HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 397, 26 November 1891, Page 2

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Spring sfcoxr.

Thq spring show of the Masterton Horticultural und Industrial Society, held in the Drill Hall yesterday, was a complete success. The attendauce of the public in both afti moon and evening was very largp, visitors being present from all parts of the distiict. In the evening Pearson's Brass Band enlivened the proceedings by rendering a number of choice selections outside the hall. The Committee of the Society, and more particularly the Secretary (Mr W. B. Chennells) are deserving of grrat praise for their indefatigable efforts throughout the day. As far as the number of exhibits was concerned the show was not as good hs that of lust year. This may be accounted for by the fact that through unfortunate circumstances two of the largest exhibitors at previous shows—Mrs W. H. fieethara and Mr A. A. Elkins—did not assist on this occasion. The quality of exhibits, however, was above the usual standard. In pot plants there was a really good show, the principal exhibitor being Mr P. Murray, for Messrs M. Caselberg and Co. In geranium?,, pelargoniums and Calceolarias there were a large number of entries. A magnificent rhodedendrum of a new variety in full bloom, was exhibited by MrW.G. Beard. The cut flowers were dis played on a s< parate stall, tbe feature of this class being the roses and boquets. Vegetables were hardly up to the usual standard, although there were some rather tine specimens of cabbages, peas, beans and lettuce. A new variety of lettuce, the " Jrand Eapid," was exhibited by Mr T. Dixon, for which he was awarded a special prize. It could hardly be expected that there would be any show of fruit. There were, however, some fine samples of gooseberries, strawberries and cherries. As we stated yesterday, the feature of iheshow was thelocalproducts. Under this heading were exhibited some excellent specimens of bro.id, butter and preserves. Mr H. Campbell's hams were as good as ever. The greatest attraction of the show were the bullocks horns exhibited by Mr C. F. Worth. In all there were twenty-four pairs, beautifully polished and well mounted, tite umbrella stand, mounted by Messrs Hounslow and Hoar, being a real work of art. Some very good specimens of cork picture frames were shown by Mr G. A Ward, whilst Mr T. E. Price's photographic display, especially his enlargements, was much admired. A capital piece of cabinetmaking work, in the s'lape of a Devonport writing desk, was exhibited by Mr W. Whitt and attracted considerable attention. The sp citnens of writing shown reflected gr. at credit upon the teachers of the M; sterton school. Dr Hosking's patent oscillating spraying machine was shown, together with a very useful moth exterminator. In the fancy work department Miss Wrigley's collection was really good, as was also that of Miss Bacon. The specimens of knitting and needlework shown were a great improvement on those of previous years. The follow« ing is the PRIZE LIST. ' Class 1, Pot Plants.—Best collection pelargoniums, P Murray for Mr M Caselberg 1 >nd 2; Best collection geraniums, P Murray 1 and 2; 2 geraniums, F Murray 1; 4 Calceolarias, F Murray 1 and 2 ; 4 Cinerarias, W. Parker J, P Murray 2 : 4 Coleus, P Murray 1 and 2 ; 2 Petunias, F Murray 1 and X ; 2 Fusbhias (varieties), F W Parker 1, P Murray 2; 2 Fuschias (variegated), P Murray 1 and 2 ; Collection of not less than 12 plants, P Murray 1; Collection of 6 Ferns, exotic, T Gardner 1, Collection of 0 Native Ferns, T. (iardner 1. Class ll—Cut Flowers—Best Rose in the room, Dr Beard 1 and 2, Miss Compton c ; G Roses, varieties, W U Beard 1, Jno Williams 2, Dr Beard c ; 6 Pansies, varieties, Miss Perry 1, Julia Ferry 2 ; 4 Verbenas, 2 blooms of each, varieties, W G Beard 1 and 2 ; 4 Stocks, varieties, W G Beard 1 and 2 ; 4 Snapdragons, varieties, Sarah Harris 1, F Murray 2, F Parker c ; 6 Geraniums, varieties, Mrs F Chapman 1 and 2 ; 4 Pelargoniums, varieties, P Murray 1 and 2, A Robinson c; Table Bouquet, not to exceed 10 inches, F Perry 1, Misa Compton 2, T Gardner c; Hand Bouquet, not to exceed 6 inches, Mies Compton 1, Miss Perry 2 ; Decorated Epergue or Vase, Miss Compton 1 and 2; Bridal Bouquet, Miss E Compton ] and c, Miss Compton 2 ; Best Collection of Cut Flowers (not less than 12) W G Beard 1 and 2, P Murray c. Children's Class.—Hand Bouquet of Native Flowers, Alice Stone 1 ; Best Bouquet, Julia Perry 1, Mabel Johnston 2, andc.

Class lll—Fruits. Best 12 keeping apples, 4 varieties, F Wrigley, 1; l2 Cherries, not less, one variety, Dr Beard 1 and 2, W G Beard he ; 25 Strawberries, not less, one variety, Miss Wrigley 1, U Osborne 2, J Fitzgerald he; 25 Gooseberries (heaviest) not less, one variety, W G Beard 1, E Johns 2 and he. Class IV— Vegetables, 2 Cucumbers, trame, one variety, W G Beard I aud 2; 2 Cabbages, bt for table, one variety, F Chapman 1, R M'Guire 2; 2 Cauliflowers, one variety, Quong Fong 1, T Osborne 2 ; best G Turnips, Dr Beard 1, P Murray 2, Quong Fon< he ; 6 Parsnips, W G Beard 1, E Johns 2 ; 6 Carrots, table, one rapieiy, Quong Fong I, F W Parker 2; btst 2 Lettuces, Mrs Berriman I and 2, T Dixon special; 6 sticks Rhubarb, Mrs W L Dorset 1, Mrs J C Alpass 2 ; 25 pods peas, W G Beard 1, 2, and he; 25 Bread Beans, P Murray J, F Chapman 2, W G Beard he ; 25 heads Asparagus, P Murray I, J Fitzgerald 2 ; best 12 Potatoes, W G Beard 1, £ Johns 2, Quong Fong he; 6 Onions for present use, H Rassmussen 1, F W Parker 2; Collection Herbs, 8 named varieties, T Gardner 1; Collection of Salads, P Murray 1; Collection of Vegetables, grown by cottagers not employing labour or growing same for sale. H Raamussen 1, F W Parker 2; Collection of Vegetables, 8 difleront varieties, W G Beard 1, £ Johns 2.

Class V—Local Productions. Collection Bottled Fruits and Jams in transparent bottles, 1 cally produced, Mrs E Johnson 1 and c. Miss G Wrigley 2 ; Collection Pickles in transparent bottles, locally produced, Miss C Wrigley 1; Beat- Collection Dried Fruits, Mrs E Johnson 1; Tabfe Biftter, fft for market, not less than .pin, without any stamp or mark, Mrs G Dags? 1, Mrs Jo mson 2. Mjss G. Wrjgley c; Best Homemade and Hoinebaked Brea4, Mrß G B Cooper 1, Mrs II A Niulioils *i a.»d c; Ham, to be out if required, H Campbell 1 and 2; Drawing by boy or girl attending any school in the Wairarapa District, W Mason 1; Writing by boy or girl attending any school in the Wairarapa District, Nettie Green 1 Brunton 2, A M Ross he. Class Vl—Home Work. Crochet Work, Mrs Tlankersley 1, Mrs F Chap, man and Mrs Hare 2; Plain Sewing, I Annie Chapman 1, Blanche Perry 2 : Plain Knitting, Mits Perston 1 and 2; Fancy Knitting, Minnie O'Leary 1 ; Best Collection Fancy Work, Miss G. Wrigley 1, Alice Chapman 2; Cone or Cork Work.'G A Ward 1, H Rasßinussen 2 ; Bes£" Collection of : Work, other than fancy, Mrs D Carman %.'"