THE HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3446, 27 February 1890, Page 2

THE HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

The Autumn. Show of the Master, toa Horticultural and Industrial Society was held in. the Volunteer Drill Hall yesterday, and was, to use the expression of a committeeman, "a pronounced success.",. The weather—thanks to Providence!— was an exception to the rule, and was all that could be desired, The arrangements,, under the able supervision of Messrs W. G. Beard and A. J. Eawson (President and TicoPresident respectively), assisted by a fcapable Secretary..(Mr W. B.,Clien. Nells), and an energatio Committee, were carried through without a hitch, The exhibition, taken on the whole, was quite 'as good as usual, and in some respeots better, The attendance of the public in the afternoon was fairly good, and in the evening was exceptionally large, and everybody expressed themselves as fully satisfied withthe Show. A noticeable feature in these biennial. gatherings appears to be the social re-unionism which prevails. On these festive occasions the buxom country lass is brought into a desirable oonlaot with the city youth, and the sweet maiden of the town is afforded the pleasure of becoming acquainted with the rough and ready fanner's son, each viewing with astonishment the wonderful works of nature as sot before them. On more than one occasion has tho result been the match-making of some happy couple, and their subsequent union in the bonds of connubial, bliss, Whether such a : desirable end will be attained from yesterday's exhibition we cannot say, but one thing is cortain that. the rising generation who visited the

Hall must have derived considerable knowledge and a lasting benefit from observations tbey too enabled to rnakk The building presented a

very_ imposing appearance in the evening, and the proceedings were enlivened by the rendering of several musical selections by Pearson's Brass Band, The first class ou the catalogue was—' Pot Pi/ants, in which there was one of tiibbest shows ever made in the district. For [was, of course, too late in the season, and a couple of entries were all that couldbe expected, | Geraniums, it is strange to say, were also poorly represented, Mrs Beetham being the principal prize taker. Contrary .to expectations, a few calceolarias and cinerarias were shown. A grand show of begonias (rex) resulted in Mrs Beetham securing first and second awards, whilst, from a magnificent display of tuberous begonias, the blooms of some oi which measured five or six inches in diameter,

Mr A. Elkins took first prize* J, Elkins also took first for coleiis, i which section the display was real; ; good, the blaze of colour exhibited i the foliage varying from pure whii to almost black, There were onl two entries in petunias, For be; fuschia Mr J. C. Alpass gained fin with a very nice well-trained plan and was awarded similar 'honors fc two fuschins (single and double), I fuschias, howover, the show was nt. nearly as good as usual. Mrs Beetham secured first for best four stove or greenhouse plants, conspicuous amongst the collection being a Cavypha Australia palm, and an aspirtia, For ornamental foliage plants Mrs Beetham again secured highest merits with a splendid specimen of banana (musa enseto), Mrs Wilton got first for new or rare plant, and Mr Parker for orchids. The collection of ferns was really good, honours being divided between Mrs Beetham and Mr_A, J. Eawson.

3 vl'T l 1 LOWERS. S- In tbia class the show wag, taken s altogether, very good, although as r regards varieties there was a falling . off, The first prize for the best rose in the room was taken by Mr W. G. Beard, with a fine specimen of the Mareohale Neil, and Mrs Beetlmm was again successful for best six rosea. A grand display of dahlias was nmdo by Mr T, Gardner, who received first and second prizes, and was highly commended. An I exhibit of Mr W. M. Easthope was f also highly commended.. Mrs Beetham was awarded first in pansies, verbenas, asters, and zinnias. Gerald Beard gained similar honors for carnations, Evelyn Beard for phlox drummondi, and Katlileon Beard for cut geraniums, tho exhibit of the latter being exceptionally fine. Miss Alice Freeth took first with i splendidly-built table boquet, and Horry Perry first for hand boquet, whilst for epergne or vots.6 anil bridal boquets, Miss Comp. i ton and Mrs 0. ]?, Gawith respectively ' were victorious, For best twelve cut 1 flowers, which, however, were not on ; the catalogue, Gerald Beard took first with an excellent collection, , Tho prize offered by Messrs Nimmo j and Blair, for the best collection of J flowers grown from seed supplied by 1 that firm,.fell to Mr W. Easthope. Children's Class,. There was not much competition , ia tho children's class. For hand t boquet, Mabel Johnson took first; v hand boquet of native flowers, Besa i Davy; table boquet, Miss Compton; J best rose, Edith Carpenter; best 1 geranium, L. Wilton; single iuschia, 1 L. Wilton; and double fuschia, W. « Mitchell. i

I FIIUU'S, The great feature of the show was ' undoubtedly the grand display of ! fruits, As the criticising public . Blood around the temporary encase- | meats of the exhibits in this class, J looking upon the tempting cheeks of the shining apples, and sniffin theg 1 aromatic breezes arising from tho ' plates of peaches, apricots, and plums, a sort of " let-mc-at-them" 1 grin could be iieen to pass over their eager countenances, But all in vain, they could not all bo judges. The first prize for the best collection of apples foil to Mr Blouquist, of Carterton, who showed sixty varieties, : The large collection of apples was 1 undoubtedly,.lhs feature of the class, 1 ani} tec coulfl be seen every vanoty, 1 shape, aiid "color, ranging in sizes ' from the insignificant Siberian crab ; to the''lingo culinary apple, large enough in itself to provide a meal for a family of anything under a score. The exhibits of peaches, however, were not as good in either numbers or quality ason previous years. There was a fine collection of quinces, brambles, and currants, the latter being remarkably fine specimens for 2 tho season of the year. A capital I plate of strawberries from Parlcville * was exhibited by Mr layivai'd, ami *■ gained special honors. But tho « greatest attraction in the class was j 58 enormous "buncli of liothoise i grapes, exhibited by Mr W, Jay, si gardener for Mr W, H, Levin, which C gained a well deserved special prize. c Mr J. Wrigley was .also a. £ upeciil for a fine collection of fruit. ? j Vegetables. ' 1

The exhibits in this class might nwejbeen more, numerous, bad the reatlier of late not been-so dry. Vliftl (tore to liQweyet', really

good, Several exhibits from Parkville were successful iu gaining prizes, which 'speaks well for the soil of ilio Forty-Mile Bush. Tbe greater liurubsr of prizes in vegetables were taken by our Celestial friends, lee Toy and All Lop, whose exhibits wero creditable to tba town and to themselves. In pumpkins and vegetable marrows there wa3 keen competition. Mr K. R Davy secured first. for acolleotion of potatoes, and Mrs JSlkins. first for. a collection of -) preserved vegetables, showing ho less' that fifteon varieties: : Mrs Elkins * also took first for the best collection of preserved fruits, > splendid collection J locally grown vegetable seeds was shown by Mr R. F. Davy, which was awarded first prize, Mr A. Robiusou took the prize for the best collection of vegetables grown from seeds supplied by Mr Yates, of Auckland, and Mr A. Fitzgerald for • vegetables grawn from seeds supplied by Messrs Niinmo and Blair, of Dunediu, Loral Production's.

Several fine exhibits were made in wines, Mrs Hathaway securing highest award, and Mr H, Broom taking a special for mead. Mr 6, Oruschaw took first for best specimen of now local industry, with a fine sample of dried apples. Home Work. Under tins heading there was exceedingly few entries, although those exhibited were works of merit. The principal prize-takers were the Misses Hathaway, who securod first awards iu plain sewing, knitting,! Berlin wool work, and crewel work.' Mrs Kansomo took first for crochet work, Miss Wrigley first in raacramo work with ii lino specimen, Miss Smith first for.fancy work, and Mrs E. Johnson first for arrasene work. A nightshirt, inadeiby liaud about a century ago, was exhibited by Miss Bojles, and it is wonderful with what accuracy the seeing had boon done. Modern machinists might well tako a lesson from this specimen. An exhibition of hand-painted eggs, hy E. R. Bannister, is worthy of note; thy painting being beautifully executed. In this class also appeared a couple of paintings by Mr'- T. Donnelly, which are creditable indeed, aud one by Mr A. M. Bradbury, "The Ocean Mail," which is equally meritorious, ApiABIAN. • , . .

In this class Mf;T, liison,; asusual, made a grand' display; aiid took first prize for the best collection. Fine exhibits were also mado of extracted honey by Messrs Lonz and Broom, the former taking first and second prizes in this sootioii. Juduiko,

Tlie judging, which was undertaken by tho following gentlemen, !r gave satisfaction in every case, which, n reflects credit on tho Committee who y made the appointments:—Pot plants. n and out Jlowers'j Messrs McKay : ;e (Wellington), anilßrooks (Greytown); y trait and vegetables, Messrs Jay and it Giljb (Wellington.) Tho following it is the detailed prize list POT PLANTS, r A Rojal Pelargoniums,. 1 entry, J, 11 -Rusaell 1; 2 Geraniums, 8 entries', J, it, Rusaell 1 and h c, Mrs Wilton 2;' 2 Geraniums, bi-color(variety),2entrles, Mrs Beetham 1 and 2; 2 Geraniums, tri-color, (variety), . 2 entries,, MrsBeetham 1, J. Russell 2 j 2 Calceolavias," 1 entry, W Parkor 2 j 2 Cjncrariaa,! entry A Ellsins 2; 2 Begonias, rex, 0 entries, Mrs Beetham 1 and 2,1\ Gardenor hc j 2 Begonias, tuberous, '7 entries, Elkina 1 and special, T ! Gardner 2; 2 Coleui,'?entries, Elkina 1 and h c, Mrs Beetham 2; 2 Petunias, 3 anttioa, Elkins 1-, 2 and special; 1 Fuahcia, 2 entries, Mrs J. 0. Alpaaa 1, P Chapimtt 2; 2 Fußcliins, (1 singlo, 1 double), 4 entries, Mrs J 0 Alpassi and 2; I Cactus, 2'entiios; J Hussell 1 and 2; 4 Stove or Grocnhousc Plants, B entries, Mrs Beetham 1, J Russell 2, Elkina h c; 8 Ornamental Foliage Plants, 4 entrioa, Mrs Beetham 3 1 and special, J Russell 2; Neiv or d Rare named plant, not before exhibited t in Masterton, £ entries, Mrs Wilton If r Best Orobid, 4 entries,'W Parker 1, I and 2 j Best Fern, 0 entries, Rawson 1, s and h,c Beetham 2; G Ornamental trees or Slirnbs, lentry, J Rusaell 1; Collection . of eix ferns, 3 entries, Rawson land bo, Mra Bootham 2 j Collection of six , Dative Ferns, 2 ontries, Mrs Bootham , 1, Rawson 2, i . CUT FLOiYERS, j Best Rose in the Room, 3 entries, W j G Beard 1 and 2; G Roses, varieties, 4 entries, Mrs Becthaiu 1, W Q Beard ! 2 and li c; 4 Dahlias, G entries,' T. Gardner 1, 2 and h c, Agnes Easthopo hc; G Paiißies, 5 entries, Mrs Beotliam' land 2; 4 Verbenas^ 1 6 entries, Mrs Beotliam I, W 0 Beard 2; 6 Astois, B entries, Mrs Bootham 1 and hc, F Carpenter 2; G Zinnias, 2 ontries, Mrs Beotliam 1, W G Beard 2; 4 Carnation#, ■ 4 entries, W G Board 1 and 2; 6 Pliolis Urunnnondi, i) entries, W Q Beard 1, Mrs Beetham 2, Mrs Gawitli li c >- 6 Geraniums, 6entries, Beardl, Oomptim 2, Chapman hc; 'l'ablo Boquet, not to exceed 10 inches, 4 entries, Alico Freeth I, Lizzie Wilton 2; Hand Boquet, not to -exceed 0 inches, 4 entries, Florrio Perry 1 j Decorated Epergno or Vase, 2 entries, Miss Compfon 1 and special and 2; Bridal Bo(|iiet, lentry, Mrs Gawitli 1; out flowers, 4 entries, G Beard 1, E Beard 2, Mrs Beetham ho, CHILDREN'S CLASS, Ember mns and under, Hand Boquot, not to exceed G inches, 1 entry, Mabel Johnston 1 jTablo Boijuet, not to exceed 10 inches, I entry, F Carpenter i and special; Best Fern in l'ot, 1 entry, T. Gardnerl; Best Geraniunii >' Sentries, L Wilton 1, J Carpenter2; Bc3t Single Fuuhia,Gentries,- L Wilton 1: Best Double Fusliia, 2 entries, W ; Mjt( : ' eholl 1, L Wilton 2 j Bcstßoso, 2 ontries, Edith Carpentor 1, M Johnston 2 j Best Q Ferns, 2 entries, T Gardner I, F R Davy 2,

3 , PiIUITS. f 12 Filberts, 5 entries, Mrs Wrigley I, ■ Elliins 2; 12 Cobbs, 3 entries, Mrs Freoth . 1, E Johnston 2; 12 Walnuts, 6 entries, ARobinson I,EJohnston2 ; ; 12Medlars,. ! 7 ontrios, E Johnston l,"A'RoWns6n 2 j : 1 12 Peaches, 3 entries, Mrs Giwith laud ! special, Elkins 2; 12 Nectarines, 1 entiy, i J Russell 1; 12 Plums,3 dessert varieties, [ 2 entries, E Johnston 1, Elktna' 2 ; 'l2" 1 Plums (dessert), 7' -entries, Mb Wriglev " I,D Donald 2; 11! PJums, 3 culinary varieties, 2 entries, E Johnston 1 j li} Plums (culinary), 4 ontries, Eltins 1, D , DonaM, 2; 12 Apricots, 1 entry, W Francis 1 j 12. Siberian Crabs, 2 entries, D Donald 1 and 2; G Quinces, 5 entries, E Johnston 1, JJ Broom 2; (i Pears,'s entries, D Donald l and 2 ; Apples, dessert, 3 varieties, 13 ontries, J Lloiiluiat li E Johnston 2; 12 Apples, culiiiary, 3 varieties, 10 entries, Ah Lop I,'D, Donald 2; Best 0 Appjss in tiio Room, 3 varieties, 1J entries, U Peterson I,'iV' Moody 2; 12 Cherries,(not less),2 entries, I Sykcs, 2; 25 Strawberries (not less), 1 entry, WG Hayward special j25 Raspberries (not less), 7 entries, Robinson 3, Mrs Wriglcy 2; 25 s Gooyob<srfie3,l}e[\yieafc' - (not less), 2 entries, H Oampbell 1;- 25 i Brambles, (not loss), 18 entries, 15 P Perry 1, T Gardner 2 j 25 Mulberries, (not less), 2 entries, Elkins 1 W Wilton 2; Plate of Currants, ted, 0 entries, Everett 1 and 2; Plate of Currants,white, Everett 1, Elkins 2; S) Bunches Hothouse I Grapes, g entries, F H Sutton 1, Chap, man 2 ; Best. 2 Melons, 1 entry, T Cox 1; 0 Figs, 2 entries, A Elkins 1 and 2 j 12 Almonds, 3 entries,D Donald 1 and 2; Best Collection Apples, Mrs Beetham'B special, 12 entries, Blonquist, 1, Gruschow 2, Fteorald, ho; Best Collection Fruits, Mr B, Boys' prize, 1 entry, Mrs Wrigley 1; 12 apples, Mr J Stone's prizes, 7 entries, H Broom 1, .] Fitzgerald 2, FGMooro ho, VEGETABLES. '

. frame, 1 entry, Robinson 1 and speoial; 2 cneumbors, ridge, 3 ontrios, Ah .lop 1, Lee Toy 2; 2 Cabbafjes, fit fw table, 7 eutrios, Ah Lop 1,

' cabbages, fit tor pickling, 4 entries, Leo : Toy 1, Borrimaii,'2 ; 2 cadliflotvera, 3 entry, Leo Toy l:* 2 heads celery, 0 ontries, Fitajorald 1 and 2; 2 boots, B ; entries, Eikins 1 and 2; Owliito turnips, 2 entries, Leo Toy : I, Fitzgerald 2; 0 . yellow turnips, 3 entries, Lee Toy 1, Mra Wrigloy 2; G parsnips, 7 entrios, wo Toy 1, Robinson 2; 6 carrots, tablo, : 10 entries, Leo Toy 1, Fitzgerald 2; 2 cabbat'o lettuces, 1 entry, Lee Toy 1; 8 sticks Rhubarb, 13 ontrios, Dr Heard 1 and 2; 12. Tomatoes, 11 entries, Mrs Beotham 1,2, and special; 25 pods peas, 6 ontrios, H Campbell 1, F fl Sutton 2; 25 pods French beans, 4 ontiins, W M Easthopo 1, Hkins 2; 25 pods runner bfflk 4 entries, F H Button 1, Eikins ' *rW broad boms, 3 entries, Eikins 1, . Parsons2; 12kidney potatoes, 11 entries, W Everett 1, L Compton 2 ; 12 round potatooi, 12 entries', Eikins 1, L Compton 2; 0 onions,for present use, i) entries, Berriman 1 and 2; (j onions, best keep ing, (i ontricß, Fitzgerald 1 and 2; Bunch eschalots, 2 entries, Leo Toy 1, Eikins 212 heads Garlic, Gardiner 1, Eikins 2; 2 Gourds or pumpkins, G entries, Eikins li 2, and h,c; 2 marrows, same varioty, 10 entries, Ah Lop 1, Hobiiison 2, Leo Toy ho j Collection of potatoes, C varieties, 4 of each variety, 4 entries, E F Davy 1, Eikins 2; Collection of vegetables grown by cottagers, not employing labour or growing sauio for sale, 5 etoics, Boiriuian 1, 11 F Davy 2; Cfc&ction preserved fruits, locally produced, not lcsj than C mouths old, 2 ontries, Eikins 1 aud 2; Collection preserved vegetables, locally produced, 1 entry, Mrs Elliins 1; Best collection locally grown vegetable seeds, 1 ontiy, E F Davy 1Collection of vegetables, 8 different varieties, M. Cascl.beig and Co., Vegetable Seeds, value 10s first prize, ditto value ss, second prize, 2 ontries, BobiDEon 1. Kimmo and Blair, Dunedin, offer a collection ot Vegetable °fVcßo)!es grown from their seecis or plants, 1 ontrv. Fitztrurald 1.

LOCAL PRODUCTION. Table butter, lit for imrko', not less than 31bs, without any slaiup or mark, 2 entries, Mrs Wiii'ley 1, Mrs Shaw 2. Ham to bo cut il required, 2 entries, H. Campbell, 1, Flitch of bacon, to be cut if required, 2 entries, 11. Campbell I. 12 liens eggs, heaviest, 0 entries, Mrs Shmv 1, Hathatvay2, II Cole, lie. B.'St locally uiado wino, 5 entries, Mrs Hathaway, 1, Mrs Elkins 2, H. Broom Special. Home made and home hiked breid, 7 entries, 11. Campbell 1, Mrs ]gpu!den2 Mrs Niclwlls, lie, Writing by boys attending Public School in Wairaiapa District, G' entries, N, Williams 1, li. Mcliwon 2, E. Fannin, he. Writing by °irls attending Public School in Wairariipa District, 8 entries, Mabel Johnston 1, Maud Henry 2. BestjSpecimeu, now local indestry, 3 entrtffis, G Oruschoiv (dried apple) 1, J C Alnass (pmnes)2, H. Uroom, lie. HOME WOHK. Crochot Work, 8 entries, Mrs Kansoma 1, Mary Hunter 2. Plain seiviug, 7 entries, Eva Hathaway 1, Mabol Johnson 2, Dora Hathaway he, Knitting plain ,aud fancy, 5 entries, Minnie Hatl Ay 1, JSlisa Boddington 2, Mary Hunterac, Crowol work, in wools or 1 silk, 2 entries, Eva Hathaway, 1 and 2.. Macranio work, 3 entries, E Wrjgley 1, Miss Colwoy 2 and lie. Berlin Wool Work, 3 entries. Eva Hathaway 1 and 2, Best Collection of Fancy Work, 2 entries, Miss Smith I and special, jMiss ' Freeth 2. Arraseno Work, 1 entry, ' Miss E, Johnson 1, AFIAUIAN. Sample extracted honey, not less than lOlbs, Lenz 1 and 2, T Dixon h.c; Collection of honey for market, tlio produce of oneapiary, 'PDiron 1,