SUMMER BLOOMS.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 December 1919, Page 6

SUMMER BLOOMS.

SHOW AT NEW PLYMOUTH, A SPLENDID EXHIBITION. The revival of interest in horticultural matters, and the determination of the New Plymouth Society to resume its activities, which were interrupted by the war, were fully justified by the splendid response made in connection with the summer show, which took place yesterday, in the Coronation Hall. The society was fortunate in getting a strong committee elected, and they set about the work of preparation for yesterday's show with great enthusiasm, which became contagious, with the result that the show opened not merely with a well-filled catalogue, but also with a very good afternoon attendance of visitors, including the public, as well as members of the society. The Coronation Hall proved well suited for the show, its spaciousness providing ample room for the display of exhibits, which made the pleasure of inspecting them by the visitors much greater than could possibly have been the case In a smaller building. Of the exhibits themselves it can truly be said that they were a very fine collection of show specimens. Roses naturally formed a strong feature of the show, and there was a splendid display-of this favorite queen flower. Mrs. Washer was the most successful exhibitor in this section, and she was awarded the championship for a. very fine bloom of the pale pink lachsengrass. Mrs. List also had a number of very fine blooms in this class. Mr. E. Gihnour was a very strong exhibitor in the pot plant section, and won nearly all the way through. Mrs. Best and Mr. T. H. Western divided the honors in the sweet pea section. The decorated section was a particularly pleasing one, the bouquets, buttonholes, table and mantel decorations looking most attractive, and there were a large number of competitors in most of the classes. In this section the entries in the children's classes were scarcely up to expectations, though the exhibits that were put in were a very creditable lot. The home industries classes were thoroughly representative, though in some of them the competition was not very keen. One of the largest sections of the show was that for vegetables, and the judges had a heavy task in completing their awards. The potato classes were a splendid lot, some really fine tubers being exhibited.

In addition to the competitive classes, there were a number of exhibits which helped to add to the general attractiveness of the show. These were made by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Frethey, Mr. G. E. Beltrwger, Mr. W. Putt, Mr. John Gibson, Mr. H. Greig, Mrs. A. Alexxander, Mr. \V. B. Davies, and JVTessrs. Duncan and Davies, all of which were representative of the season's floral furnishings Mr. McGahey had a fine specimen of tho stag's horn fern growing on a piece of piinga. =. A novel section of the show was that for the best articles made from benzine tin 3 and cases. There were only two entrants, Messrs. E. J. Ellerm and F. W. Sandford, and they gave a splendid exhibition of the uses to which the despised benzine case and tin may be put. Beehives, coal scuttles, kitchen tidies, picnic hampers, and even a tin portmanteau were amongst the exhibits shown. Altogether, the show may be considered to havesqoen a thorough success. There were large numbers present, both afternoon and evening, and the Society will be quite justified in looking forward to a. term of renewed useful service to the community. ' The ladies of the Society dispensed afternoon tea.

Following la the prize list:— . POT PLANTS. (Judges: Messrs. H. R. Cattley and" V. C. ■'■■ Davles; steward: Mr. Kynndon). Geranium, single.—E, Gilmour. double—E. Gilmour. Geranium, ivy leaf, one.—E. Gilmour. Geranium, three varieties. —Mrs. A. Boon 1, E. Gilmour ,2. Geranium, six varietieis. —E. Gilmour 1 and Pilarsonium, one variety,—E. Gilmour. Cactus, one variety in flower.—Mrs Hare. Flnwerins plant, not otherwise specified, one variety.-—E. Gilmour 1 and special mention. Foliage plant, not otherwise'.specified, one variety.—Mrs. M. M. Ranisoh 1, E. Gilmour Jfcw or rare plant, not otherwise specified. —E. Gilmour. Palm, one variety.—E. GUraour I and special mention. Aspidistra, one variety.—E. Gilmour. Maidenhair Fern, one variety.—E. Gilmour 1, Miss S. Smith 2. Fern, foreira, small.—E. Gilmour. Fern and Palms, collection.—E. Cilmour.

CUT FLOWERS. (Judees: Mrs. C. Ooodson (Hawern), and Mr. F. .T. Morshoad; stewards: Mesdames Alexander, Morrison, and McGaheJ). Roses, nest white, one bloom.—Mrs. L. Washer. Roses, best white, three blooms, distinct varieties—Mrs. L. Washer. Roses, best red, one bloom—Mrs. T. C. List 1. Mr,s. J. Paton 2. Roses, best red, three blooms, distinct varieties.—Mrs. L. Washer 1. Mrs. T. C. List 2. Roses, best cream or yellow, one bloom. — Mrs. Paton 1, Mrs. L. Washer 2. Rose, best pink, one bloom —Mrs. L. Washer 1 and champion, Mrs. List 2. Roses, nest sink, three blooms, distinct varieties.—Mrs. L. Washer. Roses, best three blooms, distinct varieties. —Mrs. Paton. Roses, six blooms, distinct varieties.—Mrs. L. Washer. Roses, best 12 blooms, distinct varieties Mrs. L Washer. Rose 3, single, best three distinct varieties Mrs. List. Roses, heat three blooms, anv variety, distinct—T. H. Western. Rose, best spray of climbing, any variety.— T H Western. "Rose, best natural spray or polyanthus or hunch-flowered.— T. H. Western 1, Miss O. McKellar 2. Verbena, three varieties, throe heads of each. —Mrs. List 1, Mrs. A. Bennoch 2. Nasturiuna, twelve' varieties.—Miss L. H. Deve'nlsh. Panstes, six varieties.—Mrs. List 1. Mrs. M. Gray 2. Pcnsies. 12 virietles.—Mrs. List. Viola, cnllcc'lon.—Miss L. H. Devenish 1. Mrs. M. Gray 2. Geranium, single, one.—E. Gilmour 1, Mrs. List 2. Geranium, single, three varieties—E. Gilmour. Geranium, double, one—E.. Gilmour. Geranium, double, three" varieties.—E. Gilmour 2. '■.■ Geranium, six varieties," double or single'.— E. Gilmour 2. ' *-, Heath, one variety.—Mrs. List. Pelnyonium, single, one—Miss Godfrey 1, Mrs Bennoch 2. ,lt_. Pelayonlum. three varieties.—Mrs. Bennoch 1, Mrs. M. Alexander 2. ... Abutitons, three distinct- varieties.—Mrs. N. Allen 2, Sweet Peas, three varieties, three stems each. —Mrs. J. Best 1, T. H. Western 2. Sweet Peas, six varieties, three stems each. T. H. Western 1, Mrs .1. Rest 2. Novice Class (for those who have never won a prlzo In swoet peas), six' varieties, throe stems of each—T. H. Western 1, Mrs. List Rhododendron, virginalis."— T. H. Western 1, Mrs M. Bayly 2. J Rhododendron, anv other variety.—Mrs. Bennoch 1, Mrs. List 2. •.;. Rhododendron, three varieties—Mrs. Bennoch. Delpiniura, one variety—T. H. Western 1 and Antirrhinum, six varieties.—Mrs. List 1, Mrs. Paton 2 Antirrhinum, 12 varieties—Mrs V Elliott. OU4IMI, Ibm TMlrtles,—Mrs. M. L, Ellerm.

Ills, Japanese, three varieties, one each. — Mrs. List 1 and 2. Llnarta, collection.—Allss 1. H. Devenish 1, Mrs. "iennoch 2. Sweet William, single, three varieties, one head each —Mrs. Bennoch. Sweet William, doubh, three varieties, one head each.—Mrs. Bennoch. ( Sweet William, collection.—Mrs. M. Craj 1, Mrs. Bennoch 2. • Poppies, six varieties —"Mrs. M. Alexander. Daisies, collection (not more than 12).—Mrs. Paton 1, Miss L, H. Devenish 2. Blooms "of six different species of flowers, not otherwise, enumerated, named.—Mrs. List. BOUQUETS AND FLORAL DESIGNS. (Judges: Mcsdames H. Lepper ana J. Baillie; stewards: Mrs. Dockrill, and Miss Stephenson Smith). Basket of flowers, with any foliage, arranged for effect (no ribbons)— Miss G. McKellar. Bridal sheaf, loosely arranged.—Miss McKellar 2. Hand Bouquet, shower,—Miss McKellar. Epergne, arranged for offect.—Mrs. N. Tulton. Bowl of flowers, arranged for effect, with any foliage.—Miss Cutfleld 1, Miss R Eenaud 2. I Floral Wreath.—Mrs, Bennoch 2. Floral Cross.—Mrs. Bennoch 1. Bridal Table.—Mrs. Blackley'-1, Miss Curtis 2. Dinner Table flower decorations.—Miss Ruby Allen 1, Mrs. Frethey 2, Mrs. M. Bayly 3, Miss Frethey 4. Novice Class, tabic decoration.—Miss K. Hnmerton 1, Mrs. Uenaud 2. Decorated Mantelpiece.—Mrs. A. M. M.tcDia' mid 1, Miss G. McKellar 2, Mrs. K. Wallach 3, Mrs. Blackley he. CHILDREN'S FLORAL CLASSES. Hand Bouquet (girls, 12 to 16).—Gwen. Bayly. Hand Bouquet (boys, 12 to 16). N. MacDiarmid. Hand Bouquet (girls under 12X- —Frances Field. Best Arranged Bowl (girls 12 to 16).—Clara Alexander. Best Arranged Basket (girls 12 to 16). Gladys Hill 1, Clara Alexander 2, Malsle Wright h.c. Best Two Button-hole Bouquet (girls under 12).—Frances Field. Best Two Button-hole Bouquet (boys 12 to 16). —N. MacDiarmld 1, Cyril Field 2. Best Two Button-hole Bouquet (girls under .12). —Frances Field. Best Two Button-holo Bouquets (bovs 12 to 16). N. MacDiarmid 1, Cyril Field 2. Best Two Button-hole Bouquets (boys under 12).—Keg. Field.

VEGETABLES. (Judges: 'Messrs Hy. Kins and G. V. Tate; stewards: Messrs. Dickson and Eurgessl, Asparagus, 10 stalks.—P. W. Sandford. Peas, 15 pods.—B. L. Longstaff 1 and 2, T. Dickson v.h.c. Beans, long-pod, broad, 15 pods.—W. E Kendall. Beet, round, three.—B. L. Longstafl. Cabbage, any other table variety, two.— G. Bruce 1, P. W. Sandford S. Cabbage, heaviest, two.—P. W. Sanford. Carrots, short, six— B. L. Longstafl. Lettuce, cabbage, two.—Mrs. List 1, H A Way 2. Lettuce, two.—T. Dickson. Onion, from seed, six —H. A. Way. Onion, potato, six.—N. Allen 1, B. L. Longstaff 2. Eschalots, twelve B. L. Longstaff 1, Mrs A. M. Thomson v.h.c. Parsley, bunch.—Mrs. D. K. Morrison 1, Mrs. List 2. Rhubarb, best culinary, six stalks.—N Allen I, H. A. Way 2. Rhubarb, largest, six stalks.—H. A. Way. Radish, long, twelve.—N. Roch l, H. A Was 2. Radish, round, twelve.—B L. Longstaff Turnips, white, six.—T. Dickson 1,. N. Allen Turnips, any other variety, six.—W. B. Davies. Potatoes, kidney, sis tubers, not otherwise named in schedule—W. Healy 1, >?. King v.h.c. Potatoes, other than kidnev, sit tubers, noi. named In schedule.—L. B. Webster 1 and 2, .V. King v.h.c. , Potatoes, Robin Adair, six tubers.—N. King 1. .Tas. Seanlon 2, L. B. Webster c. Potatoes, White Elephant, six tubers.—W. Healy 1. Potatoes, Gamekeepers or Northern Star, six tubers.—G. Rogers 1. .Mrs. List 2. Potatoes, six varieties, three tubers of each. —L. B. Webster 1, W. Healy 2, H. R. Boswell v.h.c. Potatoes, three varieties, three tubers of each.—L. B. Webster I. \V. Healy 2 H R Boswell v.h.c.. T. H. Western he. Potatoes, collection, of twelve varieties, three tubers of each—L. B. Webster 1, W. Healv 2, H. R. Boswell h.c. Vegetables, collection of not leas than six varieties.—B. L. Longstaff 1, T. H. Western 2, P. \V. Sandford v.h.c. FRUIT. Gooseberries.—.l. G. McGregor 1, Mrs. W.' Stanley 2, Mrs. J. H. Street ■v.h.c, and J. G. .McGregor h.c. Currants, red, dish—w. B. Davies 1, Miss Godfrey 2. Lemons, locally grown, three.—B. L. Longstuff 1, W. B. Davies 2. HOME MADE PRESERVES. (Judges: Mesdames .1. H. Street and W. P.irdliug; stewards: Mesdames EJlei'm and Messenger). Marmalade (orange or lemon), best glass.— Mrs. D. K. Morrison. Jam, one variety—Miss E. Smith. .Jam, three varieties—Ml :s E. Smith. Sauce, any other kind, one bottle.—Miss Godfrey and Miss Smith (eciu.il) 1, Miss .\. Allen 2. Pickle, tomlto.—Miss Cutfleld 1, Miss W. X. Stephenson 2. > "ickle, one variety.—Miss Gorfrey 1, Miss Stephenson 2. Chutney, ono bottle.—Miss Godfrey 1, Miss Stephenson 2, Miss S. Smith 3. Vinegar, best bott!e.~F. W. Sandford. Wine, best bottle.—P. W. Sandford.

HOME MADE BREAD, CAKES, ETC. flutter, 21b. (factory excluded).—T. nickson 1. Mrs. A. \V. Thomson 2. Devonshire Cream, dish.—X. Roch 1, Miss W. X. Stephenson 2. Bread, not less than 21b., made with homemade yeast.—Mrs. A. W. Thomson. Bread, not less than 21b.—Mis. A. W. Thomson 2. Bread, whole meal, not less than 2lh—Mrs A. W. Thomson 2. Currant Loaf, not less than 21b.—Mrs. A. VV. Thomson 3. ■ Plain Scones, sit.—Miss \V. X. Stephenson 1, Mrs. M. M. Bamson 2. Plato six scones (made with butter) .—Miss W. N. Stephenson 1, Mrs. I). Field 2. Swiss Roll.—Mrs. H. White 1. Mrs. W. X. Stephenson 2. Sponge Sandwich, with butter, am* flllinfi. — Miss W. X. Stephenson Sponuo Sandwich, without bolter, anv fUllng. —Miss W. X. Stephenson 1. Sirs White 2. Collection of Sweets, six varieties—Mrs. J. T. White. Sponw Cake.—Miss W. N. Steplicnson I, Miss .T. llamson 2. , Plate Jam T.t'rls. six.—Mrs. H. White 1. Miss W. X. Stophenson 2. riate Sausage Itolls, sis.—Mrs. H. White 1, Miss \V. X. Stephenson 2. Cako without eiigs —Miss S'.ephenson. Seed Cake.—Mrs I). Field 1, Mrs. ,T. T. White 2, Miss W. X. Stephenson 2. Plate Shortbread, six pieces—Mrs. M Avery t, Mrs. H. White 2. Miss W. X. Stephenson 3 Brandy Schnapps—Miss W. X. Stephcnsou, Cream Puffs—Miss W. X. Stephenson. Meringues —Mrs. E B ffllcrm. Loaf (Jlncerhreitd —Mrs. M. Avery 1, Miss 1, Miss W. X. Stenhensoit 2. Collection Small Cakes —Mrs. 11. White 2. Turkish .Delight (half-pound).--Miss Cuttleid 1, Mtss W. X. Stephenson 2. Cacoanut Ice (iinlf-piemid).—Miss W X. Stephenson 1. Mrs. .1. T. Wliilo 2. SPECIAL COMPETITIONS. (Judges: Mrs A. Alexander, and Mr J. Gibson) Most useful article made from a benzine Un—B. I. Kllei'in 1, V. W. Saudfonl 2. Most useful article made from benzine case —P. W. Sandfoal 1. Best collection of articles made from benzine tins.—Js. .1. Klienn I, p. w. Sandford Best collection of aricles made from benzine cases—P. W. Sanford.