SPRING FLOWERS.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 September 1922, Page 3

SPRING FLOWERS.

SHOW AT ST. MARY’S. .SOME ARTISTIC EXHIBITS. ■ A beautiful display of the new season's blooms .were on allow at St Mary's school room yesterday and evoked much favorable comment from flower lovers. This year there were no competitive classes, except for the children and two classes for decorated mantlepieces and decorated tables, but the quality of the show did not suffer at all, as the leading horticulturists in the district had some artistically arranged exhibits, which were thoroughly representative of spring blooms. The following were the results in the children’s classes: Decorated tables (girls under 1-6). — Hazel Buckle I, Norma Johnston 2. Buttonholes (girls under 16). —Sybil Car the w 1, Hazel Buckle 2. Buttonholes (girls under 13).—Marjory Ladner 1, Ida Lysons 2. Buttonholes (boys any age).—-Neville Johnson 1, Leonard Sharp 2. Vase of flowers (boys and girls under 16). —Leonard Sharp 1, Norma Johnston 2. Basket of flowers (girls under 16). Ida Lysons 1. In the adult classes the awards were: Decorated mantelpiece.—Mrs. Ellerm 1, Mrs. V. C. Davies 2. Decorated table.—Mrs. V. C. Davies 1, Miss Curtis 2, Miss Joan Humphries The judges were Meedames E. A. Walker and Hugh Baily. The flower stall was in charge of Mrs. Sharp, and the sweet stall was controlled by Miss Monteath. The afternoon tea arrangements were carried out by a band of ladies consisting of Mesdames Hill (in charge). Sole, Riding, Wakelin, Davies, and Misses Kingston and Ruebe. Among the exhibitions was a beautiful display of narcissi by Mrs. H. B. Lepper (Lepperton), included in which were specimens of Bath’s Flame, Mohican, Mona, and Scarlet Gem. Mr. Stanley Shaw had a comprehensive exhibit of narcissi, perhaps the choicest varieties being Golden Phoenix. Golden Rose and Lord Roberts. Another attractive display was that made by Mr. Loftus Rea, who had a wide and varied showing of narcissi, including Lord Roberts, Firespun, Fleetwing, King Alfred, Bath’s Flame, Cup, and Red Chief,, all splendid varieties. A dainty collection of garden flowers was shown by Mrs. T. C. List, included in which was a showing of blue nemophillia. An exhibit of narcissi by Mr. Newton King evoked admiration. Included in his display was a beautiful specimen of the iris susianna. Two fine rhododendrons, spring bulbs- and a sprig of lacanalia were the main features of an exhibit by Mr. Saunders (Westown). A tastefully arranged and altogether artistic display was made by Mr. John Gibson (Frankley Road), who had a splendid collection of spring flowers and bulbs, whilst specimens of streaked camehas attracted attention. The whole effect of the exhibit was softened by asparagus fern. Messrs. Duncan and Davies had, as usual, an attractive display of flowers, including the rare waratah flowers: Heaths, tulips, the uncommon cinnamon wattle, golden tainui, and a specimen of the arboreum roseum rhododendron were prominent features in a splendid collection. Other exhibitors were Mrs. Rex Brewster (who had on show fine specimens of ranunculi), Mr. Besley. Mr. T. Reader, Mrs. Davidson, Mrs. S. Pipe and Miss Devenish. The show was open yesterday afternoon and last evening, and will continue again this afternoon.