PEELL FOREST HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1555, 19 February 1887, Page 3

PEELL FOREST HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

President—- Hon. J. B. A. Acland. Vice-President—o. G. Tripp, Esq. Committee—. Messrs J. Moffat, W, Handford, H. Sowerby, Jas. Pithie, J. Dean, Q. Jenkins, P. Newman, D. McKay, W. Johnstoun, W. E. Barker, A. Langford, R, Thew, and 0. G. Roskruge. Treasurer—MrW. Johnstoun. Secretary—Mr W. E. Barker, The second 'annual show under the auspices of this Society was held in the Scntsburo , Schoolbouse yesterday. The wuaLtier was all that could be desired, and the attendance was large, the school being crowded. The show, taken as a whole, was a very great success, and everyone was surprised that it was so good, considering how scattered is the population of the place. One gentleman present, a recent arrival from England, oppressed his astonishment at the excellent display. He said he had seen shows at Home, where 12 villages wore represented, and yet there was not such a variety as shown in the schoolroom yesterday. The catalogue filled up very well, and the quality of the various exhibits entered was on the whole excellent. The Committee bad spared .no pains to make the runual exhibition a success, and their efforts met with that appreciation and support they so deservedly merited. Punctually at the time appointed the public were admitted, and expressions of pleased surprise were upon the lips of all at the really capital appearance the room presented, Down the centre of the room a row of school benche’s had been placed, and upon thepa the cut flowers, pot plants, and table decorations were placed. On the right-hand side of the rooiq the vegetables .were arranged on benches and form", and a really splendid appearance they made. On the left side other benches had been arranged, and on these a most tempting display of fruit was arranged. At the far end of the room a number of pot plants were placed, and these added not a little to the attractiveness of its appearance. In cut flowers especially there was a splendidly interesting exhibit. A large box of beautiful blooms exhibited by Misses Lucy and Bessie Acland, and reared and grown solely by these young ladies, was very attractive. Mr Qv M. Patrisk had'an excellent display of gladioli for exhibition only. Mr John Page had also several exhibits for exhibition only. His box of pansies, 12 varieties, was especially good, and a box of apples comprised 25 magnificent sorts. Hia largo dish of roses was beautiful considering the time of year. Foremost among the exhibits in the vegetables must be mentioned that shown by Mr John Moffatt, gardener to the Hon. J. B. A. Acland, for exhibition only. This collection comprised 36 varieties of vegetables, every one of which were splendid specimens of their class, Several of the newer sorts had most use* ful directions attached, giving directions as to the best manner of preparing them for the table. Among other items may bo mentioned an excellent specimen of the American gourd, a vegetable that is by no means common m this country. His cabbage, lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, etc., seemed almost perfection. Mr Moffatt also had a fine exhibit of potatoes consisting of nine different kinds. A bunch of silver shown by the same gentleman was much admired by lovers of this delicious vegetable. In fruit Mr Moffsti’s collection was unsurpassed. The apples, 17 varieties, were much admired, as was also his exhibit of nuts grown from the filbert and cobb nuts from seed brought from Devonshire by the Hon. J. B. A. Acland nearly 30 years ago. Hia exhibit of plums was a splendid one, while hia red and white currants, and above all the two large bunches of ripe lucious grapes’ looked most tempting. A large number of single entries in various classes prevented prizes being given. The Judges, Messrs J. W. Pyo, John Moffatt, and G. H. Patrick, lent valuable assistance. The following is the prize list : CLASS A—GARDENShS. (Open to all.) POT PLANTS, Geraniums, double, best plants, varieties'.—First prize, 4s; second, 2s. 1 entry. G. J. 'Dennistoun, highly commended. Begonias, best three plants, variety, foliage.—First prize, .4s ; second, 2s. 1 entry. G. J.JDennistoun, highly commended. ' CUT BLOWERS. Best collection hardy cut flowers, 12 distinct species, 1 bloom each. —First prize, 8a; second, Is. 2 entries,. E. Hawdon, 1 ; G. H. Patrick, 2. Geraniums, double or single, 6 varieties, 1 bloom each.—First prize, 3s; second, Is. 2 entries. G. H. Patrick, 1; G. J, Dennistoun, 2. BRUIT. Gooseberries, varieties, best dish of 25. First prize, 3s; second, Is. 1 entry. W. Smith, highly commended. Currants, bunches, 3 varieties,—First prize, 3b j second, Is, 1 entry, W, Pithie highly commended. Apples, best 2 dishes, dessert and cooking, X dozen each,—First prize, 3s ; second, Is, Sentries. W.B. Barker, 1. Best collection dessert and cooking Apples. —First prize, 5s j second, 3a. 3 entries. W. E. Barker, 1; G. J. Dennistoun, 2. Plums, best, dish of 25 of any kind.—First prize, 3s j second, Is. 3 entries. G. J. Dennistoun, 1 ; W. E. Barker, 2. Greengage, best dish of 12.—First prize, 3s; second, Is, 3 entries. W. E. Barker, 1. VBQBTABLBS. Carrots, best bunch of 6.—First prize, 2a ; second, Is. 2 entries, G. J. Dennistoun, 1; W. Smith, 2. Turnips, best bunch of 6.—First prize, 2s j second, Is. 2 entries. G. J. Dennistoun. I. Onions, best bunch of 6. —First prize, 2s j second, Is. 2 entries. G. J. Dennistoun, L Pot aloes, kidney, 1 X variety, r First priga, 2s; second, la. 2 entries, G, J. Dennistoun, 1, 'Potatoes, round, 1 dozen, 1 variety.—First prize, 2s j second, Is, G. J» Dennistoun, 1.

Peas, bppt 50 As.— First prize, 2“ ; 1 2enu- • G. J. D’> , -5«!oi; ■’• Best c II olion of Polatoas.—First, puz-3, 5b j second, 3*. 1 entry. G. J. Dennisloun, 1. Vegetable Marrows, beet 3. —First prize, 2’; second, Is. 1 entr;. Mrs Bowden, higtily commended. CLASS B—AMATEUR. JOT lIiAKTS. Fuschiae, best plants, varieties.—First prize, 4s; second, 2s. 3 entries, Mrs H. Sowerby, 1; Mrs J. Dean, 2. Geraniums, single, best plants, varieties. — First prize, 4s ; second, 2s. 4 entries. Mrs J, Bean, 1; Mrs S. Bae, 2. Geraniums, double, bast plants. First prize, 4s; second, 2s. 2 entries. Mrs J. Dean, 1. Best specimen ornamental Pot Plant,— First prize, 4s; second, 2s. 2 entries. Mrs S. Bae, 1. OUT FLOWJJBB. Pansies, 6 varieties, 1 bloom each. —First prize, 3s ; second, Is. 2 entries. W. Handford, 1. Best collection hardy out flowers, 12 distinct species, 1 bloom each.— First prize, ss; second, 2s. 2 entries. W. Handford, 1. Phlox Drummondi, 4 varieties, leach.— First prize, 3s; second, Is. Sentries. A. Langford 1. Marigolds, varieties, 1 bloom each.—First prize, 3s; second, Is. 2 entries. Mrs G. Pye, 1. FRUIT. Apples, best two dishes, dessert and cooking, 1 dozen each.—First prize, 3s; second, Is. 4 entries, Mrs H. Sowerby, 1. Plums, best dish of 25 of any kind.—First prize, 3s; second, Is; 2 entries. Mrs H. Sowerby, 1. Grapes, best 3 clusters. —First prize, 5s ; second, Is, 2 entries, Mrs Ashby, 1. VEGETABLES. Cabbages, best 3 heads. —First prize, 2s ; second, Is. 4 entries. W. Hansford, 1; A. Langford,; 2. . Carrots, best bunch of 6. —First prize, 2s ; second, Is. 9 entries. W. Handford, 1 ; F. Newman, 2. Turnips, best bunch of 6.—First prize, 2s ; second, Is, 6 entries. W. Handford, 1; Mrs G, Pye, 2. Onions, best bunch of 6. —First prize, 2s; second, Is. 4 entries. W. Johnstuon, 1; . Mrs G. Pye, 2 ; ! Potatoes, kidneys, 1 dozen, 1 variety,— First prize, 2s; second, Is. 4 entries. Mrs G. Pye, 1; A. Langford, 2. ' Potatoes, round, 1 dozen, 1 variety.—First prize, 3s;" second, la. 5 entries. Mrs G. Pye,l ; B. Whitton, 2, Peas, best 50.p0d5.-—First prize, 2s; second. Is, 2 entries. A. Langford, 1; B. Whitton,.2. Beat collection of potatoes.—First prize, 6s ; second, 35.” 3 entries. B. Whitton, 1; W. Johnatoun, 2. Beans, French, 25 pods.—First prize, 2s ; second, Is. 5 entries. W. Handford, 1; F. Newman, 2. Scarlet runners, 25 pods.—First prize, 2i; second, Is. ’ 1 entry, Mrs E. Lorgelly, 1, Bbubarb, beatfl stalks.—First prize, 2s; second, Is, 2 entries. J. Dean, 1. Bed Beet, best 3 roots. —First prize, 2s; second, Is. 5 entries. W. Handford, 1 ; W. Johnstoun, 2. Best collection of vegetables.—First prize, 5s ; second,-3s.' .1 entry. W. Handford, 1. Savoys, 3 heads.—First prize, 2a, second, Is. 2 entries. W. Handford, 1; J, Dean, 2, Shalote, best 3 bunches.—First prize, 2s; second, Is. 5 entries. J, Dean, 1; B. Whitton, 2. Parsnips, best bunch of 6.—First piize, 2s ; second, Is. 6 entries. Mrs G, Pye, 1; Mrs B. Lorgelly, 2. SPECIAL PRIZES. The following awards were made for the special prizes offered • Hon. J. B. A. Aoland, best 4 vegetables of their kind in the Show —£1 Is, 2 entries. W. Handford. Mr W. Smith, best colleotion of pumpkins —ss, 2'entries. W. Langford. Mr W. E, Barker, best collection of vegetables grown by boys-ss. 4 entrses. Charles Sowerby. Bertie Whitton, W. J. Fithie and T. Jenkins highly commended. Mr W. E. Barker, best collection cut flowers grown by girls—ss. 4 entries. Maggie Langford 1. Agnes Lorgelly, T< Hawdon, and Bessie Handford highly commended. Mr Moffatfe, best colleotion of potatoes—ss. G. 0, Jenkins 1. Sowerby highly commended. Mr M. Mitton, best collection cut flower*— 10s. 2 entries. W. Handford, Mrs Hawdon, best vegetable marrow—ss. G. 0. Jenkins. Mr D. McKay, best collection onions—ss. W. Johnstoun.