HORTICULTURAL

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 217, 13 March 1914, Page 7

HORTICULTURAL

TIIE TAKIKI SHOW. T.r eleventh annual show of the Tariui Horticultural Socict;., which ,ook place yesterday, was, oil the ■vl.ole, ;i credit to all concerned: Though -.ln were not quite so large :>.i in for.iicr y?:>r.<, Lin i|iialily of exhibits was uniformly high, mid made an ittractive display. The horticultural, ••inn-work, fniii tin;', vegetable ilassiu "|- ;il: well Hji lo 'he mark. A'linng lh" imin prominent displays ei a line assortment of dahlias -!iii', l .11 bv Mr. F. C. Davis, of Stratford, and a collection of phlox, shown by .Mrs. Header, of Stratford. The di.-; play of sweet peas was very good I'.n the lateness of the season. Among nurserymen Messrs. Dimnin and Davies and A. S. Nicks were well represented. r I"C Tariki Dairy Company, which won the first prize in the Islington Show, had an interesting display. Mr. 11. A. Rumball made an energetic secretary, and the Stewards, Messrs. E Crossman, M. J. Jones, Jno. Therkleson and G. Ackland, and Mesdames Stevenson, Jones, and Hancock, left nothing to he desired. JUDGES. The following were the judges:— Pot plants, cut blooms and fruitMessrs. Davies. Morison and Hicks. Vegetables and farm produce—Messrs. J. Wheeler and J. Brown. Preserves and juvenile classes—Mrs. J. Sutherland. Dairy produce—Mr. A. Lile, junr. Fancywork—Miss A. E. Cottier Photography—Mr. J. McAllister. Handwriting, juvenile classes—Messrs. R. Stevens and C. F. Young. THE PRIZE'UST. The complete list of awards was as follows: — POT PLANTS. Begonia, one foliage—Mrs. A. Eason 1. Begonia, one, flowering—Mrs E. Jones 1. Cactus, one—Jno. Therkleson 1 and 2. Fuschia, one, single—Mrs. Coutts 1 and special, Jno. Therkleson 2. Fuschia, one, double—Jno. Therkleson 1. Fern, New Zealand, one—Mrs. J. Therkleson 1. Maidenhair, one —Jno. Therkleßon I. Geranium foliage—Mrs. Coutts 1 and special, Jno. Therkleson 2 and h.c. Geranium, collection not less than three—Mrs. Coutts 1. Petunia, one—Jno. Therkleson 1 and 2. Mignonette, one pot—Mrs. Spray 1. Palm, one—Mrs. A. Eason 1, Jno. Therkleson 2. Specimen pinilt, not scheduled—Jno. Therkleson 1 and 2. Collection Foliage Plants—Jno. Ther kleson 1. Collection Foliage Plants —Jno. Therkleson, 47 points, 1; Mrs. Coutts, 15, 2. CUT BLOOMS. Asters, collection—Mrs. Reader 1, Mrs Heatley 2., Calliopsis, three varieties, three of each—Mrs. Heatley I, Mrs. F. Arden 2. Cosmos, three varieties, three of each—Mrs. Arden 1. Dahlias, double, three varieties, one of each—F. C. Davis 1, Mrs. E. Jones 2. Dahlias, double, 12 varieties, one-of each—F. C. Davis 1. Dahlias, cactus, three varieties, one of each —F. C. Davis 1 and special. Dahlias, cactus, 12 varieties, one of each—F. C. Davis 1. Dahlias, single, tlireo varieties, one of each—F. C. Davis 1. Dahlias, single, 12 varieties—F. C. Davii I, 'I ■"[; Dahlias, decorative, three varieties, one of each—F. C. Davis 1. Dianthus, or Indian Pinks, collection three of each kind—Mrs. E. Jones 1. Fuschia, single, one spray—Edith Laurence 1. Fuschia. double, one ipray —Edith Laurence 1. 1 1 Fuschia, collection, not less than 3 varieties—Edith Laurence 1, Mrs Coutts 2. rJ Geranium, one variety- Mrs. Reader 1, J. W. Henwood 2. Geranium, collection of not less than three varieties—Mrs. Coutts 1, Mrs. Reader 2. Lilinms, three varieties—Mrs. E. Jones 1. Larkspur, three varieties—Mrs. F. Arden 1. Marigolds, collection, not less than ; three varieties —Mrs. F. Arden 1, Miss P. Barford 2. Nasturtiums, collection Norfolk Road School 1, Mrs. K. Jones 2. Pansies, six varieties —E. 11. King I. Mrs. E. Jones 2. Pansies, three varieties, three of each—E. H. King 1, Phlox Drummondi, collection—Mrs. Reader 1, Mrs. E. Jones 2. Sweet Peas, six varieties —Mrs. F. Davis 1, E. 11. King 2. Sweet Peas, 12 varietie"- -E. H. King 1. Sweet Peas, named collection of 12— F. C. Davis 1, E. H. King 2. Verbena, collection—Miss P. Barfield 1, Mrs. F. Arden 2. Zinnias, collection—Miss Barfield 1, Mrs. F. Arden 2. Everlasting Flowers, collection—Maggie Coutts 1, Miss P. Barford 2. Cut blooms, collection—Edith LauCoutts 1, Editli Davidson 2. Hand Bouquet—Mrs. F. Arden 1, Mrs. Reader 2. Table Bouquet—Mrs. Coutts 1, Mrs. Reader 2. Buttonholes—Mrs. Reader 1, Mrs. l'\ Arden 2. Collection of Dried Ferns—Olive Olive Coutts 1, Edith Davidson 2. Decorated Mantelpiece—Miss Reader 1, Mrs. Reader 2. Sectional Points Prize—F. C. Davis 45, 1; Mrs. Reader 37, 2; sweet peas, E. H. King, 24, 1. VEGETABLES. Be.ans, French—W. Heatley 1, Tariki School 2. Beans, scarlet runner—-Jno. Therkleson 1. Beans, runner, any other variety—VV. Heatley 1, Beans, butter—Miss Barford 1, Jno. Therkleson 2. Beet, long red—Tariki School 1, Norfolk Road School 2, G. 11. Boyles c. . Cabbage, drumhead—M. .T." Jones 1, W. Boyles 2. Cabbage, pickling—Tariki School 1, Cabbage, any other variety—W. Boyles 1. Carrots, early horn variety—E. Jones 1, W. Boyles 2. Carrots, any other variety—Norfolk Road School I, W. J. Knowles 2. Carrots, long, red—E. Jones 1, W. Boyles 2 and h.c. Celery—W. Heatley 2. Eschalots—E. Jones 1, S. Hildred 2. Lettuce—Jno. Therkleson 1.

Onions siv root 1 - M. -("H'' 1. A'Onions. |jh:mlo w. i'.oyle.- I. ill!'! - Onion-, pirktiii.'! V.. I!u,.!i> 1 still - I'nrmr"- Tlifr»li-un 1 ituii *»•>*•« W. Heatlev 2. I',<l. 12 |i(i(ls—Mi?'S I'. liarfill':! I. Peas, Yorkshire Hero-Tariki Sehool 1 Potatoes, early kidney-V\. i'-oyle.- 1 and 1. Potatoes, all*.' oll.cr varlrl • . < tr.y - \V. Movies I and 2. Potatoes, late, anv oilier v:i: i<-. \ - A. R, Thompson 1 W. Uoyles 2 an I e. Potatoes, collect ion W. Uoyles I. Potatoes. six heaviest-iY. lioy;es I and 2. Potatoes. I Pto DateHojies I tnd 2. Potatoes. Irish Rock —\Y. Uoyles 1 and 2. Pumpkin—>l. Therkleson 1. W. S". Stephenson '2. Rhubarb—R. Janes I. Turnips—l. Therkleson 1. Vegetable Marrow, one, yulow—ll. Rumball 1, A. Rumball 2. Vegetable Marrow, miy othi i variety —W. N. Stephenson 1, W. V. darkness 2. Herbs, collection—W. lioylej 1. Exhibit Vegetables not so.'iedtlled— W. Boyles 1 and 2. Vegetables, eolleetion, judged on fitness for use, not size --Tariki School 1. Points prize—W. Uoyles 1, Jno, Therkleton 2. FARM PRODUCE. t.'arrols, I'rMd, any variety—J. Thevkleson I, 11. linniball 2. Carrots, long, reel —K. .Tones 1, Nor- , folk lioad Sehool 2, W. Itoylcs li.c. Carrots, heaviest—Norfolk Ro.xJ Sehool 1. Mangolds, long red—,l. Therkleson 1, Xorfolk Road School 2. Mangolds, long red, two heaviest— Xorfolk Road School 1, j Mangolds, globe Norfolk Road School 1, Tariki School 2. Mangolds, two heaviest—Xorfolk Road School 1. Turnips, swedes—.T, O'Connor 2. Turnips, three roots—ll. Rumball 1 and 2. Turnips, swede, heaviest —W. Bint 2. Kale—W. Stephenson 1. Kohl Rabi—W. Stephenson 1, Mrs. Long 2. Maize—ll. A. Rumball 1. Oats—.T. Ackland 1, J. Butler 2. Points prize—Norfolk Road School 21. J 1; H, A. Rumball 16, 2. I FRUIT. Apples, dessert—Mrs. Rutledge 1 and e. Apples, cooking—Ed. Jones I, W. V. Harkness 2 and h.c. Apples, four varieties, live of eaeli — W. V. Harkness 1 and 2. Apples, collection, five of each—W. V. Harknegs 1. Peaches—J. Loveridge 2. Plums, cooking—W. V. Harkness 1. Pears—W. V. Haikness 1. Points Prize—W. V. Harkness, 31 points, 1; Mrs. Rutledge. 8 points 2. PRESERVES, HON ICY, ETC. Preserved Fruit, collection —Mrs. A. Eason 1, Miss Lizzie Laurence 2. Preserved Fruit, one jar—Miss L. Laurence 1. Apple Jelly—Mrs. Coutts 1. fchutney—Mrs. J. Knowles 1 and 2. Tomato Sauce—Mrs. H. Kerr 1, Mrs. H. Knowles 2. I Sauce, any other variety—Miss Coutts ] f I, Mrs. Coutts 2. I' Vinegar—Miss L. Laurence 1. ( Home-made Wine—Mrs. Stephenson 1 aad 2, Mrs. J. Butler h.e. , jj Points Prize—Miss L. Laurence, 15 , points 1, Mrs. J. Knowles, 13 points, 2. DAIRY PRODUCE, BREAD, CAKE, [ ETC. j Eggsj brown—A. R. Thompson 1, Mrs. Rutledgc 2. ' • Eggs, white—W. Langman 1, Mrs. Coutts 2. Potatoes, boiled in ■ their jacketsMrs. Heal 1. Tea Cakes—Mrs. Stephenson 1 and 2. Home-made Biscuits, collection —Mrs. Rutledge 1 and 2. ' Scones—Mrs. Rutledge I, Mrs. Spray 2 and h.c. Home-made Loaf (yeast) Champion | Flour—Mrs. Rutledge'l. j Home-made Loaf (yeast) any flour —Mrs. Rutledge 1, Mrs. Stephenson 2. Bread, any other variety —Mrs. Rutledge 1 and 2. Scones, six—Mrs. E. Howe 1. Mrs. Stephenson 2, Mrs. J. llutler, h.c. Currant Cake—Mrs: Stephenson 1. Fruit Cake —Mrs. Young 1, Mrs. J. vV. "Kenwood, senr. 2. Plain Cake —Mrs Stephenson 1, Mrs Hcnwood, senr., 2. Plum Pudding- Mrs, Young 1, Mrs. Ileal 2. Jam Tarts—Mrs. Young 1, Mrs. Stephenson 2. Sausage Rolls—Mrs. 1. Sponge Roll —Mrs. lE. Howe 1, Mrs. Kerr 2. Pastry, collection —Mrs. Young 1, Mrs. Stephenson 2. Victoria Sandwich—Mrs. Stephenson 1, Mrs. Rutledge 2. Sponge Sandwich—Mrs. Young 1, Mrs. Heatley 2, Mrs. T. Therkleson h.c, Small Cakes, collection—Mrs. Rut ledge 1 and 2. Currant Loaf —Mi's., Stephenson J. Seed Cake —Mrs. T. Therkleson 1, Mrs. Young 2, Mrs. E. Howe, 3. Shortbread —Mrß. Kerr 1, Mrs. Therkleson 2, Mrs. Young h.c. Eggless Cake—Mrs. Young 1, Mrs. Stephenson 2. Home-made Toffee —Mrs. Rutledge 1, Mrs. Stephenson 2. Cocoanut Ice—Mrs Rutledge 1 and 2. Gingerbread Mrs Kerr 1, Mrs Stephenson 2. Apple Pie—Mrs. Young 1, Mrs. T. Therkleson 2, Mrs. J. Knowles h.c. Points Prize —Mrs. Rutledge 1. Mrs. \Y. X. Stephenson 2. FAXCY WORK. Darned Work, sock or stocking —Miss M. Leech 1. Miss K. Leech 2. White Shirt, best got-np—Miss E. Leech 1, Miss M. Ix'ech 2. Specimen of Xetdlework —Miss M. Leech 1, Mrs. J. Sutherland 2. Crochet Work —Mrs. J. Sutherland 1, Mrs. H. Kerr 2. Fanev Wool Work- Master G. Jones 2. Fancy Silk Work—Master (.!. Jones 1 and h.e. Mrs. J. Sutherland 2. Machine-made Garment—Miss M. Coutts 1. Mrs. J. Sutherland 2, Mrs. T. Therkleson h.c. Exhibit of Funcywork, not otherwise scheduled —Mrs. Jno. Therkleson 1 and 2. Hand-made Garment—Mrs Long 1, Mrs E. Jones h.c. Best-made-up Cushion—Mrs J. Sutherland 1 and 2. Collection Stencil Work—Mrs Spray 1 and 2, Miscellaneous Collection—G. Luhr l, 2 and h.c.