MAGNIFICENT ROSES

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 814, 7 November 1929, Page 11

MAGNIFICENT ROSES

AUCKLAND HORTICULTURAL SHOW EXCELLENT FLOWER DISPLAYS Magnificent roses of many hues, irises and pansies, cut flowers and native flora fill the Unity ITall. Today the Rose Show of the Auckland Horticultural Society was opened. The display, of roses is equal to that of previous shows, standard being maintained, while the entries are excellent. Over 300 varieties of single bloom roses are exhibited. A display by Sir Edwin Mitclielson, president of the society, of 50 varieties of single bloom roses, is striking and another notable exhibition is that of the Rev. C. L. Tuke, who is also exhibiting 50 varieties. The competition for the Loder Cup has drawn three entries. The 50guinea cup has been presented by Mr. Gerald Loder, a member of the Royal Horticultural Society of London, for the best display of New Zealand flora. The exhibits are excellent. A fine display of exotic flowers is made by Messrs. Duncan and Davis, and Mr. A. C. Tonkin has a beautiful display of calceolaria. Mr. W. J. Wernham, Dr. Macky and Mrs. Tattersfield have exhibited beautiful bearded iris. The competition will be open today and tomorrow. The lists of awards is as follows: ROSES OPEN CLASSES 12 Blooms Distinct Varieties.—Mrs. B. Wilson, 1: J. Rock, 2. Six Blooms.—Bishop Anderson, 1; Mr. Cowan, 2. Six Blooms, Teas. —J. Rock, 1. AMATEUR CLASSES IS Blooms.—Mrs. D. Innes, 1. 12 Blooms.—The Hon. E. W. Alison, 1; R. C. Tonkin, 2. Six Blooms.—The Hon. E. W. Alison, 1; Bishop Anderson, 2. Six Blooms, Hybrid.—Mrs. Bryan, 1; G. Gollie, 2. Six Blooms, teas. —Mrs. Bryan, 1: Mr. Cowan, 2. Three Blooms, Hybrid.—Bishop Anderson, 1. Three Blooms, Hybrid Teas. —Mrs. Bryan, 1; G. Gollie, 2. Three Blooms, Teas. —Mrs. Bryan, 1; Mr. Cowan, 2. Three Blooms, Novelties.—Mrs. Bryan, 1. Arranged Vase.—Mrs. D. Innes, 1. A.H.S. AMATEUR CLASSES 12 Blooms.—Mrs. Bryan, 1; Mr. Cowan, Six Blooms.—Mr. Skilton, 1; Mr. Cowan, 2. Three Blooms, Hybrid Teas.—Mr. Cowan, 1; Mr. Skilton, 2. CAR NATIONS NOVICE Three Blooms.—Eileen Smee, 1. PANSIES OPEN CLASSES IS Varieties.—Mrs. Abbot, 1. Six Varieties.—Mrs. Morley Bell, 1. Six Blooms. —Mrs. Morley Bell, 1. Six Blooms Violas.—Mrs. Morton, 1; Mrs. Morley Bell, 2. NOVICE CLASSES Six Blooms.—Miss Bunt, 1; Mary Smee, Three Blooms.—Zoe Miller, 1; Mary Smee, 2. IRIS OPEN CLASSES Six Varieties Bearded.—Dr. Macky, 1. Three Varieties Bearded.—Dr. Macky, 1. CUT FLOWERS 22 Vases.—Mary Smee, 1; Mrs. Morley Bell, 2. Six Vases.—Mrs. Morley Bell, 1; G. Hunt, 2. BOUQUETS, TABLE DECORATIONS Shower Bouquet Roses.—Mrs. Miller, 1; Mona Porteous, 2. Women’s Sprays Roses.—Mrs. Miller, 1; Mrs. Smee, 2. Posy, any flower.—Mrs. Morley Bell, 1; Mrs. Miller, 2. Decorated Table Roses.—Mrs. Smart, 1; Mrs. Miller, 2. SCHOOL CLASSES Decorated Table Roses.—Zoe Miller, 1: Freda Ivillip, 2. Cut Flowers.-—Grange Orphanage, 1. Basket Roses.—Zoe Miller, 1; Freda Killip, 2. Bouquet, Hand-made.—Thelma Picken, 1; Mona Porteous, 2. Buttonholes.—Mary Smee, 1; Zoe Miller. 2. Women’s Sprays.—Zoe Miller, 1; Ena Corney, 2.