AESTHETICISM.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 16, 19 September 1913, Page 5

AESTHETICISM.

SPRSfJG FLOWER SHOW.

A SPLENDID SUCCESS.

The show of spring flowers held under the auspices of the Stratford Horticultural Society at the Town Hall yesterday was universally voted the best spring show yet held by the Society. It was successful in, every way, the entries being a record There was especially good competition for the Daffodil Cup, there being no less than eight competitors, although two competitors of previous years had dropped out. Previously the number of competitors for the cup was five or

The competition for the points prize in. the novice classes resulted in a tie, J. B. Richards and Cecil Corkill each scoring eleven points. Mr Davis, of New Plymouth, acted as judge. The decorative classes were judged by Mrs Lovell, of Hawera.

Messrs J. B. Richards and W. Besleyiably carried put the duties of class stewards.

All the arrangements in connection with the show went without a hitch, credit being due in this connection to the secretary, Mr W. S. Cato.

During the evening a fine selection of orchestral items was contributed by Mr and Mrs Penn and friends. Following are details of the prizelist.

NARCISSI

Collection of 20 daffodils, first prize Royal Horticultural Society's bronze modal; second, certificate of merit.— The only exhibitors were: P. Davis and W. S. Cato. Loth were disqualified, owing to errors in arrangements. Dafl'ofldil Cup (presented by Mr W. I\ Kirk wood), to be won three times in succession before becoming the absolute property of the exhibitor, twelve popular varieties of narcissi.—Mrs Arden 1, W. S. Cato 2, Mrs T. Reader -'5. Six vases daffodils, distinct.—Mrs T. Reader 1, Mrs Riera 2, Mrs Walters

Four vases daffodils, distinct.—Mrs !'. Reader 1, W. S. Cato 2, Mrs Riera

Three vases distinct varieties of bunch-flowered daffodils.—E Davis 1.

Long Trumpet, yellow self.—E. ( Davis 1, Mrs Walters 2, Mrs Corkill v.h.c. '

Long Trumpet, other than yellow sell.—Mrs T. Reader 1,2. and'3. Short Trumpet.—Mi's Walters 1, E Davis 2.

Large Cupped.—Mrs T. Reader 1 F. Davis 2, E. Wilkie 3.

Small Cupped.—Syd. Reader 1, F Davis 2.

Dunch-Elowered.—Cecil Corkill 1, Syd. Reader 2. Double Daffodil.— C. Hamilton 1, Mrs Corkill 2. NOVICE CLASSES. Trumpet Narcissus.—Mrs Walker !, Mrs Middleton 2.

Three Trumpet Narcissi,—l. 15. Hit hards 1, Cecil Corkill 2, Mrs Midlefcori 3.

Cup Narcissus;—Miss Anderson 1. Cecil Corkill 2, J. B. Richards 3. Three Cup Narcissi.—J. B. Richards 1. Double Narcissus.—Mrs Walker 1, ■I. B. Richards 2.

Three Double Narcissi.—Cecil Corkill 1, J. B. Richards 2. Collection Narcissi.—Cecil Corkill 1, Gladys Healy 2. CUT FLOWERS.

Collection Azaleas.—Mrs Corkill 1. Single Camellia. —Mrs RuHedge 1. Double Camellia.—Mrs Corkill 1 and

Collection Camellias.—Mrs Corkill 1 Daphne.—Mrs Corkill 2

Heath.- -Mrs Corkill 1, F. Arden 2 Hyacinth.—F. Arden 1, Mis T Reader 2.

Double Hyacinth.—Mrs Riera 1 and

Collection Hyacinths.—Mrs T. Read er 1.

Collection Primroses. —Two entries disqualified for including polyanthus.

Rhododendron.—Mrs Walker 1 and 2. J. B. Richards 3.

Three Snow-flakes.—J. ]?. Richards 1, Mrs Cot kill 2, Gladys Healy h.c. Collection Polyanthus.—Mrs Curtis

Collection Violets.—F, Arden 1. Flowering Shrub.—Mrs Walker ] and 2.

DECORATIVE. Bridal Bouquet.—Mrs Reader 1. Three Nosegay Butoi/holes.—Mrs i'. Reader 1. Decorated Mantel

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Decorated Tables.—Miss Dingle 1 Mrs Curtis 2, Mrs T. Render li.e. Floral Device.—Mrs Hut lodge 1.

Table Basket.—Miss Riera 1. Vase or Bowl of Flowers, arranged for effect.— Miss T,. Riera I, Mrs Curtis 2. POT PLANTS. Cyclamen.—Mrs Riera 1. P-imulns.—W. Besley ]. C'nenria.—Mrs T. Render 1. Friosia.—Mrs T. Reader 1, Mrs Riera. 2