THE WELLINGTON HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5521, 6 December 1878, Page 6

THE WELLINGTON HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

A flower show iu Wellington after the weather we have experienced during the last *'5W weeks must be regarded as a severe test •f the powers of our gardeners, both amateur md professional, to cope with the Wellington Hmate. On the whole the show must be dedared to be wonderfully good considering the jigh winds and changeable weather we have •ecu having. Pressure on our space compels to limit our notice to a few of the more remarkable exhibits. Upon entering the door one was much struck ’•y the blaze of color that mot tbo eye, /hick was displayed by Mr. Pegden’s splendid auk azalea, which richly deserved the extra prize awarded .to it. A very handsome rouple of heaths, or more strictly speaking, - pacxis, were shown by Mr. Travers. Mr. Vegden’s four fuchsias were very handsome, and commanded the admiration of the visitors, Mr.. Jay’s collection jf rhododendrons was good ; and Mr. Mason’s roses were, as usual, a splendid class. It is a pity that the exhibitors have not adopted the system of ticketing all tho flowers with their name?, 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. Tho first-prize pansies were really superb : for vclvotty 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.; IX 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)—-Ist prize, F. Cooper: 2nd. A. McKay Two Greenhouse Plants (in flower) —Ist prize, F. Coopor: 2nd. A. McKay Three Coleus—lst prize. A. McKay; 2nd, J. McNab Four Geraniums (flowering)—lst prize, G. Pegdea ; 2nd, A. McKay. Four Geraniums (variegated)—lst prize, F. Cooper ; 2nd, Thomas Boscher Throe Fuchshis—Jst prize, G. Pegdon Three Pelargoniums—lst prize, F, Cooper Three Petunias—2nd prize, G. Fegdcu Three Roses—lst prize, F. Coopor Two Azaleas—lst prize, J. McNab Twelve Native Plants—lst prize. \V. Bramley Three Primula*—2nd prize, A. McKay Throe Cinerarias—lst prize, T. Boscher; 2nd, A. McKay Two Heaths or Epacris—lst prize, N” "Wilton Extra prize for Azalea—G Pegden Class ID—For Amateurs. (Judges; T. Kirk. F.L S.: Archdeacon Stock, 8.A.; X). Wilkinson). Three Variegated Foliage Plants—lst prize, H. H. Travers Three Fine Foliage Plants (not variegated)—2nd prize. IT. H. Travers Two Greenhouse Plants (in flower)—lst prize, H. .Travers Four Geraniums (flowering)—lst prize, J. Burn; 2nd, H. 11. Travers Four Geraniums (variegated foliage)—lst prize, H. H. Travels Four Pelargoniums.—2nd prize, J Burn Three Azaleas—lst prize, FT. H. Travers Fifteen Native Plants—lst prize. TI. H. Travers Two Heaths or Epacris—lst prize, H. H. Travers ALL COMERS, Ono Now or Karo Plant (flowering)—lst prize, H. H- Travers ; 2nd. J. Watt One New or Karo Plant (foliage)—lst prize, H. H. Travers A Collection of Now Zealand and Exotic Ferns—lst prize, A. McKay; 2nd, F. Cooper A Collection of Coniferre—lst prize W. Bramley; 2nd, W. Donald

Class Ilf.— Cut Flowers. Antirrhinums—lst prize, Pcgdcn ; 2nd Reid Verbenas—lst prize. Boscber; 2nd, McNab Hoses—lst prize, McNab; 2nd, Mason Hoses—lst prize. Mason: 2nd, Boscber j Rhododendrons—lst prizo, Mason Azaleas—lst prize. Mason; 2nd. Boschcr Bulbs—lst prize. Mason; 2nd, Boscber Pansies—lst prize, Boscber; 2nd, McNab Peonies—lst prize. Mason Collection or Native Flowers —Ist prize. Mason; 2nd, Bramley Collection of Native Flowers—lst prizo, Bramley; 2nd, J. Duncan Collection of Geraniums—lst prize, Boscber; 2nd, McKay Dress Flower Stand—lst prize, McNab; 2nd, Hales Hand Bouquet—lst prize, McNab; 2nd, Bramley Hand Bouquet (native flowers)—lst prize, Bramley; 2nd, McNab Brid Bouquet—lst prize, McNab; 2nd, Hales Class IV.—Fruit and Vegetables, amateurs. Twenty-four Strawberries—lst prize. Duck ; Sad, Hooper. Twenty-four Gooseberries—lst prize, M. Bead Two Cucumbers—lst prizo, M- Read Six stalks Rhubarb—lst prizo, M. Read Three Lettuce —2nd prize, M. Read Three Red Beet—lst prize, M. Read Two Red Cabbages—lst prize, C. Paukhurst GARDENERS. Twenty-four Strawberries—lst prize, J. McNab: 2nd, P. Laing Twenty-four Gooseberries—lst prize, J. McNab ; 2nd, T. Boscber Two Cucumbers—lst prize, P. Lain? Six stalks Rhubarb—lst prize, Thomas Mason; 2nd, Vi. Prior Fifty stalks Asparagus—lst prize, Thomas Mason; 2nd. P. Laing Twenty-five Broad Beans—lst prize, P. Laing Fifty pods Peas—lst prize, Thomas Boscber; 2nd, P. Laing , Twelve Kidney Potatoes—lst prize, P. Laing; 2nd, T. Mason. , Twelve Round Potatoes—lst prize, P. Laing; 2nd, T. Mason. Three Cauliflowers—lst prize, P. Laing; 2nd, Thos. Boscber . . _ Three Cabbage—lst prize, T, Boscber; 2nd, P, Laing Six Turnips—2nd prize, P, Laing Nine Carrots—2nd prize, P. Laing Six Oul«ns—lst prize, W. Prior; 2nd, P. Laing Three Lettuce—lst prize, W, Prior; 2nd, Tbos, Boscber Three Red Beet—lst prize, W, Prior ALL COMERS. Collection of Salads—lst prize, P. Laing Collection of Vegetables—lst prize, P. Laing SPECIAL PRIZES. Four Pelargoniums. Fancy articles to the value of 20s (presented by Messrs. Barraud ami Son), H. H. Travers Two Ca’adiums-A garden syringe, value 20s (presented by Messrs. Gardner and Co.) H. H. Travers ‘ Two Marantas, two Crotons, and two other Stove Plants (all variegated foliage), (a lon of coal presented by the West Wanganui Coal Company)—H. 11. Travers. Collection of Rhododendrons, cut flowers (presented Mr. Jay>—T. Mann.