FLOWER SHOW AT PUKEKOHE.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 163, 7 April 1916, Page 3

FLOWER SHOW AT PUKEKOHE.

A Capital Display. Despite the prolonged dry weather militating against th 9 culture of flowers the annual autumn show of ,tho Pukekohe and District Horiicultuial Society, which was opened in the Premier Hall yesterday afternoon, provides a highly attractive display and before the doors finally close to night (Friday) is well worth witnessing by the resident* of the district. Naturally many classes that are usually well filled are this year without a single entry, due to want of rain retarding growth, and in this respect the entire absence of chrysanthemums and only one exhibit of gerariums are noticeable. On tho other hand, however, there are on view some extremely choice specimens of floral products, dahlias particularly being of great merit. The Rev. S. Nixon scored largely with various blocms and he had the distinction of showing the champion dahlia of the show, a large white and graceful specimen of the Cactus Snowdon variety. Cosmos, although not numerous, made a very pretty display, those of the crested class shown by Dr Wake and securing first prize being somewhat of a novelty and most effective. In floral artistry, the winning

yases, bowls, epergnes, and baskets of flowers, and the first prize bridal bouquet denoted most artistic handiwork on the part of the competitors, chief honours falling to Mrs Ivan Motion (first for bridal bouquet, epergne of flowers, and bowl of flowers), Mrs W. J. D. Sharp (first for basket of flowers and ba'ket of dahlias), and Mrs A. Grigor (first for vase of flowers). In decorated dinner tables Mrs Ivan Motion won first prize with a very pretty display of a blue tone, whilst in a similar class for shaded eflects Mrs Grigor was successful with a neat exhibit of lavender to purple colours. Yegetables,-considering the season, made an excellent showing and testified to the capabilities of Pukekohe's soil for that particular form of produce. Home Industries, always of a strong order at shows in Pukekohe, u nce again ably demonstrated the attainments in the culinary art of the ladies of the district. Cakes, scones, pickles, preserves, etc., reached a very high standard and a collection of lollies, made by Miss E. W. Rodgers, was particularly

attractive. Hie children's efforts iu floral exhibits and cookery, us well as in writing and educational subjects, were highly meritorious. Among the exhibits " not for competition" wa3 an unusually choice and eminently artistic showerbouquet of cactus dahlias, shaded and blended in colour from champagne to pink and dark cardinal, shown by Mrs McKay, of Auckland. A pot plant bearing a graceful bloom of wine hue resembling curled ostrich feathers was exhibited by of Runciiuan, and its and quaintness was ° discharged ! the duties with his usual and ability and iu the work of preparation for the show he was loyally assisted by the President (Dr Wake) ; Mesdames I. A. Motion, J. M. Baxter, Brewer and j 11. Webb , and Messrs A. B. Barter, J. M. Baxter, F. E. Simpson, Lusher, Patterson, Townaou, Grigor, A- Dickens aud J. 11. Webb. Prize List. The following was the Prize List, viz: I I'OT PLANTS.

Asparagus Fern: Mrs J. Gillon 1, Mrs J. M. Baxter 2. Begonia (foliage): Mrs Mcßae 1, Mrs J. M. Baxter 2. Begonia (flowering): Miss W. E. Webster 1. Fern (Native): Mrs W. J. Jones 1, Mrs C. A. Penny 2. Maidenhair Fern: Mrs W. J. Jones 1, Mrs C. A. Penny 2. Hanging Basket : Mrs A. C. Clews 1. Specimen Plant: Reynolds Bros. 1, Mrs W. J. Jones 2. cur DLOOMS. Collection (open, 12 varieties): Mrs E. Allan 1. Collection ( 12 varieties) : Rey. S. Nixon 1, Mrs W. J. D. Sharp 2 Collection (6 varieties) : Rev S. Nixon 1, J. B. Brown senr. 2, Mrs Usher v h.c., Mrs J. Gillon h c. Anterrhinums : Mrs J. Roulston 1, A. Dickens 2

Cosmos (single) : H. Long 1, Miss A. Barber, 2, Reynolds Bros. v.h c.

Cosmos (double): Dr. C. H. Wake 1, F Souster 2 Cactus Dahlias (24 vari sties): E. Allan 1 ' Cactus Dahlias (12 varieties): E, Allan 1 Cactus Dahlias (6 varieties): Rev. S. Nixon 1, Mrs W. J. D. Sharp 2 Champion Bloom Dahlia: Rev. S. Nixou Cactus Dahlia (yellow): Rev. 8. Nixon 1 Cactus Dahlia (red) : Rev. S. Nixon 1 Dahlia, Pom Pom (0 va-ietiet): Mrs E. Allan 1 Dahlias, Pom Pom (Z varieties): Rev. S. Nivon 1 Dahlias, Peony: Rev. S. Nixon 1 and 2, E. Allan h c Dahlia, Collarette : Rev. 8. Nixon 1, E. Allan 2 Dahlia, single (G blooms): Rev. S. Nixon 1 and 2 Dianthus: Reynolds Bros. 1, A. Dickens 2 Delphinium : A. B. Barter 1 Fuchsia: J. B. Brown 1 Gaillardia: Mrs J. Roulston 1, Mrs W. J. D. Sharp, 2 Geranium: Mrs W. J. D. Sharp 2 Petunias: Mrs W. E. Oldham 1 Phlox Drummondii: A. Dickens 1 and 2 Salvia : Mrs W. J. D. Sharp 2 v Verbena: Rev. S. Nixon 1, Mrs W. J. D. Sharp 2 Zinnia: J. B. Brown sen. 1, Reynolds Bros. 2. Any other variety: Rev. S. Nixon 1, 2 aud he.

IiOPQUETS A.\D DECORATIONS Basket of Flowers : Mrs W. J. D. Sharp 1, Mrs Townson 2, Miss Townsou h.c. Basket of Dahlias : Mrs W. J. D. Sharp I Bridal Bo<iuet: Mrs I. A. Motion 1, Mrs W. J. D. Sharp 2, Mrs Tjwnsou h.c. Buttonholes, gents. : Miss L. Townson 1, Mrs W. J. D. Sharp 2 Ladies' Sprays: Miss L. Townson 1, Mrs W. J. D. Sharp 2, Muriel Simpson h.c. Vase of Flowers: Mrs A. Grigor 1, Mrs Nixon 2 Epergene of Flowers: Mrs 1. A. Motion 1, Miss Townson 2 Bowl of Flowers: Mrs I. Motion 1 and 2, Mrs W. J. D. Sharp h.c. Floral Device : Muriel Simpson 1 Decorated Mantlepiece : Mrs Gregor 1, Mrs I. A. Motion 2 Decorated Dinner Table: Mrs I. A. Motion 1, Miss Ruth Allan 2, Miss A. Woodward h.c.

Decorated Dinner Table (shaded): Mrs Grigor 1 Stand of Flowers : Mrs Grigor 1 IRUIT. Apples, Dessert: Master E. Gillon 1 Apples, Culinary; Master E. Gillon 1, Reynolds' Bros. 2 Lemons: Master E. Gillon 1 Passion Fruit: Mrs Usher 1, J. B. Brown senr. 2 Water Melon : Reynolds' Bros. 1 and v.h.c , Mrs W. Goldsworthy 2 Pie Melon : Master L. Hart 1 Citron Melon : F. J. Morrow 1 Rock Melon ; Reynolds' Bros. 1 and 2 GARDEN* GROWN VEGETABLES. Collection: Reynolds' Bros. 1, J. B. Brown senr. 2 Cabbage, red : J. B. Brown junr. 1 Rhubarb : Jas. Roulston 1 and 2 Carrots: Reynolds' Bros. 1 Lettuce : J. B. Brown sen. 1, Mrs Barter 2

Onions, Spanish (light skinned): F. J. Morrow 1, Mr T. Maxwell 2, Reynolds' Bros, h c. Onions, Spanish (dark skinned) : J. McKinney 1 Onions (best) : Reynolds' Bros. 1, J. M. Baxter 2 Onions (heaviest) : Reynolds' Bros. 1 Parsnips: Reynolds' Bros. 1 and 2 French Beans: Miss B. Stembridge 1, Mrs Oldham 2 Radishes, long • J. B. Brown sen. 1 and 2 Radishes, turnip: J. B. Brown senr. 1 and 2 Beet (round): J. B. Brown sen. 1 and 2 Beet (Table) : Reynolds' Bros. 1 Potatoes: F.J.Morrow 1, J. B. Brawn senr. 2

Pumpkin; J. M. Baxter I, F. J. Morrow 3 Vegetable Marrow (white): J. B. Brown sen. 1 Vegetable Marrow (greeu): F. J. Morrow 1 Squash : J. B. Brown seur. 1 i-'AR-M rKonuct. Carrots, white : F. J. Morrow 1 Mangold, Gold Tankard: Reynolds' Bros. I and 2 Mangold, Long Red: Reynolds' Bros. 1 and 2 Onions: F. J. Morrow i, Reynolds' Bros. '2 Potatoes Northern Star,: F. J. Morrow I Potatoes (Gamekeeper : F. J. Morrow 1 Vegetable Marrow : F. J. Moirow

UOMli rKODUUS. Duck Eggs: J. McKinney 1 and special Hen Eggs: J, McKinney 1 and special Preserved Fruit: Mrs J. H. Webb 1 and 2 Jam (0 varieties): Mrs J. K. Webb 1, Mrs H. West 2 Jam (3 varieties): Mrs J. H. Webb 1, Mrs J. M. Baxter 2 Jam, Strawberry: Mrs J. H. Webb 1, Mrs J. Roulston 2 Plnm. M-.f M. liaxiarJ

Jam, Caps Gooseberry: Mrs J. Webb 1, Mrs J. M. Baxter 2 Jelly (4 varieties): Mrs J. H. Webb 1, Mrs H. West 2 Jelly, Apple: Mrs J. H. Webb 1, Mrs H. West 2, Mrs J. M. Baxter v h c. Jelly, Quince : Mrs J. M Baxter 2 Marmalade: Mrs H. West lit and special Pickles (•/ varieties'): Mrs J. H. Webb Ist and special

Pickles (onious) : Mrs W. Gjldsworthy 1, Mis J. H. Webb 2

Pickles, Rad Cabbage: Mm J. H. Webb Ist and special Pickles, best: Mrs J. H. Webb Ist and special Chutaey : Mrs J. Roulston 1, Mrs J. H. Webb 2, Mrs I. A. Motion h.c. Bread, white : Mrs J. Gillon Ist and special

Bread, white (made from Champion Flour): Mrs J. Gillon Ist and special Bread, brown (made from Champion Flour): Mrs J. Gillon Ist and special Scones, white: Miss F. Fause'.t 1, Mrs W. E. Oldham 2, Miss E. Maxwell and Mrs E. A. Taylor h.c. Scones, brown: Mrs EA. Taylor 1, Mrs J. Roulston 2, Mrs W E. Oldham h.c. Scones, currant: Mrs W. E. Oldham 1, Mrs E. A. Taylor 2, Mts J. Roulston h.c. Scones, girdle : Mis J. M. Baxter 1, Mrs E. A. Taylor 2, Mrs W. J. D. Sharp h c. Cake, fruit: Misj E. Maxwell 1 and h c., Mrs J. Roulston 2 Cake, seed: Miss E. W. Rodgers I, Mrs J. Roulston 2, Miss Barter h.c. Cake, Madeira : Mrs J. Roulston 1, Miss E. Maxwell 2, Miss Barter h.c. Cake, sponge; Mrs Mcßae Ist and special Sponge Sandwich: Miss W. E. Webster 1, Mrs E. J. Attewell 2, Mrs W. E. Oldham h.c. Sponge Roll: Miss W. E. Webster 1 and special Gingerbread: Mrs W. E. Oldham 1, Mrs A. Stembridge 2 Cakes, fancy : Miss E. W. Rodgers Ist and special Shortbread: Mrs E. A. Taylor 1, Mrs Mcßae 2, Mrs W. J. D. Sharp h.c.

Tea Cakes: Miss W. E. Webster I and special Biscuits : Miss E W. Rjdgers Ist and special Yeast Buns: Mrs J. Gillon Ist aud special Sausage Rolls : Mrs J. Gillon Ist and special Jam Tarts : Miss E. Maxwell Ist and special Lollies: Miss E \V. Rodgers Ist and special Scones (made by male sex) : Cyril Maxwell 1 and special

CHILDREN S CLASSES. Basket of Flowers: Avis Potter 1, W. R. Daysh 2 Ladies' Sprays : Rose Allan 1 Gent's Buttonholes : Rose Allan 1 Avis Potter 2 Floral Device : Avis Simpson 1 Under It) Years. Scones: Myrtle Gillon 1, Gladys Franklin 2, H. Levens h.c. Sausage Rolls: Myrtle Gillon 1 and special Jam Tarts: Gladys Franklin 1, Levens 2 Sponge Sandwich : Rose Allan 1, Willie Guest 2, Gladys Franklin h.c. Swiss Roll: Rose Allan 1 and special WRITING AND EDUCATIONAL. (Children). Writing (10 to 12 years): Muriel Lysnar 1 Flat Tinting (10 to 12 years): W. R. Daysh 1 Writing (12 to 14 years;: Grace Lysnar 1, E. Costello 2 Brushwork (12 to 14 years): W. R. Daysh 1 Essay (12 to 14 years; : E. Costello 1