The Motueka Star PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. "Te Oranga Moti Iwi." TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 1902. MOTUEKA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Motueka Star, Volume II, Issue 66, 1 April 1902, Page 3

The Motueka Star PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. "Te Oranga Moti Iwi." TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 1902. MOTUEKA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

AUTUMN SHOW. Yesterday the autumn show of the society was held in the association's spacious tent, erected in High Street, sgfct the rear of Mr Tarrant's office. The mplowery weather experienced during past week, no doubt, -was responsible for a falling off in the number of exhibits ; the quality of those displayed was nevertheless, of the best, and the society is to be congratulated upon the results. The attendance during the afternoon was normal ; in the evening the marque was filled to over-flowing. The number of visitors from ISJelsoh was limited, but the Borough and neighboring districts were well represented and it is satisfactory to learn that the takings at the gate amounted to over L. 35. During the evening the String Band played selections, which served to enliven the hours. T e following were the judges of the various classes. Their decisions, as £a whole, were popular. Pot Plants and Flowers, Mr Budden ; Fruit, Mr C. H. Banfield and Mr H. Jacka ; vegetables, Messrs B>. and C. Fry ; bread etc., Mr F. Fry ; Butter, G. Huffarn. As regards the exhibits, there was a falling off in pot plants and cut flowers, but those on the stands were well worth inspection Mrs E. Boyes secured foutfirst prizes in pot plants, and the amaryllis entered by Mrs Wilson was an excellent specimen of its variety. In cut flowers, there was a good show of dahlias by Mrs Mayo who won both prizes offered. The entry of roses was limited ; those shown by Miss Sylvia Rankin being superior to others shown. "Mums", which receive such ntteritioa in other parts of the Oolony, where shows are organised solely for their display, .vere conspicuous by their absence, and the cultivation of this Queen of the autumn is evidently neglected hero. Nasturtions, handsome little flowers, were shown by Mrs BE. Rnakin giving evidence of careful culture and attention. The other cut flowers do not call for special mention, except in what there is usually keen and healthy competition, namely bouquets and table decorations. There was a good exhibit of the forme'", Miss Hurstnouse securing first f>r hand bouquets, and Miss A. Jordan f>r the bridal. There was considerable vivalry for the button hole bouquet by child ten under 14 the first prize for which a.vaided to Miss Sylvia Rankin, Myra Pattie securing second honors. The p -ize fjr b mjuets made by girls under 14 was carried off by Miss E. Fowler, Miss Gladys Jordan being next. S ime very fine stands of fl owsrs weie exhibited the first prize been allotted to Miss Hui-sthouse, Miss Cora Boyce being second, Miss Dalgety's entry

being commended. Miss Mabel Gilbert first for a basket of flowers, Moffatt for designs of grasses, ?A har >, designed by Miss Wheeler and sent for exhibition only, deserves special mention. There was a very fine display of fruit particularly of dessert and cooking apples, in which Mr W. B. Anderson, of Riwaka, excelled all other exhibitors gaining Messrs Kirkpatrick and Co’s special prize (value 21s) for the greatest number of points in class 3, his - total being 23. ;MrG- James' entry,, as well jas those of Messrs Rowling, A. Holdaway, J. Haycock.- sen., and D. Fry, compared most favorably with any

.~auiples_we have seen elsewhere. Some fine peaches from the orchard of Mr S. Bolton, Nelson, gained First and second prizes, those entered by Mr Thomas Pattie jjbeing commended. The pears shown were of fine quality and here Mr Anderson is credited with two first, Misses Delaney and Simpson first in winter and autumn pears respectively, Master Hubert Pattie annexing first prize for autumn dessert pears. There was no entry of grapes but those sent in for exhibition by Mr Budden weie really fine ones and apparently luscious to the taste—we cannot say for certain. There was a good display of pie, rock, •.and water melons first honors being secured by Messrs F. Fry, P. Rowling and L. G. Duncan. There was a nice exhibit of melons, shown by Miss M. Drummond which were given first prize, and a prize was allotted to Mr W. Ryder for Cape Gooseberries. In the vegetable class, the potatoes on the stand, representing several varieties, were an even sample, and attracted considerable attention ; the same may be said of the onions, carrots, and parsnips. The .kumaras. entered by Messrs Hu flam 8r05.., were allotted a prize. Some vegetable marrows and pumpkins were displayed, the heaviest of the latter- vegetable, coming from Mr H. Rum bold’s garden; several flaws were observable upon the surface, caused by mischievous youths gouging out portions of it. Miss A. Rydei gained first prize for tomatoes ; fine fruit, solid, and rich in color. The native exhibits were limited, and did not attract much attention.

Not the least important part of the exhibition was the space devoted to domestic dainties, such as currant, seed, and sponge cakes, and scones. The prize for scones was awarded to Miss Allport, for currant cake to Mrs A. Manoy, sponge cake to Miss E. Rankin, and seed cake to Mrs J. A. Rankin. Mr A. Manoy’s special for home made bread fell to Miss F. Boyes ; Rankin and Son’s special for fresh buttor to Mrs G. K Marshall; and Townsend and Paul’s special for heaviest eggs to Mrs J. Rum fold.

We have to acknowledge the courtesy of the Secretary, Mr Rankin, in supplying us with the following complete prize list :

CLASS I— POT PLANTS. Setium, Mrs E Boyes 1. . Foliage Plant, Mrs Hodgson 1 and 2. Single Geranium or Pelargonium, Mrs E Boyes 1, Mrs J F Wilson 2.

Double Geranium or Pelargonium, Mrs E Boyes 1. Mrs J F Wilson 2 Begonia (flowering) Mrs E Boyes 1, Master M. Boyes 2. Begonia (foliage) Maurice McGlashen 1, J Delaney 2. Amaryllis, Mrs Wilson 1, D Hursthouse 2.

Pot of Musk, B. Jordan com. CLASS; 2—OUT FLOWERS. Cactus Flower, M Gilbert com. Verbenas, Miss M Deck com Dahlias, T Mayo 1, Miss S Rankin 2, R. McGlashen com Collection Dahlias, T Mayo 1, Miss S Rankin 2 3 Roses, Sylvia Rankin 1, Miss M Deck 2 Nastur ions, collection, Mrs H Rankin i, Miss S Rankin 2 Zinnias, collection, Mrs H Rankin i, Veta Mayo 2 French and African- Marigolds, collecti an, Mrs H Rankin com Phlox Drummondii, collection, Mrs Huffam com Hand Bouquet, Ruth Hursthouse 1. Bridal Bouquet, Miss A Jordan. Buttonhole Bouquet by children under 14 years, Sylvia Rankin 1, Myra Patties. Bouquet made by girls under 14, E. Fowler i, Gladys Jordan 2. Stand of r lowers, Miss Hursthouse 1, Miss Cora Bovce 2, Miss Dalgety com. Basket of Flowers, Miss Mabel Gilbert 1, Miss Haycock 2. Design of grasses, Miss Moffatt 1. CLASS 3—FRUIT. 5 Kitchen Apples, autumn, G. James 1, W. B Anderson. 2, Master G Goodman com. 5 Dessert Apples, autumn, N. Rowling 1, G Groob ? 2, E Parker com. 5 Kitchon Apples, Winter, W B Anderson 1, A Holdaway 2, W B Anderson com.

5 Dessert Apples, "Winter, A Holdaway i, J Painter 2, K. Rewai com. 5 Cox’s Orange Pippin, J Haycock sen., 1, N Rowling 2, G James com. 5 Sturmer Pippins, D Fry i, Holdaway 2 5 Nonpareil Russett, G James 1, W B Anderson 2 5 Blight proof Apples, one of each sort, W B Anderson 1 Collection Apples one of each sort, W B Anderson 1 5 Kitchen Pears, autumn, Miss E Simpson 1 5 Dessert Pears, autumn, Hubert Pattie i, T Pattie 2, N Rowling com 5 Kitchen Pears, winter, W B Anderson 1, H Holdaway 2 5 Dessert Pears, winter, Miss Delaney 1, W B Anderson 2, J Delaney com Collection Pears, one of each sort W B Anderson 1 4 Quinces, E Wratten 1, W B Anderson 2 A doz Medlars, C Avery 1, H Heath 2, V Avery com 5 Peaches, S Bolton 1 and 2, T Pattie com Two doz large walnuts, Roy Hodgson 1 Two doz small walnuts, E Wrattan 1 Water melon, Felix Fry i, _L Duncan 2 Pie melon, P Rowling 1, H Holdaway 2 Rock melon, F Fry 1, L Duncan 2 Collection melons, L G Duncan 1 and 2 5 Lemons, Mabel Drummond 1, A Drummond 2 'Two doz Cape Gooseberries, W Ryder 1 CLASS 4—VEGETABLES. 5 Red. Skin Potatoes, K Rewai 1, E Wrattan 2 5 Kidney, E Wrattan 1, L Canton 2 5 Potatoes, any other kind C Caigou 1 H Heath 2, J Cook com Collection of Potatoes, three of .each sort J Cook 1 3 -Kumaras, Huffam Bros 1 5 Onions, E McNab 1, K Rewai 2 H Rumbold com Pickling Onions, Blanche Drummond 1, A Ryder com 6 Carrots, table, F Fry 1, L Fry 2 6 Parsnips, C Mayo 1 Doz Radishes, H Rankin com 3 Red Beet, long variety, L Fry 1, H Rankin com Swede, Rewai 1 Mangold Wurzel, long red variety; A Drummond 1, H Rumbold 2 Mangold Wurzel, an3 r other kind. R H Rankin 1 and 2 Vegetable Marrow, L Goodman 1, L Fry 2 Two Cucumbers, long variety, Mrs W Ryder 1, M Caigou 2 Two Cucumbers, short variety, Rewai i H Rumbold 2 Two doz pods of French Bean's, D Hursthouse 1 Two doz pods of Runner Beans, E Me Nab 1, W Ryder 2 Two Cabbages, E McNab com Three heads of Celery, H Rankin 1 and 2 Three Leeks, H Rankin 1 Six sticks of Rhubarb, giant, A Drnrnmond 1, F Painter com Six sticks of Rhubarb, any other variety, A Drummond I Five Tomatoes, Miss A Ryder 1, Rewai 2, Miss Ryder com CLASS S—NATIVE EXHIBITS. Hand Boquet, Miss York 1 Basket of Native Flowers Miss York 1 Wreath, Mrs Holder 1 Native Plant in bloom, L Duncan com 1 1 foliage, Rewai 1, L Dun-

can 2 Fern, Mrs E Boyes 1 Collection of Ferns J B Jordan 1, Miss Ryder com CLASS 6. —DAIHY PRODUCE ETC. Collection of Bottled Fruits, Mrs Ryder 2 6 Scones, not to contain eggs or butter, Miss Allport 1, Miss Haycock 2 Currant Cake not less than 41b, Mrs Manoy 1 Sponge cake not less than 2lb, Miss E Rankin 1 Seed cake, not less than 41b, Mrs T A Rankin 1 Cobs of Indian Corn, large, Rewai 1 SPECIAL PRIZES. 21s offered by Messrs Geo. Thomas & Co Tor best 4 sorts Dessert Apples 12 of each sort, Mr T. Pattie. 21s, offered by Messrs Leary <fc Co for best 4 sorts Cooking Apples, 12 of each sort, Mr W. B. Anderson. 10s 6d, offered by Messrs Townsend & Paul for best 24 Sturmer Pippin Apples, Mr A. G. Best. 1 Os 6d, offered by R. McKenzie, Esq:, M.H.R. for best 12 peaches, (locally grown) Eunice Pattie. Trophy, offered by Messrs Boyes and Cana van for best collection of potatoes, 12 of each variety, not more than 4 sorts, Mr Jas. Cook. 10s 6d, offered by Mr O. Holyoake

for bes t 6 dahlias, Mrs R. W. Rankin 10s 6d, offered by Messrs. Townsend and Paul for best 24 London Pippin Apples, Mr W. B. Anderson.

“K” Manufactures, value 215,. offered by Messrs Kirkpatrick and Co to the winner of the greatest number of points in Class 3, First prize to count 3 points, Second 2, Commended 1, Mr W. B. Anderson, 28 points. T-ophy, offered by Messrs E. Buxton and Co for best sample of Hops cut from the bale, Mr N. Rowling. Second pi ize, ss, offered by the Societv Mr F. Fry.

Trophy, offered by Mr A. Manoy for best 41b Loaf Home-made Bread, Miss F. Boyes. Trophy, offered by Messrs Rankin and Sons, for best 11b of fresh butter. Mrs G. K. Marshall.

21s, offered by Messrs Leary aud Co, for best 24 Cox’s Orange Pippin Apples! Mr Jas Haycock. 21s, offered by Messrs Townsend and Paul for heaviest 12 fre s hens’ Mrs Rumbold. &