AUCKLAND’S BEST

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 334, 20 April 1928, Page 7

AUCKLAND’S BEST

FINE CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW LIST OF AWARDS ‘*The best display of chrysanthemums yet seen in Auckland,” was how experts described the autumn show of tlie Auckland Horticultural Society, which opened* at the Municipal Hall, Newmarket, yesterday. The show was officially opened in the afternoon by his Excellency the Governor-General, Sir Charles Fergusson, who congratulated all those concerned in the magnificent display of blooms. He had enjoyed the privilege of attending many horticultural exhibitions but he could safely assert that never had he seen the premier to this display and, in fact, he possessed doubts that he had attended its equal. His Excellency mentioned particularly the name of Mr. McMahon, who figured in the prize-list and whose blooms were a credit to the grower. The display was particularly pleasing on account of the adverse weather conditions for the growing of chrysanthemums, he sa^d. Lady Alice Fergusson also attended the show. An inspection of all the exhibits was made by their Excellencies and they expressed pleasure when showi. two new varieties of dahlia in Mr. IT. Goldie’s collection of seedlings, which the grower has named after their Excellencies. One of the dahlias, a deep crimson in colour, is named “Sir Charles Fergusson” and the other, a pure white and one of the finest paeony dahlias so far produced, is called “Lady Alice Fergusson.” Mr. A. E. McMahon, secretary of the newly-formed Chrysanthemum Club, is largely responsible for the success of the show. He has worked hard to raise the standard of chrysanthemum culture in this city and has also given other growers the benefit of his- knowledge. He has instructed his pupils so well that several carried off prizes in competition with their teacher. Results are as follow: CUPS AND CHAMPIONSHIPS Falls Memorial Cup, for 18 varieties I Japanese.—Mr. A. E. McMahon. Mitchelson Challenge Cup, for most points in classes 1 to 10.—Mr. A. E. McMahon. Mackay Cup, for six varieties Japanese.—Mr. A. E. McMahon. National Chrysanthemum Society’s Medal, for best exhibit of chrysanthemums in show.—Messrs. D. Hay and Son. Abbott Cup, for champion of champions.—Mr. G. B. Simpson’s “Mrs. Luxford.” Champion Incurved Yellow. —Mr. Stillwell's “Sulphur Queen.” Champion Yellow.—Mr. A. E. McMahon’s “Lady Talbot.” Champion Red.—Mr. G. B. Simpson’s “Pockett’s Crimson.” Champion Pink.—Mr. E. B. Edwards’s “Pink Pockett.” Champion White.—Mr. C. B. Edwards’s ! “Louisa Pockett.” SPECIAL PRIZES AND TROPHIES National Chrysanthemum Society's Silver Medal, for four varieties Japanese. —Mr. A. E. McMahon. Tutt trophy, for six varieties incurved. —Mr. A. R. Abbott. , Friedlander Bowl, for classes 13 to 25. ’ Mr. A. E. McMahon. Hutchinson trophy, for six Japanese.— - Mr. A. E. McMahon.

Burns amateur trophy, for six varieties.—Mr. G. B. Simpson. N.Z. Breweries prize.—Mrs. A. R. Abbott. Glover and Co.’s prize.—Mr. A. E. Insley. Mr. Braith waite’s prize.—Mr. W. A. Cowan. Messrs W. S. Laurie’s prize.—Mrs. E. T. Wilson. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. —Open Class. Eighteen Japanese Distinct Varieties.— A. E. McMahon, 1; F. Blackford, 2. Twelve Japanese Distinct Varieties.— A. E. McMahon, 1; F. Westbury, 2; W. A. Dale, 3. Six Japanese Distinct Varieties. —A. E. McMahon, 1; W. A. Dale, 2. Three Japanese Distinct Varieties.—A. E. McMahon, 1; F. Blackford, 2. Vase Three Japanese Blooms, White. — A. E. McMahon, 1. Vase Three Japanese Blooms, Yellow. —A. E. McMahon, 1; F. Blackford, 2; W. A. Cowan, 3. Vase Three Japanese Blooms, Red or Bronze. —F. Blackford, 1; A. E. McMahon, Vase Three Japanese Blooms, Pink.— A. E. McMahon, 1. Vase Three Japanese Blooms, Any Other Colour.—A. E. McMahon, 1. Six Incurved Distinct Varieties.—A. R. Abbott, 1. Best Pot Specimen.—A. R. Abbott, 1; ! Mrs. Galloway, 2; W. A. Dale, 3. Specimen Bloom, White.—A. E. Me- ! Mahon, 1. Specimen Bloom, Yellow.—A. E. Me- j Mahon, 1; Mrs. A. R. Abbott, 2. Specimen Bloom. Red or Bronze.—Mrs. A. R. Abbott, 1; Mrs. C. Empen, 2. Specimen Bloom, Pink.—A. E. McMahon, 1; Mrs. A. R. Abbott, 2. Specimen Bloom. Any Other Colour.— A. E. McMahon, 1. Specimen Bloom, Pink Pocket.—F. Blackford, 1; A. E. McMahon. 2. Specimen Bloom, William Turner.—A. E. McMahon, 1; F. Blackford, 2. Specimen Bloom, Edith Cavell.—A. E. McMahon, 1; Mrs. A. R. Abbott, 2. Specimen Bloom, Louisa Pockett.—F. Blackford, 1; A. E. McMahon, 2. Specimen Bloom, Stephen Brown.—A. E. McMahon, 1; Mrs. A. R. Abbott. 2. Specimen Bloom, Golden Champion.— Mrs. A. R. Abbott, 1. Specimen Bloom, Autumn Tints.—A. E. McMahon, 1; Mrs. A. R. Abbott, 2. Six Japanese, No Whites, Yellows or Pinks.—A. E. McMahon, 1; A. R. Ab- f bott, 2 Six Japanese Novelties.—A. E. Me- j Mahon, 1. SINGLES Vasa White.—Mrs. A. R. Abbott. 1. Vase Yellow. —Mrs. C. Empen, 1; Mrs. A. R. Abbott, 2. Vase Pink.—Mrs. A. R. Abbott, 1; Rev. C. L. Tuke, 2. Vase Crimson. —Mrs. A. R. Abbott, 1. Vase Bronze.—Mrs. A. R. Abbott, 1. Vase Any Other Colour.—Mrs. A. R. Abbott, 1. Six Bunches Disbudded. —Mrs. A. R. Abbott, 1. AMATEURS Twelve Blooms Distinct \ arieties.—G. B. Simpson, 1; F. Brewin, 2; A. E. Insley, 3. Six Blooms Distinct Varieties. —G. B. Simpson, 1: F. Brewin, 2; A. J. Thompson, 3; A. E. Insley, h.c. Three Blooms Distinct Varieties.—G. B. Simpson, 1; F. Brewin, 2; A. E. Insley, 3. Three Blooms White.—T. W. Slatei, 1; A. E. Insley, 2. Three Blooms Yellow.—G. B. Simpson, 1; T. W. Slater, 2. Three Blooms, Pink.—T. W. Slater, 1; A. J. Thompson, 2; A. E. Insley, 3. Three Blooms Any Other Colours.—G. B. Simpson, 1; T. W. Slater, 2; W. A. Cowan, 3. Specimen Bloom, Yellow.—G. B. Simpson, 1; W. A. Cowan, 2; A. E. Insley. 3. Specimen Bloom. Pink.—A. E. Insley, 1; W. A. Cowan, 2. Specimen Bloom, Any Other Colour.— W. A. Cowan, 1. Specimen Bloom, Rose Day.—A. E. Insley, 1. Specimen Bloom.—Mrs. R. Luxford and G. B. Simpson, 1. Specimen Bloom, Golden Champion.— W. A. Cowan, 1.

Vase Six Disbudded Japanese, White.— W. A. Cowan, 1. Vase Six Disbudded Japanese. Yellow. W. A. Cowan 1; Mrs. E. T. Wilson, 2 Vase Six Disbudded Japanese Bronze. —Mrs. E. T. Wilson. 1. NOVICES’ SECTION Three Japanese Distinct Varieties Mrs. E. T. Wilson. 1; V. G. Edwards, 2. F. Stillwell, 3; Harris, h.c. Specimen Bloom, White.—V. G. Edwards, 1; E. Moreland, 2; Mrs C. Empen, Specimen Bloom, Yellow.—F. Stillwell, 1; F. Roper, 2; Mrs. C. Emper, 3; Mrs. E T. Wilson, h.c. Specimen Bloom, Pink.—V. G. Edwards. 1; Mrs. C. Empen, 2; L. W Lockie, 3. F. Roper, h.c. Specimen Bloom, Bronze.—E. Moreland. 1; Mrs. E. T. Wilson. 2; Harris, 3. Specimen Bloom, Any Other Colour. V. G. Edwards, 1; Hedlund, 2; F. W. Rasmussen, 3. Specimen Bloom, Golden Champion.—G. S. Coldham, 1: G. K. Gillian, 2. Specimen Bloom, Rose Dav.— Mrs. H T. Wilson. 1: R. W. Shepherd, 2 Specimen Bloom. Lady Stradbrooke Mrs. E. T. Wilson. 1. THAMES FLOWER SHOW DAHLIAS PREDOMINATE (From Our Own Correspondent J • THAMES. Thursday. There was a splendid display of flowers, especially dahlias, at the an - nual flower show and sale of work under the auspices of the St. George’.Church, Thames, which opened this afternoon. Principal awards are: Collection of Dahlias. —Mrs. Capx»er, I S. Danby, 2. Collection (amateur j: Mi.Capper 1; S. Danby, 2. Six peony dub* i lias: Mrs. Capper, 1: S. Danby, 2. Cham '■ pion decorative dahlia: Miss Plant. Peon I dahlia, three varieties: S. Danby, 1: Mr. ! Capper, 2. Champion cactus dahlia: Mrs 1 Capper. Cactus dahlias, six varieties: IS. Danby, 1; Mrs. Bruce, 2. Cactus dahi lia, one variety: S. Danby, 1; Mrs. CapI per, 2. Decorative dahlia, one variety: i*. | Danby. _ . Twelve chrysanthemums: b. Daub: Nine chrysanthemums: Mrs. A. Daub 1; s. Danby. 2. Six chrysanthemums: > Danby. Tnree chrysanthemums: I* Danby. 1; C. R. Cooke. 2. Champio . chrysanthemum: S. Danby. Collection chrysanthemums, three varieties: C. K Cooke, 1; Mrs. R. Taylor, 2. Collectlo Japanese chrysanthemums, three varieties: C. R. Cooke. Six roses, different varieties: Mrs. Capper, 1; Muss Gibson, 2 Three roses: J. Ross, 1; C. R. Cooke, 2. Nine zinnias: C. R- Cooke, 1; Miss Gibson, 2. Collection cosmos: J. Ross. Miss Gibson, 2. Six single chrysanthemums: Miss Plant. ~ French marigolds: Rona Donnelly. African marigolds: Mrs. McNeice, 1; Mis-. Plant, 2. Antirrhinums: Miss Gibson, ? Delphiniums: Miss Gibson. Bouvardias. Mrs. W. Watson, 1; Mrs. Bruce, 2. \« - benas: Miss Gibson. Cut flowers, mi. I varieties: Miss Plant, 1; Mrs. J. Pen--. . 2. Cut flowers, three varieties: A. J Shepherd 1: Mrs. McNeice, 2. Decorate ! basket: Mrs.. Pease. Begonias: S. Danby. | Fern: Mss Plant. Plant in pot: Mis* Plant- Heaviest tomato: Mrs W. I’. Ensor. Six potatoes: J. H. Prescott.