BLAZE OF COLOUR

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20744, 2 March 1939, Page 8

BLAZE OF COLOUR

DAHLIAS ON DISPLAY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY’S SHOW VERY HEAVY ENTRIES RECEIVED With purples, reds, scarlets bronzes and all the other hues of the autumn garden vieing in a glorious blaze of colour, a wonderful transformation was to be seen in the Alexandra Hall today when the annual autumn show of the Hamilton Horticultural Society was opened. It would seem that the unseasonable conditions prevailing this summer had made little difference to the gardens of the Waikato, for the display to-day produced many', splendid examples of the gardener’s art and formed one of the finest and most varied displays ever seen in Hamilton.

Heavy entries had been anticipated by the society', but the wealth of beautiful blooms of all varieties that came forward exceeded expectations, and, artistically arranged on baizecovered tables, made a magnificent display. Hamilton and the Waikato were well represented in all sections while many entries from outside districts were also to hand. Apart from the Individual entries, fine displays were entered by the gardening circle of the Hamilton Lyceum Club, the Women’s Institutes and a number of the schools, the exhibits in these sections being far above those of other years. Strong Dahlia Section Numerous trade exhibits, embracing all kinds of autumn flowers were on view and added considerably to tlie display. A number of specimens of unusual flowers were also on the stands and attracted a good deal of interest among the crowd which attended the show to-day'. The main feature of the show was the dahlia section which attracted very heavy entries, the outstanding quality of which made competition very keen. The display of dahlias was the best kind ever seen In Hamilton and many of the blooms would compare more than favourably with any others shown In New Zealand this season. In spite of the cold summer, and what was thought to be a backward season, the flowers In this section began to expand under the influence of betttr climatic conditions a fortnight ago and were at their best when placed on the stands to-day. Competition for Cups Competition in the cup classes for dahlias was particularly keen and for the Caro Cup there were no less than ten entries from Auckland, Huntly, Cambridge, Hamilton and many other parts of the Waikato. The Elsie Memorial Cup. presented by Mr and Mrs .T. R. Fow for competition in the intermediate dahlia section, attracted eight entries, the standard of which was a happy augury for the future senior classes. Cut flowers in many striking shades made the section one of the best of its kind seen in Hamilton for many years, many beautiful collections coming forward in addition to the individual exhibits. The general appearance of the hall was greatly enhanced by the strong decorative section in which the quality was again very high. A feature of the latter class was the children’s party tables, in which the artistic decorations gave evidence of a great deal of ingenuity • among the exhibitors. Fruit and Vegetables Although not very numerous, the entries in the fruit and vegetable sections were of a varied nature and here again a high standard prevailed. The show was officially opened this niternoon by the Mayor Mr H. D. Caro. The judges in the various sections were as follows: Dahlias and cut flowers, Mr A. J. Shailer (Palmerston North) ; decorative section, Mrs Whitley (Cambridge); fruit and vegetables. Mr J. Ballard (Claudelands). The Women’s Institute section Resulted in a win for the Jubliee Institute Frankton, with a total of 85 points, and Eureka Institute was second with 70 points. The individual points gained by the two institutes were as follows, with the possiblbe figures in parentheses: Jubilee: Arrangement 23 (25) ; quality 50 (60) ; variety 12 (15). Eureka: Arrangement 20 (25); quality 40 (GO); variety 10 (15). Championship Awards The champion of champions award was won by Mr H. M. Hammond with a magnificent dahlia named ‘Chasamy.’ Other championship awards were as follows: Giant decorative: Mr H. M. Hammond's “Chasamy.” Hybrid cactus: Mr C. Colson’s “Clara Scott.” Medium dahlia: Mr H. M. Mammond’s “Baerne.” Small dahlia: Mr W. M. McWliannell’s, “Standard Bearer.” The results of the judging: were as follows: — Dahlias Open Classes.—Hamilton Dahlia Cup: H M. Hammond 1 and 2. Medium dahlias, six varieties: H. M. Hammond 1 and 2. small dahlias, six varieties: J. M. McWhannell 1, Mrs S. R. Cox 2. Pompon dahlias, six varieties: J. M. McWhannell 1, Mrs S. R. Cox 2. Amateur Classes. —'Caro Cup for six larg-e dahlias: H. Bond 1, B. Peden 2, W. Hansen 3. Large dahlias, three varieties: T. Preecc 1, S. R. Handley 2. Cpecimen bloom of large dahlia: J. M. McWhannell 1, C. C. Docherty 2, W. Hansen 3. Medium dahlias, six varieties: J. M. McWhannell 1, Mrs D. W. Ai'iell 2. Medium dahlias, three varieties: 11. Rond 1, J. M. McWhannell 2, A. W. Ward 3. Specimen bloom or medium, dahlia: C. C. Smith 1. J. M. McWhannell 2, T. Preece 3. Small dahlias, three varieties: J. M. McWhannell 1. C. C. Smith 2, 11. Bond 3. Specimen bloorn of small dahlia: J. M. McWhannell 1. 2 and 3. Pompon dahlias, three varieties: J. M. McWhannell 1 and 2, T. Preece 3. Intermediate classes: Elsie Memorial Cup: C. Colson 1, C. Edwards 2, A. G. McPherson 3. Large dahlias, three varieties: C. Colson 1, W. Storry 2. Medium dahlias, three varieties: Mrs J. H. Hammond 1. Small dahlias, three varieties: Mrs Granville Ward l, Mrs J. M. McWhannell 2. Mrs J. IL Hammond 3. Novice Classes.—Large ilahlias, three varieties: A. Morris l, Mrs H. C. Wallace 2, Miss Maxwell 3. Specimen bloom or large dahlia: Mrs H. C. Wallace 1, A. Morris 2. Medium dahlias, three varieties: Miss Wyatt 1. Small dahlias, three varieties: Mrs J. G. Stiiith 1. Vegetables Collection or six kinds: Trevor Gibson 1. Potatoes: H. 11. Dalton 1, Miss C. Hunter 2, Mrs S. B. Larsen 3. Onions: Mrs A. E. de Lacey l and 2, Miss c. Hunter a. Table carrots: Trevor Gibson 1. Parsnips: Trevor Gibson 1. Beetroot: Trevor Gibson 1. Beans: Trevor Gibson 1. Tomatoes: Miss C. Hunter 1, Miss M. Johnston 2. Trevor Gibson Cucumbers: Trevor Gibson 1. Vegetable marrow: Trevor Gibson i.

Apples, six varieties: Mrs A. E. de Lacey l and 2. Dessert apples: Mrs A. E. de Lacey 1 and 3; Miss C. Hunter 2. Cooking apples: Mrs A. E. de Lacey l and 2, Miss C. Hunter 3. Peaches: Hugh brailing- l.