FLOWER SHOW

Opotiki News, Volume II, Issue 173, 24 April 1939, Page 3

FLOWER SHOW

HEiLD BY SUNSHINE LEAGUE IMPRO YEMENI’ IN., ENTRIES HIGH QUALITY OF EXHIBITS The Opotiki Hospital Sunshine League held their annual autumn {lower show on Thursday last in the Lyric Hall. The weather was very unsettled during the day. and this somewhat affected the attendance. As most flowers were picked the previous night the rain had little effect on the the entries, which were . more numerous than last years and cf very, fine quality, reflected great credit on the exhibitors, who had obviously given their flowers the best of attention. As usual the centre of interest was the chrysanthemum exhibits and several really outstanding blooms were exhibited. The champion bloom was again shown by Miss Linda Reece, this being a huge yellow, of perfect form and colouring. Although late in the season lor dahlias to show to advantage, the entries iu this class were exceptionally good for late April but. the colouring was changeable, due to the end of the season. In the cut flower section, the quality O'f they zinnias was very fine, ivliile .many other, outstanding flowers were shown, including carnations and hydrangeas of great beauty. The childtren’s section attracted a good deal of attention, the collection of berries being very numerous. An outstanding display was made by the members of the Opotiki Horticultural Society and this attracted more than passing interest throughout the afternoon. Every infaginable use to which flowers could be put was demonstrated. The display was aptly described by a placard which announced : “From the cradle to the grave, Say it with flowers.” A great deal of work had) been put in by-individual members and tlie whole display, reflected the greatest credit on those responsible for this exhibit. In the unavoidable absence of the Mayor through illness, the show was officially opened by the chairman cf the Opotiki Hospital Board, Mr. S. Maxwell, who heartily congratulated the Sunshine League for putting on such a good show and for the aim and object of the League’s efforts. Mt. Maxwell congratulated the exhibitors on the high standard of the exhibits and after declaring tbe show open, presented the cup for the champion chrysanthemum/ bloom. A number of competitions were held during the afternoon, the winners being as follows : Dinner. Mrs. G. L. Day. Iced Cake, Mrs. H. Newth. Bed Sachet, Mrs. O. Gordon. Do'l, Joan Wvlde. The 1 results are as follows: Chrysanthemums. Throe varieties, one bloom each: Miss M. Reece 1, Miss J. McGregor 2. Three varieties, single: Mrs. J. McGregor 1. Specimen bloom, white: Miss L. lleece 1. Specimen bloom, yellow: Mis| L. Reece 1 and champion; Aliss L. Reece Fay Reece highly commended. Specimen bloom, lemon: Miss M l . Reece 1, Mrs. J. McGregor 2. Specimen blcom, bronze: Miss M. Reece 1, Mrs. J. McGregor 2, Miss, L. Reece h.e. , Specimen bloom, mauve: Fay Recce J, Miss J. McGregor 2, Miss L. Reece li.c. Specimen bloom, cream: Miss M. Reece 1, Miss J. McGregor 2. Dahlias. Cactus, three varieties; Mrs. Stuart 1. Decorative, three ' varieties, one bloom each : Mrs. Beattie 1 and .champion, Mrs. Stuart 2, Mrs. Beattie h.e. Collection. 1 bloom each : Airs. Stuart 1. Pom pc m. best .collection: Mrs. Crolii 1. Charm, 3 blooms : Mrs. Stuart 1. Cut Flowers. Zinnias, be.st collection. 1 of each: Miss Thompson 1. Airs. Fisher 2. Salvias six spikes, any colour: Mrs Beattie 1, Mrs. O. Gordon 2. . Oosniea, best collection, 2 of each : Aliss Bridge 1. Phlox drummondli, 3 colours, 1 head of each : Mrs. Bridge 1. Carnations, 1 bloom: Mrs. Aladdren 1 and 2.

Nasturtium, best collection; Airs. Sinclair 1, Mrs; A. Miller 2. Begonia, best collection: Airs, Fisher 1, Mrs. Beattie 2, Airs. J. McGreg* or li.c. Antirrhinums: Aliss Aerial Upton 1. Neriue: Airs. AY. J. Aladdren. Hydrangeas, 1 bloom, any variety: Mrs. Bennett 1, Airs. Sydenham 2, Mrs. 0. Gordon li.c. Gerberas, best collection: Mrs. Sydenham Cakes and Sweets; JSpong .sandwich, "with blitter Airs. Gault 1. Decorative. Bowl of Chrysanthemums, any foliage: Airs. Beattie 1, Airs. J. AlcGregor 2. Vase of berries: Airs. Clem. Black 1, Aliss Bridge 2, Aliss Ariel Upton h.e. Small bowl of c-ut flowers, one variety. with foliage: Airs. J. D. Clark 1, Aliss J. McGregor 2, Airs. Sinclair h.e. Large bowl of cut flowers, one variety, with foliage: Airs. Bennett 1, Airs. Hod lard 2, Mrs. J. McGregor li.c. Vase or jug of mixed! flowers: Aliss A. Upton 1, Airs. John Black 2, Airs. Pearson, li.c. Bowl of floating flowers: Airs. Hathaway 1, Airs. Pearson 2, Miss A. Upton li.c. Decorated table, fit. by Oft. : Miss Bridge 1, Mrs. A. Davey 2. Airs. Beattie li.c. Decorated basket: Airs. Beattie 1, Aliss A. Upton 2. Decorated flower trough, any shape: Mrs. Hollard 1, Aid's. C. Gordon 2, Airs. Quirk li.c. Posy bowl: Aliss Bridge I, Airs. Sinclair 2. Children. 17 and Under: Vase of flowers: Rita Baird 1, AI. Sanders 2. 13 and Under: Decorated .basket: Gordon Gault 1. Kathleen Hooper 2. Buttonhole: Fay Spit-tall 1, Nola Abbot 2. Nola Abbot 3. Vase of flowers: Gloria Baird 1, Audrey Cooper 2, Iris Palmer 3. 9 and Under : A'ase cf flowers: Anne Alail .1, Kora Agassiz 2, Alargaret Mail 3. Collection of berries: Graham Auld 1, Alargaret Alail 2, Heather Bennett h.e. Button hole: Ray, Hbskin 1, Graham Auld 2. Colin Hooper 3. Aliniatuic Garden: Alargaret Alail 1. Daphne AVoodside 2, Allen Gault h.e. Vegetables: Carrots: Mrs. Burp 1, Airs. Newth o Parsnips: Airs. Burton 1. Rhubarb: Airs. Sinclair 1. Potatoes, (j-. John Baird 1. Tomatoes: Airs. Earp 1. Three maize cobs John Baird 1. Fruit: Passion fruit: Airs. Burton 1, Airs. Quirk 2. Lemons: Airs. Alail ], Airs. Newth 2, Apples, dessert : Alls. Sinclair 1 and 2 Apples, cooking: Airs. Sinclair 1, Airs. Newth 2. The judges were.—Cut flower section. Air. T. G. Johnson. Cukes and sweets, Airs. T. Thompson. Decorative. Alosdames AY. Bridget' and Buddie. Vegetables aiul fruit, Air. Dunlop.