THE WELLINGTON HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5508, 21 November 1878, Page 2

THE WELLINGTON HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

A flower show in Wellington after the weather we have experienced during the last few weeks must be regarded as a severe test of the powers of our gardeners, both amateur and professional, to cope with the Wellington climate, Ou the whole the show must be declared to be wonderfully good considering the high winds and changeable weather we have been having. Pressure on ouv space compels us to limit our notice to a few of the more remarkable exhibits. Upon entering the door one was much struck by. |the blaze of color that met the eye, which was displayed by Mr, Pegden’s splendid pink azalea, which richly deserved the extra prize awarded to it. A very handsome couple of heaths, or more strictly speaking, epacris, were shown by Mr. Travers. Mr. Pegden’s four fuchsias were very handsome, and commanded the admiration of the visitors. Mr. Jay's collection of rhododendrons was good ; and Mr. Mason’s roses wore, as usual, a splendid class. It Is a pity that the exhibitors have not. adopted the system of ticketing all the flowers with their names, to the best of their knowledge and ability. One may admire a particular bloom very much, and desire to purchase or procure a specimen; but with no name for a guide this is almost impossible. We should like to know the name of a splendid dark red rose shown by Mr. Mason. The first-prize pansies were really superb ; for velvetty softness and clear rich coloring the six specimens would be difficult to beat, and Mr. Boscher must be congratulated *on his success in this class. The bouquets shown were very nice,the roses among them being very beautiful. The vegetables were only moderate. The show of tools was decidedly poor ; there was not a well-finished spade in the whole collection. Class I.—For Gardeners. (Judges; F. Kirk, F.L.S.; Archdeacon Stock, 8.A.; D. Wilkinson.) Specimen Plant in Flower—lst prize, F. Cooper Two Variegated Foliage Plants—lst prize, A. McKay; 2nd, F. Cooper Two Fine Foliage Plants (not variegated)—lst prize, F. Cooper; 2nd, A. McKay Two Greenhouse Plants (in flower)—lst prize, F. Cooper; 2nd, A. McKay Three Coleus—lst prize, A. McKay; 2nd, J. McNab Four Geraniums (flowering)—lst prize, G. Pegden ; 2nd, A. McKay B'our Geraniums (variegated)—lst prize, F. Cooper ; 2nd, Thomas Boscher Three Fuchsias—lst prize, G. Pegden Three Pelargoniums—lst prize, F. Cooper Three Petunias—2nd prize, G. Pegden Three Roses—lst prize, F. Cooper Two Azaleas—lst prize, J. McNab Twelve Native Plants—lst prize, W. Bramley Three Primulas—2nd prize, A. McKay Three Cinerarias—lst prize, T. Boscher; 2nd, A .McKay Two Heaths or Epacris—lst prize, N. Wilton Extra prize for Azalea—G. Pegden Class II — For Amateurs. (Judges; T. Kirk, F.L.S.; Archdeacon Stock, 8.A.; D. Wilkinson). Three Variegated Foliage Plants—lst prize, H. H. Travers Three Pine Foliage Plants (not variegated)—2nd prize, XL H. Travers Two Greenhouse Plants (in flower)—lst prize, H. H. Travers Four geraniums (flowering)—lst prize, J. Burn; 2nd, IT. H. Travers B'our Geraniums (variegated foliage)—lst prize, H. H. Travers Four Pelargoniums.—2nd prize, J. Burn Throe Azaleas—lst prize, IT. H. Travers B'ifteen Native Plants—lst prize, H. H. Travers Two Heaths or Epacris—lst prize, H. H. Travers ALL COMERS. One New or Rare Plant (flowering)—lst prize, H. 11. Travers ; 2nd, J. Watt One Now or Rare Plant (foliage)—lst prize, H. H. Travers A Collection of Now Zealand and Exotic Ferns—lst prize, A. McKay; 2nd, P. Cooper A Collection of Coniform—lst prize W. Bramley; 2nd, W. Donald Class IV.— Fruit and Vegetables. AMATEURS. Twenty-four Strawberries—lst prize, Duck; 2nd, Hooper. Twenty-four Gooseberries—lst prize, M. Read , Two Cucumbers—lst prize, M- Read Six stalks Rhubarb—lst prize, M. Read Three Lettuce—2nd prize, M, Read Three Red Beet—lst prize, M. Read Two Red Cabbages—lst prize, O, Pankhursfc GARDENERS. Twenty-four Strawberries—lst prize, J. McNab: 2nd, P, Laing Twenty-four Gooseberries—lst prize, J. McNab ; 2nd, T. Boscher Two Cucumbers—lst prize, P, Laing Six stalks Rhubarb—lst prize, Thomas Mason; 2nd, W. Prior B'ifty stalks Asparagus—lst prize, Thomas Mason; 2nd, P. Laing Twenty-live Broad Beans—lst prize, P. Laing Fifty pods Peas—lst prize, Thomas Boscbor; 2nd, P. Laing Twelve Kidney Potatoes—lst prize, P. Laing; 2nd, T. Mason. Twelve Round Potatoes—lst prize, P. Living; 2nd, T. Mason. Three Cauliflowers—lst prize, P. Laing; 2nd, Thos. Boscher Three Cabbage—lst prize, T, Boscher; 2nd, P. Laing Six Turnips—2nd prize, P, Laing Nine Carrots—2nd prize, P, Laing Six Onions—lst prize, W. Prior; 2nd, P. Laing ThrcolLettuco— Ist prize, W, Prior; 2nd, Thos, Boscher Three Rod Boot—lst prize, W, Prior ALL COMERS. Collection of Salads—lst prize, P, Laing Collection of Vegetables—lst prize, P. Laing SPECIAL PRIZES. B’our Pelargoniums. Fancy articles to the value of 20s (presented by Messrs, Barraud and Son), H. H. Travers Two Caladiums-A garden syringe, value 20s (presented by Messrs. Gardner and Co.) 11. H. Travers Two Marantas, two Crotons, and two other Stove Plants (al! variegated foliage). (A ton of coal presented by the West Wanganui Coal Company)—H. H. Travers. Collection of Rhododendrons, cut flowers (presented by Mr. Jay)—T. Mann.