SUMMER BLOOMS.

Putaruru Press, Volume VI, Issue 266, 13 December 1928, Page 3

SUMMER BLOOMS.

DISPLAY AT REGENT. Successful Anglican Show, i : A greater degree of success than was anticipated even by its sponsors was achieved by the summer jflfwer show held by the Morrinsville Anglican Church in the New Regent Hall on Friday. The entries were numer- , ous and. of'excellent quality, while the public interest displayed should justify the holding of similar functions in the autumn, it is several years since a'show was held in Morrinsvdle and it is gratifying to see an ac.ive interest again being taken in the growing and display of choice blooms. ' The proceeds, which amounted to £27, are to be devoted to the Anglican Church organ fund. Colour was the keynote of the large display in the hall. Summer flowers of every description, many of choice quality, gracing the tables. Of outstanding merit was an exhibition table of nineteen different varieties of sweet peas grown by Mrs. F. N. Stringiield. The blooms attracted great attention, and included some fine varieties.

Strong entries were received in the decorated table class. Mrs. 'Walker won both the white and. coloured cloth sections. Mixed flowers were used in both these tables. In the former tliey toned from dainty pink to vieux rose with light touches of pale blue cleverly arranged. The coloured cloth winner was an admirably toned selection of orange and gold flowers. The judges were Mrs. Rix (Te Aroha) and Miss Spencer (Auckland). Commenting on the display, Mrs. Rix said that the quality and number of the blooms reflected considerable credit on the ladies of Morrinsville. Considering the time of the year and the shortness of the notice given, it was remarkable that such a fine collection of flowers should be exhibited. The quality of most of the exhibits left little to be desired, and many were of outstanding merit. The decorated table section was enthusiastically commented upon by Mrs. Rix. The tables reflected great credit on the artistic sense of the exhibitors. It was difficult to separate the first two tables, which were of

outstanding merit. The decorated hackiets also'showed a nice discrimination in colour blending, and would not have disgraced any show. “ They look-like the work of a professional -florist,” said Mrs. Rix. The cham-

pion rose class was disappointing. None of the exhibits could really be called a champion. On the other hand the displays of cut flowers were of excellent quality and variety. Mrs Rix added that the success achieved should offer every inducement to the committee to hold a chrysanthemum show in the autumn. All the prizes were donated. The points prize, which was won by Mrs. Allen (Annandale) and Mrs. Stringfield, was a bowl presented by Mrs. Rix.

A considerable amount of organising work was necessary and this was capably carried out by Miss Hanan (secretary), Mrs. Stringiield, Mrs. R. G. Fawkner and Mrs. Chadwick. A stall, of which Mesdames W. C. Cargill and C. M. Gummer were in charge, was well patronised during the afternoon. Afternoon tea was dispensed, Mrs. J. Wyatt, who was in charge, was assisted by Misses Chadwick, Bodmin, Robison, Cargill, Watts, Grimwade, Gledstanes, and Craig. The prize list is as follows:

Decorative. Bowl of roses: Mrs. Allen 1, Croquet Club 2. Bowl sweet peas: Mrs. Jackson 1, Mrs. Lawson 2. Bowl any flowers: Mrs. Chadwick 1, Mrs. Philpott 2. Bouquet, girl under 16 years: Lois Echlin 1, Doris Watts 2. Vase, girl under 12 years: Billy Wyatt 1, Lally McKay 2. Decorated table, white cloth: Mrs. I. A. Walker 1, Mrs. Allen 2; coloured cloth (colour scheme): Mrs. Walker 1, Mrs. Ellis 2. Basket flowers: Mrs. Allen 1, Mrs. Clarke 2. Decorated basket: Mrs. Allen 1, Mrs. Seville 2. Pot Plants.—Fern : Mrs. Goodwin 1, Mrs. Branch 2. Flowering plant: Mrs. Branch 1, Mrs. Goodwin 2. Foliage: Mrs. Goodwin 1.

Cut Flowers.—Antirrhinum : Mrs.Alien 1, Mrs. Craig 2. Aquilegia: Mrs. Boles 1, Mrs. Stringiield 2. Clarkia : Mrs. Caulfield 1. Candytuft: Mrs. J. S. Crickett 1, Mrs. Stringiield 2. Carnations: Mrs. Dixon 1, Mrs. I. Crickett 2. Campanula: Mr. Yarrell 1, Mrs. Craig 2. Corriopsis: Mrs. J. S. Crickett 1, Mrs. Oliver 2. Cornflower: Mrs. Stringiield 1. Delphinium: Mrs. Stringiield 1. Dianthus: Mrs. I. Crickett 1. Eschscholtizia: Mrs. Stringiield 1, Mrs. Dewes

■ 2. Gladiola: Mrs. Craig 1. Gerbera: Mrs. Forrest 1, Mrs. Chadwick 2. Geum: Mrs. Dewes 1, Mrs. Clifford 2. Gypsophilia: Mrs. Stringiield 1. Poppies: Shirley, Mrs. Dixon 1, Mrs. J. Crickett 2; Iceland, Mrs. Caulfield 1, Mrs. Stringfield 2; Oriental, Mrs. J. Crickett 1, Mrs. Dixon 2. Pansies: Mrs. J. Crickett 1, Mrs. Forrest 2. Violas: Mrs. J. Cottingham 1, Mrs. Stringfield 2. Penstemons : Mr. Harden 1. Phlox, annual, Mrs. Allen 1; I

f scabious, Mrs. Stringfield 1, Mrs. [ Were 2. Roses: Mrs. Allen 1, Mrs. I Yarrell 2. Iris: Mrs. Allen 1, Mrs. Craig 2. Verbena: Mrs. Watts 1, Mrs. Craig 2. Sweet Peas: Mrs. Harden 1, Mrs. Yarrell 2.. Any other flower: Mrs. Chadwick 1, Mrs. Craig 2. V Champion Rose: Mrs. Allen 1, Mrs. J. S. Crickett 2. Vegetables: Mrs. Clifford 1, Mrs. Stringiield 2.