DAHLIA SHOW

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 618, 21 March 1929, Page 13

DAHLIA SHOW

Opened by Sir Edwin Mitchelson

MANY’ FINE EXHIBITS The annual dahlia show under the auspices of the Auckland Horticultural Society was opened at two o'clock this afternoon in the Newmarket Municipal Hall, by the president of the society, Sir Edwin Mitchelson, K.C.M.G. Introducing the president, Mr. F. Walker, chairman of the general committee of the Horticultural Society, congratulated Sir Edwin on the beautiful exhibit staged by him. Other notable exhibits, said Mr. Walker, were those of Mr. G. W. Wright (dahlias), and a display of ferns and begonias by Mr. A. W. Palmer, of Glen Eden. There was also a good display of seedling dahlias by Mr. Harry Goldie. Mr. Walker also thanked Sir Edwin and the Auckland Racing Club for the many beautiful horticultural displays exhibited annually at the Ellerslie racecourse. The reputation of Ellerslie in that respect extended far beyond New Zealand and had led a recent visitor to assert that the Ellerslie racecourse was the finest in the world. Notwithstanding dry we? /I . the year has been a good one iur dahlias, and there are many line blooms on exhibition. The Roberts Shield, which is competed for annually by amateurs in classes restricted to the varieties of dahlias recommended by the Auckland Horticultural Society, was won bv Mr. R. Hart. are the results of the competitions;—

OPEN SECTION A.H.S. Challenge Cup. 12 distinct varie- 1 ties, Giant Decorative Dahlias, 3 blooms each: Mr. A. J. Shailer and Son, 1; D. ‘ Hay and Son, Ltd., 2. White Island Products, Ltd., Cup. Table of Dahlias arranged for effect: Mr. G. W. Wright, 1; D. Hay and Son, 2. 6 Distinct varieties, 6 blooms each. Garden Decorative Dahlias: Mr. G. W. Wright, 2 (only entry). 12 Giant Decorative Dahlias,, distinct varieties.—D. Hay and Son, 1. 12 Cactus Dahlias, distinct varieties: D. Hay and Son, 1; Mr. H. 33. ,T. Bull, 2. 6 Cactus Dahlias, any colour, 1 variety: Mr. J. Harris, 1; Mr. J. C. Rogers, 2. 6 Pom Pom Dahlias, distinct varieties, arranged in 6 vases: D. Hay and Son, Ltd., 1. 12 Paeony Dahlias, distinct varieties: D. Hay and Son, Ltd., 1. 6 Paeony Dahlias, distinct varieties, to be exhibited in vases: D. ITay and Son, Ltd., 1. Seedling Dahlia, raised by exhibitor. Prize, miniature cup presented by Mr. A. R. Abott: Miss Spencer, 3; Mr. S. Wiltshire, 2; Mr. S. Wiltshire, 3. Novelty Dahlias, 3 distinct varieties, 3 blooms each; any type: Mr. A. R. Abbott, 1. Bowl of Dahlias, not more than 18 blooms: D. Hay and Son, Ltd., 1; Miss Tluke, 2. G Cactus Dahlias, distinct varieties: Mr. J. Harris, 1; Mr. R.. IT. Sutton, highly commended. 6 Giant Decorative Dahlias, distinct varieties. —Mr. R. Tlart, 1; Mr. 11. B. J. Bull, 2. . . 6 Giant Decorative Dahlias, distinct varieties, in vases: Mr. J. Harris, 1; Mr. A. It. Abbott, 2; Mr. Sutton, 3. Ballin Cup, for Table of Dahlias, 6 by 3, arranged for effect. First prize, cup presented bv Mr. F. Ballin: Mr. J. Harris, 1; Mr. A. R. Abott, 2. AMATEUR SECTION Auckland Dahlia Club’s Challenge Cup. Presented by Mr. IT. Goldie; 6 Paeony Dahlias, distinct varieties, 3 blooms each: Mr. A. Parrish, 1 (only entry). Wright Challenge Cup. Presented by Mr G W Wright: 6 Giant Decorative Dahlias, distinct varieties, 3 blooms each: Mr. A. Parrish, 1; Miss Spencer, 2. 12 Cactus Dahlias, distinct varieties: Mr. H. B. J. Bull, 1; .Mr. R. Hart, 2 6 Cactus Dahlias, distinct varieties: Mr. T. E. Mickson, 1; Mr. IT. B. J. Bull. Mr. J. C. Rogers, 3. . 6 Giant Decorative Dahlias, distinct varieties: Mrs. O’Sullivan, 1; Mrs. B. Andrews, 2; Mr. J. C. Rogers, 3. 3 Giant Decorative Dahlias.—Miss Brewin, 3; Mr. P. B. Andrews, 2; Miss Sl> 6 paeony Dahlias, distinct varieties: Mr. A 3 1 Dahlias, distinct varieties: vir A Parrish, 1; Mrs. O Sullivan, l. 6’ Pom Pom Dahlias, distinct v-armties: 'iv'Tt'c; t> r Suttie. 1; Mr. J. < . Rogers, Six Decorative Dahlias, distinct varie--1 ties,, 3 blooms each: Mr. R. Hail, l. NOVICE SECTION Six Cactus Dahlias, distinct varieties: Mr. T. E. Hickson, 1; Mrs. Hart, 2. ; Three Cactus Dahlias, distinct varieties: Mr. T. E. Hickson, 1; Mrs. Hart, Six Giant Decorative Dahlias, distinct ■ varieties; first prize. Yates and Co. cou- . pon , value ss: Mr. B. Andrews, 1; Mi. T. ; E. Hickson, 2. ’ Three eGarden Decorative Dahlias, distinct varieties, three blooms each: Mrs. \ Hart, 1. .. cpr.TinNi

* WOMEN S SECTION Kohn Challenge Cup, presented by A. Kohn, Ltd., bowl of 12 blooms decorative dahlias, arranged for effect. Mis A. R. Abbott, 1; Miss Tuke, 2; Mrs. I-lait, o. CUT FLOWERS Twelve Distinct Kinds Cut Flowers; first prize, Tonkin Challenge Cup: Miss L< Slx Distinct Kinds Cut Flowers: Mrs. Dorling, 1. pQT p| _ ANTS Display of Ferns: Mr. H. James. 1. _ Specimen Hanging Basket: Mr. U. James, 1. BOUQUETS Shower Bouquet: Mrs. M. Bell, 3. Posy: Mrs. M. Bell, 1. Decorated Table, 4 by 3, dahlias only, first, prize, Auckland Dahlia** Club’s fan- , field Potter Challenge Cup. presented by . Messsrs. Tanfield Potter: Mrs. M. Bell, ” 1 ' Bowl Cactus Dahlias, arranged for effect: Mrs. M. Bell. 1. Bowl, any other variety dahlias. Mis. M. Bell, 1: Miss Tuke. 2. I Buttonholes (3), Ladies Sprays (°) • Miss M. Bell, 1. FOR CHILDREN Decorated Table. 4 by 3. any flower or foliage: Miss A. Hasting, 1. Decorated Basket, dahlias: Miss T. Knlip 1, Miss A. Hasting 2. . Buttonholes (3), any flower and foliage: Miss F. Killip, 1; Miss A. ITastmg, VEGETABLES Collection of Vegetables, grown by exhibitor, six or more kinds: Mr. H- James, 1; Mrs. M. Bell, 2. • ~ Collection of Roots, grown by exhibitor: Mr. IT. James, 1. , Ti Three Cucumbers: Mr. G. Hunt. 1; Mr. H. James, 2. „ , r nai Three Heaviest Onions: -Mrs. M. 1: Mr. H. James, 2. _ 1 Twelve Shallots: Mr. H. James, 1.