HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

New Zealand Colonist and Port Nicholson Advertiser, Volume I, Issue 72, 7 April 1843, Page 2

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The following prizes were awarded at the Horticultural Society’s exhibition held on Tuesday : JUDGES:— Mr. White, Mr. M'Carthy, Mr. Henry. VEGETABLES, First Prize. 12 Potatoes, Mr. Burcham. 12 Pods of Peas, Mr. Wilkinson. 6 Pods of Beans, D. Riddiford, Esq. 6 Kidney Beans, W. Wilkinson. Scarlet Runners, F. Molesworth, Esq. 2 Heads of Cauliflower, Mr. James. 4 Cabbages, Rev. Mr. M‘Farlane. 6 Carrots, D. Riddiford, Esq. 6 Onions, R. Stokes, Esq. 6 Leeks, F. Molesworth, Esq. 2 Roots of Beet, F. Molesworth-, Esq. 2 Roots Mangold Wortzel, F. Molesworth, Esq. 3 Heads of Celery, D. Riddiford, Esq. 6 Stalks of Rhubarb, R. Stokes, Esq. Sample of Wheat, R. Barton, Esq. Sample of Barley, W. Swainson, Esq., F.R.S. Sample of Oats, R. Barton, Esq. 3 Tomatas, R. Stokes, Esq. Collection of Pot Herbs, Mr. Scutchings. Garlic, Mr. Scutchings. 4 Turnips, Mr. Wilkinson. Second Prize. 12 Potatoes, F. Molesworth, Esq. 12 Pods of Peas, Mr. James. 6 Pods of Beans, C. Pkarazyn, Esq. 2 Heads of Cauliflower, Mr. White. 4 Cabbages, Mr. Wilkinson. G Carrots, E. Johnson, Esq. G Onions, Dr. Featherston. 2 Roots of Beet, Rev. Mr. M'Farlane. 2 Roots Mangold R. Stokes, Esq. Sample of Wheat, R. Barton, Esq. Sample of Barley, Mr. White. 4 Turnips, D. Riddiford, Esq. Extra. Prizes. 12 Potatoes, D. Riddiford, Esq. 12 Pods of Peas, F. Molesworth, Esq. 6 Carrots, Mr. Wilkinson. 3 Heads of Celery, Mr. James. Sample of Wheat, Mr. Wilkinson. Sample of Grass Seeds, R. Barton, Esq. 4 Turnips, E. Johnson, Esq. Hops, F. Molesworth, Esq. Tobacco, R. Barton, Esq. Red Clover, R. Barton, Esq. FRUITS. Apples, Martin, Esq. Melon, F. Molesworth, Esq. Cucumber, F. Molesworth, Esq. Vegetable Marrow, Mr. Scutchings. Pumpkin, Mr. Vennell. Second Prize. Apples, Colonel Wakefield. Cucumber, R. Stokes, Esq. Pumpkin, F. Molesworth, Esq. Extra Prize. Cucumber, Mr. Scutchings. FLOWERS. Dahlia, Dr. Featherston. Seedling Pansy, Mr. Scutchings. 6 Pansies, E. Johnson, Esq. Seedling Geranium, Mr. Wilkinson. Roses, Mr. Scutchings. China Asters, E. Johnson, Esq. 12 Annuals, E. Johnson, Esq. Collection of Stocks, E. Johnson, Esq. Bulbous Plants, Mr. Hurst. Bouquet, E. Johnson, Esq. 3 Balsams, E. Johnson, Esq. i; . Device, Mr. Wilkinson. Second Prize. Dahlia, Mr. Brady. Bouquet, R. Stokes, Esq. 3 Balsams, Miss Wakefield. . Extra Prizes. Dahlia, Mr. Brady.. Bouquet, Miss Wakefield. Propeolum. Canariensis, Mr. Wilkinson. 3 Cockscombs, Mr. Scutchings. Picotees, R. Stokes, Esq. Mesejnhyanthemura, Mr.-Wilkinson* Passionflower (TigridiaPavona),RjStokeS ! 'Esq. Calceolaria, E. Johnson, Esq., | SREPft .. ; ' i Collection of NariveiSeedsy WivSwaiiwon, -Esq., . j • ! . Cq‘Kr^£si£S , : Prizes. .. | ‘4 Varieties of Vegetables, Mr. James | Prizes for Natives. j First Prize. Potatoes, .......... Ehau. : i Second PRrzE*. ! Potatoes, Hakaraia.. j Mr. Tiffen has kindly presented# collection of seeds of Native plants to the Society.