FLOWER SHOWS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1703, 25 February 1888, Page 2

FLOWER SHOWS.

GERALDINE FLORAL AND HORPL CULTURAL SOOLETFS SHOW.

Fatuous— Hon. L. Walker, M.L.C., Hon, W. Rolleston, W, Posfclethwaite, Esq., Angus Macdonald, Esq., C. G-. Tripp, Esq., W. E. Barker, Esq. President —Dr R Fish. Vice-President— Mr J, Pye, Treasurer— Mr J. W. Pye. Secretary— Mr A. Fisher. Committee of Management— The President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Messrs S. Chapman, H. Baughen, G. Ward, J. Williams, M. Coombs,A. Spence, J. Hay, A. Coles, C; Ramble, and A. White.

The fourth annual exhibition of the above Society was held on Thursday last in the Odfellows, Hall, Geraldine. The present season has been one of the most disastrous to gardeners that has ever been experienced in the Geraldine district. The phenomenal hail and thunderstorm that visited the district in the spring of the year played sad havoc; with the gardens, and at one time it was feared it would be impossible to hold a show at all this year. After dismissing the proposition not to hold an exhibition this season the Committee decided to postpone it for five weeks. This brought the time so late in the year as to make an exhibition of small fruits, such as strawberries, gooseberries, currants, etc., out of the question and the larger fruits —apricots, and peaches, etc, —had . to be substituted. 66me ' of the flowers appearing on the catalogue also had to be changed for a later variety. Since the storm referred to above the weather for the most part has been exceptionally dry, and vegetation of every description has been scorched and stunted. In addition to this a heavy downpour of rain on the night previous to the show made matters worse. In spite of all the drawbacks the Committee determined that the show should not, he allowed to fall through, and, as stated before, it was held on Thursday. Upon the whole it was quite a success, though a large number of the exhibits gave proof of the rigorous weather they had been exposed to. The arrangements of the show were excellent, with the exception of the placing of the plants. In this the managing commmittee were not so successful as could be wished. The exhibits under one head were in many instances placed in different parts of the hall, which made it difficult for both the judges and the public to compare them. The committee must, however, have felt well satisfied with the result of their labors as seen on Thursday, Last year the exhibition was held in the Volunteer Hall, which is admirably adapted for such a purpose. The Oddfellows’ Hall, where the show was held this year, was hardly large enough. In the centre of the room were arrayed three tiers of pot plants, ferns, etc. Round the walls were erected side benches, upon which the vegetables, fruit, table 1 decorations, bouquets, cut flowers, etc., were arranged. In the Gardeners’ Class, open to all, the exhibition of pot plants was not so large as was expected, The collection of cut flowers was better. Mr J. Pye secured a first in asters, and Mr Rowberry in verbenas, with some nice exhibits. The show of pansies and carnations was of on'y an average quality. The competition in fruit was keener. Mr Coombs’s first for peaches was won with a tempting dish of nine. In apples, too, he was also successful, while Mr J. Pye carried off first honors for plums. Of vegetables there was a really good display, although the length of some of the parsnips and beet showed how they had been drawn downwards in their search for moisture. The first and second prizes in cucumbers were won by two splendid brace, both very uniform in size and age. The show of cabbages was good, the exhibits being large and well headed. The turnips and onions were excellent, while the potatoes were of a very first-rate order. Mr J. Pye’s exhibit of rhubard was a fine one. The classes for amateurs (open to amateurs only) filled up very well indeed. In fact, the amateurs contributed by far the greater portion of the exhibits, and in several lines, notably the vegetables, far surpassed their professional rivals. In this class Mr G. H. Patrick was very successful, and secured a large number of prizes, including quite a number of specials. Messrs R. H. Pearpoint, J. W, Pye, and J. Hay were also to the fore among the amateurs. The hand bouquets and table decorations, always an interesting feature of such gatherings, were much admired. In table decorations Mrs J. W. Pye was again first, with Mrs Johns and Mrs Hay second and third respectively. During the evening the attendance was large. The Committee of Management worked hard to make the Show a success, and were ably assisted by their Secretary. The annual luncheon was held at the Geraldine Hotel, and was presided over by the President of the Society. The Chairman of the Town Board (Mr Mundell), the judges, and others were present by invitation. The judges were Messrs W. Wheelband (of Temuka), J. J. Ellis (Orari), and Leary (Orari). That they carried out their duties to the satisfaction of all may be inferred from the fact that not a single complaint reached the Secretary of the awards made. A refresh-

went booth, presided overby Mesdamea J. W. Pye and J. Hay, was erected close to the hall, where refreshments could be obtained. The following is the prize Hat:— CLASS A.—GARDENERS. (Open to all). Pot Plants, Risk specimen Ornamental Foliage Pot Plant: First prizs ss, second 3s. 1 entry. -J. Pye I. Cut Flowers, Asters, 6 varieties, 1 bloom each ; First prize 3s, second 2s. 1 entry,---J. Pye 1, Verbenas, 6 varieties, 3 blooms of each: First prize 4s, second 2s. 2 entries.— Row berry I,‘J. Pye 2. Pansies, 6 fancy, 1 bloom of each ; First prize 4s, second 2s. 1 entry.— J. Pye 1. Penstemones, best collection : First prize 3s, second 2«. 1 entry.—J. Pye 1. Finks and Carnations, 6 varieties, 3 blooms of each : First prize Si, second 2s. 1 entry.—J. Pye 1.

Fruit, Peaches, best dish of 9 : First prize 3s, second 2s. 1 entry.— M. Coombs 1. ' Apples, best 2 dishes, eating and cooking, 9 of each ; First prize 3s, second 2s. 2 entries.—M. Coombs 1, J. Pya 2. Plums, best dish of 25 of any kind : First prize 3s, second 2s. 2 entries.—J. Pye 1, M. Coombs 2.

Vegetables. ■’ Cucumbers,, best brace : First prize 4s, second 2s. 3 entries.—M. Coombs 1, —Ro wherry 2. Cabbages, best 3 heads : First prize 3s, second 2s. 3 entries.—Row berry 1, J, Pye 2. Red Cabbages, best 3 heads ; First prize 3*, second 2s. I entry.—J. Pye 1. Cauliflowers, best 3 heads : First prize 3s, second 2s.' 1 entry.—M. Ceombs 1. Carrots, best bunch of 6, short: First prize 3s, second 2s. 3 entries.—M. Ceombs 1, J. Pye 2, Carrots, best bunch of 6, intermediate : First prize 3», second 2s. 2 entries,—J, Pye 1, —Rowberry. 2. Parsnips, best bunch of 6 ; First prize 3s, second 2s. 2 entries.—J. Pye 1, M. Coombs 2.

turnips, best bunch of 6 ; First, prize 3s, second 2s. 2 entries.—M. Coombs 1, J. Pye 2. Onions, bast bunch of 6 : First prlzs Bs, second 2s. 3 entries. —M. Coombs 1, J, Pye 2. Lettuce, best 3 of any variety: First prize 3a, second 2s. 1 entry.—J. Pye 1.Potatoes, kidneys, 1 dozen, of 1 kind : First prize 3a, second 2s, 3 entries.— Rowberry 1, J. Pya 2.

Potatoes, round, 1 dozen, of 1 kind

First prize 3s, second 2s. 2 entries.— Rowberry I, M. Coombs 2. Peas, 50 pods v First prize 3s, second 2s. 2 entries.—J. Pye 1, M. Coombs 2. Beans, broad, 25 pods: First prize 3s, second 2a. 1 entry. M. Coombs X. Beans, French, 25 pods ; First prize 3s, second 2s. 2 entries, —I. Pye 1, M. Coombs 2,

Rhubarb, best 6 stalks : First prize 3s, second 2s, 1 entry.—J. Pye 1, Vegetabl* Marrows, best 2j First prize 3s. second 2s. 2 entries.—Rowberry X, M. Coombs 2. Beet, best 3 roots; First priza 3s, second 2s. 2 entries.—M. Coombs 1, J. Pye 2. Salad, best collection First .prize 3s, second 2s. 1 entry.—J. Pye 1.Rest collection of Vegetables, 9 varieties : First prize ss, second 3s. I entry. —J. Pye 1.

CLASS B.—AMATEURS. (Open to Amateurs only). Pot Plants.

Fuschias, 3 plants, varieties: First prize ss, second 2s 6d. 2 entries.—Q. H. Patrick 1, R. H. Pearpoint 2. Pelargoniums, 2 plants, varieties : First prize, 4s, second 2s, 1 entry.—G, H. Patrick 1.

Geraniums (single), 3 plants, varieties ; First prize 4s, second 2s. 3 entries.— J. W. Pye 1, R. H. Pearpoint 2. Geraniums (double), 3 plants, varietias: First prize 4s, second 2s. 5 entries,— G. H. Patrick 1, J. W. Pye 2. Geraniums (bi-color or tri-color), 3 plants, varietias t First prize 6s, second 2h 6d. 3 entries.—R. fl. Pearpoint ], G. H. Pat dek 2.

Petunias, 3 plants, varieties; First priza 4s, second 2s. 3 entries.— J. Hay 1, G. H. Patrick 2,

Best specimen Ornamental Foliage Pot Plant; First prize sa, second 3s, Sentries. —G. H. Patrick 1, J, Hay 2.

Beet collection of 3 Pot Plants not otherwise specified ; First prize ss, second 3s. 3 entries.—G. H. Patrick 1, J t W. Pye 2.

Best collection of Ferns ; First pti»e ss, second 2s 6d, 4 entries.— G. H. Patrick I, E. Johns 2. Begonias (tuberous-rooted), best 4 plants, varieties : First prize 4s, second 2s. 2 entries.—G. H. Patrick 1, J.W. Pye 2. Balsams, 3 varieties : First priza 4s, second 2s. 2 entries.—G. H. Patrick, second pr ze only. Out Flowers. Roses, 6 varieties, blooms : First prize 7a 6d, ! second ss; entries,—G, H. Patrick 1, J. W. Pye 2. , Asters, 6 varieties, J bloom of each; First prize 3s, second 2s. 2 entries.— J. Hay 1, G. K. Patrick 2. Verbenas, 4 varieties, 3 blooms' of each ; First prize 4s, second 2a. 1 entry.— R. H. Pearpoint 1. Pansies, 6 show, 1 bloom of each: First prize 4s, second 2s. 2 entries.— R. H, Pearpoint 1, S. Willoughby 2. Pansies, 6 fancy, 1 bloom of each ; First prize 4s, second 2s. 3 entries.— J. W. £ye I, J. Hay 2. Best collection of Hardy Cut Flowers, 12 distinct species, 1 bloom of each : First prize 3s, second 2s. 1 entry. J. W. Pye 1. Geraniums (double or single), 6 varieties, 3 trusses of each: First prize 3s, second 2s, 1 entry,—R. H. Pearpoint 1. Anthirrinums, 6 varieties, 3 trusses of each. First prize 3s, second 2s. 1 entrv. —G, H. Patrick X.

Dahlias, beat collection ; First priza 3s, second 2s. 2 entries.—R. H. Pearpoint 1, G. H. Patrick 2. —Mr Patrick protested against Mr Pearpoint receiving tha first prize, on the ground of the flowers not having been grown by the exhibitor. Penstemones, best collection; First priza ss, second 2s. 3 entries.—o, H. Patrick 1, J. Hay 2. Pinks and Carnations, 6 varieties, 3 blooms of each : First prize 3s, second 2s. 2 entries.—J. W. Pye 1, J. Hay 2.

Gladioli, best collection * First prize 3s, second 2s. 2 entries.—J. Hay 1, G. H. Patrick 2. Funis.

Apricots, beat dish of 9 ; First prize 3s, second 2s. 1 entry. —J. tV. Pye 1. Grapes, best bunch : First prize 3s, second 2s. 4 entries,—J. W. »Pye 1, G, H. Patrick 2.

Peaches, best dish of 9 : First prize 3s, second 2*. 1 entry.—Q. H. Patrick 1. Apples, bast 2 dishes, eating and cooking, 9 of each : First prize 3s, second 2s. 3 entries.—J. Hay 1, G. H. Patrick 2. Plums, best dish of 25 of any kind : First prize 3s, second 2s. 3 entries. — J. Pizzey 1, J, W. Pye 2.

VaaETiM.Es. Cucumbers, best brace ; First prize 4s, second 2s. 2 entries.—J. W. Pye 1, W. Cooling 2. Cabbages, best 3 heads ; First prize 3i, second 2s. 4 entries, —S. Tozer 1, Q. Baughen 2. Red Cabbages, best 3 heads: First prize 3s, second 2s. 2 entries.—W. Cooling 1, J. W, Pye 2. Cauliflowers, best 3 heads; First prize 3s, second 2s. 1 entry. —W. Cooling second prize. Carrots, best bunch of 6, short; First prize 3s, second 2s, 5 entries,—S, Tozer I, J. W. Pye 2. Carrots, best bunch of 6, intermediate : First prize 3a, second 2s. 4 entries.— J. W, Pye 1, J. Hay 2. Parsnips, best bunch of 6 ; First prize 3s, second 2s. 2 entries.—H. Baughen 1, J. Hay 2. Turnips, best bunch of 6: First prize 3s, second 2s. 3 entries. —W. Cooling 1, J. W. Pye 2. Onions, best bnnch of 6. First prize 3s, second 25.—4 entries.—W. Cooling 1, S. Johns 2.

Potatoes, kidneys, 1 dozen, 1 kind: First prize 3s, second 2s. 5 entries.— S. Tozer 1, J. Rowe 2. Potatoes, round, 1 dozen, 1 kind: First prize 3s, second 2s. 5 entries. J. Rowe 1, E. Johns 2. Peas, 50 pods: First prize 3s, second 2s» 4 entries.—A.. Coles 1, Q, Ward 2. Beans, broad, 25 pods: First prize 3i, second 2s. 2 entries.—G, Ward 3, J. Hay 2.

Beans, French j 25 pods ; First prize 3s, second 2s. 5 entries.—W. Cooling 1, E. Johns 2.

Rhubarb, best 6 stalks ; First prize 3s, second 2s. 2 entries.—J. Hay 1, H. Baughen 2. Vegetable Marrows, best 2; First prize 3s, second 2s. 5 entries, -W. Cooling 1, J. W. Pye 2. Beet, best 3 roots; First prize 3s, second 2b. 4 entries—J. W. Pye 1, J. Hay 2. Best collection of potatoes, 4 varieties, 3of each sort: First prize 3s, second 2s. 2 entries.—J. Rowe 3, E, Johns 2. Best collection of vegetables, 6 varieties : First'prize ss, second 3s. 1 entry.— E. Johns 1. SPECIAL PRIZES.

The following are the awards mads in special prize list: — The prize of £1 for the largest and best collection of vegetables. 2 entries.—M. Coombs. The Vice-President's prize of 7s 6d for best 3 pot Fuschias f varieties. 3 entries. -J. Hay. For the best collection of Verbenas : A prize of one guinea, presented by Mr W. Mackay, Oiari. 3 entries.—R. H. Poarpoint. For the best table decoration, by girls under 14 years of age : First prize ss, second prize 2 pot plants, presented by Mr G. H. Patrick. 2 entries. —Miss Stonehouae 1, Miss J. Pye 2. For the bast Hand Bouquet j to be competed for by girls under 12 years of age, members of the Geraldine Band of Hope. The bouquets were to be made up of outdoor flowers only, under the supervision of the Committee, on 1 the morning of the exhibition. Prize, a floral album, presented by Mr J. S. Waite. 8 entries.—Mias E. Shenratt.—A protest was received against Miss Sherratt receiving thic pr ; z<», on the ground of the flowers not being made up under the supervision of the Committee.

For the best Hand Bouquet; to be competed for by boys under 14 years of age, members of the Geraldine Band of Hope, under same condition! as Mr Waite's prize : Prise, a book, presented by Mrs A. Fisher. 1 entry. —Master A. Fyfe. For best collection of Vegetables, grown exclusively by boys or girls under 14 years of age : A prize of ss, preaen ted by Mr J. Williams. I entry. —Master J. R. Ward. I*or best collection of Apples, grown by amateurs; A prize of ss, presented by Mrs G. Ward. 1 entry.—G. H. Patrick.

For the best collection of Pansies, 12 varieties; open to all; A. prize of 7a 6d, presented by Mr Leary, 3 entries,—J. Pye. For the best kept cottage garden in the township : First prize, a collection of seeds to the value of 10s, presented by Mr Yates, of Aucclond ; second prize, a bag of flour, presented by Mr J. Williams, 2 entries—H, Baughen 1, J. Hay 2. For the best Table Decoration. Open to a'l: First prize 10s, presented by Mr T. Farrell; second ss, presented by Mr J. Williams; third 2 pot fuschias, presented by Mr Ji Hay ; fourth 3 greenhouse ppt plants, presented by Mr J. W. Pye. 3 entries—Mrs J. W. Pye 1, Mrs E. Johns 2, Mrs J. Hay 3. For six largest Potatoes of any kind, Open to all t- A.prize of 501 b bag of flour, presented by, Mr J. Riordan, 2 entries J. Pye.

For the best Bouquet of Flowers, made ap by ladies over 15 years of age, Open to the district: A prize of 10s, presented by Mr J. VV, Pye, 1 eatry—Mrs J. Hay. For the best 9 Roses in the Amateur Class.: A prize of ss, presented by Mr M. Coombs, 2 entries—G. H. P'atrfck,

For the finest specimen of Hydrangea. Open to all, A prize of 10», present ed by Mrs JT. Dunlop. 5 entries.-- -J. W. Pye.

For the three beat Cockscombs, in the Amateur Class: Prize three- gladioli, named, presented by Messrs A .dams and Son, Christchurch. 1 entry-M(|t'Hay. For the three beat Cinerama, in the Amateur Class, Prize 30 bedd ling plants, presented by Messrs Adams and Son, Christchurch. 1 entry—G. H,. Patrick. For the best Japanese Hard y F'erns in the Amateur Class: Prize, throe herbaceous plants, presented by Messrs Adams and Son, Christchurch, I entry —G. H. Patrick.

For the best 4 Orchids,, in or *out of flower, in the Amateur Ola*/s ; Prizs one orchid, presented by Me «ars Adams and Son, Christchurch. 1 entry—G. H. Patrick.

For the best Japanese Creeping Ferns in the Amateur Class; Prize two British ferns, presented by Messrs Adams and Son, Christchurch. 1 entry —Q. H. Patrick.

For the best three Regal Pelargoniums in the Amateur Class (viz., l)r Marlin, Beauty of Acton, and Madame Everard): Prize two show pelargoniums, nresented by Messrs Adams and Son, Christchurch. 1 entry—Q. H. Patrck. For the best six Pansies (8 show and 3 fancy) in the Amateur Class; Prize 3 fuschias, presented by Messrs Adams and Son, Christchurch. 20 entries— J. Rowe. For the best collection of Roses, Open to all. Prize a smoking cap, presented by Mrs J. W. Pye, 1 entry—J. Pye. For tin best white geranium, open to all : A prize of 10s, presented by Mre R. Taylor. 4 entries—G. H. Patrick. For the best collection of fruit in the amateurs* class : A prize of 10s, special entry and axhibit, presented by Messrs Sealey Bros,, of Ashburton. 2 entries— E. Johns.

For the best kept market garden S A prize of 30s 6d, presented by Mr A. Coles. 2 entries—J. Pye 1. Mr S. Chapman also entered, whose garden the judges considered to bo well kept and highly cultivated for a new garden. For 12 best late dessert apples, one of each kind. The said apples need not be grown by the exhibitor. Each apple to be named. Open to all. A prize of 10s, pmented by Mr C. G. Tripp. For 12 best late cooking apples, one of each kind. The said apples need not be grown by the exhibition Each apple to be named. Open to all. A prize of 10s, presented by Mr O. G, Tripp, One entry was received tor each of these prizes, but the apples not being true to name in both cases no prizes were awarded.

For the largest collection of fruit, vegetables and flowers. The arrangement to be considered by the judges. Open to all. A prize of £1 Is, presented by Mr J. Cunningham. 2 entries—M. Coombs.

FEEL FOREST HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

The annual Show under the auspices of the Peel Forest Floial and Horticultural Show was held yesterday in the Scotsburn Schoolroom. The Show was a very good one, the exhibits being first-class; but, as the day was wet, the attendance was small. In consequence of the weather being unfavorable, it was decided te open the Show again to-day. A full report will appear in our next issue.