FOXTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 2935, 12 September 1925, Page 2

FOXTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

SPRING SHOW. Despite the fact that of late the weather has militated strongly against perfection in flower growing, the Foxton Horticultural Society’s annual Spring Show, held in the Town Hall yesterday, was a decided success. Although the entries were somewhat less than last year, tho standard of quality was up to, if not above, that of previous years, and the tastefully arranged exhibits, truly- heralded the approach of spring. The exhibition was opened by the Mayor (Mr M. E. Perrean) at 3 o’clock.

In calling on the Mayor to open the show, Mr D. Christie (President) said that he considered the show very satisfactory when the amount of had weather experienced of late was taken into consideration. The entries were a little less 1 his year than last, hut this was discounted by the fact that had weather had been experienced. The spring show was always a small show, and he look this opportunity of urging upon those present to got to work in anticipation of the forthcoming summer show and make it a record for Foxton.

Mr. Peri-eau, in formally declaring the show open congratulated the Society on tsiic very fine exhibition. One point, that had attracted his attention however was the small number of entries in the children’s sections. He urged upon parents to encourage their children to take an.interest in these exhibitions as, he said, the children of to-day are the exhibitors of to-morrow. He also complimented the officials on the excellent way in which the exhibits were displayed. In the opinion of Mr Allan Gibson, who judged the cut blooms, the quality of the exhibits compared very favourably with those he had judged at the Auckland show a day or so previously, and ho had no hesitation in saying that the blooms staged at Foxton had shown a great improvement, in quality during recent years.

Mr Reynolds, of Otaki, was the only exhibitor in the open class, ami thus won the Society’s trophy this season without competition. The blooms Mr Reynolds exhibited, however, were very line. Otaki growers, like Foxton enthusiasts, during the past week have been considerably harassed hy the boisterous weather, and it is said that the hail storms were so severe as to he almost ruinous to the tender flowers.

Mrs McMurray again obtained first- place in (he competition for the Citizen’s Trophy, and thus becomes the owner, having won it three limes consecutively. Mrs Mc.Murruy is a. consistent exhibitor, and is to lie congratulated upon winning I his coveted (rophy.

Although the entries in the cookery class were small in number on this occasion, the qunlitv of the exhibits are worth special mention. The decorative class, always a i-ontre of special interest, was responsible for very artistic exhibits, and the entries were again good. The absence of school work was a regrettable feature, as general interest is always evinced in the handicraft of the children. It was the Society’s intention that the School exhibits he included in the Spring Show, which arrangement, would have been mutually satisfaclory to the Society and school staff, hut owing to the loss of time occasioned hy the epidemic no opportunity w;is available for completing the children's exhibits.

The cake stall, under the supervision of Airs Jno. Ross, did good business, and the Society's thanks are due lo'Alrs Ross for undertaking this work, and to all who contributed donations.

The Secretary ackmtwkulges with thanks Ihe following donations to Ihe Horticultural Society's funds:

-—Mr .John Robinson i'l Is, Airs •Jus. Robinson .Cl, Mrs Sid. Easton ids (id, Mrs U. 11. Symons 7s Gd, Mr (.'. 11. Symons 10s (id, Mrs John Ross and Mrs Trueman os each. A remarkable mammoth vegetable of the pumpkin variety was exhibited by Mr W. Nye. This exhibit Mr Nye considered somewhat in the nature of a freak growth, if being neither marrow nor pumpkin, but probably the result of crosspollination of both varieties. This exhibit was the basis of a weightguessing’ competition, Airs Delany securing the prize (Society’s ticket, for one year), with the correct guess of 69 His. It might he mentioned that this “pumpkin” was by no means the only one on tlie parent plant, and in fact was not even the biggest of its kind grown. Ollier exhibits of more than passing interest from Air Nye’s garden were half-a-dozen lemons, substantial in size and rich in colour; also six passion fruit, of appetising appearance. Air Nye informed us that the lemons are of the Lisbon variety; and hear well here.

The Horticultural Society is to lie congratulated upon the excellence of its-Show in view of theum propitious weather : - experienced, and we have ho doubt ’the Society will continue to receive The support such aiimitistitutikin:! deserves, and with ’.better):circumstances in . the future will show a great advance on past records. For the forthcoming Summer Show it is the intention of Ihe Committee to provide substantial trophy prizes, which will have the effect of promoting still greater interest among local floriculturists. The Fresidenl (AD - 'Christie) presented the trophies to the respective winners before the close of the exhibition.

The following is the prize list: — SECTION A.—OPEN CLASS. Judge: Mr. Gibson; stewards: Mrs Healey and Miss Gower. Society’s Trophy. To be won three times before becoming the property of the winner for classes 3 to 8 inclusive. 1924, won by Mr. Reynolds. 3 Magni Coronati, 3 blooms: Mr Reynolds 1 and 2; 4 Incomparabilis, 3 blooms: Mr Reynolds 1 and 2; 5, Barri, 3 blooms: Mr. Reynolds 1 and 2; 6, Leedsii, 3 blooms: Mr. Reynolds 1 and 2; 7. double daffodils, 3 blooms: Mr. Reynolds 1 and 2; 8, Poetaz, 3 blooms > Mr Reynolds 1 and 2. Trophy Mr. Reynolds. B.—M AGNI C<) RON A TT. ( For amateurs only.) Points Prize: Mrs C. 11. Symons’ 7/6. 6 blooms: Mrs Murray 1, Mrs Murphy 2, Mr Pcryman 3. 3 varieties: Mrs Murphy .1, Mrs AlcMurru.v 2, Mr Pcryman 3. 3 blooms, bi-colour: Mrs Murphy 1, Mrs McMnrray2, Mr Pcryman 3, 3 blooms yellow: Miss Ross 1, Airs Murphy 2, Mr Pcryman 3: 3 blooms, all white, Mrs Gower 1; 1 specimen bloom: Air. Pcryman 1, Airs Alurphy 2, Mrs W.bodham 3. Points prize: Mrs Murphy. SECTION C.—MEDIO CORONATI. Judge: Mr. Reynolds; steward: Miss Neylon. Points Prize: Sub-sections A, B and C: C. Af. Ross Co.’s 10/G. Sub-section A. (Incomparabilis). Distinguishing character crown or cup half as long as perianth, but in one or two eases three-quarters as long: 6 blooms, 1 or more varieties : Airs McMurray 1, Air Pcrynmn 2, Airs-E. J.-Murphy 3; 3 varieties, 1 of each: Mrs Murphy 1, Mr. Peryman 2, Mrs McMurray 3. 3 blooms all yellow: Aliss Ross 1, Mrs Murphy 2,-Air. Peryman 3. 3 blooms, bi-eolour: Airs McAfurrav I, Airs Murphy 2, Mr Peryman 3. specimen bloom: Aliss Nye 1, Airs Murphy 2 and 3. SUB-SECTION B.—(Barri).

Entries in this section, owing to wrong classification were all disqualified by Ihe judge. Sub section C. (Leedsii). Distinguished character perianth white, cup or crown, white, cream or citron, embracing all sizes as found in Ihe Incomparabilis and Barri sections • • 0 blooms, 1 or more varieties: Mrs McMurray 1, Mrs Murphy 2, Mr Peryman 3. 3 blooms, 1 or more varieties: Airs Murphy 1, Aliss Nye 2, Mrs McMurray 3. 1 bloom 1 : Airs Murphy 1. G giant Leedsii, 1 or more varieties: Airs Mr Murra y 1, AD Peryman 2; 3 giant Leedsii, varieties: Airs AlcMurrav 1, Airs Murphy 2; 1 specimen giant Leedsii: Airs McMurray 1, Airs Murphy 2. Points Prize: ATi’s .Murphy. SECTION D.—PARVI CORONATI. Judge: Air Gibson; stewards: Alesdames P. Easton and Mason. Points Prize: Airs F. Robinson’s special 10/-. Distinguishing character: crown loss than half as long as divisions of perianth: 1 specimen bloom: AD Peryman 1; 3 blooms polyanthus narcissi: Aliss Nye 1, Mrs Healey 2, Mrs Woodham 3; specimen bloom: Mr. Peryman 1, Aliss Nye 2; 3 blooms, double daffodils: Air. Peryman 1, Aliss Gower 2; 3 varieties double daffodils: Airs Alurphy 1, Air. Peryman 2; collection 12 narcissi, 1 of each: Airs AlcAlurray 1, Airs Murphy 2, Air Peryman 3; collection G narcissi: Mrs AlcAlurray 1, Mrs Murphy 2, Airs Healey 3, 3 blooms Poetaz: Air Peryman 1; seedling narcissi, AD’. Peryman 1 and 2; best trumpet in show: Mr. Peryman. Best other than trumpet: Airs AteAfurray. Points Prize: Mr. Permian.

E. —BULBS (Not Otherwise specilied).

Judge: Air. Gibson; steward: Air. Murphy. Points Prize: Airs Parkas’ trophy. Anenomos, U blooms: Miss Hughes 1, Aliss Nye 2 ; anemones 3 varieties single: Miss Hughes 1, Aliss Nye 2, Aliss Speirs 3; do., six blooms double: Aliss Hughes 1, do. 3 varieties double: Aliss Nye 1 and 2: snowflakes G stems: Airs Healey 1 and 2. Aliss Nye 3: freezias, white: ADs AlcAlmrav 1, AD’s Healey 2, do.; cream Mrs Healey 1 and 2, Mrs McMurray 3: best collection bulbous blooms: Miss N.vc 1, Aliss Hughes 2, Airs McMurray 3. Poinls Prize: Aliss Nye.

F. —CUT BLOOM'S. Other than bulbs.

.Judge: Mr. Gibson, stewards: Mesdames Baker and Heasman. Points Prize: Air C. H. Symon’s 10/G. Arum lily: Airs F. Robinson 1, camelias, 3 blooms: Aliss Hughes 1, Iris, 3 spikes: Airs F. Robinson 1, pansies, G blooms: Airs T. ,E. Hughes 1; polyanthus, G colours; Aliss Hughes 1; polyanthus, 3 colours : Aliss Hughes 1, Airs Gower 2, Aliss Nye 3; primroses, 6 varieties: Aliss Hughes 1, do., 3 varieties: Airs P. Easton 1, Aliss Hughes 2, Aliss Nye 3; do. double: Aliss Hughe's 1; stocks, 3: Airs F. Robinson 1, Mrs McMurray 2; violets: single: Mrs F. Woods 1 ,Miss. F. Hughes 2, Airs Woods 3; wall-flowers: ADss Hughes 1, Greta Coley 2; flowers, any other variety: Mrs Gower 1; collection outdoor flowers, Aliss Nye 1, Aliss Hughes 2. Points Prize: Aliss Hughes.

Citizens’ Trophy, for 3 distinct varieties of daffodils: (Previous winners: 1922 AD’s AlcAlurray; 1923 Airs A. S. Easton; 1924 Mrs McMarray); Airs McMurray 1. Mr. Shailler’s' Special 10/6 for 3 blooms red or red stained cups: ADss Ross I, Airs Alurphy 2, Airs McMurray 3. G.—POT PLANTS. Judge: Mr Gibson; steward: Mr. D. Whibley. Points Prize: AD’. Nye’s 5/-.

Asparagus, plumosa: ADrs Healey 1, Aliss Nye 2, do., sprengeri: Aliss Nye 1, Airs Healey 2, do., robustus: * AD’S AlcAlurray 1; aspidestra, green, Airs AlcAlurray 1 and 2; pot of freezias: Miss Gower 1 and 3, Airs AlcAlurray 2; cyclamen: Aliss Gower 1; begonia: Aliss Nye 1 & 2; any other variety: Miss Gower 1 and 2: Points prize: Aliss Gower. H.—FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.

Judge: AD\ Gibson; steward: Air. D. Whibley. Points Prize: Mrs Pearson’s 5/-.

Apples, cooking: Aliss Nye 1 and 3. Air W. E. Bullard 2: do,' dessert, AD Bullard 1; beet, red: Aliss O. Nye 1, Air Bullard 2; lettuce: Aliss Read 1; onions, keeping: Mr T. East 1, Airs T. E. Hughes 2, Aliss Read 3; potatoes: Aliss Read 1 and 2; pumpkins: Aliss Read 1. Air Bullard 2; any other variety vegetables: Airs AfeADirray 1 and 2. Points Prize: Aliss Read (Sanson). T— DECORATIVE. Judge: Mrs A. C. Broadfield: stewards: Airs Downes and Aliss Peryman. Points Prize: Mrs Alason’s Trophy. Basket of (lowers and foliage: Mrs P. Easton 1, Aliss Ross 2, Airs Gower 3; howl spring (lowers: Aliss Ross 1, AD-s AleAßirray 2, Airs F. Robinson 3; howl violets: Airs F. Robinson 1, Airs F. Woods 2, Aliss Ross 3; bowl single primroses: Airs P. Eastonl, Airs S. H. Poole 2, Aliss Nye 3; bowl of flowers and foliage: ADs Healey and Airs S. Easton tie 3, Airs P. Easton and Airs Gower tie 2; bowl of narcissi: Airs McAlur. ray 1, Airs P. Easton 2, Airs Healey 3. Decorated tall vase: Airs Barr 1, Airs Gower 2; decorated table without embellishments: Airs S. Easton 1, Aliss Speirs 2, Airs Gower 3; decorated table with embellishments: AD's S. Easton 1 and 2, Mrs Barr 3; epergne: Airs P. Easton ’and Airs AlcAlurray tie 1, Mrs S. Easton 2; lady’s spray: Airs P. Easton 1, Airs Gower 2; posy: Airs Gower 1,2 and 3; vase of narcissi : Airs AlcAlurray 1, Airs Healey 2; vase of spring flowers: Airs Healey 1, Airs AlcAlurray 2, AD-s S. Easton 3; buttonholes: Airs Healey I, Airs P. Easton 2, AD-s Barr 3. Points Prize: Airs P. Easton. Decorative. —Children: Basket of flowers: Iris Coley 1, Greta Coley 2; buttonholes: Iris Coley 1, Alyrtle Hughes 2, Greta. Coley 3; decorated table: Greta Coley 1, Iris Coley 3. J.—COOKERY. Judge: Airs Drew; Stewards: Airs Trueman and Aliss Ritchie. Points Prize: Airs Poole’s 10/6. Air A. E. Whitehead’s special prize 10/G, second: AD’s Jas. Robinson’s 5/-; 3rd. Air A. R. Osborne’s 2/6. For special recipe family cake (for adults only) : Airs T. E. Hughes 1 and 2, Aliss Wanklyn 3. Rich fruit cake: Ist Air Winstanlcy’s 50 lb. bag flour; 2nd AD’. Bauckham’s 2 lb. tea; 3rd AD’ Parkin’s 2/6: ADss Wanklyn 1, Mrs T. E. Hughes 2 and 3. Mrs C. 11. Nelson V.11.C; cake, seed, Ist 3s, 2nd 2s: Aliss Nye 1, Mrs T. E. Hughes 2, Airs D. Purcell 3; cake, Madiera TAl'iss Nye 1, Airs D. Purcell 2; cake, ginger-bread: Aliss Gower 1, Airs D. Purcell 2; cake, butter sponge: Aliss Thomas 1; sponge cake: Aliss Thomas 1; sponge sandwich: Airs R. Burn 1, Aliss Thomas 2; sponge roll: Airs D. Purcell 1, Aliss Thomas 2; pikelets, 1 plate, Aliss J. Death 1, Airs D. Purcell 2; sausage rolls, plate 3: Airs D. Purcell 2: shortbread, 1 plate: Airs D. Purcell 2; short pastry, to he made with dripping: Airs R. Burn 1: scones, white, plate 3: Aliss AL Neilson 1, Airs T. E. Hughes 2 ; Airs D. Purcell 3; scones girdle, plate of 3: Aliss Thomas 1. Points Prize: Airs D. Purcell. K.—HOME INDUSTRIES.

Judge: Airs A. K. Drew; stewards: Mrs Trueman and Aliss Ritchie.

Points Prize: Mr J. Walls’ cake. .Jam, three varieties, 1 glass jar of each: Airs T. East 1; jam, collect ion. G varieties; (special prize 5/-) : .Miss Wanklyn 1; marmalade, orange, 1 glass jar: ADss Wanklyn I; bottled fruit, 4 varieties: Aliss Hughes 1; bottled fruit, G varieties (specials Ist 3/- 2nd 2/-): Miss Hughes li; sauce, 1 bottle: Aliss Wanklyn 1; chutney 1 bottle: Aliss Wanklyn 1. Points Prize: Aliss Wanklyn.