AUTUMN BLOOMS.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 February 1921, Page 6

AUTUMN BLOOMS.

NEW PLYMOUTH SHOW. FINE KITCHEN GARDEN DISPLAY. With a total of over 450 entries the autumn show held by the New Plymouth Horticultural Society at the Coronation Hall yesterday provided a splendid exhibition, demonstrating that there is ample scope for such a fixture, and yesterday’s show should further tend to draw support, not only for the autumn event, but also for the others held during each year. In the large hall the entries in the respective classes were tastefully displayed, sections being devoted to flowers, vegetable!, fruit and home-made preserves and cakes. In the flower section the phlox drummbndi were all good, and this also applied to the asters, while the ferns were exoellenit, the maidenhai/r variety showing up particularly well. The judges were surprised to note that no dahlias had been entered in the competitive classes, as this is a particularly favorable time for this flower. A wealth of color which filled one corner was provided by a fine exhibit by Mt. Newton King, the display including some good specimens of the cactus, dahlia and flowering begonia. Other exhibits were put in by Messrs. Duncan and Davies, Mrs, H. Greig (pot plants), and Mr. Gibson (dahlias). The vegetables were far ahead of anything the Society has ever had previously, both from the standpoint of quality and quantity, and many of the entries would hold their own in any show. Potatoes were specially strong, and made a really fine showing, while the onion class was also good. A fine exhibit of potatoes was displayed by Messrs. Webster Bros., and a splendid collection of onio- s was exhibited by Mr. G. V. Tate. The fruit section was small, but contained a choice display, tomatoes being strong, while some good apples were entered. Oranges, lemons and peaches were also illustrative of the capabilities of, parts of the province for fruit-grow-ing purposes. The classes for homemade cakes, preserves, etc., were fairly well patronised, the entries being of even quality. The children’s section was particularly well filled. A small display of honey was made by a number of competitors, and this section included entries put in for exhibition purposes by Mr. F. V. Sandford, the North Taranaki Beekeepers’ Association, and Mr. Eliot King, Arrangements in connection With the show were well carried out, and the good display was largely contributed to by the energetic efforts of the committee, of which Mr. N. K. McDiarmid is president and Mr. J. W. Taunt secretary. A strbng committee of ladies had charge of the" afternoon tea. and their department was largely patronised during the afternoon. The show was open again in the evening, when it was again well patronised. Following is the prize list:

CUT FLOWERS. Judges: Messrs. H. R. Cattley and V. Davies. Stewards: Mesdames Morrison, Rockel and McGahey, and Mr. Kyngdon. Asters (six varieties) : Mrs, J. Blewman 1, Mrs. Hugh Fraser 2. Asters (collection): Mrs. J. Blewman 1, S. Topless 2. Antirrhinums, collection: Mrs. J. Blewman 1, S. Topless 2. Dianthus or pinks: Mrs. W. E. Henderson

Dahlias, single (collection) : S. Topless 1. Gladkii a, 3 varieties: Mrs. H. H. Goodwin 1; also first in classed for € and 12 varieties. Gaillardia, collection: Jas. Burgess 1. Larkspur, collection: Mrs. W. E. Henderson 1. Linaria, collection: Mrs. M. C. Barak (Warqa) 1. Nasturtium, collection, one of each: Mrs. W. E. Henderson 1. Phlox Drummondl: Mrs. W. E. Henderson 1, Mrs. H. Greig 2 and 3. Phlox perennial: Miss L. H. Devenlsh 1. Pansies, six varieties: S. Brooks 1, Mrs. J. Blewman 2. # Pansies, six varieties: S. Brooks 1. Pansies, 24 varieties: Mrs. Hugh Fraser 2. Petunias, collection: S. Topless 1. Rose, one: T. H. Western 1, Florence Washer 2. Roses, three: Florence Washer 1 and 2. Roses, six varieties: T. H. Western 1, Florence Washer 2. Salpiglosis: Mrs. W. E. Henderson 1. Verbena, six varieties: S. Topless 1, Mrs. J. Blewman 2. Zinnias, collection: Mrs. M. Gray 1. Best collection of annuals: Mrs. W. E. Henderson 1, Mrs. J. L. McCormick 2. Best collection of cut flowers: Miss L. H. Devenish 1, Florence Washer 2. POT PLANTS AND FERNS. Judges' Messrs. Cattley and Davies. Stewards: Mrs. Dockrill and Miss Step-Smith. Aspidistra, one variety: Mrs. W. R. West 1. Asparagus Plumosa: Mrs. H. Greig 1. Begonia, .flowering, one: Mrs. H. Greig 1 and 2. Coleus, one variety: Mrs. W. R. West 1. Maidenhair: Mrs. W. R. West 1, Mrs. H. Greig 2. New Zealand fern, one variety: Mrs. W. R. West 1; also first for three varieties. Fern, foreign, one, small: Mrs. W. R. West 1, Mrs. H. Greig 2. Fern, foreign, one, large: Mrs. W. R. West 1. Fern, three varieties: Mrs. W. R. West 1. BOUQUET AND FLORAL DESIGNS. Judges: Mesdames W. Ambury and Frethey. Stewards: Mrs. Dockrill and Miss Smith. Basket of flowers with any foliage, no ribbins: Mrs. H. Greig 1, Miss J. A. Curtis 2. Bowl of flowers: Miss J. A. Curtis 1, Miss Alison Greig 2. Buttonhole Nosegays, two: Mrs. A. M. Mae Diarmid 1, Miss J. A. Curtis 2. Bridal table: Miss K. Wallach 1, Mrs. H. Greig 2. Dinner table flower decorations: Miss K. Wallach 1, Miss J. A. Curtis 2, Miss J. D. Hay 3, Miss A. Greig 4. Floral wreath: Miss J. A. Curtis 1. Hand bouquet, shower: Miss J. A. Curtis 1, Mrs. H. Greig 2. Ladies’ spray, two only: Mrs. H. Greig 1. Dinner table flower decorations (girls under 16) : Miss Clara Alexander 1, Miss Audrey Hay 2. Decorated mantelpiece: Miss J. A. Curtis 1, Mrs. A. M. McDiarmid 2, Mrs. K. Wallach 3. CHILDREN’S FLORAL CLASSES. Hand bouquet, girls 12 to 16: H. A. Way 1. Hand bouquet, girls under 12: Miss L. MaeDiarmid 1. Best arranged bowl, girls 12 to 16: Miss C. Alexander 1. Best arranged basket, girls 12 to 18: Miss C. Hay 1, Miss Elsie Stagpoole 2. Best two buttonhole bouquets, girls under 12: Miss L. .D. Mae Diarmid. Best two buttonhole bouquets, boys under 12 : H. A. Way 1. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. Judges: Messrs Hy. King and G. V. Tate? Stewards: Messrs Burgess and Dickson. Apples, dessert: T. H. Western 1. Apples, cooking: T. H. Western 1, A. R. Standish 2. Edible berries: T. H. Western 2. Lemont, locally grown : W. B. Davies 1, B. S. Longstaff 2. Oranges, locally grown: W. B. Davies 1 and 2. \ Peaches: W, B. D&vlm L

Pegftion fruit: J. h. McCormick 1, Pcftre, cooking; T, Dickson 1, Plums, Japanese; h. R. HobwcU i. Quinces, locally grown: W. b, Davies 1. Tomatoes, large rod: l. Tomatoes, smooth rod: S, Toploss l a J. Bain 2. Tomatoes, collection: J. Bftin 1, VEGETABLES, Beans, broad: B. 8. Longstaff 1, S. Top* less 2. Beans, French: T. A. Kennedy 1, B. S. Long8, H. R. Boswell h.c. Beans, butter: T. A, Kennedy 2. Searlfet runners: T. A. Kennedy 1, L. B. Webster 2, B. S. Longstaff v.h.c. Runners, any otlior variety ; T, A. Kennedj’ 1, S. Topless 2. Beet, round i T. A. Kennedy 1, T. H, Western 2, long: T. A. Kennedy 1. B. S. Longstaff 2. Cabbages, boot quality: J. L. McCormick 1, L. B. Webster H. R. Boswell h.c. Cftbbugos, fieavlost: J. L, McCorunick 1, H. A. Way 2. Cabbages, Savoy: B. S. Longstaff 1. Cabbage, pickling: S. Eva 1. Celery: A. IL Standish 1. Cucumbers: T. H. Western 1, L. B. Webster 2. Carrots, table, long: B. S. Longstaff 1 and h,c„ J. L. McCormick 2. Carrots, short: B. S. Longstaff 1 and 2, H. R, Boswell h.c. Carrots, Cooper’s Major: B. B. Longstaff 1 and 2. Eschalots: H. A. Way 1, N. K. MaoDiarnild 2. Eschalots, best yellow: S. Topless 1, S. Eva 2. . Eschalots, brown: N. K, Mae Diarmid 1. Lettuce, cabbage: T, Charters 1, B. S. Longstaff 2. Lettuce, Cos: T. Dickson 1, B. S. Longstaff 2. Onions, brown Spanish: B. S. Longstaff 1 and 2. Onions, potato: B. S. Longstaff 1, S. Eve 2. Onions, pickling: H. A. Way 1, B. S. Longstaff 2, Onions, any other variety: Mrs. Priske 1, B. S. Longstaff 2, H. A. Way h.c. Peas: T. A. Kennedy 1, T. Charters 2. Parsnips: J. L. McCormick 1, B. S. Longstaff 2, T. A. Kennedy h.c. Pumpkin, best for table use: J. L. McCormick 1. Rhubarb: T. A. Kenendy 1, T. H. Western 2, T. French h.c., H. A. Way b.c. Radish, long: H. A. W’ay 1. Radish, round: H. A. Way 1, T. A. Kennedy 2. Squash: A. R.- Standish 2. Turnips, table: S. Topless 1, B. S. Longstaff 2. Vegetable marrow, long yellow: J. L. McCormick 1, W. B. Davies 2. Vegetable marrow, any other variety: A. R. Standish 1, A. Read 2. • Collection green herbs: S. Topless 1, H. A. Way 2. Collection vegetables: S. Topless (68 points) I, B. S, Longstaff (67 points) 2, T. H. Western (61 points) v.h.c., J. L. McCormick (53 pcints) h.c. Best collection vegetables (open to schools) : Motonui (Mr. A. Read) 1, Warea (Mrs. M. C. Barak) 2. POTATOES. Judges: Messrs. King, Tate and Longstaff. Steward: Mr. Gibson. Robin Adair, 6 tubers: L. B. Webster 1 and 2. Any other variety, kidney: L. B. Webster 1 Gold Coin, 6 tubers: L. B. Webster 1. Coronation, 6 tubers: L. B. Webster 1. Arran Chief: L. B. Webster 1 and 2. Sutton’s 26: L. B. Webster 1,2 and 3. Sutton’s Abundance: L. B. W’ebster 1 and 2. Sutton’s Supreme: L. B. Webster 1, H. Ruddy 2. Gamekeeper: H. R. Boswell 1, S. Eva 2, T, Dickson S. Maori Chief: A. R. Standish 1, N. K. MaeDiarmid 2. Red or Irish Rock: T. H. Western 1, N. K. McDiarmid 2. /Sir J. G. Wilson: L. B. Webster 1, A. R. Standish 2, T. Dickson 3. Aberbrothock: T. Dickson 1. King Edward: L. B. Webster 1. Any other variety, white: L. B. Webster 1, T. H. Western 2. Any other variety, colored: H. J. Thomas 1. Collection, three distinct varieties: L. B. Webster 1,2 and 3. Collection, six distinct varieties: L. B. Webster 1 and 2, H. R. Boswell 3. Collection, 12 varieties: L. B. Webster 1, H. R. Boswell 2. HONEY. Judge: Mr. 0. J. Herrick. Comb honey, in lib sections: D. Profitt 1, Miss Sandford 2. ) Extracted honey In clear glass jars: A. C. Evans 1, D. Brown 2, Miss Sandford c., T. French c. Extracted honey In jars, granulated!: Mitt Sandford 1, T. French 2. Extracted beeswax: Miss Sandford 2. HOME-MADE PRESERVES, ETC. Judges: Mesdames S. Shaw and R. Cock. Stewards: Mesdames Ellerm and Messenger. Best collection jam and preserves: Mrs. Roch 1. Best bottle chutney; Miss B. S. Smith 1, Miss A. Greig 2. Fruit in syrup: Mrs. Roch 1, Miss A. Greig 2 and h.c. Jam, three varieties: Mrs. Roch 1, ’ Mrs. T. If. Western 2. Jam, 6 varieties: Mrs. Roch 1 and h.c. Jelly, one variety: Miss A. Greig 1. Also first for 3 varieties. Pickles, 1 variety: Mrs. Roch 1 and 2. Pickles, tomato: Mrs. Roch 1 and 2. Sauce: Mrs. J. T. White 1, Mrs. T. H. Western h.c. Vinegar, best bottle: Miss Sandford 1. Butter, 21b: T. Dickson 1. Bread, from home made yeast: Mrs. F. Andrews 1. Bread unade from brewers’ yeast: Mrs. Roch

Bread, whole meal: Mrs. Roch 1. Best fruit cake: Mrs. F. Andrews 1, Mirs. J. White 2. Currant loaf: Mrs. F. Andrews 1, Mrs. Roch 2. Cake, without eggs: Mrs. Roch 1. 4 Collection of sweets: Mrs. J. T. White 1. Ginger bread: Mrs. T. Taunt 2. Pikelets: Mrs. H. E. Hill 1. Plate of scones: Mrs. Roch 1. Plate of scones, made with butter: Mrs. Rocb 1. Plate of girdle scones: Mrs. H. E. Hill 1. Plate of shortbread: Mrs. J. T. White 1. Sponge cake: Mrs. T. Taunt 1.

CHILDREN’S CLASSES. Cornish pasties: Ida Fowler 1, Rachael Muir and Gladys Reid 2, Nina H' 'ges h.c. Jaun tarts: Grace Glassford 1, Rachael Muir 5. Sausage roll: Elsie Glentworth 1, Nina Hodges 2, Thelma Anderson, Pearl Sampson, Grace Glassford, Ida Fowler and Rachael Muir h.c. Scones: Thelma Anderson 1, E. Weston 2.