P.B. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 834, 7 March 1903, Page 3

P.B. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

A MOST SUCCESSFUL SHOW,

The Committee of the Poverty Bay Horticultural Society are to be congratulated on tho success which attended their Autumn Show, hold in the Theatre Royal yesterday afternoon and evening. Notwithstanding the' long spell of dry weather which has been most trying to those having the euro of gardens, there was a most gratifying display of flowers, and the quality of the exhibits was in many eases superior to anything previously shown. The Committee, in their arrangements for the exhibition, from tho outset had their pians carefully thought out, and many improvements woro effected in regard to the staging of the exhibits. The Show, from an artistic point of view, was the greatest success yet achieved by the Society, and only shows what can be done in a district like our own when a few enthusiastic horticuituralists meet toge-

ther. Certainly the Society is to be congratulated on having two such energetic members as Messrs G. Darton and G. Bull, and it is in a great measure due to their individual efforts that tho Autumn exhibition yesterday was so successful. A special featuro of tho Show was tho large number of pot plauts, the display of which took up tho whole of one side of the hall. As usual Mr Darton’s entry of pot plants was a largo one, and the plants were shown in splendid condition, reflecting great credit upon the exhibitor. Ho showed some cnoico flowering begonias, palms, and geraniums, and obtained quite a number of first and special prizes, including tho prize for tho best pot plant in the Show.

Tho collection of pot plants shown by Mr F. Tansley for exhibition only attracted a groat deal of attention, and included many rare varieties. Mr Tansley was awarded a special prize for his exhibit.

On entering the hall tho first exhibit to attract the attention of tho visitor was

the fine show made by Mr A. Thomson, who went to no end of pains in regard to effectively displaying his plants. A new departure had been made by Mr Thom son, the customary tables having been disposed of in favor of a curved rock stand bordered with turf, tho background being of bamboos and pampas, and affording an effective screen to tho entrance of the hail. Mr Thomson’s exhibit included a first-class collection of pot plants, including flowering Degonias, coleus and maidenhair ferns, a number of cactus dahlias, including some of the latest varieties. For his excellent display Mr Thomson was awarded Messrs Dimmock and Co.’s special prize. There was good competition in most classes of cut flowers, some fine exhibits being shown by Mrs \V. L. Rees, and Messrs G. Stevenson, G. Grant, G. Darton, G. Bull, and the Rev. J. G. Paterson. The vegetable and fruit classes wore well represented, and the quality of the exhibits was all that could be desired. Mr A. F. Kennedy was the chief prizetaker for vegetables, and ho was awarded first and special, prizes for tho best collection. Nelson Bros.’ garden had a number of exhibits, and an excellent collection of tomatoos was prominent in their exhibits. Tho best collection of squashes was sont by Mr Kennedy. Miss M. Lewis was a successful competitor in apples, and Miss B. Cameron obtained first honors for the best collection of fruit. A fine assortment of peaches was shown by Mr G. Stevenson. Messrs Simmonds and Co,, Napier, had a fine display of vegetables and fruit, including a cabbage which turned the scale at 28lb, a 20oz applo, and onions whose weight was given at lib Boz. For tho best decorated table there were six entries, and competition was remarkably keen. First honors went to Miss Quigley, Mrs Darton being second. The exhibits of jams and preserves was one of the largest and best seen at a local show, and there was good competition. Mrs J. W. Bright was one of the largest prize-takers, and also carried off two special prizos. Miss M. E. Fox was awarded first prize for the best home-made bread, Mrs Orr being second. Following is the prize list:—

POT PLANTS IN BLOOM,

Begonias, flowering, single, Mrs Luttrell 1; fuschia, doublo, Mrs Hird 1; gloxinia, Tansley, 1; pelargonium zonal, Mrs B. Hird, 1 ; primula, G. E. Darton, 1. Bost pot plant in bloom, Miss D. Hall, 1 and Mr H. Bull's, son., special prize ; begonias, ornamental foliage, E. Tansley, 1 and 2; coleus, G. E. Darton 1, F. Tansley 2; coleus collection, F. Tansley, 1. Ferns, maiden hair, G. E. Darton, 1; ferns, maiden hair, two varieties, G. E. Darton, 1 ; ferns, one variety, Darton 1, Mrs Luttrell 2 ; ferns, three varieties, Darton, 1; ferns, collection, Darton 1 and Hayman and Co.’s speoial prize. Hanging basket of ornamental ferns, Tansley, 1 ; ornamental asparagus, Tansley, 1; palms, two varieties, Darton, 1; palms, one variety, Darton I, Mrs J. Bright 2 ; native plant in pot, Darton 1; best plant pot not in bloom, Mrs Redstone 1; pot plants, collection, Darton 1 and Mr G. Grant’s special prize ; champion pot plant of the show (Kintia Canterburyana), Darton 1 and Dalgety and Co.’s special prize.

CUT FLOWERS,

Asters (3), Geo. Stevenson 1 ; asters (6), G. Stevenson 1 ; asters (collection), Mrs \V. L. Bees 1 ; bouvardias, G. Bull 1 ; bouvardias (collection), G. Grant 1 ; climbing plants, Miss Dunne 1, Mrs W. L. Bees 2 ; climbing plants (collection), Mrs Dunne 2 ; carnations (3 varieties). W. J. Cox 2 ; coreopsis (collection), G. Bull 1 ; dahlias, single (collection), G, Bull 1 ; dahlias, cactus (3), G. Bull 1 ; dahlias, cactus (6), G. E. Darton 1 ; dahlias, cactus (12), G. Bull 1 ; dahlias, caccus, collection (Dr. Williams’ special prize), Darton 1, Bull 2 ; dahlias, cactus, champion bloom (Mr A. Thompson’s special prize), “ Mrs Charles Turner,” G. T. Bull 1 ; dahlias, double, 3 varieties, G. Bull 1 ; gaillardia, collection, G. Bull 1 ; gladioli, 2 varieties, G. Stevenson 1; lilies, collection, Mrs W. L. Bees 1 ; marigold, French, 3, W. J. Cox 2 ; marigold, French, collection, Darton 1 ; marigold, African, G. Bull 1 ; petunias, single, Mrs W. L. Bees 1, G. Stevenson 2 ; petunias, double, Mrs W. L. Bees 1, G. Stevenson 2 ; phlox perennial, Darton 1 ; phlox Drummondi, Darton 1, Stevenson 2 ; sundower, collection, G. Bull 1 ; tea roses, G. Stevenson 1 ; zinnias, Darton 1 ; zinnias, collection, Darton 1 ; spray of flowers, 7 entries, Mrs Lusk 1, Miss Colley 2 ; buttonhole, 7 entries, Miss Colley 1, Mrs Lusk 2 ; best-dressed epergne, Miss Beere 1, Miss Hyett 2 ; shower bouquet, Mrs Lusk 1 ; cut annuals, 6 varieties, Darton 1 ; cut annuals, collection (Messrs H. E. Paltridge and Co.’s special prize), G. Bull 1 ; cut flowers, 10 varieties, G. Stovenson 1 ; cut flowers, collection (Messrs Cooper and Co.’s special prize), G. E. Darton 1, Lusk 2 ; cut annuals, 6 varieties, Darton 1 ; best wreath, Miss B. Cameron 1, Miss Dunne 2.

TABLE DECOBATION (Committee’s Special Prize).

There were six ontrios, and tho prizes were awarded : Miss Quigley 1, Mrs Darton 2.

FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.

Apples, dossert, ono variety, G. Stevenson 1; ditto, thrco vanotios, G. Stevenson 1; apples, cooking, Miss May Lewis 1 ; ditto, three varieties, Miss May Lewis 1 ; apples, collection, Miss May Lewis 1. Grapes, white, J. H. Colebourne, 1 and 2 ; lemons, G. Stovcnson 1 ; pears, dessert, G. T. Bull 1 and 2 ; pears, collection, Miss B. Camoron 1; peaches, best plate, G. Stevenson 1 ; plums, dessert, Miss Lewis 1; quinces, Miss May Lewis 1; best collection of fruit, Miss B. Cameron 1. Best siivor beet, Miss Morrison 1; red beet, turnip, Mrs Murphy 1, Nelson. Bros. ‘2; red beet, long, A. F. Konnedy 1, W. L. pile 2; beans, kidney, B. Box 1; beans, buttorwax, B. Colo 1; beans, runner, A. F. Kennedy X, J. H. Colebourne 2 • carrots, long, H. J. Bendle 1 Nelson Bros. 2; carrots, short, H. J. Bendle 1, Mrs W. L. Bees 2 ; cucumbers, A. F. Kennedy 1; cabbage, heaviest, Mrs Ashdown 1; cabbage, red, A. F. Kennedy 1 G. E. Darton 2; lettuce, A. F. Kennedy l'- marrow, heaviest, Mrs Murphy 1; marrow, table, Mrs W. L. Bees 1, A. F. Kennedy 2; Melon citron, A. F. Kennedy 1 • onions, J. H. Colebourne 1, Nelson Bros. 2; peas, tall, Mrs Murphy 1; peas, dwarf, Mrs W. L. Bees 1; potatoes, kidney, Miss Boyd 1; potatoes, other kinds, Mrs Church 1, B. Cox 2; parsnips, H. J. Bendle 1, Mrs W. L. Bees 2; pumpkin, heaviest, Mrs Murphy 1; pumpkin, best

table, A. F. Kennedy 1, G. E. Darton 2 ; rhubarb, G. Stevenson 1, A. F. Kennedy 2 ; squashes, A. F. Kennedy 1, G. Darton 2 ; tomatoes, Mrs W. L. Rees 1, G. Stevenson 2; tomatoes, collection, Nelson Bros. 1; best collection of vegetables (Messrs Simmonds and Co.’s special), A. F. Kennedy 1.

JAMS.

Jam, plum, Mrs G. T. Bull 1, Mrs Bright 2 ; jam, gooseberry, Mrs Bright 1, Miss B. Cameron 2 ; jam, strawberry, I Mrs Bright 1, Miss Boyd 2 ; jam, raspberry, Miss Bright 1, Mrs G. T. Bull 2 ; jam, apricot, Mtss B. Cameron 1, Mrs G. T. Bull 2 ; jam, peach, Mrs J. Warren 1, Miss B. Cameron 1. Mrs J. Warren 2 ; apple jelly, Mrs Fairlie 1, Mrs C. Smith 2, Mrs G. T. Bull h.c. ; quince jelly, Mrs Fairlie 1 ; best collection of jam (Committee’s special prize,Mrs Bright 1 and special, Miss Boyd 2 ; best collection oi jolly, Mrs Fairlie 1 andspecial prizedonated by Mr 11. 11. Trevithick, Miss Boyd 2; orange marmalade, Miss B. Cameron 1; lemon marmalade, Miss Pidgeon 1 ; honey in comb and frame, Mr McClure 1 and 2 ; honey in jars, Mr McClure 1, Mr Warner 2 ; chutney, Miss Black 1; tomato sauce, Mrs C. Goldsmith 1 and 2 ; onion pickles, Mrs C. Smith 1 ; bottled fruit, pears, Mrs G. T. Bull 1, Mrs C. Goldsmith 2 ; bottled fruit, plums, Mrs Warren 1, Mrs Bright 2; apricots, bottled, Mrs Bright 1, Miss Dunne 2; rhubarb, bottled, Mrs Bright 1, j Mrs J. Warren 2, Miss L. Macfarlane h c.; , peaches, bottled, Mrs J. Warren I, Mrs Bright 2 ; gooseberries, bottled, Mrs Bright , 1; bottled fruit, collection, Mrs Bright 1 j

and special prize donated by Committee, Mi3s Cameron 2.

Best home-made bread, Miss M. E, Fox Mrs Orr 2.