GERALDINE FLORAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY’S FIRST SHOW.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1291, 17 January 1885, Page 3

GERALDINE FLORAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY’S FIRST SHOW.

Patrons-—W. Rolleston, Esq., M.H.R., 0. G. Tripp, W. Postlethwaite, Angus Macdonald, L. Walker, and W. E. Barker, Esqs. President—Mr R. H. Pearpoint. Vice-President— Mr G. Ward. Treasurer—Mr W. Pye. Secretary —Mr A. Fisher. Committee of Management—The President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Messrs J. Pye, Coombs, Chapman, Spence and Ramble. Judges for Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables—Messrs T. Harney, G. Sealey, and —Landman. Judges for Birds—Mr T. Wordsworth.

The first annual show of the Geraldine Floral and Horticltural Society was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Thursday, and was as successful as could have been expected for a first show. The Committee of Management have worked hard, and to them is due much credit for the manner in which the show and its arrangements have been carried out. The show was well patronised during the afternoon, many people coming from Temuka and other parts of the district, whilst in the evening the hall was filled, chiefly' by the townspeople, and one and all expressed themselves ns being highly pleased with the show. The Geraldine band was present during the evening, and played various selections. There is no doubt the show would have been still more successful bad the people not been so dubious about sending exhibits, many thinking that it would require a plant of extraordinary excellence to compete at a show. This failing will be remedied next year, and we hope to see every class well represented. The judges gave every satisfaction in the manner in which they carried out their duties, which were not, however, very heavy. The Society entertained these gentlemen at a luncheon at the Geraldine Hotel. The show of flowers was not very large, but the unfavorable weather this summer will accounts for any failings in their appearance. This division of the show had a large amount of attractions added to it by several exhibits from the conservatory of Mr J. T. M. Hayhurst, Temuka, which is under the care of Mr A. Harrison. The show of vegetables was one of the finest we have seen, and the exhibits would hold their own in any show. The potatoes, more especially in the amateur class, were worthy of special notice, The show of fruit was small, though very good. The class of birds was fairly well represented, and some very uice ones were shown. Among the special prize exhibits the table decoration showed that no small amount of tisto had been displayed in its construction. The following is the prize list. —

CLASB A.—GARDENERS. (Open to all.) POT PLANTS,, Fuschias, 4 plants, varieties—M. Coombs, 1. Geraniums (single), 4 plants, varieties —A. Harrison, 1; M. Coombs, 2. Geraniums (double), 4 plants, varieties —M. Coombs, 1; A. Harrison, 2. Petunias, 3 plants, varieties—A. Harrison, 1. Best specimen ornamental foliage pot plant—A. Harrison, 1. CUT FLOWERS. Roses, 9 varieties, blooms —M, Coombs, 1 ; A. Spence, 2. Verbenas, 9 varieties, 3 blooms of each—M. Coombs, 1; A. Spence, 2. Pansies, 6 varieties, 1 bloom of each— J. Pye, 1; A. Harrison, 2. Geraniums (double and single) varieties, 3 trusses of each—A. Harrison, 1 ; J. Pye. 2. FRUIT. Strawberries, best dish of 25—J. Pye, 1 ; M. Coombs, 2. Gooseberries, 2 varieties, best dish of 25 each—J. Pye, 1 ; M. Coombs, 2. Currants, bunches, heat dish, 3 varieties - M. Coombs and J. Pye equal, Raspberries, best dish—M. Coombs, 1. Apples, best 2 dishes, eating and cooking, 1 dozen of each—J. Pye, 1; M. Coombs, 2. Plums, best dish ot 25, any kind—M. Coombs. 1. VEGETABLES. Cucumbers, best brace—A Harrison, 1. Cabbages, best 3 herds—A. Harrison, 1; J. Pye, 2. Cauliflowers, best 3 heads —M. Coombs, 1 ; A. Harrison, 2. Carrots, best bunch of 6 —M. Coombs, 1 ; A. Harrison, 2. Turnips, best bunch of 6—A. Harrison, 1 ; M. Coombs, 2. Onions, best bunch of 6—M. Coombs, 1; J - P > e ’ 2 - * . 4 ™ Lettuce, best 3 of any variety—M. Coombs, 1 and 2. Potatoes, kidneys, 1 dozen, 1 variety— A. Harrison, 1 ; A. Spence, 2. Potatoes, round, 1 dozen, 1 variety— A. Spence, 1; J. Pye, 2. Peas, 60 pods—A. Harrison, 1; M. Coombs, 2. Beans, broad, 25t pods—J. Pye 1j A. Harrison, 2, i Beans, French, 25 pods—A. Harrison, 1. i Rhubarb, best 6 stalks —M. Coombs, 1; J, Pye, 2, I Vegetable marrows, best 3—A. Spence, ■ highly commended.

Beet, best 3 roots—A. Harrison, 1; A. Spence, 2. Beat collection of vegetables, not more than 9 varieties—A. Harrison, 1 j M. Coombs, 2. Salad, best collection—M. Coombs, 1; A. Spence, 2, Best collection potatoes, 6 varieties, 3 of each sort—J. Pye, 1; A. Spence, 2. CLASS B.— AMATEURS. , (Open to Amateurs Only.) POT PLANTS. Fuschias, 3 plants, varieties—J. W. Pye, 1 and 2. Geraniums (single), 3 plants, varieties —R. H. Pearpoint, 1; J. W. Pye, 2. Geraniums (double), 3 plants, varieties —R, H. Pearpoint, 1; J. W. Pye, 2. Petunias, 3 plants, varieties—J. W. Pye, 1. Best specimen ornamental foliage pot plant—Mrs R. Rae. Mimulus, best 3 varieties—J. W. Pye, 1. Begonias, best 3 plants, varieties foliage—Mrs R. Rae. Balsam, 3 varieties —J. W. Pye, 1. CUT FLOWERS. Roses, 8 varieties, blooms—J. W. Pye, 1. Verbenas, 4 varieties, 3 blooms of each —J. W. Pye, 1. Pansies, 6 varieties, 1 bloom of each J. W. Pye, 1 ; A. Owles, 2. Best collection of hardy cut flowers, 12 distinct species, 1 bloom of each—J. W. Pye, 1. Geraniums, double or single, 6 varieties, 3 trusses of each—J. W. Pye, 1. FRUIT. Strawberries, best dish of 25—J. W. Pye, 1; W. Stonehouse^2. Gooseberries, 2 varieties, best dish of 25 each—W. Stonehouse, 1; W. Cooling, 2, Currants, bunches, best dish, 3 varieties —W. Cooling, 1. Raspberries, best dish—J, Pizzey, 1; J. W. Pye, 2. Apples, best 2 dishes, eating and cooking, 1 dozen of each—G. Ward, 1 ; W. Stonehouse, 2. VEGETABLES, Cabbage, beat 3 heads—R. Richards, 1. Carrots, best bunch of 6—A. Owles, 1; J. W. Pye, 2. Turnips, best bunch of 6—-A. Owles, 1 ; J. W. Pye, 2. Onions, best bunch of 6—J. W. Pye, 1. Lettuce, best 3of any variety—J, W, Pye, 1; A. Owles, 1. Potatoes, kidneys, 1 dozen, .1 variety— E. Johns, 1; J, W. Pye, 2. Potatoes, round, 1 dozen, 1 variety— Q. Ward, 1 ; W. Cooling, 2. Peas, 50 puds—A. Owles, 1; J. W. Pye, 2. Beans, broad, 25 pods--J. W. Pye, 1. Rhubarb, best 6 stalks—C. Ramble, 1; J. W. Pye, 2. Beet, best 3 roots—J. W. Pye, 1; A. Owles, 2. Best collection of vegetables, not more than 9 varieties—J. W. Pye, 1. Beat collection of potatoes, 3 varieties, 3of each sort—J. W. Pye, 1; W. Stonehouse, 2. BIRDS. For the best Belgian canary—T. Finch, 1. For the best Norwich canary—T. Finch, 1 ; A. Owles, 2. For the best cage of 4 canaries—J. W. Pye, 1. For the best goldfinch—J. W. Pye, 1. SPECIAL PRIZES. Best collection of carnations and pinks. The President’s prize of 10s. Open to all—A Harrison. Best hand bouquet (to be made up in the presence of a member of the Committee), by a girl under 14 years of age. A prize of ss, presented by Mr R. Taylor —Phoebe Ward. Best collection of potatoes in the Amateur Class. A prize of ss, presented by Mr J. Pye—J. W. Pye. For the best bunch of roses, 6 varieties, in the Gardener’s Class. Prize presented by Mr J. W. Pye—J. Pye. Best table decoration. A prize of ss, presented by Mr W, Willoughby—J. W» Pye.