MASTERTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10577, 7 March 1912, Page 5

MASTERTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

<?. FOURTH ANNUAL SHOW. OFFICERS. President, Mr J. Pryor; vice-presid-ents, Messrs G. W .Sellar and G. C. Summerell; committee, Mesdames Cook, Keith, Giaham, Moodie, iWood, C. A. Cameron, Pryor, 0. Smith, and Messrs J. Caselberg, M. 11. Yarnham, J. Candy, J. C. Alpass, E. Hale, T. Dixon, G. R. Sykes, and W. J. Hirschberg; secretary, Mr H. M. Boddington. The Autumn Show of the Masterton Horticultural and Industrial Society, liekl yesterday, was ;i great attraction io the" numerous visitors wlick attended. The staging committee got through their work in good time, and the judging was completed expeditiously. The secretary (Mr H. M. Boddington) upon whom the bulk of the' work falls, was equal to the occasion, and he was ably assisted by members of the committee. The arrangement of the exhibits gave the public a chance to see everything to the best advantage. The pot plants were a striking show, the begonias* foliage ■ .and flowering, standing out strong. Coleus, choice ferns, some fine gloxinias, and palms, with several, hanging baskets, all went to make uip a good show in plants. Cut blooms were well represented in the open class l , and in the amateur class a choice lot of "comet" asters and cactus dahlias were shown. "The last rose of summer" showed the season was past, for that favourite flower. Sweet peas, also, after a lengthy reign, have readied the end of the season. There are many other sections that might be referred to in words of praise, but the prize list will give a better idea of the exhibits. Vegetables were well represented, and in some, sections, notably in potatoes, there was close competition. Animprovement could be made in staging "ejections of vegetables," to get a better effect. Tomatoes were not a strong section, the season not having been favourable for them. There wei'o some fine onions, table carrots, and cabbages. The home class contained some very excellent specimens of scones, bread, bottled 'fruits, jam, and the like, but considering the size of Masterton, the competition was nothing like what it ought to be. Mr R. Holditch, of Masterton, had an exhibition stand of extracted honey, which commanded a great deal of atten-" tion. ... . The fancy work class was as a whole a very 'fiue '-ekiriibit," white-linen bed- ; spreads arid knitted .quilts,;. s»i"eeri.arid stencil, work,"cushions, lace work, etc., were all prize winners. An exhibit of . needle painting shown by Mrs Preston was beautiful work. The feature of the show was the decorated table competition. There were 19 competitors, and the exhibits were a. credit to the district. The judging) was difficult amongst so many entries, but the judge, Miss Preibble (florist of IT. C. Gibbons and Co.) was quite equal to the task. During the forenoon Miss Prebhle, in accordance with announcement, gave a practical demonstration of how a table centre should be arranged, wliirih was wit- • nessed by quito a large number of interested ladies. A good many points were to be picked up from the hour's lesson, and no doubt next show will see a variation in some respects in the exhibits- of table centre decorations. Needless to say, the lesson was high- ' ly appreciated, and might be repeated with advantage in other classes- by the judges. The fruit class was a very tempting display, and more than one. person remarked that there was no occasion to get expert advice an to the fruit growing in Masterton. Ths exhibits spoke for themselves. The collections of apples were very fine in quality, and there was good competition. A collection of fruit, shown by Mr M. Caselberg, very deservedly a first prize. Grapes, nectarines, plums, pears, pie melons, and tomatoes, all went to make up a very attractive table. Following is the PRIZE LIST. FRUIT. (Judges: Messrs Dobbie and A. Booth.) „ Apples.— Best collection : M. Caselberg 1, Mrs J: P. Perry 2. Culinary, 3 varieties: Mrs E. Truscott 1, MCaselberg 2. ' Dessert, 3 varieties of each: John Minton 1, G. A. P. Townsend 2, Mrs E. Truscott c. Six Culinary: E. Meredith 1., J. Pryor 2, J. Caselberg v. Six dessert: Mrs J. P. Perry l and c, G. A. P. Townsend 2. Grapes, t«o bunches: D. J. Cameron 1, Mrs E. Meredith 2. Nectarines (six): M. Caselberg 1, J. Candy 2, 0. W. Perrin c. Collection of fruits: M. Caselberg 1. Tomatoes (twelve smooth): A. Webber 2. Tomatoes (12 rough): A. Webber 2- . .. . Plumb (collection of 33 varieties): T. Dixon I, Mrs E. Truscott 2. Plums, Japanese: T. Dixon 1. [Plums, 12, culinary: T. Dixon 1, M. Caselberg 2. ■ Plums, 12 dessert: M. Caselberg 2. Peaches, six: M. Caseliberg 1 and e, .1. 0. Alpass 2. Pears, six culinary: >M. Caselberg 1, G. A. P. Townsend 2. Pears, six dessert: J. Candy 1, J. C. Alpas. 2, G. A. P. Townsend c. Pie Melons: Miss S. Tankersley 2. ■ FLOWFjRS. (Judge: Mr J. N. Anderson.) Champion Aster: Mr H. . Byguilt. Champion rose (mamen cocliot): Mi' G. C. Sum-mere] 1. , Campion dahlia: Mrs H. T. Wood. Begonias, single, 3 distinct. — Mrs ! E. Meredith 1, A. Webber 2. Double, i 3 distinct, Mrs E. Meredith 1. A. Webbeir 2. Rex, 3 distinct, A. Webber 1 and 2. Collection of G distinct varieties, A. Webber J, Mrs G. W. l Sellar 2. Colons, (5 plants, 3 varieties: A. ) Webber 1, Mrs E. Meredith 2. 1 .Foliage. 3 plants: Mrs G. W. Sellar - [ 1, A. Webber 2. 5 Feirn in pot: Mrs (!. W. Sellar 1, J. Candy 2. Ferns, 3 distinct varieties:' Mrs (•«. 3 W. Sella i- 1. Mrs A'. C. Morgan $ ») Fuchsias, 2 distinct varieties: F. I! Martin 1. p; Geraniums: .1. Candy 1. -j Gloxinia: W. J. Hin-clilterg 1 and

Hanging basket of ferns and flowers: Mihs M. H. Payton 1 and 2. Palm- in pot: Miss M. H. Payton 1, Mrs H. H. Donald 2, Mrs G. A. Townsend c. Potitnia;-, two plants: J. Candy 1. Pot plants i" flower, 3 distinct varieties: Mns CI. W. Sellar 1. Collection ni.l plants: A. Webber 1, Mrs G. W. Sellar 2. Collection growing native plants: Mrs A. G. Morgan 1. Aster*, collection of 2-1 blooms: Mrs W. B. Chemiolls 1, Dr A. Hosking 2. Asters, 12 blooms: Mrs W. B. Chennells 1. Aster,s. 6 blooms: Mrs 11. T. Wood 1, J. Allan 2. Asters 12 blooms, i colours: Mrs H. T. Wood 1, J. Allan 2, Mrs W. B. ' Chennells c. Asters, G blooms, white: Mrs H. 1. Wood 1, Jas. Allan 2. Bon-fire Salvia: Mrs W. B. Chennells 1, J. Casolberg 2. Canna: Mrs W. B. Chennells 1. Dahlias, cactus, 6 blooms, distinct: Mrs H. T. Wood 1, T. Dixon 2. i Dahlias, cactus, 24 blooms, distinct: M. R. Yarnham 1., Mrs H. T. Wood 2. Dahlias, cactus, 6 blooms, yellow: T. Dixon 1, Mrs H. T. Wood 2. Dahlias, cactus, 6 blooms, white: Mrs H. T. Wood 1, T. Dixon 2, M.'ll. Varnham 3. Gaillardias, 13 blooms: Mrs C. A. Cameron 1, Mrs E. Meredith 2. Geraniums, three varieties: J. Candv 1, Miss M. H. Payton 2. 'Gladioli: Mrs A. H. Trimble 1. Marigold*: W. J. Hirsehbero; 1 and c, Mrs H. H. Beetham 2. Dahlias, cactus, blooms, any other colour: T. Dixon 1, Mrs H. T. Wood 2, Mrs H. H. Beetham c. Dahlias, cactus, 12 blooms distinct: M. Pv. Varnham 1 and 2. Dahlias, single, -- blooms: Mrs **. T. Wood 1, Mrs Jas. Elliott 2. Marigolds, French, 6 blooms: T. Dixon 1, Mrs G. W. Sellar 2. | Pan.sies, 12, G distinct, 2 blooms of each: Mrs E. Meredith 1, J. Candy ! 2. ' Petunias, 6 double, two of each: J. Candy 1. Hoses, 12 blooms, distinct varieties: .Mrs G. C. Summerell 1, .Mrs E. Meredith 2. Roses, six blooms, distinct varieties: Mrs H. H. Beetham I, Dr Archer Hosking 2. [Roses, 3 blooms: Dr Archer Hosking 1, Mrs G. C. Summerell 2. Roses, 3 blooms, light flowered: Mrs G.'O. Summerell 1, J. 2. ' Roses, 3 blooms, dark flowered Mrs H. H. Beetham 1, Mrs G. C Summerell 2. Roses, single stems; ' Dr Arclie: Hosking 1. Plilox drummondi, 6 distinct': Dr Archer Hosking 1, Jas. Brjor % G 1.0. Summerell 3.

Salpiglossis, 6 spikes, 3 varieties: R. G. Dixon 1. Sweet peas, collection of 12: Mrs W. H. Booth 1. Sweet oeas, 6 stems, one variety: E. Harper 1, Mrs W. H. Booth 2. Zinnias, 6 blooms, distinct varieties: Mrs E. Meredith 1, J. Candy 2. Collection of flowers, 12 vases: Mrs G, W. Sellar 1, Mrs W. B. Chennells 2. Asters, 6 blooms: Mrs W. P. James 1, M. R. Varnham 2. Asters, 3 blooms white: R. G. Dixon. 1 and 2. Asters, any other colour: H. A. Bygum 1, Jas. Allan 2. Dahlias, G blooms: W. H. Dunn 1, Mrs W. Schaniwebar 2. Dahlias, 3 blooms: W. .H Dunn 1, F. Martin 2. Gaillardias, 3 blooms: R. G. Dixon 1 and 2. Marigolds, African: Geo. Smith 1. Marigolds, French: Geo. Smith 1, Mrs A. G. Miller 2. Pansies, 6 blooms: Mrs W. P. James 1, H. H. Wimsetrfc 2. Phlox drummondi, 3 varieties: Jas. Allan 1, R. G. Dixon 2. ißoses, 6 blooms: R. G. Dixon 1, Mrs C. J. Bennett 2. Roses, 3 blooms: G. A. P. Townsend 1, R. G. Dixon 2. Sweet peas: Mrs G. P. Howell 1, Mrs Cocfeburn-Hood 2. Verbenas (3 classes): F. Martin 1. Collection of annuals: Mrs A. E. Miles 1, Geo. Smith 2. VEGETABLES. (Judge: Mr J. N. Anderson.) French beans: Mrs E. Meredith 1, Mrs W. B. Chennells 2, A. Webber c. 'Runner beans: Mrs W .B. Chennells 1, M. Oaselberg 2, G. P. Rawson c. Beet: M. Caseliberg 1, Mrs W. B. Chennells 2, A. Webber c. Cabbage: Mrs J. P. Perry 1, M. Oaselberg 2. Cauliflower: Mrs J. P. Perry 1, Mrs E. Meredith 2. Carrots, shorthorn: Lansdowue School 1, M. Caselberg 2, Mrs W. B. Chennells c. Carrots, longhorn: Jackson Bros. 1, Mrs W. B. Chenenlls 2, Mrs J. P. Perry c. Celery: Mrs W. B. Chennells 2. Cucumbers: Mrs W. B. Chennells 1, Mrs E. Meredith 2. Lettuce, cabbage, 2 heads: Jas. Pryor 1 and 2. Vegetable Marrows: A. Webber 1, Mrs W. B. Chenenlls 2. { Heaviest- marrow: Webber 19.V lbs, 1. Onions, six heaviest trimmed: M. Caselberg 131bs 1, Jackson Bros. 12 lbs 2. Six keeping onions: H. H. Wimsett 1, John Minton 2. Parsnips, six roots: Mrs W. B.

Chennells 1, M. Caselberg 2. Potatoes, 12, one variety: Mrs H. H. Beetham I, M. Caselberg 2. Potatoes, 3 varieties, 4 of each: M. Caselberg 1, Mrs W. B. Chennells 2. ) Turnips, 6 roots: Mrs W. B. Chen-j nells 2. ! Collection of vegetables: Mrs W. B. i Chennells 29 points 1, M. Caselberg] 20 points 2. Marrows 2: M. R. Yarnham 1, Mrs' Scharnweber 2. Onions, 6 keening: W. H. Dunn 1, H. H. Wiinsett'2. " Peas, 23 pods: Miss J. Robieson 1, Jas. Candy 2. Parsnips, 6: H. H Wimsett 2. | Tomatoes, rough: I\. Webber 2. Tomatoes, smooth : A. Webber 2. Vegetable marrow. M. R. Yarnham 1, M'. Schartiweber 2. Carrots: .T. Allan 1, F. Martin 2. Lettuce: F. Martin 1, J. Candv 2. Onions: W. H. Dunn 1, 11. H. Wimsett 2. Parsnips: F. Martin 1, H. H. "Wimsett 2. . Peas: Miss J. Robieson 1, .Tamos Candy 2. Potatoes: W. Harding 1, Jas. Minion 2, H. A. By gum h.c. FANCY WORK. i Judges: Mrs J. Caselberg and Miss Rockel). Cake D'ovlev: Mrs J. L. Winskill 1. Needle painting: Mrs H. Ciddings 1. Point lace in linen thread, coarse: Miss E. Robieson 1, Miss Jessie Mc- \ Gregor 2. ■Point lace in "linen thread, line: Mrs H. Giddiugs 1, Miss F. Robieson 2.Eyelet embroidery: Mrs Dobbie 1. Pin cushion: Mrs L. B. Rayner 1. Afternou tea cloth: Mrs Clarke 1, Mrs Watcrhouse 2. Cushion : Mrs R. 0. Smith 1, Mrs John Fraser 2. Fancv knitting: Mrs Waterhouse 1. Plain knitting: Mrs J. Walker 1. Piece of fancv work: Mrs W. Harcoinbe 1, Mrs L. Winskill 2. DECORATIVE. Shower bouquet, bridal : Mrs R. 0. Smith 2. Hand bouquet, round: Mrs R. 0. Smith 1 and 2. Button 1 -les three gentlemen's: Miss; Booth 1, Miss P. Summerell 2, Miss M. H. Payton h.c. Ladies' Spray : Miss M. H. Payton' 1, Mrs M. Caselberg 2. Floral design: Miss Myra Caselberg 1, Mrs R. o'. Smith 2. Basket of flowers: Mrs Guv Williams 1, Mrs W. B. Chennells 2. Bowl of flowers: Mrs W. B. Chennells 1; Miss M. H. Payton 2, Mrs M. Caselberg v.h.c Decorated Mantloniece: Mrs Guy Williams 1, Miss F. Perry 2. Decorated Tables (no restrictions): Miss N. Bland 1, Mrs R. 0. Smith 2. Decorated tables (glass veses): Miss ' M. Bunny 1, Mrs R. 0. Smith 2.

HOME INDUSTRIES. (Judges: Mesdames Harper and J. B. MeKonzie.) Collection of jams and jellies: Miss Win gate 2. Ohntnev: Mrs 0. Smith 1, J. Candy 2, Mrs H. H. Donald 3. Home made white scones: Mrs Alex McLeod 1, Mrs J. A. Miller-2. Plain brown scones: Mrs J. A. Miller 1, Mrs Stidolph 2. Sausage Rolls: Miss Mary Cavanagh 2. Jain tarts: Miss 0. Syverston 1, Miss M. Cavanagh 2. Fruit cake: Mrs H. E: Watson 1, Miss S. Tankersley 2. Madeira cake: Mrs J. A. Miller 1, Miss S. Tankersley 2. Seed cake: Mfss B. Mackersey 1, Mrs J. A. Miller 2. [Bottled fruits: Mrs J". A Miller 1, Miss Wingate 2, Jackson Bros. 3. Sponge jam sandwich: Mrs J. A Miller 1, Miss 0. Syverston 2. Jam tarts: Nellie Kendall 1, Lexie Pownall 2. Sponge roll: H. Pownall 1. Table centre : Miss Caselberg 1. Collection of stencilling, not more than 3 pieces: Mrs E. R. Camerjn 1, Miss E, M. Bland 2. Piece of poker work: Mrs W, Hope 1, Wood carving, chip: A. De'breceny 1. '•' Embroidery in cofton, Mrs Clarke 1. Miss E. Robieson 2. Quilt: Mrs Rockel 1. Collection of honey, 271bs: R. Hoi-' ditch 1 3 H. Scharnweber 2. i CHILDREN'S CLASSES. Decorated hat (natural flowers and; foliage): Marjorie Graham 1. Decorated fan : Marjorie Graham 1. Dressed doll: Inez Varnham 1, B. Mackersey 2. Collection of flowers grown at school-: Lansdowne School 1. Neatest patch, in cotton material: Maud Speedy 1. Jam tarts: Nellie Kendall 1, Lexie Pownall 2. Sponge roll: K. Pownall 1. Potatoes grown at school: Lansdowne Schol 1. AMATEUR CLASSES. FRUIT. Apples, 6 culinary: R. G. Dixon 1, E. Welch 2, K. J. Rose c. Apples, 6 dessert: J. B. Nicol 1 and c, John Minton 2. Pears, 6 one variotv: J. CancTv 1, Mrs E. Truscott 2. Plums, 6 one variety: Miss Rockel