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Southland Times, Volume III, Issue 219, 21 February 1866, Page 4

Horticulture and Floriculture. TNVERCARGILL HORTICULTURAL and 1 ELORICULTURAL SOCIETY. AUTUMN COMPETITION. to be held in THE THEATRE ROYAL, ON WEDNESDAY, THE 14th MARCH, 1866. President— John Blacklock, Esq. Vice-President— C. B. Kingman, Esq. Treasurer— Thomas WAtson, Esq. committee : Db. William Willson, Mb. James Mobton, Mb. James Coopeb, Mb. James Lennie, - - ■ secbetaby : , Mb.*Robebt AuXD. - Members Tickets ss-, which entitles them to all privileges of the Society. — » — BYE-LAWS. 1. The Hall will be open at 7 A.M., and all Exhibition or Competition Articles require to be staged by 11 on the morning of the Show. 2. All Competitors must be Members of the Society. 3. All Plants, Flowers, &c, &c. (Bouquets excepted), sent for Competition must be accom- . panied by a letter addressed to the Secretary (with a correct List of the Names), with the Competitor's own as well as his employer's address, " stating "that the accompanying articles were grown by him at (naming the place), and have been under his care for the last two weeks." Competitors are requested to put the number of the prize for which they compete on the back of their letter, and also the class in which they compete. 4. Dealers shall not be allowed to compete for any prizes, except those specially offered to Nurserymen, or " open to all." 5. All Plants, &c, &c, sent for Competition, must be correctly named, as far as known. 6. None of the prizes offered will be awarded unless the productions are deemed worthy by the Judgeß. 7. All Articles must remain till the Committee allow them to be removed, and the Society . cannot be responsible for the safety of any articles unless specially given them in charge, but particular care will be taken of every article. 8. All undue dressing. of Competition Subjects will be disqualified. 9. Growers are invited to contribute to the ■Society's Exhibitions such productions, not specially mentioned in the Prize List, as are likely to prove of interest, and especially new, recently introduced, or imperfectly known varieties of Fruits, Flowers, Vegetables, Coniferse, &c. The Society does not pledge itself to vote awards for such extra productions, wliich will be placed on the tables for exhibition only ; but in case where meritorious productions are brought forward, the Committee have power to grant an extra award. 10. The Exhibition of novelties and improvements in Garden Implements and Apparatus is also invited. Seedsmen and Nurserymen, as well _• as the Manufacturers of such articles, are invited to contribute to this department of the Exhibition. No money awards- will be given unless in any special case the Committee see reason to depart from this general rule. 11. Parties wishing to become Members or Subscribers can do so on application to the Secretary or Office Bearers of the Society. 12. Seedlings, if deemed worthy, will receive a Certificate at all the Shows. THOMAS WATSON, Tbeastjbeb. ROBERT ACID, Seceetaby. N.P.. — Competitors must have their Sealed Letters, addressed to tlie Secretary, ready on Competition morning, previous to entering the Hall. ♦ PRIZE LIST. Section I. — Pot Plants. — Open to aIL I—21 — 2 Finest Greenhouse Plants (Pelargoniums, Fuchias, Calcolariaa excepted), Ist and 2nd.— 2 — 3 Finest Pelargoniums, sorts, Ist and 2nd. ... 3 — 3 Finest Fuchias sorts, Ist prize 205., by James Morton; 2nd. — 4—2 Geraniums scarlet, Ist prize 10s. 6d. by John Blacklock, Esq. ; 2nd. 5 — 2 Calcolarias ; Ist and 2nd. 6—3 Balsams, Ist prize 55., by John Hare, Esq. j 2nd and 3rd. 7—2 Petunias, sorts, a Ist prize 55., by John Hare, Esq. ; 2nd. B—28 — 2 Lilliums, sorts, Ist prize 10s. 6d., by John Blacklock, Esq. j 2nd. 9 — 2 Roses sorts, Ist. 10 — 2 Foliaged Plants, Ist. The above all to be shown in flower pots or flower boxes. Section n. — Cut Flowebs. — Open to all. 11 — 12 Dalhias selfs sorts, Ist prize £1 ls.> by James Colyer, Esq. ; 2nd and 3rd. 12 — 12 Dalhias fancy, sorts, Ist 2nd and 3rd. 13—6 Dalhias selfs sorts, Ist and 2nd. 14—6 Dalhias fency, sort, Ist prize by C. B. Kingman, Esq. ; 2nd and 3rd. 15—3 Holyhock, spikes, sorts, Ist prize 10s. 6d., by James Lennie, gardner ; 2nd and 3rd 16—6 Holyhock blooms sorts, Ist 2nd and 3rd. 17—6 Gladiolas, spikes, Ist prize 10s., by Dr. Willson; 2nd and 3rd. 18 — 6 __it±w_inams, sorts, Ist prize, 1 greenhouse watering pan, by H. Graham ; 2nd and 3rd. 19—6 Sweet Williams, sorts, Ist and 2nd. 20 — 6 Panzies, sorts, Ist 2nd and 3rd. 21 — 6 Ten week Stocks, spikes Ist and 2nd. 22 — 6 Asters, Ist and 2nd. 23 — 6 African Marigolds, let and 2nd. 24 — 6 French Marigolds, Ist and 2nd. 25 — 6 Verbinos, sorts, Ist and 2nd. 26—6 Roses, sorts, Ist prize 10s. 6d., by Decorator ; 2nd and 3rd. 27 — 6 Chrysanthimums, Ist and 2nd. 28 — 6 Carnations, Ist and 2nd. ~* 29 — 6 Picatees, Ist and 2nd. 80—6 Pinks, Ist and 2nd. 31—6 Spikes Herbacious Plants, sorts, Ist 2nd and 3rd. 32 — 6 Annuals, (Stocks, Asters, Marigolds excepted) Ist 2nd and Brd. 33—1 Table Bouquet, uot over 18 inches in height, Ist prize, 10s. 6d., by H. law, Esq. j 2nd and 3rd. 34 — 1 Hand Bouquet, Ist and 2nd. 35—1 Floral device, Ist and 2nd. Section HI. — Fbtjit. — Open to all. 36 — 2 Vegetable Marrows, Ist and 2nd. 37—2 Gourds, Ist and 2nd. _ 38—2 Cucumbers, Ist prize, 10s., by W. Lawrence Esq. ; and 2nd prize, 55., E.j Hargin, Esq. 39—8 Tomatoes, Ist and 2nd. 40 — Collection of ornamental Gourds, Ist and 2nd. 41— Best collection of Provincial grown fruit, Ist. and 2nd. Section IV.— -Vegetables. — Open to all. 42^-12 Kidney Potatoes, sorts, Ist and 2nd. 43—12 White Potatoes, any sort, let and 2nd. ; 44—12 Red Potatoeß, any sort, Ist and 2nd, 45—2 Cabbages, Ist and 2nd. 46 — 2 Cauliflowers, Ist and 2nd k 47—6 Turnips, Ist and 2nd. 48—6 Carrots, Ist and 2nd, 49—6 Parsnips, Ist and 2nd. §o— l2 Pods Peas, lat prise 10s., by Dr, Willson j 2ad> §MS Pods Sro&d Seaas, Ist and M