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Southland Times, Volume III, Issue 220, 23 February 1866, Page 4

Horticulture and Ploricxdtiire. TNVERCA-RGILL HORTICULTURAL and r FLOEICULTURAL SOCIETY. AUTUMN COMPETITION. TO BE HEIB IN THE THEATRE ROYAL, ON WEDNESDAY, THE 14th MARCH, 1866. President— John Btacktock, Esq. Vice-President— C. B. Kinsman, Esq. Treasurer— Thomas Watson, Esq. * COMMITTEE : Dr. Wiixiam Wilison, Mb. James Mobton, Mb. Jambs Coopeb, Mb. James Lennie, secbetabt : Mb. Robebt Atjid." S Tickets 5s , which entitles them to all privileges of the Society. BYE-LAWS. 1. The Hall will be open at. 7 A.M., and fill 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, *a, &c. (Bouquets excepted), sent for Competition must be accompanied 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, statin- "that the accompanying articles were grown by him at (naming the place), and have been under his care for the last two weeks. Competitors arc requested to put the number ot the prize for which they compete on the back ot 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 Judges. 1 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 Tarieties of Fruits, Flowers, Vegetables, Coniferse, &c. The Society does not pledge itself to vote awards for such ext>a productions, which will be placed on the tables for exhibiiion 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 WATSOF, Tbeasubeb. ROBERT AULD, Secbetabt. 2T.8. — Competitors must have their Sealed Letters, addressed to the Secretary, ready on Competition morning, previous to entering the Mall. PEIZE LIST. Section I. — Pot Pxants. — Open to all. I—2 Finest Greenhouse Plants (Pelargoniums, Fuchias, Calcokrias 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 Blackiock, Esq. ; 2nd. 5 — 2 Calcolarias ; Ist and 2nd. 6 — 3 Balsams, Ist prize 55., by John Hare, Esq. ; 2nd and 3rd. 7—2 Petunias, -sorts, Ist prize 55., by John Hare, Esq. ; 2nd. B—28 — 2 Lilliums, sorts, Ist prize 10s. 6d., by John Blackiock, Esq. ; 2nd. 9 — 2 Roses sorts, Ist. 10—2 Foliaged Plants, Ist. The above all to be shown in flower pot 3or flower boxes. Section II — Cur 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 at.d 2nd. 14—6 Dalh as fancy, sort, Ist prize by C. B. Kingman, Esq. ; 2nd and 3rd. 15 — 3 Holyhock, spikes, sorts, Ist prize 10s. 6i., by'james Lennie, gardner ; 2nd and 3rd 16=— 6 Holyhock blooms sorts, Ist 2nd and 3rd. 17_6 Glaciiolas, spike 3, Ist prize 10s., by Dr. Willson ; 2nd and 3rd: 18—6 Antirrhinums, sorts, Ist prize, 1 greenhouse watering pan, by H. Graham j 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, Ist and 2nd. 24—6 French Marigolds, Ist and 2nd. 25 — 6 Verbinos, sorts, Ist and 2nd. 26—6 Roses, sorts, Ist pri/e 10s. 6d., by Decorator ; 2nd and 3rd. 27 — 6 Chrysauthunums, Ist and 2nd. 28 — 6 Carnations, lbt and 2nd. 29 — 6 Picattes, Ist and 2nd. 30—6 Pinks, Ist and 2nd. 31—6 Spikes Herbacioua Plants, sorts, Ist 2nd and 3rd. 32 — 6 Annuals, (Stocks, Astera, Marigolds excepted) 3st 2nd and 3rd. 33—1 Table Bouquet, not over 18 incheß in height, lbt prize, 10s. 6d,, by H. Law, li'sq. ; 2nd and 3rd. 34 — 1 Hand Bouquet, Ist and 2nd. 35 — 1 Floral device, Ist and 2nd. ' Section lll.— FstriT.— Open to all. 3B 2 Vegetable Marrows, let arid 2nd. 37 — 2 Gourds, Ist and 2nd. 88— 2 Cucumbers, Ist r»? e > lOs< > b7 W< Lawrence Esq. 3 and 2nd prize, 55., E. Eargin,:E£q. 39—3 Tomatoes, Ist and 2nd. 40— Collection of onmu.ental Gourds, Ist and 2nd. 41— Beet collection of Provincial grown fruit, Ist and 2nd. Section IV.— Vegetables.— Open to all. 42—12 Eidney Potatoes, sorts, Ist and 2nd. 43<— 12 White* Potatoes, any sort, Ist and 2nd. 44 12 Bed Potatoes, any Eort, Ist and 2nd. do — 2 Cabbages, Ist and 2nd. 46—2 Cauliflowers, Ist nnd 2nd. 47—6 Turnipe, Ist and 2nd. 48—6 Carrot c, Ist mid 2nd. 48— 0 Parsnips, Ist and 2nd. 50—12 Pods Peas, Ist price 10a., by Dr, WUlaon j 2nd. §M 3 £ofo Broa4 Btwssj Iri ft»s fed* .-?,