ENTRIES PROVE RECORD

Taranaki Daily News, 12 September 1940, Page 11

ENTRIES PROVE RECORD

WHITELEY FLOWER SHOW FINE DISPLAY OF BLOOMS "A flower garden is a wonderful relaxation in these trying times." said Mrs. E. R. C. Gilmour at the opening of the Whiteley spring flower show at New Plymouth yesterday. A garden made a great deal of difference when there was bad news, she remarked. Mrs. Gilmour congratulated the growers and everyone connected with the show on the fine display and expressed the hope that the good work would be carried on with in the future. A welcome to the 30th annual Whiteley show was tendered to those present by the Rev. E. D. Patchett. Because it was so close to the centennial year it was fitting that attention be dravvn to the honourable place that the Whiteley show had taken, he said. The Whiteley flower show was the one thaf had lasted longest, ancl it was fitting that a histonc church should have a historic show. Both church and show were indebted to Mr. John Gibson. Mr. Patchett expressed pleasure at having Mrs. Gibson present. Others mentioned by Mr. Patchett included Messrs. Okey, G. H. White and Cartwright, and Miss Jean Bone, the secretary. He expressed thanks to the judges and all who helped in any way. He proposed a vote of thanks for the Mayoress, Mrs. Gilmour. to whorn a bouquet was presented by Mrs. J. Gibson. ,. In all respects blooms of better quality are on show this year and the entries in all classes are a reoord. The classes for cut flowers received generous support from exhibitors and are one of the principal features of a wonderful exhibition. ' . . Decorative classes have also attractea exhibits of high merit, the displays made by juniovs and Sunday School pupils being worthy of special mention for the artistic skill shown. Daffodiis. which the favourable season has brought out in such profusion, are another fine section and the central stand, one side of which is wholly filled with these.- choice blooms, is a highlight of the show. The champion bloom in this class "Hawlmark, was - enteied by Mr. Gordon Foreman. Stallholders were: Produce, Mrs. A. T. Moore. Misses R. and L. A. Okey and W. Sole; cake, Mesdames C. G. Bottrill, E. V. Tingey. C. O. Berg and L. H. Goss; flowers, Mesdames J. Gibson and W. E. Short: work, Mesdames W. P. Griffith, A. D. Smart, A. W. Le Brun and W. G. Aked; sweets, Mesdames A. H. Bone and A. H. Avery; bran tub, Misses M. Berry, J. Poster and M. Poster. Awards were: —

Sunday School Challciige Cup. Collection spring flowers by not more than three scholars: Westown 1, Fitzroy 2, Whiteley 3. Cut Flowers. Judge: Mr. V. C. Davies. Steward: Mrs. G. Wright. Anemone (single, three): Mrs. A. Foreman 2. Anemones, collection, not more than six blooms: Mrs. A. Foreman 1. Calendula, in variety, not more than six blooms: Mrs. N. Hill 1, Mrs. E. Clow 2- ' Cineraria, one stern: Mrs. Clow 1, Mrs. J. Pascoe 2. Cineraria, collection of three, one stem of each: Mrs. Clow 1. Daphne, three heads: Mrs. H. T. Brown 1, Mrs. G. Wright 2. Freesia, collection, not more than 12 stems: Mrs. T. A. Lee 1, Miss N. Dent 2. Freesia, not more than 12 stems, white or cream : Mrs. I. C. Marfell 1, Mrs. W. A. Oliver 2. Hyacinth, one: Mrs. J. White 2. Iris, three blooms: Mrs. E. V. Tingey Iceland poppies, six blooms: Miss S. Miller 1, Mrs. Farfell 2. Lachenalia, three stems: Mrs. T. M. Avery 1, Mrs. Marfell 2. Nemesia, six stems, distinct: Mrs. P. A. Milne 1, Mrs. W. L. Thompson 2. Pansy, collection, not more than six: Mrs. S. E. Roberts 1, Mrs. Clow 2. Ranunculus, single, three: Mrs. H. F. Brown 1, Mrs. J. Robertson 2. Ranunculus, double, three: Mrs. Robertson 1, Mrs. Foreman 2. Ranunculus, collection. nojt more than 12 blooms: Mrs. Foreman 1, Mrs. Brown 2. Polyanthus, three colours, three stems of each:, Miss C. Price 1. Polyanthus, collection of six distinct varleties, one stem of each: Mrs. Clow 1, Miss N. Dent 2. Primroses, three bunches'of six blooms each: Mrs. W. A. Oliver 1, Mrs. T. M. Avery 2. Stock, one stem: Mrs. P. Wells 1, Mrs. W. L. Thompson 2. Stocks, three distinct: Mrs. H. N. Wolfe 1, Mrs. Erskine 2. Rhododendrons, tfiree varleties: Miss N. Dent 1. G. W. Kirk 2. Violas, collection, not more than six: Mrs. Roberts 1. Violets, single blue, bunch of twentyfour: Mrs. Clow 1, Mrs. Oliver 2. Violets, six blooms of each variety: G. W. Kirk 1. Wallflowers, three varieties: Mrs. Clow 1, Mrs. Milne 2. Collection of spring flowers, not more than 12 species, three blooms of each: Mrs. Marfell 1, Mrs. W. Ewart 2. Collection of- spring fiowering shrubs: Mrs. P. Wells and Mrs. Marfell (equal) 1. Collection of six blooms not otherwise mentioned: Mrs. Clow 1 and 2. Rare blooms, one: Mrs. Tingey 1, Mrs. J. White 2. Plants in Pots or Tins. Primula, one: Miss A. V. Calder 1. Pot plant, any other variety: Miss Calder 1 and 2. Hanging basket: Miss Calder 1. Decorative. Judges: Mrs. D. K. Morrison and Mrs. W. C. Weston Stewards: Mrs. N. A. Hill and Miss E. Ellett. SpaCing and chief steward: Mr. G. W. Kirk. Vase of lachenalias, Mrs. J. Gable 1. Mrs. A. H. Bone 2. Decorated mantels (Bible classes): Whiteley Girls' Senior 1, Fitzroy Girls' Senior 2. Decorated basket of flowers: Mrs. G. Wright 1. Decorated bowl of flowers: Mrs. I. C. Marfell 1, Mrs. J. Gibson 2. Decorated vase of flowers: Mrs. Gibson 1, Bruce Gatland 2. Cooking and Preserves. Judge: Mrs. A. Clarke. Stewards: Mrs. G. H White and Mrs. W. A. Brown. Home-made Cakes. Sconcs, plain: Mrs. N. Hill 1, Mrs. A. H. Avery 2. Scones, date: Mrs. Hill 1, Mrs. Avery 2. Scones, wholemeal: Mrs. Hill 1. Scones, plain, children under 14: Miss K. Wagstaff 1, Miss P. GrifBth z. Pikelets : Mrs. D. A. Brown 1, Mrs. A. H. Bone 2. Sponge sandwich, butter: Miss Avery 1. Sponge sandwich, no butter: Mrs. J. Gable 1, Mrs. Brown 2. Biscuits, plate of mixed: Miss Bone 1. Fruit cake: Mrs. R. Watson 1, Mrs. Avery 2. Preserved fruit, one Jar: Miss Kirk and Mrs. Gable 1 equal. Jam, one jar: Mrs. Marfell 1, Mrs. Sharp 2. Jelly, one jar: Miss Kirk 1, Mrs. Marfell 3. Pickles, one jar: Mr',. Bone 1, Mrs. Gable 2 and special. Junior Section. Mantel, decorated: K. Wagstaff 1. N. ' Guscott 2. Early Victorian posy, under 16: V. Grundy 1, B. Christie 2

Mlniature vase, under 16: K. Wagstaff 1. J. McEwan 2. Floating saucer, under 12: N. Guscott 1, B. Gatland 2. Sand posy, under 10: N. Gadd 2. Vase of narcissi: N. Guscott 1 and 2. Vase of violets: K. Wagstaff 1, N. Guscott 2. Buttonholes: Boys over 10. B. Gatlanci 1 and 2; girls over 10, P. Griffith 1, PThomas 2. DalTodils. Judge: Mr. I. Antunovic. Stewards: Miss K. Collis and Mr. E. S. Allen. John Gibson Memorial Cup: A. Johnston; runner-up, Mrs. M. Wright. The Carter trophy: F. R. Pcpperell; runner-up, A. Johnston. : Six trumpets, not less than three vaiieties: G. Foreman 1, Miss M. Wright 2. Three trumpets, three varieties: G. Foreman 1, Miss Wright 2. Three white trumpets, distinct: Miss Wright 1, Mrs. J. S. McAdam 2. Three yellow trumpets, distinct: G. Foreman 1, F. R. Pepperell 2. One specimen trumpet, any variety: G. Foreman 1, Mrs. T. A. Lee 2. Six ineomparabilis, not less than thice varieties: Miss Wrignt 1, N. Allen 2. Three ineomparabilis, red cups: G. Foreman 1, G. W. Kirk 2. Three ineomparabilis: Miss Wright 1, Mrs. Lee 2. One specimen ineomparabilis, any variety: G. Foreman 1, Mrs. Lee 2. Six .lii, any varieties: G. Foreman 1, F. R. Pepperell 2. Three barrii, any varieties: F. R. Pepperell 1, Miss Wright 2. One specimen barrii, any variety: Mrs. McAdam 1. Miss Pelham 2. Six leedSii, not less than three varieties: Miss M. Wright 1, G. Foreman 2. Three leedsii, three varieties: N. Allen 1, F. R. Pepperell 2. Three leedsii, small cups: Miss Wright 1, G. Foreman 2. Three leedsii. giant cups: Mrs. McAdam 1, F. R. Pepperell 2. One specimen leedsii, any variety: Mrs. McAdam 1, Miss Wright 2. Three triandrus hybrids: Miss Wright 1, F. R. Pepperell 2. One triandrus hybrid: F. R. Pepperell 1, Mrs. Wright 2. Three poetaz: G. W. Kirk 1, Miss Wright 2. One poetaz: F. R. Pepperell 1, Miss Wright 2. One poeticus: G. Foreman 1. Three blooms, any varieties: Mrs. Milne 1. Three trumpets, any varieties: Mrs. Milne 1. Three ineomparabilis, any varieties: I Mrs. Milne 1. Three barrii, any varieties: Miss D. Henderson 1. Three leedsii, any varieties: Mrs. Milne 1.

Novice Section. Twelve blooms, four varieties, three of each, bulbs costing no more than 2/6: Miss N. Milne 1. Six blooms, any varieties: Mrs. L. M. Moss 1, Miss N. Milne 2. Three blooms, any varieties: Miss S. Miller 1, Miss Milne 2. One trumpet, any variety: Miss Miller 1, Mrs. G. Syrett 2. Three polyanthus (bunch-flowered) : Mrs. McAdam 1, G. Foreman 2. One specimen polyanthus, any variety: Mrs. McAdam 1, G. Foreman 2. Three double, any varieties: Mrs. McAdam 1, Miss Wright 2. Three double, distinct varieties: Miss Wright 1, Mrs. McAdam 2. One specimen double: Miss Wright 1, Mrs. McAdam 2. From Bulbs Grown in New Plymouth. Three blooms "Scarlet Gem": G. W. Kirk 11. Six blooms, any varieties: Mr. P. A. Milne 1.