LEVIN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Shannon News, 27 November 1923, Page 4

LEVIN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

; SUMMER SHOW SCHEDULE. a?o 3be Held, in the. CENXURY HALL, LEVIN, on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4. ENITUES, CLOSE SATURDAY NEXT. (Fox Amateurs Only), 1 Aspidistra. 2. Asparagus, any Variety. 3. Begonia, one, flowering. 4. Begonia, two, foliage. 5. .Cactus, one, in bloom. 6. Fern, one, any variety. 7. Geranium, single, two. " 8. Geranium,.double, one. 9. Geranium, tricolour, one. . [ . 10-. Fuchsia, single, one variety. ! 11. Fuchsia, douole, ono variety. 12. Palm, one,variety. 13. Specimen Plant, in bloom. . 14.- Specimen Plant, foliage. 15., Collection Pot Plants, in bloom, three varieties; first prize 3/-, second 2/-. 16. Collection of Plants, foliage, three varieties j first prize 3/-, second . V':':-' Sub-Action la; Por pot Plaats grown in a greenhouse. ' 17. Begonia, one, flowering. 18. Begonia, one, foliage. 19. Cactus, one. 20. Fern, any variety. 21. Fuchsia, one. ■ 22. Geranium, in bloom. ■"" . ' 23. Geranium, one, tricolour, 24. Palm, 1 -'...»• 25. Specimen Plant, in bloom. 26. Specimen Plant, foliage. " •• 27. Collection Pot Plants, in bloom, ; thr<3e ; ' varieties; -first prize 3J-, \ seeond 2/-. • 28. (Collection of Plants, foliage, three : varieties; first prize 3/-, second " 2/-. : > ■ > SECTION 11.—CUT BLOOMS. Points Prize: Mr. J. gebbell's special ..;/' 10/6. ; , 29.: Arum Lily, three blooms. 30. Antirrhinums, three colours, one of each. ~ ■■ 31. Antirrhinums, collection, 12 spikes, any colour. ' 32. Aquiiegias, three- colours, three blooms of each. ,33. Candytuft, two spikes, different

colours. 34.' Canterbury Bells, three spikes. 35. Carnations, sis colours, one bloom 'of each. , 36. Carnations, three colours, one

bloom of each. ' '. •. 37. Carnations, three. colours, two blooms; must be' grown in borough of Levini 38; Calceolaria, three spikes. • 39; Cornflowers, three biooms. 40. Delphiniums, three heads, blue, different shades., 41. Delphiniums, two heads, any other colour.

42. Dianthus, three colours, one stem. 43. Fuchsia, three varieties, one spray. 44. Galliardias, three'blooms. 45., Geranium, single, three colours. 46. Geranium, double, three colours. 47. Gladioli, large, three colours. 48. Gladioli, small, two colours. 49. Iris, two eolours, one spike. any variety, one cluster. 50.'Nasturtium, six colours, two blooms. 511 Nemesias,' three colours. 52. Pansies, twelve varieties, first C'A, second 1/6. 53; Pansies, six colours, one of each; first 5/-, second 2/-. 54. Pelargonium, two colours., 55. Petunia,-two one bloom. 56. Peony, two colours, one bloom. 57. Pentstemons, three colours, one truss each. 58. Phlox Drummondi, three colours, one truss. 59. Poppy, Shirley, six colours, 60. Poppies, three, any other variety. 61. Pieotees, three colours. . 62. Rhododendron, twd trusses, diiler- ' ent, ! colours. 63. Swe'et William, three colours, one truss. -' 64. Stock, two colours. 65. Verbenas, three.colours, one bloom. 66. Violas, four varieties. 67* Wallflowers, three trusses. COLLECTIONS.

68. Annuals, six species; first 3/-, sec- ■'■'' ond 1/-. 69. Cut Blooms, twelve species; first 7/6, second 2/6. 70. Cut Blooms, sixteen species, Messrs Stiles and . Matheson's ' special '7/6, second 2/6. BOSES. 71. Roses (named), .three colours, one ', . bloom of each. x 72. Roses (named), three colours, one , bloom; Mr. H. Walkley's speei ials, 7/6 and 3/-. Exhibits must be grown in the borough of Levin. 73. Eeseg (named), six. , colours, one bloom; first prize 3/-, second 2/-. ' 74. Boses, three, red. 75. Rose, single entry. 76. Roses, full-blown, three colours. 77. Rosas, single, three colours. Champion Rose,,special 2/6. SWEET PEAS.. All vases to be supplied by the .Society; no dressing allowed.

78. Six varieties, named, tkree sprays teach.. 79. Six sprays, white. 80. Six sprays, cream or yellow. 81. Six sprays, pink. 82. Six sprays, lavender. 83. Six sprays, red. 84. Six sprays, blue. 85. Six sprays, orange. 86. Collection, six varieties, unnamed; first prize 5/-, second 1/6. (Open only to novices—persons who have never won a prize in cut j blooms). 87. Three vases of ten sprays—one of red, one of white and one of blue shades; first 3/-, second 2/-. SECTION 111.—DECORATIVE. Points Prize: Mr. S. Worsfold's Silver vase, value £3 3/-, to be won twice in succession or -three times at intervals before becoming : tkfit property of any exhibitor.

Prerious winners: Summer Show, 1922, Mrs. 'F. H. Hudson; Autumn Show, 1923, Mrs. B. R.

Gardener. 88. Bridesmaid's Basket; first 3/-, second 2/-. 89. Basket of Flowers; first.3/-, second 2/-. 90. Basket of Roses, ,and any foliage; first 3/-, second 2/-. 91. Bowl of. , Roses,, own foliage.; first 3/-, second 2/-. 92. Basket of Sweet Peas, own foliage; first 3/- second 2/-. 93. Posy. 94. Bouquet, hand; first 3/-, second 2/-. 95. Bouquet, shower; first 3/-, second 2/-. ! ' 96. Bouquet of Native Flowers. 97. Bowl of Flowers; first '%/-, second

2/-. , 98. Lady's Spray. 99. Buttonholes, three, in vases, for Gentlemen; first 3/-, second 2/-. 100. Buttonholes, three, in vases, for

children under 15. 101. Lady's Hat, trimmed with natural flowers, foliage or vegetation. 102. Vase of Flowers, for Mantelpiece. 103. Vase for Tea-table. .

104. Decorated Dinner Table, no embellishments, clear glass vases; Mrs. F. H. R. Gorringe's special prize of 15/-, second prize 5/-. 105. Decorated Dinner Table, embellishments allowed, competitors may use coloured cloths and any form vases. Mrs. F, H. R. Gorxing's special prizfe of 15/-, sec- ,;• ond prize 3/6. 10j6. Decorated Mantelpiece; first prize 10/6, second prize 3/6., SECTION IV.—FRUIT. 107. Apples, last season >s, plate of four. 10?!. .Cherries, plate of 24, any variety. 109. Currasats, red, 12 ; bunches| 011© variety. '..,.' 110. Gooseberries, weight, 24, one va ': .' -. riety. ; '' ■ ' ■/'■.•. 111. Gooseberries, three varieties, 12 each. \ ■ 112. Loganberries, plate of 12. 113. Strawberries, plate of 12. '

114. plate of five. 115. Plums, 'plate of six. 116. Fruit, any other variety. SECTION V.—GARDEN PRODUCEA All vegetables to be trimmed as for market. 1 Points Prize: 10/-; donated by the "Levin Chronicle." 117. Beans, broad, one variety, 12 pods. 118. Beet, one variety, three roois. 119. Cabbage, table, one. 120. Carrots, table, one variety, six. 121. Cauliflower,. one. .122. Lettuce, cos, one. 123: Lettuce, cabbage, one. 124. Onion, spring, one variety, bunch

■i six. ' 125. Onions, last season's, plate oft five. '126. Peas, one variety, 12,pods. 127. Potatoes,, any variety, four tubers, white. 1 128. Potatoes, collection, named, three varieties, four of each; first 3/-, second 2/-. 129. Potatoes, last season's, four. 130. Potatoes, any variety, four tubers, coloured. 131. Radishes, one variety, bunch six. 132. Rhubarb, one variety, 4 stalks.

133. Turnips, one variety, bunch of six. 134. Vegetables, plate, any other variety. . ! 135. Vegetables, best collection, special 10/6. SECTION VL—DOMESTIC. Points, Prize: £1 1/-*.

Except where otherwise stated the

prizes in this section will be: First 2/6, second 1/6. 136. White Bread, not less than 21b, baked in tin, exhibit to be baked day previous to show; First 5/-, second 2/1. 137. Brown not less than 21b. baked in tin, and to be baked day previous to show; first 3/-, second 2/-. 138. Biscuits, six varieties, 4 of each. 139. Cake, Madeira; first 3/-, second V 2A. 140. Cake, fruit, about ,41b, to be baked in round tin; first Mrs. J. Kebbell's special 10/6, second 3/-. 141. Cake, Pound, to be baked in round tin. 142. Cake, Sponge. 143. Cake, Seed; first 3/-, second 2/-. ; 144. ,Cake, Family, to be made, to the y following recipe: |lb butter, 1 teaeup sugar, 2 breakfast cups flour, 1\ breakfast cups sultanas, 1 dessertspoonful peel, 3 eggs, 1 teaspoonful cream of tartar, i teaspoonful carbonate of soda, essence of lemon to taste. First prize 10/6, donated by Mrs. T. Hobson. 145. Cream Puffs, plate of six. 146. Fruit Pie. '

147. Jam Tarts, plate of, six. 148. Plum Pudding. 149. Pikelets, six. 150. Oatcakes, plate of six. 151. Sponge Roll. 152. Sausage Bolls, plate of six. 153. Shortbread, three piece 3. .. 154. Scones, plain, plate of six. 154aScones, girdle, four. 155. Scones, wholemeal, plate of six. 156. Scones, with butter, plate of six. 157. Sponge Sandwich, without butter; first 3/-. second 2/-. 158. Jam, three varieties, one clear glass each. 159. Jelly, three varieties, one clear glass each. 160.' Marmalade/ one glass jar. 161. Honey, one gjass jar, not less. than 21b. 162. Chutney, one glass jar. 163. Tomato Sauce, one bottle. 164. Sauce, any other variety. 165. Pickled. Onions, one glass bottle. 166. Bottled Fruit, three varieties (rhubarb excepted)} first' ."$/-, second 2/-. : ' 167. Bottled pears, one bottle. 168. Bottled peaches, one bottle. 169. Bottled vegetables, two varieties. 170. Butter, separator, from private dairies, single pound. 171. Sweets, home-made, three sorts. 172. Duck Eggs, fresh, plate of six, weight. 173. Hen Eggs, fresh, plate of twelve, weight. SECTION VH.— ART EXHIBITS. Any article having taken. First Prize at any previous Show must NOT b*a entered for competition, but jaayj bg shown for exhibitSjg? only.

in Sections VIE., VUL and IX. All exhibits in this Section must be the work of the exhibitor. 174. Painting, in oils, from nature, landscape. 175. Painting, in oils, from study, scenery. 176. Painting, oils, still life or flowers. 177. Painting, in water colours. 178. Painting, pastel; first 5/-, second , 2/-. 179. Sketching, black and white. SECTION Vni.—NEEDLEWORK. The Needlework must not be washed and must be wholly the work df the exhibitor. Points prize: Mr. W. M. Clark's special 10/6. 180. Child's Frock, hand-made; first 3/-, second 2/-. ■. ' 181. Mountm'ellick, one specimen. 182. Baby's Knitted Bootees. 183. Pair Knitted Socks; first 5/-, second 3/-.> 184. Baby Jacket, knitted. 185. Infant's Petticoat, knitted. 186. Camisole, handmade. 187. Jumper, best knitted, Mrs. Goldsmith's 5/-. 1 188. best crochet. 189. Best Crochet Hat, lady's. 190. Tray Cloth, best cotton crochet, fine. .i9l.'Cotton'"Crochet Top for camisole or nightdress. 192. Tray Cloth, coarse crochet. 193. Embroidery,, white eyelet, 1 piece.' 194. Embroidery, silk, 1 piece, fine. 195. Embroidery, silk, 1 piece, coarse. SECTION IX.—PHOTOGRAPHS. 196. Best Photograph, landscape; first, Mr. K'eedwell's special 5/-, sec- , tmd 2/6. y\ 197. Best; Photograph, animal or figure', study; first, Mr. A. Billens', / special 5/-, second 2/6. - 198. Novice class, best seascape or lake view; first prize 2/6, second ■ ■ y-- ■■■:, ' :■ '■■■'■■: 199. Novice class, best landscape or" animal study; first prize 2/6, second 1/-. IT')1 T ') vice classes open to exhibitors who; have never previously won a prize' in photography, y

RULES.-—All Photographs must be the work of .exhibitors only. Photos , which have previously won prizes at any of the Society's shows must not be entered for competition. . ADDITIONAL NEEDLEWORK CLASSES. 200., Cushion, most artistic. 201. Cushion, pea painted. 202. Cushion, oil .painted'.. 203. Cushion; worked, not huckaback. 204. Collection Fancy Work, four articles, washable; first 3/-, second 2/-. .1 205. Collection Fancy Work, foiir. articles; first 3/-, second 2/-. ''>

SHOW REGULATIONS.

1. Entrance Fee, 6d 'each entry; children's classes, 3d. 2. Entry Forms, with fees, must reach the Secretary not later than 8 p.m. on Saturday, December Ist, 1923. 3. Except in the Decorative Section all flowers must be grown by Exhibitors. 4. Exhibits must be in the Hall ready for judging by 11 a.m. on day- of show. • * 5. The General Rules of the Society \ ishajll iapply, Jail Exhibitions held under its jurisdiction. 6). Competitors may, if they desire, dress their exhibits with foliage,, excepting in classes where dressing is forbidden. 7. To make the 'exhibition interesting to the public and creditable to - j the exhibitors, all exhibits should ' be named' as far 1 as possible. 8. No 'Exhibitor win be allowed to j remove an exhibit before 10 p.m. ,< on the day of Show and then only in the presence, of a Class Steward. 9. Second prize money only will, foe paid in classes where there is only one entry; no second prize money will be .paid unless there are three or more entries. 10. Prize Money in all caies except where otherwise stated: First 2/-, second 1/-. ,