ELTHAM.

Taranaki Daily News, 21 September 1922, Page 3

ELTHAM.

THE SPRING SHOW. L’ .(From Our Own Correspondent.) September 20. The Eltham Horticultural Society held its spring flower show to-day, and it proved an unaqualified success. The entries in all sections exceeded all expectations. Mr. Robt. Gibson placed an exquisite array of bulbs on exhibition, his exhibit of apricot Phoenix, Royalty, Ingalscomb Phoenix and croesus bulbs being particularly fine. Messrs. W. Moss (Ngaere) and Duncan and Davies (New Plymouth) also had splendid exhibits of flowers and seedlings. The Mayor (Mr. G. W. Tayler) officially opened the show, and complimented the committee on the excellent results obtained. Following is the prize list: POT PLANTS. Asparagus.—Mrs. P. Franks 1, Mr. T. H. Fever 2. Cyclamen.—Mr. F. R. Pepperell 1 and 2. Maiden-hair Fern. —Mr. N. C. Connell. Fern, any other variety.—Mrs. T. Feaver 1, Mrs. D. Syme 2. Ferns, collection, 3 or more. —Mr. N. D. Connell. Primula, one.—Mjs. T. H. Fever 1, Mr. F. R. Pepperell 2. Palm.—Mrs. T. H. Fever. Aspidistra.—Mrs. T. H. Fever 1 and 2. Flowering Plant.—Mrs. T. H. Fever 1, Mr. F. R. Pepperell 2. , Plant foliage.—Mrs. T. Feaver 1 and 2. CUT FLOWERS. (Three blooms in each exhibit.—Mrs. D. Syme's special points prize of 10/6.) Single Anemone. —Mrs. W. Thorpe 1, Mrs. Tiplady 2, Mrs. T. Fever 3. Double Anemone. —Mrs. Dr. Boyd 1, Mrs. A. Rowe 2, Miss J. Phillips 3. Anemone, collection.—Miss A. Quin 1, Mrs. W. Thorpe 2, Mrs. Boyd 3. Antirrhinum.—Miss A. Quin. Camellia, one bloom. —Mrs. Symmans 1, Mrs. Boyd 2, Mrs. Smalley 3. Daphne, three heads.—T. Fountaine 1, Miss A. Wilson 2. Heath, one head.—Dr. Boyd (Kaponga). Pansies, distinct varieties.—Mr. N. C. Connell 1, Mr. R. J. Pepperell 2. Pansies, six blooms, distinct varieties.—• Mrs. S. Norris. Polyanthus, collection.—Mr. H. C. Johnson 1, Mrs. T. Feaver 2, Miss A. Wilson 3. Primrose, collection.—Mrs. T. Feaver 1, H. C. Johnson 2. Rhododendrum.—Mrs. D. Syme. Rhododendrum, six heads, distinct varieties.—Mrs. A. D. Walker. Viola, collection. —N. C. Connell 1, Mrs. A. D. Walker 2. Violets, best vase.—Mrs. T. Feaver 1, Mrs. Falkinder 2. Wallflowers, collection.—Miss A. Quin 1, F. Morgan 2, Mrs. Wilkinson 3. Freesia, 12 heads.—Miss Stringer 1, Miss A. Quin 2 and 3. Iris, one.—Mrs. Wilkinson 1, Mrs. S. Norris 2. Hyacinth, one.—Mrs. A. D. Walker 1, Miss E. E. Cameron 2, Dr. Gordon 3. Hyacinth, collection. —Miss M. Craig 1, G. H. P. Fitzgerald 2, Miss L. B. Cameron 3. Sparaxis, collection.—Mrs. C. L. Wilson. Blooms of Bulbous and Other Plants.— Mrs. Feaver 1, Mrs. Symmans 2. OTHER AWARDS. Bridal Bouquet.—Miss H. Wilson 1, Mrs. T. Feaver 2. Bridesmaid’s Basket. —Mrs. W. D. Ross I, Miss H. Wilson 2. Bowl of Flowers.—Miss Hawken 1, M’ss A. Quin 2. Vase of Flowers for effect.—Miss A. Wilson 1, Miss A. Quin 2. Decorated Table.—Miss H. Wilson 1, Miss A. Wilson 2. Decorated Mantelpiece.—Mrs. Falkinder •1, Miss H. Wilson 2. Best Bowl of Native Flowers and Berries.—F. Morgan 1, Master Feaver 2. CAKES, BREAD, ETC. Scones, plate of six.—Mrs. F. Townsend 1, Miss Smart 2. Family Cake.—Mrs. T. F. Lee 1, Mrs. G. Velvin 2. Seed-cake.—Mrs. G. Velvin 1, Mrs. T. F. Lee 2. Sponge Cake, with butter.—Mrs. McGarry 1, Mrs. G. Velvin 2. Sponge Cake, without butter.—Mrs. G. Velvin 1, Miss M. Quin 2. Loaf of White Bread.—Mrs. C. C. Salter 1, Mrs. Symmans 2. Loaf of Nut Bread.—Mrs. C. L. Wilson 1, Mrs. J. H. Sheat 2. Jam Tarts. —Mrs. F. Silver 1, Mrs. F. Townsend 2. Sausage Rolls.—Mrs. J. H. Street 1, Mrs. I. J. Bridger 2, Pikelets. —Miss P. Baker 1, Mrs. C. L. Wilson 2. Shortbread.—Miss Mary Quin 1, Mrs. Shuttleworth 2. NARCISSI. Points prize, bulbs to the value of 20s, presented by Mr. R. Gibson (Manaia), and also championship challenge bowl, presented by Mr. A. Chrystal.—ln this section the special points prize was won by Rev. Avery (Waitara), Miss M. Craig (Pukengahu) being runner-up. Mr. J. H. Sheat won the champion bowl with his Leedsii, one variety. Long Trumpet, one variety.—Mr. J. H. Sheat 1, Mrs, A. Chrystal 2, G. Fitzgerald 3. Long Trumpet, three varieties.—Mrs. T. Feaver 1, Miss M. Craig 2 and 3. Long Trumpet, six varieties.—Rev. Avery 1, Mrs. A. D. Walker 2, Mrs. Wilkinson 3. Leedsii, one variety.—Mr. J. H. Sheat 1 and champion, Rev. Avery 2, Mrs. Chrystal 3. Leedsii.—Mr. J. H. Sheat 1, Mrs. Chrystal 2, Miss N. Craig 3. Leedsii, six varieties.—Rev. Avery 1 and 3, Mr. J. H. Sheat 2. Barrii, one variety.—Miss M. Craig 1, Rev. Avery 2, Mr. T. French 3. Barrii, three varieties. —Rev. Avery 1 and 3, Miss M. Craig 2. Barrii, six varieties.—Rev. Avery 1, T. Fountaine 2. Incomparabilis.—J, H. Sheat 1, H. C. Johnson 2 and 3. Incomparabilis, three varieties.—Mrs. T. Feaver 1, Rev. Avery 2 and 3. Incomparabilis, six varieties.—Rev. Avery 1, Mrs. A. D. Walker 2, Miss M. Craig 3. Poeticus, one variety.—Mr. T. French 1, Miss M. Craig 2, G. Fitzgerald 3, Poeticus, three varieties. —T. French 1. Double, one variety.—J. H. Sheat 1 and 2, H. C. Johnson 3. Double, three varieties.—Miss M. Craig 1, J. H. Sheat 2, H. C. Johnson 3. Polyanthus Narcissi, one variety.—Miss Craig 1, Mrs. M. Whirter 2, Mrs. F. Feaver 3. Polyanthus Narcissi, three varieties.— Mrs T. French 1, F. Morgan 2, Mrs. T. Feaver 3. Collection of 12 varieties, three of each, not including bunch varieties.—Rev. Avery 1 and 3, Miss M. Craig 2.