LEVIN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Shannon News, 30 November 1923, Page 4

LEVIN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

’ SUMMER SHOW SCHEDULE.; To Jbe Held in the CENTURY HALL, LEVIN, on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4. ENTRIES CLOSE SATURDAY NEXT. SECTION I.—POT PLANTS. (For Amateurs Only). 1 Aspidistra. 2. Asparagus, any. variety. 3. Begonia, one, dowering. 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, double, one variety. 12. Ralm, 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; first prize 3/-, second 2/-. Sub-section la; For Pot Plants 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, - ' . 25. Specimen Plant, in bloom. - 26. Specimen Plant, foliage. 27. Collection Pot Plants, in bloom, three varieties; first prize 3/-, second 2/-. 28. Collection of Plants, foliage, three varieties; first prize 3/-, second 2/-. V ; SECTION 11.—CUT BLOOMS, Points Prize: / Mr. J. Kebbell's special

l°/6. 29. Arum Lily, three blooms. 30. Antirrhinums, three colours, one of each. 31. Antirrhinums, collection, 12 spikes, any colour. 32. Aquilegias, ’three colours, „ three blooms of each. . 33. Candytuft, two spikes, different colours. j '34. Canterbury Bells, three spikes. 35. Carnations, six 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 Levin. 38. Calceolaria, three spikes. 39. Cornflowers, three blooms. 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 colours, one spike. 49a.Lilies, any variety, one cluster. 50. Nasturtium, six colours, two blooms. 51. Nemesias, three colours. 52. Pansies, twelve varieties, first 5/-, second 1/6. 53. Pansies, six colours, one of each; first 5/-, second 2/-. 54. Pelargonium, two colour^. 55. Petunia, two colours, 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. Picotees, three colours. 62. Rhododendron, two trusses, different colours. 63. Sweet William, three colours, one truss. 64. Stock, twp colours. 65. Verbenas, three colours, one bloom. 66. Violas, four varieties. 67. Wallflowers, three trusses.

COLLECTIONS. 68. Annuals, six species; first 3/-, second 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. ROSES.

71. Roses (named),- three colours, one bloom of each. 72. Roses (named), three colours, one bloom; Mr. H. Walkley's specials, 7/6 and 3/-. Exhibits must be grown in the borough of Levin. 73. Roses (named), six colours, one bloom; first prize 3/-, second 2/-. 74. Roses, three, red. 75. Rose, single entry. 76. Roses, full-blown, three colours. 77. Roses, single, three colours. Champion Rose, special 2/6. SWEET PEAS. All vases to be supplied by the Society; ho dressing allowed. 78. Six varieties, named, three sprays 'each. 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 blooms). 87. Three vases of ten sprays—one of red, one of white and one of blue shades; first 3/-, second 2/-. SECTION iII.—DECORATIVE. Paints Prize: Mr. S. Worsfold's Silver ' vase, value £3 3/-,- to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals before becoming th& property of any exhibitor.

Previous winners: Summer Show, 1922, Mrs. F. H. Hudson; Autumn Show, 1 1923, Mrs. B. B. Gardener. 88. Bridesmaid's Basket; first 3/-, second 2/-. 89. Basket of Flowers; first 3/-, se«ond 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 A . , . 96. Bouquet of Native Flowers. 97. Bowl of Flowers; first 3/-, 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 of vases. Mrs. F. H. R. Gor-

ring's special prize of 15/-, second prize 3/6. 106. Decorated Mantelpiece; first prize 10/6, second prize 3/6. SECTION IV.—FRUIT.

107. Apples, last season's, plate of four. 108. Cherries, plate of 24, any variety. 109. Currants, re.d, 12/ bunches| onja variety. * • 110. Gooseberries, weight, 24, one variety. 111. Gooseberries, three varieties, 12 each. 112. Loganberries,'plate of 12. 113. Strawberries, plate of 12. 114. Lemons, plate of five. 115. Plums, plate of six. 116. Fruit, any other variety. SECTION V.—GARDEN PRODUCE. All vegetables to be trimmed as for market. Points Prize: 10/-; donated by the ‘ ‘ Levin Chronicle." > * 117. Beans, broad, one variety, 12 pods, 118. B'eet, one, variety, three roots. 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

six. \ 125. Onions, last season's, plate of fivs. 126. Peas, one variety, 12 pods. 127. Potatoes, any variety, four tubers,

white. 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 va-

riety. ; • 135. Vegetables, best collection, special 10/6. SECTION VI.—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/-. 137. Brown Bread, not less than 31b, 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

2/-. 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 following recipe: Jib butter, 1 teaeup sugar, 2 breakfast cups flour, 11 breakfast cups sultanas, 1 dessertspoonful peel, 3 eggs, 1 teaspoonful cream of tartar, 4 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 Rolls, plate of six. 153. Shortbread, three pieces. 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 ’ glass jar, not less than 21b. 162. Chutney, one glass jar. 163. Tomato Sauce, one bottle. 164. Sauce, any other variety. 165. Pickled Onions, on'e glass bottle. 166. Bottled Fruit, three varieties (rhubarb excepted); first 3/-, second 2/-. 167. Bottled pears, one bottle. 168. Bottled peaches, one bottle. 169. Bottled vegetables, two varieties. 170. Butter, separator, frojn 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 NOi bo entered for competition, but gutfbfl shown for, exhibits ocjr fUTZoi P..,l -J i

in Sections VIL, Vin. ana XX. 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 VEX—NEEDLEWORK.

The Needlework must not be washed and must be wholly the work of

the exhibitor. Points prize: Mr. W. M. Clark’s spee*

ial 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/-. 188. Jumper, best crochet. 189. Best Crochet Hat, lady’s. 190. Tray Cloth, best cotton crochet, fine. 191. 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. Reedwell’s special 5/-, second 2/6. 197. Best Photograph, animal or figure study; first, Mr. A. Billens’ special 5/-, second 2/6. 198. Novice class, best seascape or i lake view; first prize 2/6, second 1/-. 199. Novice class, best landscape or animal study; first prize 2/6, ' second 1/-. Novice classes open to exhibitors who , have never previously won a prize - in photography.

RULES. —All Photographs must b'e the work of exhibitors only. Photos which have previously wen 1 prizes at any of thu Society’s shows must not be entered for competition. ADDITIONAL NEEDLEWORK CLASSES. 200. Cushion, most artistic. 201. Cushion, pen painted. 202. Cushion, oil painted. 203. Cushion, worked, not huckaback. 204. Collection Fancy Work, four .articles, washable: first 3/-, second 2 h 205. Collection Fancy Work, four 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 pun. on Saturday, December Ist, 1923. 3. Except in the Decorative Section all flowers mflst be grown by Exhibitors. . 4. Exhibits must be in the Hall ready for judging by 11 a.m.' oh day of show. 5. The General Rules of the Society , tshaJU apply to jail Exhibitions held under its jurisdiction. 61 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 the exhibitors, all exhibits should be named as far as possible. 8. No Exhibitor will be allowed to 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 be paid in classes where there is .only one entry; no second prize money will be paid unless there are three jor-more entries. 10. Prize Money in all cases except where otherwise stated: First 2/-, second 1/-.