N.P. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 261, 10 December 1909, Page 4

N.P. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

ANNUAL SPRING SHOW. THE OFFICIALS. • Judges: Pot plants, Mr. J. R. Duncan (Westown); cut flowers, Messrs R. McK. Morison (Stratford) ana W. VV. Smith (New Plymouth); bouquet and floral designs, Sirs. C. Uoodson (Hawera) ind Mr. C. H. Weston (New Plymouth;; children's iloral classes, Mrs. Vickers (tnglcwood) and Mrs. Kelson Okuy (New Plymouth); vegetables and fruit, Mrs. G. V. Tate (VVaitara) and Mr. Henry King (New Plymouth); homemade preserves and children's cookeiy, Mrs. 11. B. Lepper (Lepperton) and Mrs. It. Cock. (.New Plymouth); home-made bread, cakes, etc., Miss McDonald and Mrs. VV. L. Newman (New Plymouth) and Mr. Lyall (Inglewood). Stewards: Pot plants, Col. Messenger and Mr. G. W. Browne; cut (rawers, Mr. and lire. I'atun, Mrs. Grunt and Mr. D. MeDiarmTcl; bouquets anu Iloral designs, Miss B. Smith and Mrs. Dockrill; children's Iloral classen, Mrs. H. F. Russell, Mr. E. VV. Griffiths, and several volunteers; vegetables and fruit, .Messrs G. Tisen. F. GoodaeYe and E. li. Kyngdon; homi - made preserves mid children's cook-, r.v, Mrs. D. K. Morrison and .Miss P. Sinitl,: home-mad# bread, cakes, etc., Mesilatnes MeKellar and Peppcrell and Miss lienipton committee, Messrs Sandford and McGahey; doors, .Messrs F. Goodacre, 11. F. Kusseit, F. W, Sandford and E. Allen; executive committee lor further details of show, Messrs Tiseii, McGahey, W. W. Smith and Mesdauies Dockrill and MeKellar.

Under ideal conditions the animal spring show of I lie New Plymouth Horticultural Society was held yesterday. Despite the fact that the very dry weather obtaining of late has not J)een conducive to showing flowers in the choici:t condition, the show surpassed all previous exhibitions held locally in point both of number and quality." The general arrangements also showed a marked improvemenut on the condition hitherto obtaining. Under the ment of the exhibiting space, the exhibits were shown to far greater and more artistic advantage, and the uncomfortable crush that previously detracted considerably from the enjoyment of patrons was minimised considerably. The whole of the back of the stage wjj occupied by a comprehensive exhibit™ of blooms, foliage and flowering shrabs from Mr. Newton King's gardens; and the cut (lowers were shown on half-a-dozen long tables occupying the floor of the stage. In the body of the hall wore shown the pot plants, vegetables, floral clases, fruit, preserves and cooking, while large exhibition displays were made by visiting and local nurserymen. An innovation was made in setting the ffeeorated tables and mantlepieces in the dress circle of the building, and the change was greatly appreciated by the public. The show was very well managed, the secretary, committee and stewards carrying out their duties in a I horoughly workmanlike manner, and judging was completed expeditiously, There was a splendid attendance of the public both in the afternoon and evening, the show being in every respect an unqualified success. In the evening the attendance at the Theatre Royal was very large, the largest yet recorded at the society's shows. As the visitors' inspected the various tables, remarks of a highly complimentary nature could be heard on all hands, as the glorious blooms and plants were viewed. The night being warm, tin' seating accommodation in the dress circle was much in favor, the decorated tables and brackets making a pretty background to the multi-colored summer dresses of the ladies. Under the baton of Mr. W. Perry a large orchestra rendered a very pleasing programme ot music.' An exhibit that was well wortii seeing and created unusual interest, was a section of bees encased in glass, shown by 'Mr. F. W. Sanford. An electric limb was placed behind the glass' case, which threw ti} the hoiiryeonib and bees into bold relief. During the evening llis Worship the Mayor (Mr. G. Tis'cii) presented' the prizes won in the cottage garden competitions. In doing so he prefaced his remarks by referring to the excellence of the exhibits, and thanked exhibitors, and especially those from outside centres, who had gone to the trouble and expense of aiding the society by their displays. As president, of tlie' society lie was pleas'ed indeed that the nlinw had been so successful, and paid a compliment to the officials, who had contributed by time and labor to bring about the success. It was recognised that the New Plymouth district was the Garden of S'ew Zealand, and the exhibits at the sliow fully warranted the statement. In addition to the beautiful flower gardens there were plots which, if not so pleasing to the eye, were certainly ctf more utility. He referred to the kitchen gardens'. When he (the speaker) had ottered special prizes for the best cottage gardens he had hoped there would be keener competition. However, there was a very fair entry, and the judges in making the awards spoke in eulogistic terms of the excellence of the gardens they nad been called upon to view. He hoped that next year the competition would bring out large entries. Being confined to amateur gardeners, whose gardens were their hobby, there was nothing to prevent a large entry and keen competition. His Worship then made the awards, the recipients' being appaluded.

POT I-LANTS. This year showed a marked increase in the number of exhibitors and a corresponding improvement in the quality of exhibits. An outstanding feature cf the tables was a beautiful Japanese maple, shown by Mr. 11. 15. Cattlcy. So far as the stewards were aware, this is the lirst maple from the Land of 'he Rising Sun successfully raised in New Plymouth. Its beauty lies in its foli igo, the llower being inconspicuous. In the fern section, there was much greater variety than hitherto, and all were shown in healthy condition. A line asparagas "Plcmosa," shown li.v .Mr. Black, attracted Much attention. A splendid exhibit of mimilus was shuAii by Mr. Brooks. The tables of put plants arranged for elfect also attracted much attention. l;{ entries occupying a whole table <lown the centre of the hail. The petunias were of special merit, and the same remark might be applied to the exhibits of lobelias, while the pelargoniums were well up to the average. Mont of these bloomed a fortnight when they reached their best. There wa< a large show of growing geraniums, and some extra good blooms were shown. The fuschias, while not exhibited in great numbers, were, of extra good quality, a white one exhibited by Col. Messenger deserving special mention, in begonias, the foliage plants were goo(l, bnt the blooms were nothing exceptional. The ferns were an excellent class.

Following is the Prize list: Flowering Begonia—Miss Devenish 1, G. W. Browne :!. Foliage Begonia—(J. H. Lynch 1, Miss Devenish 2. Begonia IS va'riuties) —■"\Y. Nicholls 1, Miss Devenish 2. Fuschia (single, one)— Colonel Messenger. Fuschia (anv other variety)— Colonel Messenger 1, 'll. 1!. Cattley 2, R. H. Cattley h.c. Geranium (single, one) —Mrs. G. H. MeGahey 1, (I. \V. Browne 2. (■cranium, double —11. It. Cattley 1, S. Brooks 2, Mrs. (I. 11. McGahey h.c. Variegated (.'cranium—K. Goodacre 1, 11. R. Cattley 2. Ivy-leaf Geranium—i'\ Goodacre 1, R. H. Cattley 2. Geranium (three varieties) AV. Nic'hoUs 1, Colonel Messenger 2, R. 'H. Cattley h.c. Geranium (collection Xicholls 1. Pelargonium (one vwrietv) —F. Goodacre 1, G. W. Browne 2. Pelargonium (three varieties) —P. Goodacre 1 and 2. Calceolaria (one variety) - Colonel Messenger 1. Primula (one variety)— Miss Devenish. Mimulas (one variety)—S, Brooks 1 and 2. Petunia (double, one)—F. W. Sandford 1. Petunia (three varieties)—W. NichoMs I. Lobelia (one variety)—S. Brooks 1, F. Goodacre 2.

Cactus (one variety)— Mrs. G. Roch 1. Flowering plant (not otherwise specified)— Mrs. C. Kyngdon 1, Colonel Messenger 2. Flowering Plant (not otherwise specified, three varieties)—W. Xicholls 2. Foliage Plant (not otherwise specified) —11. K. Cattley 1 and 2. Foliage Plant (not otherwise specified, three varieties) —W. Nicholis 1, it R. Cattley 2. Hanging Basket with plant or fernMiss Devenish 1. Climbing Plant, any variety—Colonel Messenger 1. Asparagus Sprcugerii—Colonel Messenger 1. Aspa-ragus', any other variety—Black 1, H. R. Cattley 2, Colonel .Messenger h.c. Palm (one variety)—J. C. Webster I, Colonel Messenger 2. Aspidistra (one variKtv) —Miss Godfrey 1. Maidenhair Fern (one variety)— Miss Devenish 1, Colonel Messenger 2. New Zealand Fern (one variety)— Miss Devenish 1, J. C. Webster 2. New Zealand Ferns' (three varieties) — Colonel Messenger 1, \Y. Nicholis 2. Foreign l'ern (one small) N. K. McDiaruiid 1, Mrs. lillenn 2. Foreign Fern (one large) —N. K. McDiarmid 1. Foreign Fern (three varieties) —Miss A. Ileinptoii I, W. Xieliolls 2. Fern and Palms (collection) W. Nicholis 1. Table of Pot Plants, with or without ferns, arranged for effect, space not to exceed tlft x 3ft—.Miss Amy Armstrong I, W. Nicholis 2, Miss' Devenish h.c. Table Basket Miss G. MeKellar 1, Miss Curtis 2, Mrs. Gibson h.e. Bridal Bouquet, loosely arranged— Miss E. Standish 1. lland Shower Bouquet Miss E. Standish 1, Mrs. Walter Bayly 2. Buttonhole Nosegays' (three) —Mrs. .1. 11. Frethcy 1, Miss E. Carthew 2, Mrs. W. Bayly h.c. ■Ladies' Sprays (two only)— Mrs. \V. Bayly 1 1 , Mrs. Hannah 2, Miss G. MeKellar h.c. Bowl of any single variety flower, arranged for ell'ect—Miss E. Standish 1, Mrs. Gibson 2, Mrs, J. H. Frethey h.c. Decorated Flower Stand —Miss K. Hamerton 1, Miss B. Clarke 2. Floral Wreath—Miss K. llanicrton 1, Miss E. Potts 2, Mrs. Hannah h.e. Floral Cross—Miss K. Hamerton 1, Miss E. Potts 2, Miss Godfrey h.c. Dinner-table Flower DecorationsMiss E. Carthew 1, Miss Curtis 3, M. Matthews h.c. Dinner-table Flower Decorations for girls under 18—Marjorie McGahey 1, Inez Smith 2. Decorated Mantlepiece—Miss' Curtis 1, Mrs. E. P. Webster h.c. CUT FLOWERS.

Imdoubtedly the most striking feature of the entries under this head was the exhibition of sweet peas, which was a delightful one. A lot of new sons have been imported this year, and tJe show profited largely from the fact. Acongst ETie largest of the new varieties the lung lid ward Speucer stood out ;.vuminuitiy a'j a ehoiec bloom. Compel, tion ,wua corfincd in the main to local growers, with one notable cxccptuii, Ml. 0. R. Barton, c f Hawera, who liui! a very large entry for competition. Jl •. Barton is evideut'y an eiUliusiast, mil helped considerably in filling the taVis. In addition to his competition en;rie», lie showed 42 naned varieties, uid liO unnamed for exhibition only. li!s exhibits of coin':.; -bowed the oll'cet «f ; handling and mve'.bng, but were re>'crthcless a fi'slme of the show. J'lie io caUy grown pen- made a line show bat were '-howing the effect of the d-y >v>ather. a tin many of the choicest iji were beginning to curl. Mr. Burton was 1 the only exhibitor in stocks, and had mi exhibition a new Bronipton stock, "A ; mond blossom," the first of the -:u:ic yet produced at Home, 'oesides sis 01,'.. v row varieties. It feerns singular th:V rhere was nut more- compctiti"' n lb.; ;r,Undid cutting (lower. The io-cs, o, tie whole, wei' as good in 'j lalitv ?culd be expe-'-ci. the prew.t per.oil between the two blooming seasons. .ill tile bloom?, moreover, showed the ell'ec t of the dry weather. The carn:iiions maile a very good show, but Ui. vni.i able object lesso.i litel should hue b:"n Horded was lost owing to the 4 ";ir-t til,it the varieties w"*'e not u.imed. T.vj >,n<sturtiums were only a mediocre lot. I'ansies were of fair quality and in good numbers, but showed want of cultivation, and seemed to be going back, pro bablv through want of water. Some nice colors in geraniums were slio.v .i. nut nicsl of the blooms were past the :- pest, wlile some vv re too small for -howpurposes. They demi* strated the however, that we line a good rti.uiv varieties in this district, but in a climate so suitable for growing thes-i good old flowers, it seems a pitv that more attention is not given them. Additional encouragement by the Society might result in a big advance being made. Prize list: Tea Rose—Mrs. Salt 1; J. R. Barton 2. Rose, rightly named hybrid—Mrs. Salt 1. R,osc, three varieties—J. Gibson 1, Mrs. Salt 2. ltose, eighteen varieties—Mrs. (J. A. Jones 1. Rose, locally grown—J. H. Frethey 1, 11. King 2. Rose, locally grown, six varieties—H. King 1, F. Standish 2, E. Gilmour h.c. Rose, locally grown, six varieties- -J. 11. Frethey 1. Rose, locally grown, twelve varieties—--11. King 1, J. 11. Frethey 2, Mrs, C. A. Jones 2. Rose, polyanthus—J. Gibson 1, Mrs. Ellcrin 2, J. 11. Frethey -h.c. Verbena, three varieties—Mrs. J. Cook 1, Mrs. Hannah 2, J. 11 .Frethey h.c. Dianthus, collection—J. Gibson l,Mrs. Ellerm 2, R. Cock and J. 11. Frethey h.c. Carnation, six varieties—Mrs. BUerm 1, E. Gilmour 2, Mrs. J. Cook and A. llooker h.c. Carnation, twelve varieties—Mrs. Ellerm 1, E. Gilmour 2, A. Hooker h.c. . Carnation or picotee, collection—Mrs. Ellerm 1, Mrs. McGahey 2. Nasturtiums, twelve varieties E. Corney 1, Mrs. J. A. Comey 2. I'ansies, six varieties—J. Gibson 1, G. Fox 2. Panaies, twelve varieties—J. Gibson 1, F. Goodacre 2. Geranium, single—Miss Godfrey 1, J. Gibson 2, Mrs. McGahey and Miss Messenger h.c. Geranium, three varieties, singleMiss Godfrey 1, Miss Messenger and J. Gibson 2. Geranium, double—Mrs. McCahev J. Gibson 2. Geranium, tnree varieties, doubb— Miss Godfrey 1, J. Gibson 2. Geranium, collection—J. Gibson 1, Miss Jessie Kyngdon 2. Pelargonium, single—Miss A. E. Stanford 1, Mrs. Salt 2. Pelargonium, double—L. Ryan 1. Pelargonium, three varieties—F. Goodacre 1, JUiss Godfrey 2. Columbine, three varieties Leslie King 1, Mrs. Ellerm 2 and h.c., Miss Messenger h.c. Sweet Williams, three varieties—J. 1. Frethey 1, R. Cock 2, S. Percy Smith Sweet Willi!)ins, six varieties—J. .H, Frethey 1, R. Cock 2. Phlox Drummondi, six varieties—J. ft. Frethey 1, Mrs. McGahey 2. Sweet peas, three varieties—J. R. IJ.'rton 1, F. Goodacre 2. Sweet peas, six varieties—F. Goodiicre 1, .1. R. Barton 2. Sweet peas, twelve varieties—R. Co.'k 1, J. R .Barton 2. Sweet peas, thirty varieties—l*'. Guuilacre 1, F. Goodacre and <l. R. Barton 2. Azalea, three varieties—F. Stnii'lish' 1. Antirrhinium, six varieties—S. Brooke 1. Gladioli, three varieties—J. H. Frelhev 1, Mrs. Ellerm 2. j Gladioli, six varieties—J. H. Freth.'y 1, Mrs. Ellerm 2. Canna—J. C. WeTister 1. H. R. Cait.hv 2. Penstemon, three varieties—J. 11, frethey 1. Penstemon, collection—J. H. Frelhev 1. Canterbury Bells, three variolic-- K. Standisli 1, R. Cock 2. Canterbury Bells, six varieties—R. Cock 1, Mrs. H. Rawaon 2. Poppies, six varieties—J. S. Johns 1, Mrs. G. H. McGahey 2. Poppies, six varieties—J. 11. Barton 1 and 2. Iris (Japanese), three varieties—l?. Cock 1, Miss A. Hempton 2.

Fuchsia, single, three varieties —Mrs. E. C. Allen 1, Ruby Allen 2. Fuchsia, double, three varieties—Mrs H. Rawson 1, Mrs. E, A. Alien 2. Lupin, three varieties—J. H. Frethcy I. Larkspur, three varieties— J- H. Frethey 1, J. S. Johns 2. Seabiosa, three varieties—J. H. FroHl.'y 1. Goilclia, three varieties—J. H. Frethcy 1. Salpiglossis, three varieties—Mrs. Kllenn 1. Jxias, three varieties—J. Gibson 1. Daisies, not more than twelve—Miss Devenish 1. lilooms of six distinct species of flowers, not enumerated—J. Gibson 1, R. Cock 2. Collection, named, one specimen of each llower. not more than 3d—J, Giltson 1, Mrs. McGahey 2. FLORAL CLASSES. As usual the Iloral classes were a distinctive feature of the show. Particularly was this so in the childres's classes, the entries being very large, and a distincl Improvement on the average cftort,; of the juveniles hitherto. There J \r;is nothing scrubby " about the ch'ldrcii's bouquets and buttonholes, and, indeed, in the opinion of bnanv, the taste >l|own by the youngsters compared more than favorably with the inhibits in the open classes. The I,'lilies' sprays, bridal bouquets, and decorated llower stands were attractive classes m 11 vei'v pleasing display of beauty fin-1 taste. There were 27 entries altogether iu the dinner table decorations, and a very pleasing -fleet was produced by these arus'.'cally arranged displays in the dress circle. Sweet peas and nasturtiums predominated in the decorative schemes, mid some very beautiful results were shown. The judges must have liiul some difficulty in assessing the O'-der of merit, for all were worthy in competition. The decorations by girls under IS were likewise splendidly arranged. while a fine effect was also produced by the decorated mantlepieces, ten in number. Hand bouquet, girls 12 to IG—lrene Frethcy 1, Margaret Corkill 2, Myra Ilea 3. Hand bouquet, girls under 12—Harriet Emery 1, Alma Revell 2. Best arranged basket, girls 12 to 10— Irene Frethey 1, Eileen McGahey 2, Margaret Corkill h.c. Best two button-hole bouquets, girls 12 to I(3—lrene Frethey 1, Ida Garner E. Best two buton-hole bouquets, girlß under 12—M. Way 1, A. Braund 2. Best collection wild flowers and berries, children under 10—Kathleen Winfield 1, Florence Winficld 2, Joan Arden h.c. Hand bouquet, boys 12 to 16—Ernest Way 2. Hand bouquet, boys un3er 12—Paul Sims 1, lan Hoy 2. Best two button-hole bouquets, boys 12 to 10—M. Hempton 1, Eric Revell 2. Best two buttonhole bouquets, boys under 12— N. Way 1, Geo. Bradbury 2. COOIvfNG, PRESERVES, Etc. A very comprehensive display was made under these heads, although only a few over ">U exhibits caine to hand out of 74 entries iu the children's classes. Tlie exhibit was, nevertheless, a very creditable one. In preserves there was a much bigger entry than usual, and much attention was given to it. In the open cooking classes bread was a prominent feature, currant bread and scones j also being well represented, while there was a better than usual show of cakes, etc.

HOME-MADE PRESERVES. Fruit, in syrup, one jar—Mi's. E. P. Webster 1, Mis. J. brant 2, Mrs. Blunilell h.c. Marmalade, best gluss—Miss E. 0. Stanford 1. Mrs. D. K. Morrison 2, Miss H. Humpnncs c. Jam, one variety—Mre, J. Grant 1, Mrs. J, B. Rov 2 and c. .Jam, three varieties—Mrs. J. B. Roy I, Mrs, J. lirnnt 2. .Icily, oue variety—Mrs. G. 11. Mc Galley 1, Mis» 11. Humphries 2, Miss Jliinmhi'ies and Miss Blundcll c. >. ■ oncv. lib glass—Mrs. F. M. Staudish 1. Sauce, tomato, one Bottle home-made .Miss 11. Humphries 1. Mrs. Salt 2. Mr-. .1. Cm lit .-. S:!iiee, mil ottier kind, one bottle home-made-Miss Godfrey 1. Pickle, tomato, home-made Mrs. I'-it !. Pickle, one variety, home-made—Miss Godfrey 1, .Mrs. ,1. Grant 2. C'lmtncy, one bottle—Miss H. Humphries I, .Miss Godfrev 2. Miss 11. Humphries e. \ inegnr, hest bottle home-made—Mrs. J. 11. Street 1, 10. Winfield 2. Wine, best bottle home-made—Mrs. W. Stophcnsen 1, Miss Jossie Kyngdon l!e-t collection of jams, preserved fruits, etc.—Mrs. G. H. McGnhev 1, Mis. •I. Grant 2, Mrs. Salt e. CHILDREN'S COOKERY CLASSES (for Cliildren under 10, attending the Technical School). Cornish pasties—Ethel Bray 1, Doris Gilbert 2, Effle Tiplady c. Sausage roll —Elsie White 1, Kathleen Winfield 2, Eileen McGahey c. Jam tarts —Eileen McGahey 1, Elsie White 2, Doris Gilbert c. Scones—Doris Gilbert 1, Margaret Corkill 2, Iris Webber c. Gingerbread cake—Mariorie Shaw 1, Hilda Hollo 2. Swiss roll-Ivy Scott 1, Ivy Webber 2, Kathleen Winfield c. $ HOME MADE BREAD, CAKES, ETC. Devonshire Cream, dish—Mrs. E. S. Allen 1. Bread, not less than 21b, made from home-made yeast—Mrs. J. H. Street I, Mrs. F. Andrews 2, Bread, not less than 21b, made from Champion Hour—Sliss 11. Humphries 1, Mrs. J. E. Wilson 2. Bread, whole-meal, not 1c65 than 21b— Mrs. J. L. Purdie 1. Currant loaf, not less than 21b—Mrs. J. If. Street 1 and h.c., Mrs. J. L. Purdie 2. Plain scones, six, made froiji Lilt's and Co.'s flour—Mrs. G. 11. Lynch 1, Mrs. Salt 2, Mrs. J. 11. Street 3. Plate six girdle aeones—Miss Godfrey 1. Plate six scones (made with butter) —Mrs. Laughlin 1, Miss M. Main 2, Miss Klder 3. Mrs. G. H. Lynch h.e. Swiss roll—Miss O. Bullot 1, Mrs. J. Rutherford 2. .linn sandwich, with butter—Mrs. .1. Rutherford 1, •>. C. Webster 2. Jam sandwich, without butter—'MNs Rnbv Allen 1. Miss Messenger 2, Miss G. McKellar h.c. Sponge cuke—M. Fookcs 1, Miss G. S. McKcllar h.c. Plate Jam Tarts, six—Miss Elder 1. M'-s A. Brewster 2. Plate sausage rolls, six—Marjorie McGahey 1, Miss Rose £ant 2, Mrs. F. S, Butler h.c. Cake without eggs—Miss Curtis 1, Miss G. McKcllar 2. Seed cake—M. Fookes 1, Mrs. E. P. Webster 2, Mrs. Pepe 3. Plate shortbread, six pieces—Miss E. Stnndish 1. Cake, iced for effect—Mrs. H. F. Russell 1, Miss G. M. Bewlcy 2. Best fruit cake—Miss Devenish 2. Loar gingerbread—Mre. Pepe 1, Miss Messenger 2. Cocoanut ice, half-pound—Miss A. Brewster 1, Miss Ruby Clarke 2. Turkish Delight, half-pound—Mrs. J. B. Roy 1, Mrs, D. K. Morrison 2. VESJEI AULLS, FRUIT, ETC. Competit: w was fairly keen in the vegetable classes, and less inferior stuff than usual was shown. The potatoes on the whole were very clean samples, and considering the amount of liliilit about, were of go d and mor> uniform qi.nlitv than usual. Two new varieties were shown by Mr. LongstafT for exhibition only. There was only a small entry in fruit, but the quality was of exceptional merit, the lemoSs, particularly those shown by Mr. Longstiff (Tlemvood road) being the best of loeill growing ever seen in the show. Whni is generally regarded as the first r.vh dessert orange yet grown in the district was also shown by Mr. LongstafT and the writer can voneii for its quality. The tree was grown from a pip planted 20 years ago, and the tree is in bearing Tor the first time this year, the crop being a' very heavy one. Strawberries, gooseberries and red currants comprised the remaining fruit exhibits. ERUTT (Open Class). StrawEerries, twelve—J. R. Barton 1. Gooseberries, fifteen—G. 11. McGahey I. Currants, red. dish of—F. Standisli 1, Oranges, locally grown, three—B. S. Longstall 1, R. Cock 2. Lemons, locally grown, six—B. S. LongstalT, 1 and special, A. C. Fookes VEGETABLES. Asparagus, ten stalks—F. Standish 2. iPeas, fifteen nods—D. Newsam 1. B. S. LongstafT 2, it. J. Ellerm h.c. Beans, long-pod broad, fifteen podsMrs. McKellar 1, T. Williams i2, A. J. Beans, broaiLjany other variety, Jlftenfods—A.^'DownMl[.B.^|Btff..l

Beans, French, fifteen pods—C. Rae ), B. S. Longstaff 2. Beet, round, three—B. S. Longstaff I a nit 2. Beet, long, three—B, C. Longstaff 1. Cauliflower, one —K. C. Webster 1, Webster Z. Cabbage, best table, one—A. J. Way I, F. W. Sandford 2. Carrots, l\>ng, six—G. H. McGahey ], B. S. Longstaff 2. Carrots, short, six—W. Ambury 1, B. S. Longs tall' 2. Lettuce, cabbage, two—E. M. Kyngdon 1, B. S. Longstaff 2, E. S. Allen li.c. Lettuce, other variety, two—G. H. McGahey 1 and 2. Onion, from seed, six—B. S. Longer,,iff 1, C. M. Kyngdon 2. Onion, potato, six—B. R. Longstaff 1, W. E. Bendall 2, E. >S. Allen h.c. Parsley, bunch—C. M. Kyngdon 1, P. Standish 2. Parsnips, four—B. S. Longstaff 1 and 2. Rliubm,!), six stalks, best culinary— Frank King 1, Leslie King 2. Rhubarb, six stalks, largest—Frank King I. liaifisli, long red, twelve--]?. S. Allen 1, B. S. l/.ngstaff 2. Radish, long while, twelve—R. 8. Loiigstall' 1, E. S. Allen 2. Radish, other variety, twelve—li. S. Ijongstaff 1, E. 8, Allen 2. Turnip, white, four—(J. 11. McGuli.v 1, R. S. Longstatl' 2. Tomato, best ripe, three—G. 11. Ky.igdon 1. Potatoes, kidney, not otherwise named in schedule, six—F. W. Sandford 1, Webster 2. Potntoes, other than kidney, not, named in schedule, six tubers—W. E. Rendall 1, F. W. Sandford 2, W. Elliot h.c. Potatoes, Up-to-Date. six tubers—L3o Honker 1, F. W. Sandford 2. Potatoes, Robin Adair, six tubers— F. W. Sandford 1. Potatoes, White Elephnnt, six tubers —F. W. Sandford 1, Leo Hooker 2. Potatoes, British Queen, six tubers —Mrs. MeKellar 1, F. W. Sandford 2. Potatoes, six varieties, three tubers of each—W. E. Bendall 1, F. W. Sandford 2, Webster h.c. Potatoes,-three varieties, three tubers of each—W. E. Bendall 1, E. S. Allen 2, F. W. Sandford 3, N. Allen h.c. Potatoes, collection of twelve varieties, three tubers of each—F. W. Sandford 1, W. E. Bendall 2. Vegetables, collection of not less thin six varieties—B. S. Longstaff 1, E. S. Allen 2, F. W. Sandford 3, Old Peopls's Home h.e.

COTTAGE GARDEN COMPETITION. Eight competitors entered for Mr. G. Tisch's special prizes of £2, £1 10s, £l, and 10s for the best-kept cottage garden in the borough of New Plymouth, in connection wltli the show. The competition was confined to amateufs, and the judges had to take into consideration—(l) vegetables, (2) flowers, ahni'ns. etc., (3) general arrangements Pud conditions. The judges, Messr, U. Cliff, F. W. SandlorJ and W. W. Smith, have awarded the prizes as follow:—Miss Billing 1, Mr. McGahey 2, Mr. Way, junr., 3; Messrs W. Bcals and E. ?■!. Grifliths, equal, 4. In presenting their report the judges said: "We have nothing but words "of praise and encouragement alike to the successful and the unsuccessful compjtitors. They reflected the highest honor on the industry and skill of their owners ae cottage gardeners." INHIBITION ONLY. Undoubtedly much ofvthe success ot the show from the spectacular standpoint was due to the excellent displays made by local gardeners and nurserymen. Mr. Newton King's display of foliage shrubs of all varieties, roses, sweet ■peas, maiden hair and other ferns, Japanese iris, and nemesia was an object of much favorable notice. Mr. J. Buttimore had on exhibition a most attractive display of gladioli, no lesi than 72 varieties being represented, including (■roll's hybrids (American) and French hybridised seedlings. The larger and more striking ones shown were principally of tiic latter class. The collection wits altogether much admired, some ol the colors shown being exceptional. Messrs'. Jnmcs Laird and Sons (\Vanganui) 'had a collection of roses, which was i7i keeping with the reputation of this well-known nursery. A freak rose exhibited, "Roger Lainberlin," came in for a good ileal of notice, it being more iike a .petunia than the genus it represents. the "Lady Roberts," which was awarded the championship at Wangamii, was also sought after. Altogether over 100 named varieties were shown, as well as' a nice collection of Canterbury Bells. Messrs. Morshead and Co. made a very line exhibit of ferns, foliage and (lowering plants, palms, asparagus, etc. Somewhat, uncommon was a tulip tree, " l.iroidendron," and some pomegranate •sprigs. A very line perennial, the Argentine pen. deserves mention. An extensive exhibit was made of named roses anil clusters of roses, notable amongst them being a very large spray, f.ady Gray, belonging to the Wiehuriana, a veritable wealth of bloom. Ramblers were also shown in great profusion. Large varieties of ferns, begonias, etc., completed a very good display. Mr. J. R. Duncan, of the'"Exotic" Nursery, Wcstown, showed a choice lot of cut blooms, including locally grown roses, and (>0 varieties of carnations, of which "John Miller" and "Gold Finch-' were amongst the best. Japanese iris, lilies (including a yellow Arum lily), rhodendron, the lovely scented virginaiis, pot plants in great variety, a large oollection of shrub blooms, ferns, etc., made up a very fine show. At the conclusion of the show Mr. Webster auctioned the vegetables, etc.