Patea Flower Show.

Patea Mail, 4 March 1882, Page 3

Patea Flower Show.

The antnnm show of the Horticultural Society was opened this afternoon, in the Harmonic Hall. The result is fairly encouraging. Fruit is a large show; roots and vegetables are excellent ; and flowers are moderately good as a whole. The following awards have been made: Pot Plants. PRIZES: Ist ss, 2nd 2s 6d, except Special Prizes as stated in each case. Geraniums, three varieties single, 1 J. Williamson Geraniums, two varieties double, 1 J. Williamson, 2 J. Riseley Geraniums, three tricolor, 1 C. Orchard Petunias, two varieties single, 1 Mrs Williamson Fuchsias, three varieties, 1 Mrs Williamson, 2 J. Riseley Balsams, three varieties, six months’ subscription to Patea Daily Mail, 1 R. B. Pearce, 2 Mrs Williamson Musk, yellow, 1 Miss Williams Begonias, three varieties foliage, 1 0. Orchard Begonias, two varieties flowering, 1 C. Orchard Collection of ferns, established, 1 J. Riseley Specimen plant in bloom, 1 H. E. P. Adams, 2 A. W. Williamson Specimen plant, foliage, 1 C. Orchard, 2 MrsA.W. Williamson Best flowering plant in the room, 1 C. Orchard Collection of plants flowering or foliage, Captain Wray’s prize 10s 6d, 1 A. W. Williamson Cut Flowers. PRIZES r Ist ss, 2nd 2s 6d. Zinnias, three varieties single, 1 H. Williamson Roses, three varieties, six months’ subscription to Patea Daily Mail, no Ist prize ; 2nd H. Williamson Pansies, six varieties, Mr R, B. Pearce’s prize 10s, 1 Mrs Coutts, 2 Mrs Long Verbenas, six varieties, 1 H, Williamsom 2 Mrs Coutts Dahlias, six varieties, Mr W. Dixon’s picture, 1 R. B. Pearce, 2 H. Williamson Dahlias, three varieties, 1 R. B. Pearce, 2 Mrs Wray Phlox Drummundi, three varieties, 1 Mrs Coutts Hand bouquet, not more than six inches in diameter, Mr H. E. P. Adams’s prize 10s, 1 J. Patterson, 2 Mrs Long ' Bridal bouquet, not more than four inches in diameter,Mr H.F, Christie’s prize 10s, 1 Jas. Patterson, 2 Miss Williamson Table bouquet, not more than twelve inches in diameter, 1 A. Williamson, 2 Jas. Patterson Table decorations, three vases(ladies only), Mr 11. F. Christie’s prize 10s, 1 C. Orchard, 2 Mrs Barker Stand of flowers, 1 A. W. Williamson, 2 Mrs Robinson Collection of cut flowers, Mr H. F. Christie’s prize 10s, 1 G. Pearce, 2 A. H. Williamson Floral device, Mr J. Riseley’s prize 10s, 1 A. H. Williamson Fruit. PRIZES : Ist ss, 2nd 2s M. Grapes, black, three bunches, Mr Howe’s prize (one mat) value 6s, 1 J. Rius Apples, dessert, plate of six, 1 J. Patterson, 2 J. Williamson Apples, best collection, three of each sort, Mr R. C. Tennent’s prize 10s 6d, 1 J. and 11. Williamson, 2 J. Patterson Peaches, clingstone, plate of six, 1 J. Patterson, 2 G. Bremer Peaches, freestone, plate of six, 1 J. Patterson Cooking apples, 1 H. Williamson, 2 R. Prousc Pears, dessert, plate of six, 1 Rius, 2 J. Riselcy Pears, cooking, plate of six, 1 J. Patterson Pears, best collection, Mr John Paterson’s prize 10s, 1 J. Patterson Nectarines, plate of six, 2 J. Patterson Mulberries, plate of twelve, six months’ subscription to Weekly Chronicle , 1 J. Patterson Blackberries, plato of twelve, 1 A. 11. Williamson

Quinces, plate, of six, 1 Williams Bros. Figs, plate of six, Mr Win. Aitchison’s prize ss, 1 J. Patterson Plums, dessert, plate of six, 1 J. Patter-

son Plums, cooking, plate of six, 1 J. Patter-

son Melon, rock, one, 1 Williams Bros. Melon, water, one, Mr Yorkc’s prize ss,

1 Williams Bros. Cape gooseberries, plate of twenty, Mr D. M. Harris’s prize 2s 6d, 1 B, B. Pearce* 2 G. Bremer Jams or jellies, in jars of not less than 11b each, three sorts, Mr H, Williamson’s prize 10s 6d, 1 R. Prouse Collection of fruits, Mr J. Williamson’s prize 10s 6d, 1 J. Patterson

(Remainder of awards will appear in 2nd edition to-day.) CANTERBURY GRAIN & PRODUCE MARKETS. Christchurch, March 2nd,—Continued steady trade in the grain market is reported. The business of the week corroborated the belief expressed in last week’s report that the bulk of the grain this season will be sold in the local market. Although English cablegrams advise an easier feeling, prices on this side have not been affected to a like extent. Wheat transactions during the week have continued numerous, and have been chiefly on the basis of quotations. Prime quality is quoted at 4s 4d to 4s sd, and good average at 4s 2d to 4s 4d. Oats. —Owing to the absence of oats offering just at the moment, high prices compared with previous value have been obtained for spot lots. Good milling are quoted at 2s 5d to 2s 6d, and feed at 2s 3d to 2s 4d. A parcel of fine old milling realised the top price seen for years, viz,, 2s B£d. Barley.—Prices stand at 3s 6d to 4s. Flour.’—Millers still quote £lO 10s for best brands. Oatmeal has advanced 20s per ton. Grass Seed. —The market has not altered in any degree, and lots offering find ready buyers at late rates. Retail Prices. —Fresh butter Is per lb ; cheese, 6d to lOd per lb ; beef, 2d to fid per lb; mutton, 2d to 4d per lb; lamb, 2s 6d to 3s per quarter ; pork, 6d per lb ; ham, lOd per lb ; bacon, 9d per lb.