FLOWER SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 December 1922, Page 3

FLOWER SHOW.

NEW PLYMOUTH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. AN ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY. A splendid display of seasonal flowers characterises the New Plymouth Horticultural Society's summer show, which opened at the Workers’ Social Hall yesterday afternoon and continued last evening. The prevailing wet weather has, of course, militated against blooms being brought to perfection, but all things considered the show has maintained its former standard, whilst the I number and variety of entries must be gratifying to the officials of the society, who deserve the thanks of all lovers of flowers for the energetic efforts they have put forth to make the show a success. Much of the work in connection with the show has devolved upon the secretary (Mr. D. le C. Morgan), to whom credit is due for the success achieved. A walk round the hall reveals much of interest, even to the merest amateur. Messrs. Duncan and Davies have their usual large exhibit, including many novelties, such as specimens of the Australian hinau, blue abittilon, giant gerbera, hydrangea, acuminata, and a new variety of rhododendron. Roses comprise a comprehensive selection, including the variety Emily Gray, a new climbing rose. There is also a fine display of blue delphinium. Other rare varieties include a fine gesnera (exhibited by Mr. E. Gilmour), a spray of statice (exhibited by Mr. G. W. Browne) and specimens of calceolaria (shown by Mr. Gilmour and Mr. Boyle).

Sweet peas are a strong section, and competition is keen, all varieties and shades being on show. A noted exhibit, comprising many rare flowers, is that of Mr. Thos. Lowe, Bell Block. Conspicuous among these is a display of new and colored water-lilies, amaryllis, and Jacobin lilies. Another exceptionally fine exhibit of native fems and berries, fneluding the well-known rewa rewa, is shown by Mrs. Alfred Rowe. The display of pot plants is small, but the quality is excellent. A feature is h magnificent adianthum shown by Mr. C-ilmour, and probably the finest of its kind yet shown in New Plymouth. Mr. C. E. Shepherd has an effective collection of ferns, including many rare varieties, while the Prince of Wales’ feathers is a fine specimen. The decorative classes are again a prominent feature of the show. The winning display in the decorative mantelpiece section consists of astromeria, gerbera, and other colored flowers, with a background of copper beech. First in the bridal table class is a pretty and tastefully arranged exhibit, comprising gy psaphila, campanula, sweet peas, kalniia, spirea, interspersed with sprays of orange blossoms. A fery striking display wins the novices’ decorated table section, gerum, gerbera, aquilegea, begonia. and carnations being effectively set off against native red beech foliage. The winning design in the adult section is extremely novel, roses, lavender, and carnations being quaintly entwined with copper maple. The other winning designs are all effective, whilst many of those which were not rewarded with a prize are well worthy of inspection. Considering the weather, the display of roses is extremely creditable to the exhibitors, and serves to disprove the assertion that the queen of flowers cannot be cultivated successfully in New Plymouth.

Among the cut flowers, the outstanding bloom is a delphinium exhibited by Mr. J. Gibson. The champion carnation, a beautiful George Tabor, is one exhibited by Mr. Gilmour, while a display of streptocarpns. shown by Mr. Boyle, is very fine. The geraniums are an exceptionally fine lot, and evoked the praise of the judge. The fruit section is not very strong, but the vegetable classes have been well patronised. The outstanding display is made for exhibition only by Mr. G. V. Tate, of Waitara. The potato section is rather weak, but the quality is certainly not wanting. The show will be open again this afternoon and evening. Following is the prize list:— BOUQUETS AND FLORAL DESIGNS. Judges: Meadames E. A. Walker, H. Brookman, P. B. Fitzherbert and A. W. Webster. Stewards: Mesdames A. Alexander, R. Brewster, E. A. Dockrill and Miso StephenaonSmlth. Boeket of flowers: Mrs. J. D. Hay 1, Mrs. K. Wallach 2. Bowl of flowers: Winifred Sole 1, Mrs. Rex Brewster 2. Bridal table: Miss J. A. Curtis 1, Mrs. K. Wallach 2. Dinner table floral decorations: Mrs. Barthorp 1, Miss J. A. Curtis 2, Mrs. W. Bayly and Mrs. Barthorp 3 (equal). Floral wreath: A. R. Bennoch 1, Mrs. McGahey 2. Bouquet of sweet peas: Mrs. Vt C. Davies 1, Mrs. K. Wallach 2. Shower bouquet: Mrs. McGahey 1, Mrs. K. Wallach 2. Dinner table flower decorations (girls under 16) : Miss Cicely Greatbatch 1, Miss W. Mauri 2, Miss Audrey Way 3. Novice class table decoration: Miss I. Alexander 1. Decorated mantlepiece: Mrs. K. Wallach 1, Mrs. W. Bayly 2, Miss G. MoKellar and Miss C. Alexander 3 (equal). Decorated hat: Mrs. J. D. Hay 1. Dinner table decorated with sweet peas: Miss C. Alexander 1, Miss G. MoKellar 2. Bnwl of roses: Miss C. Alexander 1, Mrs. Barthorp 2. Points prize (donated by White’s Ltd.) : Mrs. Wallach. CUT FLOWERS. Judge find stewards for ferns. Amaryllis: J. Gibson 1, T. French 2. Antirrhinums: J. D. Morrison 1, Miss I. Alexander 2. Aquilegla (columbines) : Mrs. A. Brookman 1, Mns. W. Boyle 2. Blooms of 6 species of flowers, not otherwise enumerated: Miss A. Pelham 1. Carnations (3 varieties) : E. Gilmour 1, Loftus Rea 2. Carnations or plcotees (6 varieties) : Mrs. D. Mauri 1, Mrs. W. Boyle 2. Canterbury bells: A. R. Bennoch 1. Delphinium (one variety) : J. Gibson 1. Delphinium (3 varieties) : J. Gibson 1, H. Fraser 2. Gallerdlas: J. Gibson 1. Geranium, single, one: E. Gilmour 1, Mrs. W. R. West 2. Geraniums, single, three varieties: E. Gilmour 1, Mrs. W. R. West 2. Geranium, double, one: E. Gilmour 1, Mrs. W. R. West 2. Geraniums, double, three varieties: E. Gilmour 1, Mrs. W. R. West 2. Geraniums, six varieties: Mrs. W. R. West 1, E. Gilmour 2. Gladioli: Miss I. Alexander 1, J. Gibson 2. Iris: Loftus Rea 1, Mrs. M. L. Elierm 2. Larkspur: Mrs. D. Mauri 1, Mrs. S. Teed 2. Lilllnlum.—J. Gibson 1. Linarla, collection.—A. R. Bennoch 2. Nemesia, collection.—Mrs. Reube 1 and 2. Pansies (six varieties). —F. Goodacre 1, Hugh Fraser 2. Pansies, 12 varieties.—F. Goodacre 1, Hugh Fraser 2. Pelargonium, single.—A. R. Bennoch 1, Miss A. Pelham 2,

Pelargonium, three varieties.—Miss A. Pelham 1. D. Mauri 1, J. Glbaon 2. PetuniA.->-Mrs. D. Mauri 1. Popplea.—Mrs. W. Brodie 1, Mt«. M. L. Bilerth 2. Rhododendron, virglnalls.—Gfbaon 1, A. E. Goodacre 2. Rhododendron, any other variety.—J. Gibson SchlzunthUs, collection.—-F. Goodacre 1. Sweet William.—Miss A. Pelham 1, Hugh Fraser 2. Sweet William, collertlon.—Misa A. Pelham 1, A. R. Bennoch ‘2. Verbena.—Mrs. D. Mauri 1, A. R. Btano eh 2. Viola, one specimen.—E. Gilmour 1, J. Gib*son 2. Three specimen blooms riot otherwise enumerated.—J. Gibson 1, Mrs. W. Boyle 2. Collection cut flowers.—J. Gibson 1, Miss L Alexander 2. (Collection New Zealand flowers and berries. —Mrs. A. Rowe 1. Collection flowering shrubs.—Miss Pelham 1. ROSES. One white.—R. W. D. Robertson 1, Mrs. Washer 2. One red.—Mrs. Washer 1 and champion, M. D. Robertson 2. Three red, distinct varieties.—Mrs. Washer 1. One cream or yellow.—Mrs. Washer 1, Mlse PelhMn 2. Three cream or yellow.—Mrs. Washer 1, Miss Pelham 2. One pink.—Mrs. Washer 1, B. W. D. Roberrtson 2. Three pink, distinct varieties.—Mrs. Washer 1. Three blooms, A.O.V.—Mrs. D. Mauri 1, Mrs. Washer 2. Six distinct varieties.—Mrs. Washer 1, R. W. D. Robertson 2. Twelve blooms, distinct varieties.—Mrs. Washer 1. Climbing variety.—Mrs. D. Mauri 1. Single, three distinct varieties.—Mrs. WaSher 1. Single, six varieties.—Mrs. Washer 1. One bloom, any variety.—Mrs. W. Boyle 1, MrS. D. Mauri 2. Three blooms, any distinct variety.—Mrs. D. Mauri 1, Mrs. Washer 2. Six blooms, any distinct variety.-'-Mrs. W. Boyle 1. Twelve blooms, any distinct variety.—Mrs. Boyle 1, Mrs. D. Mauri 2. Spray of climbing, any variety.—Mrs. Teed 1, Mrs. Barthorp 2. SWEET PEAS. Three stems each of 3 varieties: Loftus Rea 1, F. Davies 2. Three stems each of 6 varieties: F. Davies 1 and 2. Three stems each of 12 varieties: Loftus Hea 1, M. Bell 2. Collection: M. Bell 1. Vase, white or cream: Loftus Rea 1, Mrs. S. Teed 2. Vase, pink or rose: Mrs. D. Mauri 1, Loftus Rea 2. Vase, lavender: Mrs. S. Teed 1, Loftus Rea 2. Vase, crimson or scArlet: Loftus Rea 1, Mrs. S. Teed 2. Novice class (6 varieties): M. Bell 1, R. M. RoberUon 2. VEGETABLES (open). Judges: Messrs. King and Tate. Stewards: Messrs. Brown and Dickson. Beans, longpod broad: B, S. Longstaff 1, H. A. Way 2. BeAns, broad Windsor: B. 8. Longataff 1, H. A. Way 2. Beet, round: B. 8. Longstaff 1, H. A. Way 3. Cauliflower: B. S. Longstaff 1. Cabbage, table variety: B. S. Longstaff 1. Carrots, long: B. S. Longstaff 1 and 2. Carrots, short: B. S. Longstaff 1 and 2. Celery: H. A. Way 1. Endive: H. A. Way 1 and 2. Eschalots: B. 3. Longstaff 1 and 2. Lettuce, cabbage: H. A. Way 1 and 2. Lettuce, cos: B. S. Longstaff 1 and 2. Lettuce, best 3 heads: H. A. Way 1 and 2. Onion from seed: B. 8. Longstaff 1, H. A. Way 2. Onion, potato: B. 8. Longstaff 1, H. A. Way 2. Paas; b. 8. Longstaff 1. Rhubarb, largest: H. A. W#y 1 and 2. Rhubarb, best culinary: H. A. Way 1 and 2? Radish, long: H. A, Way 2. Radish, round: H. A. Way 1. Radish, any other variety: H. A. Way 2. Turnips, white: H. A. Way 1, B. 8. Longstaff 2. Collection of herbs: H. A. Way 1 and special mention. Vegetables, collection of not leu than fl Varieties: B. S. Longstaff 1, H. A. Way 2. The judges remarked: “Both collections worthy of special mention.** POTATOES. Early Rose: H. K. Boswell 1. Robin Adair: L. B. Webster 1, H. R. Boawell 2. Any other variety: L. B. Webster 1, B. 8.. Longstaff 2. e Collection of five varieties: H. R. Boswell 1. FRUIT (open). Citrons: W. B. Davies 1. Red currants: W. B. Davids 1. Gooseberries: W. B. Davies 1, T. French 2, E. Way h.c. Lemons: B. S. Longstaff 1, W. B. Davies 2. Oranges: W. B. Davies 1, B. 3. Longstaff 2. FERNS. Judge: Mr. Goqdson. Stewards: Mfaft Hempton, Messrs. McGahey, Ellewn, Hay and Barthorp. Maidenhair: E. Gilmour 1. New Zealand (one variety): C. E. Shep-v' herd 1. New Zealand (3 varieties): C. E. Shepherd 1. Exotic: E. Gilmour 1. Best amateur collection of New Zealand fems: C. E. Shepherd 1. POINTS PRIZES. Sweet Peas (rose bowl presented by Mr. G. R. Weir, to be won three times in succession or four times at intervals).—F. Davies. Loftus Rea was second, being one point behind. Bouquet and floral designs (prize donated by Messrs. White's Ltd.).—Mrs. Wallach 1. Vegetables (prize of £5 5s donated by Mrs. H. Greig, to be won three times).—B. C. Longstaff.