Stratford Summer Flower Show

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 364, 19 February 1937, Page 6

Stratford Summer Flower Show

SPLENDID EXHIBITS SEEN TO-DAY

LARGE ENTRIES AND KEEN COMPETITION IN ALL ALL CLASSES.

With entries' well up on those of previous years, particularly in the flower sections, the Stratford Horticultural Society’s Summer show, which is being held at the Town Hall to-day, presents an impressive spectacle.

Exhibits have been received from as far as New Plj'mouth in the north, and’ Hawera in the south, and there are in addition, stalls of prize blooms shown by professional florists. Keen interest has been taken by the district branches of the W.D.F.U. in the special competition arranged for their members.

The prize-bloom in the dahlia section, which was judged this morning, was the yellow and orange, Daily Mail variety, entered by Dr. Doris' Gordon, Stratford. Commenting on the entries in this section, the judge, Mr. A. J. Shailej, Palmerston North, said that though some of the blooms had been affected by rough weather, tile standard and number of entries was excellent.

The bulk of the entries 1 in the vegetable section come from the Stratford Hospital garden and are of exceptionally high quality. In opening the show Mr. W. J. Polson M. P., said he was amazed at the excellence of the exhibits consider ing the abnormal conditions of the season. He congratulated the society and the exhibitors on maintaining such a high standard. One point he wanted to stress, was the need in Taranaki to take some steps',for adding to the natural beauty of the road and parts of the countryside. A beau tifying society could do splendid work in this connection and he commended the idea to those interested.

Points and special prizes were awarded as follows:—Cut flowers: points prize, cup valued at £5/5/- presented by Mrs R. Masters and re-pre-sented by Mrs A. D. Walker, Mrs. A. Phillips (Hawera). Collection of flowering shrubs (V. Lester’s special), Mrs. Phillips; collection of white flowers (W. Pettigrew’s special), Mrs Percy Thomson; collection of yellow flowers (W. Pettigrew’s special), Mrs E. Coldwell. Dahlias: Amateur points prize (silver cup valued at £3 3s presented by Mrs Cuthbert and re-presented by Mrs H. C. Johnson), Dr. Doris Gordon; local classes points prize (V. N. Lester’s trophy), Mrs M. Priest; novice classes (dahlias valued 10/6, presented by Mr A. J. Shailer, Palmerston North), Mrs W. Brown. Decorative: Amateur classes points prize (trophy presented by Dr. Doris Gordon), Mrs R. Owen; novice points prize (trophy presented by Mr A, O. Hugo), Miss D. Pedersen. Vegetables: Points prize (first, Mrs W. H. Paynter’s silver cup; second, Phillips & Sons’ seeds valued at 10/6), Stratford Hospital 1, M. Jury 2. Cooking: Points prize (trophy valued at 10/6, donated by Mr H. C. Johnson), Mrs Tecofsky. Needlework: Points prize (trophy valued at 10/6, donated by Dr. W. P. Gordon), Mrs T. Attrill; primary school classes, points prize (donated by tar and Mrs Gardener), Thelma Barker; 17 years and under, points prize (donated by Mrs J. Bonner), Jean Clemow.

Results of judging are: FRUIT AND Judge; Mr. N. C. Johnson, steward, Mr. D. G. Sherson. Kitchen apples: Mrs A. Lithgow. Beans, four varieties: Stratford Hospital 1. Scarlet runner beans: Hospital 1. Runner, any other variety: Hospital 1. Butter beans: Hospital 1 and 2. French beans: Hospital 1 and 2; Mrs. Paynter (S) 3. Beet, round or oval: Mrs. A. D. Walker (N) 1, Hospital 2 and 3. Beet, long: Hospital 1 and 2. Carrots, long: Hospital 1 and 2. Carrots short: M. Jury (S) 1; Hos pital 2; Mrs A. D. Walter 3. Cucumber: Hospital 1. Silver beet: Mrs. Paynter 1; Hospital 2. Cauliflower: Hospital 1 and 2. Cabbage (size): Hospital 1 and 2. Cabbage (best) for table): Hospital 1 and 2; Mrs. M. Taylor (S) 3. Cabbage (red): Hospital 1. Eschalots' (brown or red): Hospital 1 and 2; Mrs A. Lithgow (N) 3. Eschalots (white or gold): Hospital 1 and 2. Lelttjuce: Hospital 1 and 2; Mrs. Paynter 3. Leeks: Hospital 1. Onions (pickling): Hospital 1, Onions (best six): Hospital 1; Mrs. L. Milne (T) 2. Onions' ..three heaviest,): Mrs. L. Milne 1; Hospital 2. ‘ Pumpkin (table use); Hospital L Pumpkins (heaviest); Hospital 1.

Vegetable marrow': Hospital 1 anil 2. Squash: Hospital 1. Peas: Hospital 1; Mrs 1 . S. Paynter, 2 and 3. Pgrsnips: Hospital 1 and ?. Parsley: Hospital 1 and 2; Mrs S. Paynter 3. Rhubarb (largest! . Mis. J. Bon ner (N) 1; A. M. G. Craig (S) 2; Hospital 3. Rhubard (fin'est quality); Hospital 1; Mrs A. D. Walker 2; Mis. J. Bon ner 3. Swedes (for table): Hospital 1. Collection of vegetables (not more than 12 varieties, not more than two of each variety): M. Jury 1 and 2; Mrs. J. Bonner 3. Potatoes (white, round): Hospital 1 and 2; Mrs E. H. Newland (S) 3. Potatoes (white, kidney): Hospital 1 and 2. Potatoes (coloured round): Hospital 1 and 2. Potatoes (coloured, kidney): Hospital 1 and 2. DAHLIAS. Judge: Mr. A. J. Shailer (Palmerston North); stewards, Mrs. C. H. Johnson, Mr. W. Pettigrew. Amateur Classes Decorative giant, six Varieties: Dr D. C. Gordon 1, H. Sharp 2. Decorative giant,, three varieties: Dr. Gordon 1, H. Sharp 2. Decorative, one bloom, Dr. Gordon 1, H. Sharp 2. Hybrid cactus; six blooms: H. Sharp 1. Hybrid cactus, three blooms: H. Sharp 1. Hybrid cactus, one bloom: Dr. Gordon 1.

Cactus, six blooms: H. Sharp 1. Cactus, three blooms:' H. Sharp 1. Cactus, one bloom: H. Sharp 1. Shov,' or double, three blooms: H. Sharp 1. Show or double, one bloom: H. Sharp 1, Dr. Gordon 2. Pompom, sx blooms: H. Sharp 1. Pompom, three blooms:' Margaret Caskey 1, H. Sharp 2. Charm, six blooms: Dr. Gordon 1 and 2, Local Classes. Decorative giant, 3 varieties: Mrs J. B. Clemow 1, Mrs T. Murray 2. Decorative giant, one bloom: Mrs Clemow 1, Mrs- J. Arthur 2. - Hybrid cactus, one bloom: Mrs Clemow 1. Gaitus .three blooms: /Mrs M. Priest 1. Cactus, one bloom: Mrs Priest 1 Peony, three blooms: Mrt‘ Priest 1, Peony, one bloom: Mrs Priest 2. Shov,-' or double, three varieties: Mrs Priest 1. Show, one bloom: Mrs Priest 1. Pompom, three blooms: Mrs Arthur 1, Mrs Priest 2. Charm, three blooms: Mrs Clemow 1 and 2. Novice Classes. Twelve blooms, any variety: Mrs Brown 1. Six blooms, any variety: —. Aubrey 1, Mrs Brown 2. Three blooms: Mrs R. Masters 1. Aubrey 2. Three decorative: Mrs Brown 1. Three cactus: Mrs Brown 1, —. Aubrey 2. Three Peony: Mrs Brov,'n 1. Three charm: Mrs . Brown 1.

SWEET PEAS. Blue or lavender: Mrs. T. Murray 1. Cream or white: Mrs T. Murray 1. Pink or rose: Mrs Murray 1. Six varieties (novice): Mrs 1 R. Shannon 1. DECORATIVE. Judge: Mrs. W. H. Masters; ste wards, Mrs O. M. Curtis, Mrs A. O Hilgo. Bowl of one kind of flower: Mrs R Owen 1, Mrs O'Neill 2. Basket of vegetables' t'or effect: M. Demchy 1. Victorian posy: Miss Vosseler 2. Woman’s shoulder spray: Thelma Barker 1. Bridesmaid’s' basket: Miss J. Bonner 1. Bowl of flowers for effect: Miss Vosseler 1, Mrs O’Neill 2. Bowl of flow'ers for dinner table: Mrs O. M. Curtis 1, Mrs Owen 2, Mrs Jolly 3. Vase of flowers for effect: Mrs H. C. Johnson 1, Miss Vosseler ’2, Mrs Owen 3. Floating bowl: Mrs Owen 1, Miss Bonner 2. Decorated table: Mrs Owen 1 and 3,..Miss Bonner 2.

Presentation box: Mrs Owen 1, Miss Bonner 2. Mqn’s buttonhole: Miss Bonner 1. Novice Classes. Decorated table: Mrs A. Fleming I, Miss D. Pedersen 2. L(rtdesmaid,’s basket: Mrs R. W. Milne 1. Victorian posy: Miss Pedersen 1. Mrs M. Lamplough 2. Bowl of flowers: Miss Pedersen 1, Mrs Fleming 2, Mrs Lamplough 3. Vase of Blowers: Mrs Fleming 1, Miss Pedersen 2. Floating bowl: Mrs Lamplough 1, Miss Pedersen 2. Presentation box: Mrs Fleming 1, Mrs Lamplough 2. POT PLANTS. Judge: Mr V. N. Lester. Specimen plant, foliage or flower ing: Mrs A. O. Hugo. COOKING. Judge: Mrs. F. Bowler; stewards, Mrs McLean, Mrs. R. Shannon. Girdle scones: Mrs T. A. Rowe 1, Mrs Rankine 2, Mrs R. Tilley 3. Oven scones: Mrs Rankine 1, Mrs H. C. Taylor 2, Mrs. Tecofsky 3. Biscuits: Mrs T. Attrill 1, Mrs Tilley 3. Pastry : Mrs Tecofsky 1. Mrs Taylor 2, Mrs Tilley 3. Sponge Sandwich, without butter: Mrs. R. E. Pope 1, Mrs, Tecofsky 2, Mrs Tilley 3. Plain sponge, with butter: Mrs Tecofsky 1, Mrs Pope 2, Miss J. Bonner 3. Gems: Mrs- Tecofsky 1, Miss G. Kofoed 2, Mr® Rowe 3. Madiera cake: Miss Sextus 1, Miss Bonner 2, Mi'u R. Chainey 3. Shortbread: Mrs Attrill 1, Mrs T. T. Murray 2, Mrs Tilley 3. Pikelets: Mrs .Rankine 1. Mrs W. Arthur 2, Mrs Tilley 3. -Ginger cake: Miss Sextus 1, Miss C. Coleman 2, Miss Kofoed 3. NEEDLE WORK Judge: Mrs F. Powler; stewards, Mesdames McLean, R. Shannon. Knitted Cardigan or Jumper: Mrs. Merrifield 1, Miss I. Taylor 2. Baby’s outfit: Mrs- H. C. Taylor 1. Knitted gloves: Mrs Grierson 1, Mrs Vivian 2. Men’s socks: Miss G. Kofoed 1. Embroidered coloured supper cloth: Miss D. Tilley 1, Mrs T. Attrill 2 and 3. Duchess set: Mrs Vivian 1, Miss N. Kofoed 2, Miss D. Pedersen and Mrs Attrill, equal 3. Crocheted article: Mrs C. W. Til ley and Mrs Brown, equal 1, Mrs. Turner 3.

Novelty article: Miss A. Taylor 1. Mrs A. Brett 2, Mrs Atkinson (-N.P.) special. Tapestry: Mrs C. W. Tilley 1, Mrs Anderson (Toko) 2, Miss -C. Milne 3. PRIMARY SCHOOL CLASSES. Judge: Mrs J. Bonner. Baby's knitted singlet: J. Meads 1 Sugar bag article: L. Meads 2. Handworked handkerchief: L Meads 2. Miniature garden: G. Hutchens' 1. Collection vegetables: D. James 1. Vegetable garden calendar: D. James 1. Collection flowers: Midhirst School 1. Buttonhole: Graham Gordon 1, Leone Clemow 2, D. James 3. Posy: Mary Lamplough 1. Bowl of flowers: Thelma Barker 1, Leone Clemow 2, Mary Lamplough 3. Floating bowl: Alison Craig 1, The! ma Barker 2 Mary Lamplough 3. Vase of flowers: Thelma Barker 1, Mary Lamplough 2. 17 years and under. Vaso of flowers for effect: Jean Clemow 1. Floating bowl: Joyce Hewitt 2. Bowl of flowers for effect: Joyce Hewitt 1, Jean Clemow 2. Posy: Dorothy Amess 1, Betty Amess 2, Margaret McLean 3. Buttonhole: Lance Gordon 1, Betty McLean 2, Jean Clemow 3. (Awards in the Cut Flowers Section will be published to-morrow).