HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 5196, 16 November 1877, Page 7

HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION.

On-Wednesday, Nov. 7th", his Excellency the Governor opened the Spring Exhibition of the Wellington 'Horticultural Society at the Odd Fellows’ Hall. There was a large attendance, and notwitstanding the damage done to most of the gardens in this locality by the recent heavy vales, 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 flue specimens of ferns, which were kindly lent by him for the but not intended to be put in competition for prizes. Mr. Kirkpatrick (gardener at Government House), Mr. Austis, and Mr. Bramley, sent some beautiful exhibits in this class, and the palms shown by Air. Meiv ab were the theme of much favorable comment amongst the spectators, and, as will be seen by the prize list, were uot forgotten by the judges. It 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 uot very largo ; but what was warning 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. Benton 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 be congratulated on the success of this year’s exhibition. The judges were Professor Kirk, F.L.S., &c„ Ven. Archdeacon Stock, and Mr. Mackay. The following is the prize list - Pox Plants—Class I. Gardeners. One specimen plant in flower —Ist, McNab; 2nd, foliage plants (varieties)—2nd, K T\TO > finedoU'Age plants (not variegated)—2nd, KirkPa Twogreenhonse plants in flower—lst, McNab; 2nd, G. Austis (gardener to Mr. Rhodes). Three coleus —Ist, McNab ; 2n<i, Kirkpatrick, Three begonias, in flower—2nd. Kirkpatrick. Four geraniums, flowering—2nd, Kirkpatrick. Four pelargoniums Ist, Austis. Three fuchsias —Ist, Pegden. Three petunias —Ist, Pegden, Two azaleas—lst, Bramley. . F 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. t . „ , _ , 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 variegated foliage plants (varieties) Ist, Two flue - foliage plants (not variegated)—2nd, Travers. . , . m Two greenhouse plants, in flower—lst, Travers ; 2nd, Burne. „ . . , , _ 0 , Four geraniums, flowering Four geraniums, (variegated foliage)—lst, Travers ; 2nd, Phillips. Three fuchsias—lst, Travers^ Three calceolarias—lst, Phillips. Native plants, in any stage of flower or fruit—lst, Three cinerarias—lst, Captain Johnston ; 2nd, J. 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 cr rare foliage plant—lst, Travers. Special Prizes. Presented by J. Burne, Esq., for six choice greenhouse plants in flower, of distinct genera—lst, 12s, by the Brunner Coal Company, for two marantas, 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—rancy articles to the value of 30s. Travers. Presented by Messrs. Shaw and for three new or rare stove plants, variegated foliage—A plated sugar-basin, value 30s, Travers. * , * Presented by Messrs. Gardner, and Co. for best two caladiums—Svringe, value 205., Travers. Presented by Messrs. Kohn and Co. for.best begonia in flower —Vases, value 405., Austis. «... Presented by Messrs. McDowell and Co. for best two new or rare exotic plants; 13s. Gd. and 7s. Cd. Ist. Kirkpatrick; 2nd, Travers. Collection of mimulas—J. McNab. honorable menCollection of palms—J. McNab, certificate of merit. Cut Flowers—Class ti. Six antirrhinums (varieties) —Ist, Phillips; 2nd. McNab. Twelve verbenas —2nd, McNab. Six verbenas—2nd, McNabSix stocks (at least 3 varieties) —Ist. Mason; 2nd, Phillips. _ , , r . Six roses (varieties) —Ist, Mason; 2nd, McNab. Twelve roses (varieties) —Ist, Mason ; 2nd, KirkSix rhododendrons (at least 3 varieties)—lst, Mason. Six azaleas—lst, Mason. „ , . Six bulbs (varieties)—lst, Mason ; 2nd, Pw. Donald. Six pansies—Ist, Bosher (gardener to G. Hunter, cut flowers (rot less than IS distinct species)—lst, Mason; 2nd, Bramley. , Collection native flowers (not less than 12 varieties) —lst, Bramley; 2nd, Duncan. Dressed flower stand —Ist, Mrs. McNab. Hand bouquet (not to exceed 7in. in diameter)—lst, Mrs. McNab; 2nd. Miss Hales. , Ha'nd bouquet of native flowers (not to exceed 7m in diameter)- Ist, Bramley; 2nd, Mrs. McNab. Bridal bouquet (not to exceed 7in. in diameter)— Ist, Mrs. McNab; 2nd, Miss Hales, Vegetables, &c. Gardeners. Twenty-four gooseberries—lst, McNab; 2nd, Bosher. Two cucumbers —lst, R. Donald. Six stalks rhubarb—lst, T. Mason; 2nd, J. Austis. Fifty stalks asparagus—lst, P. Laing ; 2nd, T. Mason. ' ’ . M , _ Twenty-five broad beans —Ist, P. Laing; 2nd, T. Mason, Fifty pods peas—lst, Bosher; 2nd, P. Laing. Twelve kidney potatoes—lst, P. Laing ; 2nd, J. H. Corbett. Twelve round potatoes—lst, P. Laing; 2nd, J. H. Corbett. Three cauliflowers—lst, McNab ; 2nd, Bosher. Eight brocolis —Ist, J. H. Corbett. Three cabbages—lst. J. Austis; 2nd, P. Laing. Six onions—lst, F. Cooper, Nine carrots—lst, J. H. Corbett. Three lettuces—lst, 0. Duncan; 2nd, P, Laing. Three red beet—lst, W. Prior. Amateurs. Twenty-four strawberries—2nd, W. Ridler (Petonc) Fifty pod peas—lst, M. Read. Twelve kidney potatoes—lst, W. Ridler. Three cabbages—lst, M. Head. Six onions—lst. M. Read. Open <'lass. Best collection of salads on tray—lst, P. Laing; 2nd, J. 11. Corbett. Be-it collection of vegetables—lst, P. Laing ;2nd, J. H. Corbett