LEVIN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Shannon News, 30 November 1926, Page 3

LEVIN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

SUMMER SHOW SCHEDULE. Following is the schedule for the above show to be the Social Hall on Tuesday, December 7th ,(en- ' tries close on Saturday, December 4th): SECTION I—CUT. BLOOMS. Prizes.- —2/- and I/- (except where otherwise, stated). Points Prize. —Trophy 10/6 worth Bearded Irises, given by Messrs A. H. Burgess and Son, Waikanae.

1. Arum Lily, three blooms. 2. Antirrhinums, three colours, one of each. 3. Antirrhinums, collection, 6 spikes, any colour. 4. Aquile,gias, three colours three blooms of each. & Candytuft, two spikes, different > colours. G. Canterbury Bells, three spikes. 7. Carnations, three colours, one bloom of each. Mr. J. Whyte’s (Tokomaru) special, Ist 3/-, 2nd 2/*. 8. Calceolaria, yellow, three spikes. 9. Cornflowers three blooms. 10. Delphiniums, j three- heads, blue, different shades. 11. Delphiniums, two heads, any other colour. Delphiniums, champion head to be selected from Classes 10 and 11, 2/6. 12. Dianthus, three colours, one stem. 13. Fuchsia, single, three varieties, one spray. v 14. Fuchsia, double, two varieties. 15. Galliardias, three blooms. 16. Geranium, single, three blooms. 17. Geranium, double, three blooms. 18. Gerberas, two colours. 19/ Gladioli, large, three colours. 20. Gladioli, small, two colours. 21. Iris, two colours, one spike. 22. Larkspurs, 3 colours, one of each. 23. Lilies, any variety, one cluster. 24. Nasturtium, six * colours, two blooms. 25. Nemesia, three colours'. 26. Pansies, six colours, one of each; first 3/-, second 2/-. 27. Peony, two colours, one bloom. 28. Penstemons, three colours, one truss each. 29. Phlox Drummondi, three colours, one truss. 30. Poppies, Shirley, six colours. 31. Poppies, Oriental, two colours. 32. Poppies, three, any other variety. 33. Rhododendron, two trusses, different colours. v 34. Schizantlius, three colours. 35. Sweet William, three colours, one truss. 36. Stock, double, two colours. 37. Verbenas, three colours, one bloom. 38. Violas, two varieties. COLLECTIONS. 39. Annuals, six species. Mrs. F. H. R. Gorringc’s specials, Ist 17/6, 2nd 3/6. i ■ v 40. Cut Blooms, twelve species (may include flowering shrubs), Ist 17/6, 2nd 2/6. ROSES. 41. Roses (named) three colours, one bloom of each.

42. R/oses (named), three colours, one bloom. Prizes: 5/- and 3/-. Exhibits must bo grown in the borough of Levin. 43. Roses (named), six colours, one bloom. Ist 3/-, 2nd 2/-. 44. Roses, three, red. 45. Roses, three yellow, 46. Roses, three white, 47. Roses, three, pink. 48. Rose, single entry. 49. Roses, full-blown, three colours. 50. Roses, single, three colours. Champion Rose, special 2/6. 51. Rambler Roses, three varieties, one cluster of each. SWEET PEAS. All vases to .be supplied by the Society j no dressing allowed/ , „ 52. Six varieties, named, three spriys each. 53. Six sprays, white. 54. Six sprays, cream or yellow. 55. Six sprays, pink. 56. Six sprays, lavender. 57. Six sprays, red. 58. Six sprays, blue. 59. Six sprays, orange. 60. Collection, six varieties, unnamed; first prize 5/-, second 1/6. (Open only to novices—persons who have never won a prize for sweet peas). '• • 61. Three vases of ten sprays —one of ( red, one of white, and one of pink shades ; y first 3/-, second 2/-. SECTION lI.—DECORATIVE. Prizes. —3/- and 2/- (Except where otherwise stated). Points Prize.—-Mr. S. Worsfold’s silver cup (to be won three times before becoming a competitor’s property). Previous winners: Summer Show, 1925. —Mrs W. M. Clark. Autumn Show, 1926. —Mrs C. Nees. 62. Basket of Flowers, may be wired: 63. Basket of Flowers, no wiring. 64. Basket of Roses, and any foliage; may be wired. 65. Basket of Roses, no wiring. 66. Bowl of Roses, own foliage. 67. Basket of Sweet Peas, own foliage. 68. Posy, Dutch. 69. Bouquet, hand. 70. Floating Bowl. 71. Bouquet of Native Flowers. , 72. Bowl of Flowers. 73. Lady’s Posy. / 74 Button holes, three in vases, for gentlemen. 75. Buttonholes, three, in vases, for children under 15. 76. Lady ’s Hat, trinUhed With natural flowers, foliage or vegetation. 77. Vase of Flowers, for Mantelpiece. 78. Vase for Tea-Table. f 79. Decorated Dinner Table, no embellishments, clear glass vasos; first, Miss Kebbell’s special 10/6, second 5/-. 80. Decorated Dinner Table, embellishments allowed, competitors may use coloured cloths and any form of vases; first Mrs. Duckworth’s special 10/-, second 3/6.

81. Decorated Mantelpiece; first 10/-, second 3/6. SECTION ni.—FRUIT. Prizes. —2/- and 1/-. .82. Apples, last season's, plate of four. 88. Cherries, plate of 24, any variety. 84. Currants, red, 12 bunchee, one variety. 85. Gooseberries, weight, 24, one variety. 86. Gooseberries, three varieties, 12 of each. 87. Loganberries, plate of 12. 88. Strawberries, plate of 12. 89. Lemons, plate of five. ~ 90. Plums, plate of six. 91. Fruit, any other'variety. SECTION IV.—GARDEN PRODUCE. All vegetables to be trimmed as for market. Prizes.—2/- and 1/-. Poii ts Prize. —Mr H. A. Phillips ’ special, 10/-. 92. Beans, broad, one variety, 12 pods. 93. Beet, one variety, three roots. 94. Cabbage, table, one. 95. Carrots, table, One variety, six. 96. Cauliflower, one. 97. Lettuce, cos, one. , 98. Lettuce, cabbage, one. 99. Onions, spring, one variety, bunch six. 100. Onions, last season’s, plate of five. 101. Peas, one. variety, 12 pods. 102. Potatoes, any variety, four tubers, white. 103. Potatoes, collection, named, three varieties, four of each; first 3/second 2/-. 104. .Potatoes, last season’s, four. 105. Potatoes, any variety, four tubers, coloured. 106. Radishes, one variety, bunch six. 107. Rhubarb, one variety, 4 stalks. 108. Turnips, one variety, bunch of six. 109. Vegetables, plate, any other/variety. 110. Vegetables, best collection, 10/6. SECTION V.—DOMESTIC. Prizes. —3/- and 2/- (Except where otherwise stated). Points , Prize. —Messrs Carter Bros. ’ Silver Gup (to be -won three times before becoming a competitor’s property). Previous winners: Summer Show, 1925.—Mrs. R. Gil-, mour. Autumn Show, 1926. —Mrs. R. W. Evans. 111. White Bread, not less than 21b, baked in tin, exhibit to be baked day previous to show; first 5/-, second 2/-. 112. Brown Bread, not less than 21b, baked in tin, and to bo baked day previous to show. 113. Cake, Madeira. 114. Cake, fruit, about 41b, to be baked . in round tin; first 10/6, second 3/-. 115. Cake, Sponge, 116. (Cake,. Seed. 117. Cake, Family. Made to the following recipe: Jib butter, 1 teacup sugar, 2 breakfast cups Sour, .1J breakfast cups sultanas, 1

dessertspoonful peel, 3 eggs, 1 teaspoonful cream of tartar, § teaspoonful carbonate of soda, essence of lemon to taste. First, c Prize, £1 1/-, donated by Mr. M. R. Varnham; second, 7/6. 118. Cream Puffs, plate of six. 119. Jam Tarts, plate of six. 120. Plum Pudding. 121. Pikelets, six. 122. Shortbread, three pieces. 123. Scones, plain, plate of six. 124. Scones, .girdle, four. 125. Scones, wholemeal, plate of six. 126. Scones, with butter, plate of six. 127. Sponge Sandwich, without butter. 128. Jam, three varieties, one clear glass each. 129. Jelly, three varieties, one clear glass each. ' 130. Marmalade, one glass jar. 131. Chutney, one glass, jar. 132. Tomato Sauce, one bottle. 133. Bottlecl Fruit, three varieties (rhubarb excepted). 134. Butter, separator, from private dairies, single pound. 135. Sweets, home-made, three sorts. "136. Hen Eggs, fresh, plate' of six, - weight. SECTION VI.—NEEDLEWORK Prizes.—2/.- and 1/- (Except where otherwise stated). The needlework must not be washed and must be wholly the work of the exhibitor. Points Prize. —10/6. 137. Child’s Frock, hand-made; first . 3/-, second 2/-. 138. Baby’s Knitted Bootees. 139. Pair Knitted Socks; first 5/-, second 3/-. . 140. Infant’s Petticoat, knitted. - 141. Jumper, best knitted; first 5/-, second 3/-. 142. FrOck, knitted. 143. Best D’Oyleyj crochet. 144. Jumper, best crochet. 145. Tray Cloth, best cotton crochet, fine. 146. Trav Cloth, coarse crochet. 147. Embroidery, wljite eyelet, 1 piece. 148. Embroidery, silk, 1 piece, fine. 149. Embroidery, silk, 1 piece, coarse. 150. Daintiest Boudoir Cap. i 151. Daintiest Apron. 152. Cheapest Apron. 153. Cushion, most artistic. 154. Cushion, worked, not huckaback. 155. Collection Fancy Work, four articles, washable. 156. Collection Fancy Work, four articles. i * 157. Applique, one specimen. 15S. Fancy Work, any other article. SECTION VII.—PHOTOGRAPHS. 159. Best Photograph, landscape, first 5/-, second 2/6. 160. Best Photograph, animal or figure study; first 5/-, second 2/6. -161. Novice Class, best seascape or lake view; first prize 2/6, second 1/-. 162. Novice Class, best landscape or animal study;' first prize 2/6, second 1/-.