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Southland Times, Volume III, Issue 228, 14 March 1866, Page 4

Horticulture and floriculture. INVEEOAKGILL HORTICULTURAL and 1 FLORICULTURAL SOCLE IY. AUTUMN COMPETITION. TO BE HELD IN THE THEATRE ROYAL, ON WEDNESDAY, THE 14th MARCH, 1866. President— John Blackioce, Esq. Vice-President— C. B. Kingman, Esq. Treasurer— Thomas Watson, Esq. committee : De. William Willson, Mr. James Morton, Mb. James Coopee, Me. James Lennie, secretaet : Me. Robeet Aoxd. Members Tickets 5s , 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 1 1 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 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, 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 oiiered 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. 7. All Articles must remain till the Committee allow them to be removed, and the Society cannot be responsible for the safety of any ai'ticles 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 ol Fruits, Flowers, Vegetables, Coniferse, &c. The Society does not pledge itself to vote awards for such extra productions, which 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 tin's 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, Teeastteee. ROBERT AULD, Secretary. 2f.S. — Competitors must have their Sealed Letters, addressed to the Secretary, ready on Competition morning, previous to entering the Rail, <> PEIZE LIST. Section I. — Pot Piants. — Open to all. I—21 — 2 Finest Greenhouse Plants (Pelargoniums, Fuchias, Calcolarias 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. ; 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 Blacklock, Esq. ; 2nd. 9 — 2 Roses sorts, Ist. 10 — 2 Foliaged Plants, Ist. The above all to be shown in flower pots or flower boxes. Section II. — Cut Flowebs. — Open to all. 11 — 12 Dalhias selfs' sorts, Ist prize £1 Is. by James Colyer, Esq. ; 2nd and 3rd. x 12 — 12 Dalhias fancy, sorts, Ist 2nd and 3rd. 13—6 Dalhias selfs sorts, Ist and 2nd. 14—6 Dalhias fancy, 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 Antirrhinams, 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, Ist and 2nd. 24 — 6 French Marigolds, Ist and 2nd. 25—6 Verbinos, sort 3, Ist and 2nd. 26 — 6 Roses, sorts, Ist prize 10s. 6d., by Decorator ; 2nd and 3rd. 27 — 6 Chrysauthimums, Ist and 2nd. 28 — 6 Carnations, Ist and 2nd. 29—6 Picatees, Ist and 2nd. 30 — 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 3rd. 33 — 1 Table Bouquet, not over 18 inches in height, Ist prize, 10s 6d., by H. Law, Esq. ; 2nd and 3rd. 34 — 1 Hand Bouquet, Ist and 2nd. 35 — i Floral device, Ist and 2nd. Section 111. — Feuit. — 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, os., E. Hargin, Esq. 39 — 3 Tomatoes, Ist and 2nd. 40 — Collection of ornamental Gourds, Ist and 2nd. 41 — Best collection of Provincial growiifruit, : lst and 2nd. Section IV. — Vegetables. — Open to all. 42—12 Kidney Potatoes, sorts, Ist and 2nd. 43_12 White Potatoes, any sort, Ist and 2nd. 44 — 12 Red Potatoes, any sort, lßt and 2nd. - 45 — 2 Cabbages, Ist and 2nd. 46 — 2 Cauliflowers, Ist and 2nd, 47^—6 Turnips, Ist and 2nd. !,. 48—6 Carrots, Ist and 2nd. 49—6 Par snips, Ist and 2nd ft)i-^ Pbds?ea3,Aßtpn4;?loß. ?^Pjfi < Wai«Qn