WAIKATO HORTICULTURAL SHOW

Waikato Argus, Volume VI, Issue 400, 18 February 1899, Page 3

WAIKATO HORTICULTURAL SHOW

THE annual horticultural show under the auspices of the Waikato Fruitgrowers' Association, which this year fell to the lot of Te Awamutu, was bold yesterday. Glorious weather wr<s experienced—in fact the day was a perfect one. Ail arrangements in connection with the staging were most complete, thu judging satisfactorily settled, and everything was in readiness for the opening long before the appointed time. In some classes the entries were small, there being little or no competition, while in a number of instances no entries at all were received ; however, these defects were more than compensated for by the keen competition for the other prizes and the excellence of the exhibits, and the show mutt be classed as a highly successful one. In the cookery department there was a splendid show of edibles, and this table attracted a great deal of attention. Never have we 6een a finer collection of home-made articles, and the ladies of Te Awamutu and the surrounding districts have just cause to be proud of their handiwork. The home made bread was especially inviting, and it is worthy of note that Mrs Matthews' loaf, which secured the 6rst award in the 41b class, was made trom flour manufactured locally by Mr Uoulthard. Another striking feature was the farm produce and vegetable divisions. The potatoes shown were capital specimens, while the grain was of the highest quality. The vegetables and produce, as a whole, gave an excellent idea of the wonderful season we have experienced for growth, and many of the exhibits would not have been amiss in any show in the colony. The home-made wine exhibits, thou«h cot numerous, were most creditable. The first prize was awarded to Mr F. C. Germann for a nice sample of dry wine, but he was disqualified through an informal entry. Flowers and pot plants were well represented, and competition was keen. The bulk of the prizes fell to Mrs Bockett, who was one of the most successful sxhibitors. The pansy and Phox Drummondi classes were neglected, while no award was made for the collection of roses, the flowers not being considered up to the standard. Dahlias were largely shown, and a collection for exhibition only from Mr J. Sharp was much admired. Mrs W. Taylor also exhibited several novelties in the shape of a new chrysanthemum, " Flowered Sunflower," and a pretty little blue flower, somewhat uncommon, named "Delphenium." The show in the fruit classes—more especially apples—was a trifle disappointing when compared with former exhibitions. The peaches, although not numerous, were really good specimens, and Messrs Karl Bros, suceeeded in annexing every prize but one for this delicious fruit. Some fine samples of pears were exhibited by Mr Johns, who put up a similar record. Mr George Edgeoumbe was the chief prize-taker in the apple classes. Among thote articles labelled " For exhibition only," we noticed a nice sample of plaited work by Mr C. Bygrave, of Te Awamutu. The exhibit showed the whole process of straw making from the time the wheat is cut until it is ready to be formed into a hat, and it attracted a good deal of attention. The hon. Bee. (Mr D. Bockett) is to be commended for the energy he displayed and the masterly manner in which his numerous duties were discharged. The following are the awards : FARM PRODUCE. Judge : Mr I. Hodgson. Milling wheat, beat sample, halfbushel. One entry.—H. Short, 1. Oats, best sheaf suitable for chaffing. Six entries.—Gibson Bros., 1; A.Taylor, 2 ; W. Bearsley, h.c. Cocksfoot seed, best 201 b. One entry. —H. Lont;, 1. Potatoes, best sack. Nine entries. — Jaß. Baxter, 1 ; Jas. Ryburn, 2 ; George Cruickshank, h.c, ; H. Long, c. Bacon, best side of home cured. Two entries, —Wra. Mandeno, 1 ; Chas. Taylor, 2. Ham, hest home cured. Six entries.— F. McGivern, 1 ; J. Wheeler, 2 ; 0. Taylor, h.c. ; S, Matthews, c. Cape barley, best bushel. Cne entry. —No prize awarded. VEGETABLES. Judge : Mr J. Fisher (Te Awamutu) Green peas. Four entries —J. T.. ; Fotts, 1 ; W. Kirkham, h.c. Broad beans. Three entries. —Mrs Churches, 1 ; Mrs M. Kay, h.c. Kidney beans. Two entries.—W. Kirkham, 1. Table carrots. Nine entries, —C. T. Rickett, 1 ; C. Bygrave, c. Turnips, six table. Seven entries.—F. Taylor, 1. Pair cucumbers. Seven entries.—Mrs Bockett, 1. Best three cabbages. Four entries.— W. Kirkham, 1; Rotorangi Estate, h.c. Red cabbage, best three. Four entries.—Kirkham, 1 ; Miss A. Anderson, h.c. Savoys. Four entries.—C. T. Rickett, 1. » Onions, collection of 12. Nine entries. —Rotorangi Estate, 1 ; 0. Attwood, 2 ; R. Bourne, h.c. Pumpkins. Seven entries. Mrs Cruickshank, 1 ; Jas. Ryburn, h.c. Marrows. Eight entries. —W. Bearsley, 1 ; M. Farrar, h.c. ; H. Lewis, h.c. Red beetroot. Five entries.—Miss A. Anderson, 1 ; F. C. Germann, h.c. Potatoes, kidney. Nine entries.—M. Miles, 1; M. Farrar, h.c. Potatoes, round. Nine entries.—Jas, Baxter, 1 and h.c. ; M. Miles, c. Potatoes, collection, six of each. Six entries.—J. Baxter, 1; W. Bearsley, 2. Sugar-beet, any variety. Two entries. —W. Bearsley, 1. Vegetables, best collestion. Two entries. —W. Kirkham, 1. Rhubarb, 12 sticks. Eight entries.— F. McGivern, 1 ; R. Bourne, c. Onions, 12 brown Spanish. Five entries.—R. Bourne, 1; 0. Taylor, c. Sunflowers, three best heads. Three entries.—W. Kirkham, 1. COOKERY. Judge : Mr Henderson. Cookery collection. Ten entries.— Miss Stuart, 1 ; Miss A. Anderson, 2 Loaf, best 41b, home-made. Fifteen entries. -Mrs Matthews, 1 ; Miss E, K. W. Miller, 2. Loaf, best 2lb. Girls under 16. Five entries. Miss Cump3tone, 1 ; Miss Brown, 'I. Scones, best six made with De Carle'* Baking Powder. Nine entries. —Miss A. Anderson,'l ; Miss E. Sing, 2. Pound cake. Six entries. Miss Swayne, 1 ; Miss C. Bell, 2. Sponge cake, not less than lib. Sixentries. — Miss T. Anderson, Miss M. Swayne, 2. Six tarts, puff paste. Four entries.— Miss Lewis, 1 ; Miss G. Anderson, 2. Shortbread. Four entries. Miss Cruickshank, 1. Birthday cake. Twenty years and under. Three entries.—Miss N. Mandeno, I FLOWERS AND POT PLANTS. Judge : Mr Moody. Fuschias, best collection. One entry. —Mja Bockett, 1. best specimen. Two entries. —Mrs Bockett, 1. Coleus, best three. Two entries. — Mrs Bockett, 1 ; Mrs Churches, 2. Balsam, best three. Two entries.— Mrs Bockett, 1. Ferns, three established. Two entries. —Mrs Ellis, 1 ; Mrs W. Taylor, c. Geraniums, three varieties. One entry. —Mrs Kirkham, 1. Begonias, three varieties (foliage). Two entries.—Mrs Churches, 1. Begonias, three varieties, flowering. Three entries.—Mrs Bockett, 1 ; Mrs Kirkham, h.c. ; Mrs Churches, c. Pot plants, best collection. Two entries.—Mrs Churches, 1. Fern (Nathan's s pecial prize). Five entries.—John Taylor, 1.

CUT FLOWERS. Alters, six varieties. Two entries. — John Sharp, 1. Zini.u, rix varieties. Oue entry. — Rotoranui Estate, 1. Gladioli, six spikes. Two entries.— Geo. Edgecumbe, 1; J. Sharp,h. c - . best co!lecti„ n T| ire e en*" 03, — No nw*rd. Roses, three varieties, two of each. Four entries—J. Sharp, 1, Stocks, best collection. One entry.— J. Shaip, 1. Antirrhinums, best collection. Two entries.—J. Sharp, 1. Phlox Drummondi. One entry.—No exhibit. Dahlias, collection of six. Five en • tries.—J. Sharp, 1 ; Miss Germann, 2. Coleus, best three (foliage). Two entries.—Mrs Beckett, 1 ; Mrs Churches, 2. Dahlias, collection of twelve. Four entries.—J. Sharp, 1. Dahlias, collection of eighteen. Two entries. —J. Sharp, 1. Bridal Bouquet. Two entries.—Mrs W. Taylor. 1 ; Miss Bertram, 2. Hand Bouquet. Two entries.—Miss Bertram, 1 ; Mrs W. Taylor, 2. Table Bouquet. Two entries.—Mrs W. Taylor, 1 ; Mrs Kirkham, 2. Hand Bouquet, children under 16, Two entries.—Miss E. Mandeno, 1 ; Miss Carley, 2. Collection cut flowers. Three entries.—Mrs Churches, 1; Mrs Kirkham, 2. Basket of ferns. Three entries.—Mrs W. Taylor, 1; Master Gordon Brown, 2. Bouquet, wild flowers, children under 16. Seven entries. Master Gordon Brown, 1; Miss F. Mandeno, 2. Bouquets, buttonhole, three. Ten entries.—Mrs Taylor, 1 ; Miss Kirkham, 2. Boquet, hand, chi'dren under 12. Three entries.—Miss G. Bockett, 1; Miss M. Mathews, 2. Wreath flowers. Three entries.- Miss Bockett, 1. Ladys sprays. Four entries.—Mias Bertram, 1 ; Mrs Taylor, 2. Sunflowers. Three entries. —Mr Kirkham, 1. Fern, pot maidenhair. Two entries.— Mrs Ellis, 1 ; Master Gordon Browu, 2. Sweet peas, collection. Three entries. —Mrs Kirkham, 1. "WINE. Judgk: Mr J. Balhurst. Best three bottles.—Miss Anderson, 1; Karl Bro«, 2. FRUIT. Judge : Mr Sharp. Grapes, out door, two bunches. Six entries.—A. J. Birtram, 1; J. Taylor, 2. Apples, six dessert. Three entries.— Miss A. Anderson, 1 ; Karl Bros, 2. Apples, six one of each. Five entries. Karl Bros, 1 ; Miss Davidson, 2. Apples, twelve dessert. Two entries.— Goe. Edgecumbe, 1 ; Miss Davidson, 2. Apples, twelve culinary. Three entries. Geo Edgecumbe, 1. Apples, best collection, four of each. Two entries.—Karl Bros, 1. Nectarines, four entries.—No award.

Pexches, best six (Mr Edgecumbe's special prize). Eight entries. Karl Bros, 1 ; J. T, Potts, 2 . Peaches, four varietias, four of eaeh. Three entries.—Karl Bros, 1 ; J. T. Potts, 2. Peaches, best collections, four of each. Two entries.—Karl Bros, 1 ; Wm. Johns, 2. Pears, best six. Three entries.—Wm. Johns 1; J. T. Potts, 2. Pears, three varieties, four of each. Two entries.—Wm. Johns, 1 ; Geo. Edgecumbe, 2. Pears, best collection, four of each. Two entries. —Wm. Johns, 1. Plums, 12 dessert Six entries. —Miss Davidson, 1 ; J. T. Potts. 2. Plums, 12 cooking. Six entries.—J. Davidson, 1 ; Karl Bros., 2. Plums, Japanese, best collection, four of each.- Karl Bros., 1 ; Wm. Johns, 2. Plums, Japanese, best 12. Two entries. —Wm. Johns, 1 ; Miss Cruickshank, 2. Plums, best collection English and Japanese. Two entries.—Karl Bros., 1 ; Wm. Juhns, 2. Figs, best six. One entiy.—Miss Mamieno, 2. Tomatoes, best rix. Thirteen entries. —J. T. Potts, 1 ; F. McGivern, 2. Tomatoes, best collection. Two entries.—Rotorangi Estate, 1. Walnuts, best di*h, this year. Six entries.—J. T. Potts, 1 ; Karl Bros., 2. Small fruits, best dish. One entry. — W. Kirkham, 1. Passion fruit, best six. Six entries.— J. Ohye, 1 ; Karl Bros., 2. MESSRS GIBSON BROS.' CHAMPION FRUIT PRIZES. Apples, one variety, plate of three. Four entries.—J. Ohye, 1;F. C. Qermann, 2. Pears, cne variety, plate of tlnee. Five entries.—J. Ohye, 1; Karl Bros., 2. Plums, one variety, plate of three. Five entries.—Karl Bros., 1; Wm. Johns, 2. Peaches, one variety, plate of three. Six entries.—J. Turney, 1;J. T. Potts, 2. Fruit, best collection (Association's prize).—Karl Bros., 1. Lemon's, best twelve. Two entries.— F. McGivern, 1; Wm. Mandeno, 2. Plums, collection of Burbank.—Coulthard, 1. Apples, three varieties most profitable for district, four of each. Two entries. —F. C. Germann, 1 ; Miss Davidson, 2. Plums, best six cooking.—Miss M. Davidson, 1 ; Wm. Johns, 2. BUTTER AND CHEESE. Judge: Mr John Bell. Butter, best lib pat. Thirtaen entries.—Mrs R. Bell, 1 ; Miss Matthews, 2. Butter, best 41b lump frefh. Eleven entries.—Mrs R. Bell, I ; Mrs J. Weal, 2. Butter, best 41b lump salt.- Mrs R. Bell, 1 ; Mrs Churches, 2. Cheese, homemade, 201 b. Three entries. Mrs Bertram, 1 ; R. Bourne, 2. Cheese, home-made, under 201 b. Three entries.—Mrs Bertram, 1; R. Bourne, 2. HONEY. Honey, One entry.—Mrs Vause, 1. JAMS, JELLIES, ETC. Jellies, four assorted. Five entries.— Mi.iß Lewis. 1 ; Mrs J. Sharp, 2. Jams, six assorted. Three entries.— Miss R. Lewis, 1 ; Mrs J. Sharp, 2. Bottled fruit, six in water. Five entries.—Mrs Vause, 1 ; Mrs Bertram, 2. Bottled fruit, six in syrup. Five entries.—Mrs Vause, 1 ; Mies Lewis, 2. MATS. Rag mats. Two entries.—Miss E. Bell, 1 ; Miss Miles, h.c.