmar o_ By Mr Pickering —Prettiest Bunch of Wild Flowers plucked by a girl under 10. —Miss Agnes Ward 1, Miss Florence Clark 2. By Mr Pickering— Prettiest Hand Basket of Flowers, by a girl under 12—Miss Edith Robinson 1, Miss Laura Clark 2. By Mr Purser— . Six Best Grown Pot Plants, any variety—Mrs Rayner I, Rev. Father Sauzeau special prize. By Mr Ci.odston —The Best Flowering Plant of any exhibited —Miss Norgrove. By Mr H. Dodson —Any exhibit not previously specified, at the discretion of the Judges in Class 1 and 2—Mrs Rayner 1.