AUTUMN BLOOMS.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 February 1922, Page 6

AUTUMN BLOOMS.

NEW PLYMOUTH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.. AN EXCELLENT SHOW. Autumn has been described as “the season of mellow fruitfulness,” and perhaps nowhere is this more evident than at a well-arranged horticultural show when, within the confines of four walls, the whole season’s luxuriant growth may be seen in one comprehensive glance. The New Plymouth Horticultural Society’s autumn show, wiiich was held in the* Coronation Hal) on Saturday, was a feast of color and floral splendour. The total exhibits were in the vicinity of 500, and these had been tastefully staged so as to be seen to the best advantage. Most of the classes filled satisfactorily, the cut blooms, which formed the' largest section, being well representative of autumn flowers. The fems this year were an improvement on previous exhibits, and ranged from the lomaria alpina (which grows near the top of Mt. Egmont) to the aspidium richardi (a species which flourishes o“n the sugarloaf Mikotahi). Several attractive exhibits were to be seen in the section for bouquet and floral designs. The winning design in the decorated mantelpiece, for which there were nine entries, is worthy of special mention The whole effect was bronze and waa done in gaillardia. calliopsis, dahlias, antirrhinums and grasses. First place in the bridal table exhibit was taken by an exceptionally pretty combination of white lilium. agapanthas, sweet peas and maidenhair fern. The dinner table flower decorations as a class were also very attractive. The vegetables this year were well up to previous exhibitions. The beans attracted particular interest, especially the scarlet runners. The judges said the rhubarb was the best they had ever judged, whilst other vegetables that came in for their favorable commendation. were long beet, long red carrots, eschalots, parsnips and marrows. The only exhibit in the class for a collection of vegetables, open to all public schools, was from the Motonui School, which had a really excellent display, the variety and quality shown being most creditable. One exhibitor swept the pool in the. potato section, and considering the season, this section was very good. The classes for home-made preserves, bread, cake, etc., again made a tempting array and entries were large. Among the special exhibits was a comprehensive display, of dahlias including paeony, pompom, decorative and cactus varieties, grown in Mr. Newton King’s gardens. Mr. Sam Topless of Urenui also had an exhibition of cactus dahlias, which are certainly the finest seen in a New Plymouth show for some time. For rare beauty* in asters it would be difficult to surpass the exhibit made by Mrs. T. C. List, whilst the zinnias in this exhibit were splendid specimens. A fine selection of ferns and flowering shrubs were included in Messrs. Dunean and Davies’ exhibit, the collection of delphinium attracting special notice. In the vegetable class were included, for exhibition only, two enormous marrows grown by Mr. J. Honeyfield, of Moturoa. The prize list is as follows: — CUT FLOWERS AND FERNS. Judge: Mr. F. Morehead. Stewards: Mrs. Rockel and Mr. E. B. Kyngdon. Asters, 6 varieties.—-Mrs. W. Boyle 1, S. Topless 2. Asters, collection.—S. Topless 1, Mrs. W*. Boyle 2. Antirrhinuuns.—F. Goodacre 1, H. W. Kirkby 2. Cannas.—E. J. Ellerm 1, W. J. Arundell 2. Coreopsis or calliopsis.—Miss A. Pelt am 2. Dianthus or pinks.—Miss, A. 'Pelham 1. Dahlias (collarette). —Mrs. J. Blewman 1, F. Goodacre 2. Dahlias (paeony).—John Gibson 1. Dahlias (cactus). —S. Topless 1, John GibDahlias, single.—S. Topless 1, John GibDahlias, decorative.-—W. J. Arundell 1. Delphinium.—John Gibson 1, S. Topless 2. Fuchsia, single.—Miss A. Pelham 1 and 2. Fuchsia, double.—Mrs. T. H. Western 2. Gaillardia.—W. Besley 1, W. J. Arundell 2. Geraniums, single.—Mrs. W. R. West 1, Mrs. G. H. Street 2. Geraniums, double. —Mrs. G. H. Street 1, Mrs. W. K. West 2. Godetia. —W. Besley 1. Lilium.—John Gibson 2. Linuria. —E. J. Ellerm 1. Marigolds, Frenct.—W. J. Arundell 1, Mrs. J. Blewman 2. Marigolds, African.—E. J. Ellerm 1, W. Besley 2. Nasturtium. —-Miss A. Pelham 1. Phlox druruniondi.—W. Besley 1 and 2, Mrs. J. L. McCormick h.c. Phlox perennial.—Miss E. Lepper 1. Penstenions. —-S. Topless 1. Pansies (v varieties). —Hugh Fraser 1. Pansies (12 varieties). —Hugh Fraser 1. Petunias.—Mrs. »V. Boyle 1, S. Topless 2. Rose (1 variety).—-Mrs. A. E. Washer 1, W. J. Arundell 2. Rose (3 varieties).—Mrs. A. E. Washer I Rose (6 varieties) .—Mrs. A. E. Washer 1 ■ and 2. Sulplglossis.—Mrs. W. Boyle 1, S. Topless 2. Sweet peas, named varieties. —Mrs. T. H. Western 1, Loftus Rea 2. Sweet peas. 6 varieties. —Loftus Rea 1, Mrs. T. H. Western 2. Sweet peas, 18 varieties.— ’a. H. Western 1. Verbena. —Miss E. Lepper 1, S. Topless 2. Zinnias.—S. Topless 1, Mrs. W. Boyle 2. Collection of annuals.—Mrs. J. L. McCor- | mick 1, Mrs. A. E. Washer 2. | Collection of cut flowers.—John Gibson 1, ’ Miss E. Lepper 2. 1 Fern, -maidenhair. —Mrs. W. R. West 1 and 2.

Fern, New Zealand, 1 variety.—<!. E. Shepherd 1, Mrs. W. R. West 2. Fprn, New Zealand, 3 varieties. —Mrs. W. R. West 2. Fern, exotic, small. —Mrs. W. R. West 1. Fern, exotic, large.—M rs - West 1. Ferns, exotic, 3 varieties. —Mrs. W. R. West 1. Ferns and palms.—Mrs. W. R. West 1. Best amateur collection of New Zealand ferns. —C. E, Shepherd 1, W. R. West 2. BOUQUET AND FLORAL DESIGNS. Judges: Mesdames Denny-Brown, R. Cock, and C. H. Western. Stewards: Mrs. Dockrill and Miss Stepl enson-Smith. Basket of flowers with any foliage.*—Mrs. J. D. Hay 1, Miss J. A. Curtis 2. Basket of flowers, arranged for effect.—Miss .1. A. Curtis 1. Mrs. Wallach 2. Buttonholes.—Miss J. A. Curtis 1, Mrs. Wallach 2. Bridal taole.—Mrs. Wallach 1, Miss J. A. Curtis 2, Mrs. J. D. Hay tx Dinner table flower decorations. —Mrs. ,V 4 Bayley and Miss .1. A. Curtis (equal) 1, Mrs. Wallach 3. Mrs. A. M. MacDlarmid 4. Shower bouquet.—Miss G. McKellar 2. Ladles’ spray.—Mrs. Wallach 1, Miss G. Bayly 2. Dinner table flower decorations (girls under 16).—Audrey Hay 1, Lesley MacDlarmid 2. Clara Alexander 3. Decorated mantelpiece.—Mrs. Wallach 1. Miss G. McKellar 2, Mrs. A. M. MacDlarmid 3. CHILDREN’S FLORAL CLASSES. Judges: Mesdames Denny-Brown. R. Cock and Claude Weston. Steward: Miss Hempton. Hand bouquet (girls 12-16).—Eileen Way 1, Luley iUaDiarsiid X

Hand bouquet (boys 12-16). —Noel 1. I Hand bouquet (boys under 12).—Alan | Washer 1. Best arranged bowl (girls 12-16).—Clara ] Alexander 1. Best arranged basket (girls 12-16).—Audrey Hay 1. Clara Alexander 2, Gladys Hill 3. Best buttonhole bouquets (boys 12-16). Noel Way 1. Best spray (girls 12-16). —Lesley MacDiarmld 1, Gladys Hill 2, Eileen Way c. FRUIT. Judges: Messrs. Thos. Boulton and Hy. King. Stewards: Messrs. G. Howden and Eric Ellerm. Apples, dessert.—Mrs. T. H. Western 2. Apples, cooking.—Mrs. T. H. Western 1, W. J. Arundell 2. Edible berries.—Mrs. E. Lepper 1, W. J. Arundell 2. Lemons.—J. H. Street 1 and 2. Peaches.—W. J. Arundell 1. Passion fruit.—J. L. McCormick 2. Pears.—T. Dickson 2. Tomatoes. —«W. J. Arundell 1, J. L. McCormick 2. HOME-MADE BREAD, CAKES, ETC. Judges: Mesdames Newman and Lepper. Sauce and pickles.—Mrs. A. Sullivan 1. Jams and preserved fruits.—Mrs. Roch 1. Chutney.—-Mrs. W. Bayly 1, Mrs. A. Sullivan 2 and h.c. Jam (3 varieties).—Mrs. A. Sullivan 1. Jam (6 varieties). —Mrs. A. Sullivan 1, Mrs. Rocb 2. Jelly.—Mrs. A. Sullivan 1. Pickles (1 variety).—Mrs. A. Sullivan 1. Pickles, tomato—Mrs. Roch 1, Mrs. A. Sullivan 2. Sauce.—Mrs. A. Sullivan 1 and 2. Vinevar.—Mrs. A. Sullivan 1, Mrs. G. H. . Street 2. Wine. —-Mrs. G. H. Street 2. Bread (made from brewer’s yeast).—Mrs. Roch 2. Bread, wholemeal.—Mrs. Roch 1. Brandy snaps.—Mrs. A. Sullivan 1 and 2. Fruit cake. —Mrs. A. Sullivan 1, Mrs. G. H. Street 2. Currant loaf.—Mrs. Roch 1. Cake, without eggs.—Mrs. A. Sullivan 1, Mrs. Roch 2. Cream puffs.—Miss A. Wickham 2. Coconut ice.—Mrs. J. T. White 1. Collection of sweets.—Mrs. J. T. White 1. Jam sandwich.—-Mrs. A. Sullivan 1, Mrs. W. Bayly 2. Ginger bread.—Mrs. J. T. White 1. Pikelets.—Mrs. G. H. Street 1, Mrs. A. Sullivan 2. Scones.—Mrs. A. Sullivan 1, Mrs. G. H. Street 2. Scones made with butter. —Mrs. A. Sullivan I, Mrs. G. H. Street 2. Sweet scones.—Mrs. A. Sullivan 1. Girdle scones.—Mrs. A. Sullivan 1. Jami tarts. —-Miss A. Wickham 2. Sausage rolls.—'Mrs. A. Sullivan 1 and 2. Shortbread.—Mrs. A. Sullivan 1, Mrs. J. T. White 2. Swiss roll.—Miss Gladys Hill 1, Mrs. A. Sullivan 2. Sponge cake.—Mrs. A. Sullivan 1. Sponge, with butter.—'Miss Clara Alexander 1, Mrs. A. Sullivan 2. Sponge, without butter.—Miss A. Wickham 1, Mrs. W. Bayly 2. Seed eake.—-Mrs. A. Sullivan 1, Mrs. J. H. Street 2. Turkish delight.—'Mrs. J. T. White 1.

VEGETABLES. Judges: Messrs. Hy. King and G. V. Tate. Stewards: Messrs. G. W. Browne, T. Dickson and F. Davies. Broad beans.—J. L. McCormick 1. French beans.—S. Topless 1, J. L. McCormick 2, Mrs. T. H. Western h.c. Butter beans. —J. L. McCormick 1. Scarlet runner beans.—J. L. McCormick 1. Mrs. T. H. Western 2. Runner beans, any other variety.—W. J. Arundell 1, C. W. Reube 2. Bpet. round.—Mrs. T. H. Western 1, W. J. Arundell 2. Beet long.—J. L. McCormick 1, H. A. Way 2. Cabbages, best quality.—J. L. McCormick 2. Cabbage, heaviest.—J. L. McCormick 1. Cabbage, Savoy.—J. L. McCormick 2. Cabbage, pickling.—Mrs. 1. H. Western 1, J. L. McConmick 2. Celery.—W. Besley 1, J. L. McCormick 2. Cucumbers.—A. S. Taunt 1, J. L.McCormick 2.

Carrots, long.—J. I*. McCormick 1, Mrs. G. H. Street 2. Carrots, short. —J. L. McCormick 1, H. A. Way 2. Escholots, yellow.—Walau School 1, H. A. Way 2. Escholots, brown.—Mrs. A. E. Washer 1, Mrs. T. H. Western 2 and h.c. Lettuce, cabbage.—J. L. McCormick 1, H, A. Way 2. Leeks.—J. L. McCormick 1, H. A. Way 2. Onions, brown Spanlsl?.—H. A. Way 1, J. L. McCormick 2. Onions, pickling.—H. A. Way 1 and 2, J. L. McCormick h.c. Onions, any other variety.—H. A. Way 1. Peas (12 pods).—J. L. McCormick 1. Peas (25 pods).—J. L. McConmick 1. Parsnips.—J. L. McCormick 1, H. A. Way 2. Pumpkin, heaviest. —W. Besley 1. Pumpkin, for table use.—J. L. McCormick Rhubarb.—Mrs. T. H. Western and H. A. Way (equal) 1, Mrs. T. H. Western 2. Radish, long.—H. A. Way 1. Radish, round.—H. A, Way 1. Vegetable marrow, long yellow.—J. L. McCormick 1 and 2. Vegetable marrow, any other variety.—W. Besley 1. J. L. McCormick 2. Collection green herbs.—S. Topless 1, H. A. Way 2. Collection of vegetables.—S. Topless 1, J. L. McCormick 2. H. A. Way 3. Collection of vegetables, open to all public schools. —-Motonui School 1. POTATOES. Judges and stewards as for vegetables. Robin Adair.—L. B. Webster 1. Arran Chief.—L. B. Webster 1, J. L. McCormick 2. Sutton’s 26.—L. B. Webster 1 and 2. Sutton’s Abundance. —L. B. Webster 1. Sutton’s Supreme.—L. B. Webster 1 and 2. Sir J. G. Wilson. —L. B. Webster 1. Aberbrothock.—L. B. Webster 1, T. Dickson 2. Collection, 3 varieties. —L. B. Webster 1 and 2. Collection, 6 varieties. —L. B. Webster 1 and 2. / ' Sutton's 26 (novice classes). —A. S. Taunt POINTS PRIZES. Cut flowers (classes 1-30), £1 Is donated by Mr. N. K. MacDiarmid.—J. Gibson and S. Topless (equal) 1. Cut flowers (classes 31-63. excluding 54, 12 varieties sweet peas), £1 Is donated by Mr J B. Roy.—Mrs. A. E. Washer 1. Bouquet and floral designs (trophy value £5 5s donated by Messrs. White, Bid., and to be won three times). —Mrs. Wallach. Fruit (£1 is donated by Mr. J. Burgess).— W. J. Arundell 1. Vegetables (£1 Is donrfted by Dr. Fookes). J. L. McCormick 1. Potatoes (£1 is donated by Mr. Dingle).— Home-made preserves (10s 6d donated by Messrs. Burgess, Fraser, and Co., Ltd.). Mrs. A. Sullivan. Home-made bread, cakes, etc. (10s 6d donated by Messrs. Burgess, Fraser and Co., Ltd.).—Mrs. A. Sullivan.