HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 297, 10 December 1908, Page 3

HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

. v , "' ratl "' r notwithstanding, tliNew Plymouth Horticultural Society' •lisp, fl y of llowers -and vegetables 10-d'.n promi.es to be far above the average A .News reporter visited the Theatr, hi'Wil last night, and was surprised t-. see the large collection of llowers al nady on show, including very lar-c classes of children's bouquets. This «£.. ,1 is b0 "'«l to be much admired'to<hi.v. So large are the entries that the stewards are compelled to extend Hip staging for exhibits far in excess of the Uaiial amount. Collections of vc'etilbl 1 " promise to be good. The 'decorative classes are bigger than ever, and, as f i"i ,loi ' on,tel mantelpieces and ilining-tables are shown on the sta"e. .-ovml V's'lmg nurserymen have wonderful displays of roses, carnations, and oilier blooms, grown to a line pitch of excellence. Lovers of horticulture will not regret a visit' to the show. Everyone is more or less interested, for wiio docs not love llowers to a more or less 0 of. 1 ??! ' le show will be open from -..J0 this afternoon till (i ,p.m. and from 1 to 10 p.m. Mr. .Perry's orchestra will play during the evening. Patrons of the afternoon tea department can rely on being .well treated.