HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3070, 19 March 1892, Page 2

HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

WATKATO HORTICULTURAL SHOW AT CAMBRIDGE. Tick annual Waikat i Horticultural Show was held at Cambridge oil Thursday, and as I fir as the quality of the exhibits is con I cuniL'd, it was a ino*t unqualified success ; I lint unfortunately the weather w:i< ii"t at I all propitious, consequently tlio attendance I of the public was limited to those who were I personally intprest.ul, or who hail friends I who were exhibiting at the show, and it is I doubtful if the balance will not be on the wrong side of the bork. when matters conI necked therewith are all squared up. Notwithstanding the ravages made upon I orchards by the codlin innth, the show of 1 apples, although not as large as in former I years, was a good one, and would almost tempt one to think the destruction caused I by the was over estimated ; but tho I absence of the names of several show veterans from the catalogue notably in the Hamilton district is a sure indication that I the insect is increasing, and indeed one mI dividual, who was formerly a constant exhibitor, told us on Thursday that he did not believe he had a sound apple in Ins orchard. Although the exhibits of apples I has decreased from what it was formerly, I the deficiency was more than compensated for by the spirited competition in the classes devoted to bakery, jams, bottled fruits, etc. This is in no small measure due to the interest displayed, and the handsomo prizes given by Mrs Thornton, of Maungakawa, and the members of her family. We I understand Mrs and Miss Thornton and I Mrs Ellis are about to leave New Zealand for a period, and we are sure they will take I with them the hearty good wishes of the inhabitants of Waikato in general and particularly the Cambridge portion of it, for I they have done their utmost to assist in all I undertakings to promote the public welfare. SVe wish them bon voyage and a speedy I return. Peach trees are evidently " sutiorI incr a recovery," for the show of this I luscious fruit was a grand one, and exhibitors told of enormous crops having I been gathered. The show of bottled fruits was large and also excellent; jams, I jellies and honey were also well represented. The number of entries for I farm produce were not such as they should have been. Perhaps as it is leap year the farmers gave way to their spouses and I daughters; at any rate the latter had the I biggest say in the lata show. As there are I several matters connected with the show I that we shall notice in noxc_ issue, we will I content ourselves with publishing a list of awards in the present one. The sum of oyer £20 was taken at the door. The following I gentlemen were the judges:—For the open classes of fruit and flowers : Messrs Bennet and McDonald, of Auckland. Amateur I classes, fruit and flower': Messrs J. Sharp I and G. Kdgecumbe. Vegetables : Messrs F. W. Lang and J. Anderson. Farm proI duce ' Messrs S. T. Seddon and J. I 1 usher. Bakery : Messrs J. Robertson and T. G. Sandes. Butter, jam, honey, &c. : Messrs Forbes and Yate. The hon. secretary (Mr J. W. Souter) did yeoman service, and appeared to be here, there and everywhere almost at once. We presume that our readers will understand H. C. and C. to mean, respectively, highly commended and commended. The following is a list of the I awards:— I POT PLANT : OPEN CLASS. Collection of ftischias—J. Riley, 1. Best specimen fuschia—J. Riley, 1. Ferns, 3 established—T. Hartly, 1. I POT PLANTS : AMATEURS ONLY. I Collection of fuschias—J. Riley, H. C. Best specimen fuschia—J. Kiley, H. G. Coleus, best 3—Mr H. Fergusson, 1. Balsams, best 3—Mrs Souter, H. 0. Ferns, 3 established—T. Hartley, 1. Begonias, 3 foliage—Mrs R. Chnmbars, 1. Begonias, flowering—Mrs H. Fergusson. CUT FLOWERS : OPEN CLASS. Asters, G varieties—Mrs Thornton, 1. I Zinnias. 0 varieties —Mrs Thornton, 1; I Jos. Chambers, H. C. Roses, 3 varieties—Jno. Sharp, 1. Pansitis, best collection—Mrs Thornton, 1. I Antirrhinums, best collection — Mrs Thornton, 1. I Phlox Dumnnondi, collection, Mrs Thornton, 1 ; J. Chambers, H. C. I Dahlias, collection of G—Mrs Thornton, 1 ; T. Wells, H. C. _ ot I Dahlias, collection of 12—Mr Sharp, 1; T. Wells, H. C. I Dahlias, champion collection —Mr Sharp, 1- Collection cut flowers— Miss M. B. Runciman, 1; J. Chambers, H. 0. I Bridal boquet—T. Wells, 1; C. Dunn, I H 0 Hand boquet, (limit 9 inches)— Mrs Brown, 1; Miss V. Souter, H. C. CUT FLOWERS : AMATEURS ONLY. I Zinnias, (i varieties —T. Wells, 1. Gladioli, G spikes—T. Wells, 1. Phlox Druminondi, collection—Mrs Sou--1 tor* 1» Dahlias, collection of G—M. McDermott I Dahlias, collection of 12— T. Wells, 1. Dahlias, best collection—T. Wells, 1. I Collection cut flowers—T. Wells, 1. fruit: open class. Mrs Gwynne's prizes :—Apples, culinary 6 varieties—F.C. Germann, 1; T. W. Hick* H. C. ; R. Carter, C. Apples, culinary 113 varieties —J. Keeley, 1; J. oharp, H. 0 Mr G. Edgecnmbe's prizes: Apples dessert, G varieties —F. C. Germann, 1; J ICeelev. H. C. Apples, dessert, 12 varietie, —J. Keeley, 1; J. Sharp, H. C. ; 1. W I Apples, champion collection, 20 varieties (12 dessert 8 soaking). First prizo, tiuw piece, value £5, presented by Mrs R. 1 ( Ellis; second prize, umbrella stand, valui 30s, presented by Mr T. Wells— R. Carter 1 • F. W. Lang, 2 ; T. W. Hicks, H. C. J.' Keeloy, C. ' . W. S. Laurie and Go's prize, one sact manure: Apples, four best varieties suit able for export—F. C. Germann, 1; F. W Lang. H. C. : J. Forre?t, C. Gilmore, Younghusband and Cos prize Box of Cevlon Tea : Apptes. 12 Bismarck I _T. W. Hicks, 1; C. Dunn, H. C. I Gilmore, Younghusband and Co s prize I Till of Plantation Tea: Apples, 12 Cox Orange Pippins—Fred. Sing, 1; 1. W Lang, H. C.: F. C. Germann, C. Gilinore, Younghusband and Co s prize Tin of Run Ruan Tea : Apples, 12 Rei nette du Canada—F. C. Germann, 1; 1< W. Lang, H. C. ; J. Keeley, C. Gilmora, Younghusband and Cos prize Tin of Indian and China Tea : Apples, IS I Ohinetnuri —F. 0. Germann, 1; T. W Hicks, H. C. Mr John Parr's prize, B. M. Teapot 1 Apples, 12 Stone Pippins—R. Carter, 1 I C. Dnnn, H. C. Peaches, best 5—T. Hartly, 1; J. Sharp I H C I Peaches, collection —J. Sharp, 1; J I TCflflley, 2< Pears, G varieties—J. Keeley, 1; J. For I rest, 2. Pears, collection—J. Keeley, 1. Quinces, best s—Archdeacon Willis, 1 ; J. Peppercorn, H. C. Plums, cooking, 3 varieties—J. Keeley H. • • I Plums, cooking, G varieties—J. Sharp, 1 I J. Keeley, H. C. _ Plums, dessert, 3 varieties—J. Keeley, 1 J: Sharp, H. C. Plums, dessert, 6 varieties—J. Sharp, 1. I J. Keeley, H. C. Mr P. Le Quesne's prize (G bottles " Boi Accord" wine): Grapes (out-door), bunches—Archdeacon Willis, 1; Mrs Bar I well, H. C. Water molons, 3—J. P. Thomson, 1. Rock melons, 3—Chas. Dunn, 1. Tomatoes, G — Miss Thornton, 1; J Chambers, H. C. Tomatoes, collection—J. Chambers, 1 I J. Keeley, H. C. FBUIT : AMATEURS ONLY. Apples, culinary, G varieties—F. W Lang, 1. Apples, dessert, G varieties—F. W. Lang 1; A. L. Soutor, 2. Apples dessert, 12 varieties—F. W. Lang, 'Mr G. Mason's prize (13 varieties ol Japanese plums): Amateur champion collection of apples, not to exceed 25 varieties —F. W. Lang. 1. Peaches, best 5— Mrs W. Reynolds, 1. Pears, 0 varieties —T. Wells, 1. Pears, best collection—T. Wells, 1. Quinces, best 5—F. W. Lang, 1. Grapes (out-door), 3 bunches — Mrs Brennan, 1. Water melons, 3— Mrs Souter, 1. Tomatoes, G —T. Wells, 1. vegetables : open class. Peas, 50 pods —J. Peppercorn, 1. Broad beans, 21 pods—J. Peppercorn, 1. Kid no. v 1 ma lis, 21 pods—T. Hartly, 1. Carrots, G-.1. I'npperson, 1. Cabbage, 3—J. Forrest, 1. Cabbage, eavoy—J. Peppercorn, 1. Onions, 12— J. Peppercorn, 1. Onions, best collection —C. Dann, 1 ; J Chambers, 2. Parsnips, 3—J. Peppercorn, 1. Mr T. Marshall's prize (breastplate and martingnlc): Champion pumpkin —P. Monro (7111b), 1. Vngetablo marrows, 3—Mrs Souter, 1. Beetroot, 3—J. Peppercorn, 1.

Potatoes, kidneys, 12— J. Forrest, 1. Potato?*, round, 12— G. J. Noiil, 1 ; Forrest, 2. Mr McNicol's prize.: Potatoes, best colleotion —.T. Peppercorn 1 ; J. Runciman, 2. RhubarD, 12 rftickrt —.1. Runcimaii, 1. Mr. T. Peacock's prize (compound microsen dh) : H-irict beans—J. Runicinan, 1. .T. Burns mid Co.'s prizo (lump, value .£2 2s): Champion collection of vegetables—J. Chambers, 1. VBOKTAHLK-t : AMATKUIIS ON'I.T. Peas, 50 pods—J. P. Thomson, 1. Kidney b».an«, 21 pods—T. Hartly. 1. Carrots, 6—Mis* Hooper, 1. Onions, 12 —G. Collins, 1. Parsnips, 3—G. Gleuny, 1. Champion pumpkin—Miss Hooper, 1 (00 lbs). Vegetable marrows, 3 —A Wallace, 1. Beetroot, 3—(J. Glenny, 1. Potatoes, round, 12— J. Runciman, 1. Mr Gemmell's prize (0 bottles ointment): Potatoes, collection —J. Chambers, 1. AGRICULTURAL AND l-'AHM I'ROOUCK. New Zealand Drug Co.'s prizes (10 cwt. manure): Best collection farm roots and grain—A. L. Souter, 1. Prizes by Alex. Aitkeo, Esq. Ist (fit Is), and Northern Roller Mills, 2nd (501bs flour): Best sheaf of wheat, as delivered tied by binder —A. Wallace, 1; E. Allen, 2. Prizes by Booth McDonald and Co., Ist (£1 Is), Te Awamutn Roller Mills, 2nd (100 flour): H. Brett, 3rd (one year's subscription to New Zealand Farmer): Best half bushel this year's spring milling wheat—E. Allen, 1; J. Forrest, 2; A. L. Souter, 3. Prizes by A. Buckland and Sons, Ist (£1 Is): Northern Roller Milling Co., 2nd (50 lbs flour): Best sheaf of oats as delivered tied by binder —A. L. Souter, 1; J. Forrest, 2. Prizes by Mr Bach, Ist (£1 Is), Mr C. Roberts, 2nd (side of mutton): Best half bushel white oats —A. L. Souter, 1; Jas. Forrest, 2. Mr J. R. Hatrick's prize: Best bag of oaten chaff —E. Lake, 1. Carrots, field, G.—Mrs Thornton, 1 ; C. Dunn, H.C. Mangels, long red, G.—C. Dunn, 1 ; Mrs Thornton. H.C. Mangels, vellow, (i. —A. Wallace, 1 ; Mrs Thornton, H.C. Mr Alfred Jowitt's prize (lewt. bonedust) : Swede turnips, (>.—A. Wall'ice, 1. Yellow turnips, O.—J. Runciman, 1. White turnips, 6.—A. L. Souter, 1; Gorton Estate, H.C. Messrs R. and W. Hellaby's prize (2c\vt. bouedust) : Field potatoes, Jas. Forrest, 1 ; J. Runciman, H.C. Messrs Souter and Ca.'s prizes for roots grown from Sutton's seed : Turnips, 6 (yellow or white)—J. Runciman, 1. Manpels, 2.—C. Dunn, 1, Field carrots, G.— Mrs Thornton, 1. Mr G. J. Neal's prizes ; seed to have been purchased from hi- agency : 12 Webb's Stourbridge Glory Pota;oes. —.T. Forrest. 1; Harry Rhodes. 2; T. Vrells. 3. 12 Whit* American Potatoes. —J. Chambers, 1 ; T. Wells, 2. 12 Late Rose Potatoes.—Jos. Butler, 1 ; J. Chambers, 2. 12 Red Globe Tripoli Onions.—J. Peppercorn, 1 ; C. Dunn, H.C. 12 Spanish Onions.—C. Dunn, 1. Home-made Bread.—ln this division tho prizes, amounting to £10, were given by Mrs and Miss Thornton. Best collection : One 21b loaf, two scones, two plain currant buns, one sponge cake, and one pound cake (competitors to state, under cover, what flour used).—Mrs J. Fisher, 1 ; Miss Walker, 2 ; Miss A. M. Harwell 3 ; Mrs Murphy, 4. All the above used Chambers flour. Best 41h loaf (conditions similar to above) —Mrs Pickering, 1; Miss E. M. Forrest, 2. Mrs Pickering used Northern Roller Mills flour, and Miss Forrest Chambers. Best 0 scones: Mrs J. Fisher, 1; Mrs Brown, 2. Best pound cake: Mrs T. Wells, 1; Mrs F. J. Gane, 2; Mrs Murphy. H.C. Best sponge cake: Mrs Brown, 1: Mrs C. Svvayne, 2; Mrs Breman, H.C.; Miss Gwynneth, H.C. Best 6 tarts (puff paste): Miss F, J. Gane, 1; Miss A. M. Barwell, 2; Miss E. M. Forrest, H.C. Girls under 17 last birthday.—Best 0 sconos: Miss Tucker, 1; Miss V. Souter, 2: Miss A. E. Fisher, H.C. Bast 21b loaf: Miss A. E. Fisher, 1 ; Miss Forrest, 2. Mr E. Cusson's prize.—Best yeast loaf 'made of Waikato flour: Miss L. Walker, 1; Miss A. Barwell, H.C. ' Butter. Jams, Bottled Fruits, etc — Prizes bv Messrs M. V. Hurley (20s), S. Seddon (10s), and R. Sim (os).—Best halfpound pat of butter : Mrs W. Reynolds, 1; Mrs G. J. Neal. 2; Mrs E. M. Fnrrest, 3. Prizes by Mr Cottrell (2Cs), and Mr Cornelius Day (10s Gd).-Best 41b lump of butter: Mrs G. J. Neal, 1; Miss E. M. Forrest, 2. Prize bv Mr A. H. Nathan (Gib Reliable Tea)— Best 6 assorted jellies : Mrs C. Tuck, 1 ; Mrs E. M. Forrest, H.C. Prize by Messrs Garlick and Cranwnll (pair of vases)— Best G assorted jams : Mr; B. Garland, 1; Miss Walkei, H.C. Prize by Messrs Wilson, McCullagh, and Co, (salad bowl) —Best' 0 bottles bottled fruit; Miss Walker. 1; Mrs Brennun, H.C. Prize by Mr J. S. Bond (article, value £1 Is) —Best G bottles of fruit bottled witt syrup: Mrs Dunn, 1; Mrs Hay, H.C, Prize by Mr R. W. Sargent (jewel case)Best dried fruit: Mrs C. Dunn, 1, Prizes by Mr E. Hewitt, (21s)—Cidei (sweet): 3 bottles, .vlrs Barwell, 1J n( second awarded. Prize by Mr Jas. Webbei (10s Gd)—Cider (sharp) 3 bottles : J. Forrest, 1. Prize bv Mr J. P. Thomson, (ss)—Cidei vinegar: J. Forrest, 1. Prize by Messn Reynolds and Co. (21s)—Best home-mad( cheese: A. Wallacß, 1 ; H. Fitzgerald H.C.—Prize by Messrs T. and S. Morrn and Co., (fruit and flower stand, value 42s —Best collection of honey : J. Forrest, 1, Honey in comb, G sections, H. Hyatt, 1 Best extracted honey, J. Peppercorn, 1. In the evening the show was crowded, am exhibitors had to keep a sharp lookout ai the genus larrikin was well represented anc they—both male and female—had not tin slightest objection to do a little pilfering One lady (?) was quite indignant becausi she was requested not to pocket the fruit.