HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 5189, 8 November 1877, Page 3

HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION.

Yesterday afternoon his Excellency the Governor opened the Spring Exhibition of the. Wellington Horticultural Society at the Odd Fellows’ Hall. There was a large attendance, and notwitstandiug the damage done to most of the gardens in this locality by the recent heavy gales, the show was a very creditable one, and presented a most charming appearance, and it was evident that no pains had been spared by the secretary and those who assisted him in bringing the affair to such a successful issue. In the centre of the hall were arranged flowering plants and ferns in great profusion and variety, and on either side plants and cut flowers were very tastefully displayed. On the stage Mr. Logan exhibited some very fine specimens of ferns, which were kindly lent by him for the occasion, but not intended to be put in competition forprizes. Mr. Kirkpatrick (gardener at Government House), Mr. Austis, and Mr. Bramley, sent some beautiful exhibits in this class, and the palms shown by Mr. McNab were the theme of much favorable comment amongst the spectators, and, as will be seen by the prize list, were not forgotten by the judges. If was the subject of general remark that the amateur exhibitors held their own very well against the professional gardeners with whom they contended in friendly rivalry. In bouquets the number of exhibits was not very large ; but what was wanting in quantity was made up in quality, and both for the intrinsic beauty of of the flowers with which they were composed and for the taste with which they were arranged it would be difficult to surpass them. In fruit and vegetables, considering the time of the year and the recent inclement weather, there was a very good exhibition. In garden implements, Messrs. Denton and Co. and Messrs. Gardner and Co, exhibited a variety of useful articles. In the evening a large number of people visited the hall, and music lent additional attraction to the, scene. The society may bs congratulated on the success of this year’s exhibition. The judges were Professor Kirk, F.L.S., &c., Yen, Archdeacon Stock, and Mr. Maokay. The following is the prize list: — , Pot Plants—Class I. Gardeners. One specimen plant in flower—lst, McNab; 2nd, G. Pegden. Two variegated foliage plants (varieties) —2nd, Kirkpatrick. Two fine-foliage plants (not variegated)—2nd, Kirk Patrick. Two greenhouse plants in flower—lst, McNab; 2nd, G. Austis (gardener to'Mr. Rhodes). Three coleus—lst, McNab ; 2nd, Kirkpatrick. Three begonias, in flower—2nd, Kirkpatrick. Four geraniums, flowering—2nd, Kirkpatrick. Four pclargoi iums Ist, Austis. Three fuchsias—lst, Pegden. Three petunias—lst, Pegden. Two azaleas—lst, Bramley. Collection of New Zealand and exotic ferns, not less than twelve varieties in all—lst, Kirkpatrick. Twelve native plants, in any stage of flower or fruit —lst, Bramley. Three cinerarias—lst, Austis ; 2nd, Pegden. Two heaths or epaeris, or one of each —Ist, Wilton Amateurs. One specimen plant, in flower —Ist, Travers ; 2nd, Burne. Two varierated foliage plants (varieties)—lst, Travers. Two fine-foliage plants (not variegated)—2nd, Travers. Two greenhouse plants, in flower—lst, Travers ; 2nd, Burne. Four geraniums, flowering Burne. Four geraniums, (variegated foliage)—lst, Travers; 2ml, Phillips. Tnree fuchsias—lst, Travers. Three fcalceo arias—lst, Phillips. Native plants, in any stage of flower or fruit—lst, Travers. Three cinerarias—Ist, Captain Johnston; 2nd, J. Burne. Two heaths or epaeris, or one of each—lst, Travers. Open Class. One new or rare plant, flowering—lst, McNab (new); 2nd, Travers (rare). One new or rare foliage plant—lst, Travers. Special Phizes. Presented by J. Burne, Esq., for six choice greenhouse plants in flower, of distinct genera—lst, 12s, Travers. Presented by the Brunner Coal Company, for two marantaa, two crotons, and two other stove variegated foliage plants—A ton of coal, Travers. Presented by Messrs. Barraud and Son, for four pelargoniums, pots not to exceed six inches (to be judged). First for size, shape, and color of flower ; second, compactness of specimen—Fancy articles to the value of 30s, Travers, Presented by Messrs. Shaw and Son, for three new or rare stove plants, variegated foliage—A plated sugar-baain, value 305,-Travers. Presented by Messrs. Gardner, and Co. for best two caladiumi—Syringe, value 20a., Travers. Presented by Messrs. Kohn and Co. for best begonia in flower —Vases, value ‘iOs., Austis. Presented by Messrs. McDowell and Co. for best two new or rare exotic plants; 13s. Od. and 7s. Gd.— Ist, Kirkpatrick; 2nd, Travers. Collection of mimulas- J. McNab, honorable mention. Collection of palms—J McNab, certificate of merit Cut Flowers—Class ii. Six antirrhinums (varieties)—lst, Xfliillips; 2nd. McNab. Twelve verbenas—2nd, McNab. Six verbenas—2nd, McNab. Six stocks (at least 3 varieties)—lst. Mason; 2nd, Phillips. Six roses (varieties) —Ist, Mason; 2nd, McNab. Twelve roses (varieties) —Ist, Mason ; 2nd, Kirkpatrick. Six rhododendrons (at least 3 varieties) —Ist, Mason. Six azaleas—lst, Mason. .Six b ilba (varieties) —Jst, Mason ; 2nd, R. Donald. Six pansies—lst, Bosher (gardener to G. Hunter, M.H.K.) Collection cut flowers (cot less than 18 distinct species)—lst, Mason; 2nd, Bramley. Collection native flowers (not less than 12 varieties) —lst. Bramley; 2nd, Duncan. Dressed flower stand—lst, Mrs. McNab. Hand bouquet (not to exceed 7in. in diameter)—lst, Mrs.'McNab; 2nd, Miss Hales. Hand bouquet of native flowers (not to exceed 7in in diameter)- Ist, Bramley; 2nd, Mrs. McNab. Bridal bouquet (not to exceed 7in. in diameter) — Ist, Mrs. McNab; 2nd, Miss Hales, VEO ETA SiLKH, &C. Gardeners. Twenty-four gooseberries—lst, McNab; 2nd, Bosher. Two cucumbers—lst, R. Donald. Six sulks rhubarb—lst, T. Mason; 2nd, J. Austis. Fifty stalks asparagus—lst, V. Laing ; 2ml, T. Mason. Twenty-five broad beaus—lst, P. Laing; 2nd, T. Mason.

Fifty pods peas—lst, Bosher:. 2nd. P. halng. ; Twelve kidney potatoes—lst, P. Laing ; 2na, J. H. round potatoes—lst, _P. Laing: 2nd, Jr. H, Three cauliflowers —Ist, McNab : 2nd, Bosher. Eight brocolis—lst, J. H. Corbett. • ■ . Three cabbages—lst, J. Austis ; 2nd, P. Laing. Six onions—lst, F. Coopef, 1 Nine carrots—lst, J. H. Corbett, ; Three lettuces—lst, C. Duncan ; 2nd, P. Laing. ; Three red beet—Prion Twenty-four strawberries—2nd, W. Ridler (Petone). Fifty pod peas—lst, M. Read. Twelve kidney potatoes—lst, W. Ridler. Three cabbages—lst, M. Read. Six onions—lst. M. Read. Open ('lass. Best collection of salads on tray—lst, P. Laing; 2nd, J. H. Corbett. 80-it collection of vegetables—lst, P. Laing ; 2nd, J. 11. Corbett ___