HORTICULTURAL SHOW

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 128, 4 May 1925, Page 12

HORTICULTURAL SHOW

CONCLUDED ON SATURDAY EVENING. Tho autumn show of tho Palmerston North Horticultural- Society was brought to a conclusion on Saturday evening, whin tho fino display of blooms was again admired by aaiether large ‘ attendance. The prize for the champion bloom of the show was awarded to Mrs R. Ferguson’s (Kakariki) "William Martin,” while tho best bloom in the novice section was Mr It. W. Anderson’s (Palmerston North) “Edith Cavoll.” Tho cube competition was won by Mrs A. Just. Results additional to those published on Saturday are as follow: FRUIT (Amateur). Apples, dessert, one variety: A. Aiken 1 and 2; three; entries; cooking, one variety, Mr Faulding 1, W. Chapman 2; two entries. Pears, dessert, one vuriety: J J Whitehead 1; one entry. Tomatoes: Mr Ogier 1, Mr Galland 2; three entries. Walnuts: J. J- Whitehead 1; one entry. Aiiy other variety, one plate: T. Keeble 1, J. Aiken 2; five entrios.

(Open to members of Manawatu Fruit v r Growers’ Association.)

Dessert.— -Apples, Sturmer Pippin : T. F.< Conway 1 and 2, W. B. Ellis 3; six entries. Cox’s Orange Pippin: W. B. Ellis 1 T. F. Conway 2 and 3; six entries. Jonathan: W. B. Ellis 1, T. F. Conwav 2 and 3; six entries. Adam’s Pearmain: T..F. Conway 1. W. B. Ellis 2; four entries. Delicious: T. F. Conway 1 and 3, T, Keeble 2; six entries. Statesman : T. F. Conway 1 and 2, W. B. Ellis 3; three entries. Any other variety: W. B. Ellis, T. F. Conway 2 and 3; six entries. Culinary.—Washington: T. Keeble 1, W. B. Ellis 2, two entries. Reinotte de Canada: W. B. Ellis 1, T. Keeble 2. Alfriston: W. B. Ellis 1, one entry. Ohinemuri: T. F. Conway 1. W. B. Ellis 2; two entries. Any other variety: T. F. Conway 1, T. Keeble 2 and 3- Lur entries. Collection : Six distinct varieties, five each: T. F. Conway 1, W. B. Ellis 2, two entries. Collection pears, four varieties, fivo each: W. B. Ellis 1, only entry. Pears (dessert) : W. B. E|lis 1. -inly entry; cooking, T. Keeble 1, \Y. B. Ellis 2, two entries. VEGETABLES. Beans, runner, 12 pods: Mrs Clare 1, Mr Chapman 2; three entries. Beet, long: J. Galland 1; only entry; round: J. Galland I, Mrs Clare 2; only entry. Carrots, short: J. Galland 1, J. J. Whitehead 2, G. J. Bennett 3; five entries; intermediate, J. Galland 1; only entry. Cabbage, one head: G. J. Bennett 1 and 2; only entries. Onions, quality: T. Keeble 1, Mrs Clare 2; three entries; weight, T. Keeble 1; only entry. Leeks. G. J. Bennett 1, Mrs Clare 2; three entries. Marrow, quality; W. Chapman 1, G. J. Bennett 2, J. Galland 3: four entries. Pumpkin, quality: W. Mundy 1; only entry. Parsnips : Mrs Clare 1, J. Galland 2, L. R-. Bryant 3; four entries. Lettuce, two heads: Mrs Clare 1; only entry. Rhubarb, four stalks: Mrs Clare 2; only entry. Potatoes, .m>* one variety: Mrs Clare 1, Newbury School 2, J. Galland 3; five entries ; collection, •J. Galland 1; only entry ; any other variety, L. R. Bryant 1, Mrs Clare 2, L. R. Bryant 3; four entries. Collection vegetables: J. Galland 1; only entry. Exhibition display by Mr T. Webb (Palmerston North).—Judge’s comment: “A very creditable display and worthy of notice.” DOMESTIC (Amateur). White bread, one loaf: Miss Madge Carson 1; twp entries. Sponge cake: Mrs Clare 1; only entry. Nut cake: Mrs' W. Chapman 1; only entry. Madeira cake: Mrs Williams 1; two entries’. Gingerbread: Mrs Clare 1; two entries. Fruit cake: Mrs A. W. Sutton_l; only entry. Scones, plain: Mrs Clare 1; two entries; butter scones, Mrs Clare 1; four entries. Gems: Mrs Williams 1, Mrs Anderson 2; three entries. Sponge sandwich: Mrs Williams 1; only entry. - Sponge noil: Mrs Williams 1; two entries. Cream puffs: Mrs Clare 1; only entry. Jam tarts: Mrs Clare 1; two entries. Pikelets: Mrs Anderson 1, Mrs Williams 2; four entries. Shortbread; Mrs Williams. 1; only entry sausage rolls, four: Mrs Clare 1 and 2; three entries. Jelly: Miss Nye 1, Mrs Williams 2; four entries. Jam, varieties: Mrs W. Chapman 1; two entries. Bottled fruits, two varieties: Mrs Williams 1; only entry. Pickled onions: Mrs Clare 1; two entries; any other variety pickles, Mrs Williams 1; two entries; two jars, varieties: Mrs Clare 1; only entry. Sauce, tomato: Mrs Claro 1, Mrs Williams 2; three entries; any other variety: Mrs Clare 1; only entry. Chutney: Sirs Chapman 1, Mrs Williams 2; three entries. FLOWERS (Amateurs). Antirrhinums, three varieties: Mrs Gallaud 1, Mrs Faulding 2, only entries; cosmeas, six blooms: Miss F. Drew 1, Miss M. Mincher 2, Mrs Faulding 3, five entries ; zinnias, three blooms: Mrs Clare I, Mrs Galland 2, three entries; zinnias, collection: Mrs Clare 1, only entry; delphiniums, three spikes: Mrs Galland 2, only entry; pansies, three varieties: Mrs Galland 1, Mrs Clare 2, only entries; stocks, collection: Mrs Claro 2, only entry; gaillardias, Mrs Galland 1, Ogier 2, Mis Clare 3, four entries; marigolds, six blooms: Mrs Clare 1, Mrs Faulding 2, only entries; any other variety, one vase: Weaver 1, Mrs Faulding 2, Miss Nye 3, II entries; collection cut flowers, one vase each: Miss Chapman 1, Mrs Galland 2 Mrs J. Chcelhnm 3, seven entries.

DECORATIVE (Amateurs). Basket flowers and foliage Miss Cunninghume 1, Mrs Charlesworth 2, Mrs L. Collinson 3, five entries; bowl to Bin. diameter) chrysanthemums: Mrs Faulding 1, Mrs Charlesworth 2, Mrs J. Galland 3, six entries; bowl (over 9in diameter) chrysanthemums: Mrs Charles worth 1, Miss Nathan 2, Mrs J. B. Wilton 3, nine entries; bowl (6in to Bin diameter) excluding chrysanthemums, any foliage: Mrs Collinson 1, Miss Cunninghaine 2, Mrs Faulding 3, five entries; bowl (over 9in diameter) excluding chrysanthemums, any foliage: Mrs Collinson 1, Mrs J. B. Wilton 2, Mrs Faulding 3, four entries; shower bouquet (white) Mrs Faulding 1, ono entry; shower bouquet (coloured) Mrs Faulding 1, one entry; hand bouquet, Mrs Faulding 1, one entry; vase for mantlepiece, Mrs J. B. Wilton 1, Mis 3 Cunningham 2, Mrs Faulding 3 six entries; vase for table, Mrs J. B Wilton 1, Mrs Galland 2, Mrs Faulding 3 ’ seven entries; lady’s spray, Mrs Faulding 1 Mrs Galland 2, Miss Nathan 3, four entries; three buttonholes, Mrs Galland 1 and 2, Miss Nathan 3, four entries; floating bowl, Mrs L. A Abraham 1, Mrs J B Wilton 2, Miss Nathan 3, five entries table, no embellishments, Mrs Faulding i Miss Cunninghame 2, Mrs Charlesworth’3, • four entries; table with embellishments, Mrs Faulding 1, Mrs Thornley 2 and 3, seven entries. (Children under 15). Three buttonholes, Miss A. Saunders 1, Miss B. Amos 2, Miss M. Lnikiater 3, eight entries; decorated basket, Miss E. Harding 1, Miss B. Amos 3, three entries; vase for table, Miss B. Amos 1 and 3, Master N. McKenzie 2 19 entries; table, no embellishments, Miss M. Shailer 1, Miss B. Amos 2, only entries.