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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
FLOWER SHOW SUCCESS
SPLENDID "DISPLAY
YESTERDAY,
PRIZE LIST
"The exhibits, show
you that Hongkong is not backward in pro ducing flowers and vegetables that would be a credit to any place," said the President of the Hongkong Horticultural Society (Mr. J. T. Bagram) addressing the large crowd which attended the opening of the 27th annual flower and vegetable show yesterday.
After the Governor and Lady Peel had inspected the show, and tea had been served, the President addressed the gathering.
FRIDAY, MARCH
Three pots of Nasturtium (tall
varieties). Mrs, O. & Borrett,
Three pots of Salvia-Miss M. Ellis 1, Mrs. Ho Hom Tong 2
Six pots of annuals of planta raised from seed the same season (excind ing nasturtiums),Mrs. Ho Kom Tong 1, Mr. E. J. R. Mitchell 2;
Three pots of annuals or plants, raised from seed the same senson (not otherwise mentioned).-Mrs. Ho Fook 1, Mrs. Ho Kom Tong Lady Ho Tung 3.
Vegetables.
1933
Open to all except Peak Gardens and Chinese Market Gardoners!
Collection of vegetables of six or more varieties-Hongkong Club Mr. J. W. Franks 2
Four cabbages-Lady Ho Tung 1, Hongkong Club 2 Tung 1,
Four Song Club 2..
tabbages-Lady Ho
Hongkong Club 1, Miss M. Ellis 2. Four cauliflowers or brocolli Tarce pota of Arums-Miss Hooghong Club 1, Lady Ho Tung 2.
Six lettucca (cabbage variety)
Three pots of Antirrhinum-Lady
Ellis Peel.
Three pots of Begonias-Mfrs: S. H. Roas 1, Lady Peel 2.
Lady
Three pots of Geraniums. Ho Tang 1, Mrs. Ho Fook 2
Three pots of Dahlias.-Lady Peel Miss M. Ella 2.
Three pots of Beliotrope-Lady He Tung 1, Miss M. Ellis 2.
Ellis 1, Mrs. Ho Kom Tong 2.
Three pots of Petunia-Miss M.
Rook 1, Mrs. L. Dunbar 2
Three pots of Verbena.Mrs. Eo
Three pots of Linaria (tall varie- Mr. Bagram said: This is the tics) Lady Ho Tung 1, United Ser 27th year of the Hongkong Horti-vices Recreation Club
Hub 2. cultural Cociety and the beautiful Fook 1, Mrs. L. Dunbar 2
Three pots of Cineraria.-Mrs. array of flowers you see at this Annual Show is a tribute to the entries.
Three pota of Delphinium keenness and skill of the ex- hibitors..
ไ
Ha
No.
kong Club 1, Mr. J. W. Franks 2.
Six lettuces (cos varieties)Hong-
Mr. W. Old 2
Six endive. Hongkong Club 1,
Mr. W. Old 1, Lady Ho Tang 2, Twenty-five Brussels sprouts. Hongkong Club 3.
Six Kohl Rabi-Mr. W. Old 1, Hongkong Club 2, Mr. J. W. Franks
3.
Six turnips-Mr. J. W. Franks 1, Hongkong Club 2
Six carrots-Hongkong Club 1... Mrs. R. E. Hoare 2. Mr. J. W. Franks 3.
kong Club 2
Six parsnips.-Mr. W. Old 1, Hong-
Twelve onions-Lady Ho Tung. Six Teeks Lady Ha Hongkong Club 2.
Tung 1
Twelve potatoes-Miss M. Ellis 1, Lady Ho Tung 2
17
Three pots
of Fresia.-Mrs. L Kom Tong 3. Dunbar 1, Mrs. Ho Fook 2, Mrs. Ho, Hongkong Club 2
Twenty-five radishes.-Mr. W. Old
Six beets. Mrs. F. W. Stapleton
Three pots of Phlox drummondii.-1, Hongkong Club 2.
Four heads of celery-Miss M. Three pots of Roses-No prize.
Ellis 1.
a, Lady Ho Tung 2 Hongkong Three pots of Dianthus (including Club 3. picotee and Sweet William).Mrs. 1. Mr. J. W. Franks 2 hybrids but excluding carnations,
P Twelve tomatocaEongkong Club Ho Kom Tong, 3rd. prize.
Twenty-five pods of peas-fina Picottees.-Mrs. Ho Fook 1, Mrs. Ho
Three pots of Carnations and/or M. Ella 1, Mrs. R. E. Hoare 2 Kom Tong 2.
It is a great pleasure to thank His Excellency for honouring us with his presence here this after-Miss M. Ellis noon and Lady Peel for again 20 kindly diatributing the prizes.
Every year the organisers of the Show through a month or 80 of nervous tension owing to the lack of sunshine and to the cold winds prevalent about this time of the year. The rather warmer weather this last week, though was most helpful, but unfortunate- ly a change for the worse took place. The exhibits however show you that Hongkong is not backward in producing flowers and vegetables that would be a credit to any place.
the
wenye pods of French beann.
Club 1, Mr. J. W.
Two vegetable marrows-Hong- kong Club.
Three pots of maidenhair forn-Franka 2. Mrs. Ho Kom Tong
Three
pota of ferns maiden hair" and asparagus ferns)— (excluding Lily Ho Tung.
Open to Peak Gardens only: Collection of vegetables of six or Three pots of Asparagus plumosus more varieties. Mr. L. J. Davica. or Sprengeri)-Mrs. He Kom Tong-Wolfe 1, The Matilda Hospital 2, Mr. Four cabbages.--Mrs. E. D. C. Ho Kom Tong.
Three pots of Mignonette-Mrs..
Three pots of French marigolds.- Mrs. Ho Fook 1, Mrs. Ho Kom Tong
Three pots of Larkspur-Mrs. L- Dunbar.
The Society depends, of course, upon its active members, and al-2- though
membership has dropped slightly since last year, we still have over 200 members. Three pots of Nasturtium (dwarf This surely is a very antall pro- varieties)Mrs. Ho Kom Tong 1, portion of the many who
Mise. M. Ellis 2. lovers of one of the most beauti-as-Mrs., Ho Kom Tong.
Three pots of Pansies and/or Vio- ful products of nature.
are
I would urge all members of the public who are interested, to join
the Society, whose aim is not only. to encourage the growing of flowers and vegetables, but to im- prove their quality, beasty and variety.
..
Loss To Society.
R. Mitchell 1, Miss M. Ellis 2.
Three pots of Violeta.-Mra. E. J. Three pots of Stock Mrs. Ho Kom Top de pots of Primula-Mrs. Ha
. C. Borrett 2.
Three of
Kom Tong 1, Lady Ho Tung 2.
M. S. J. Walsh 3.
L. Dowbiggin 1, The Matilda Hos Four Savoy cabbages. Mr. H. B. pital 2, Mrs. F. C. Hall 3.
Four cauliflowers Sit Robert Ho Tung " Mr Đo C
or brocolli.--- Black 2.
Six Tettuces (cabbage variety). Mr. H. E. L. Dowbiggin 1, Mr. Alian Cameron 2, Mr. J. T. Bagram 3.
Six lettuces (cos varieties).—Hen, Mr. W.. H. Bell 1, Mr. L J. Davies 2. Six endive-Mr. L. J. Davies 1, Mrs. F. C. Hall 2
Mrs. L. J. Davies 1, Mr. J. D. Butcher Twenty-five Brassels sprouts
2
Six Koht Rahi.-Mrs. J. Scott Mar-
Six turnips. Mr. L. J. Davies 1, Hon. Mr. W. H. Bell 2, Mr. H. B. L.
3. Dowbiggin
Six carrets-Mr. L. J. Davies 1, M. S. J. Walsh 2, The Matilda Hospital 3.
Six parsnips-Mr. C. C. Black 1, Sir Robert Ho Tung 2,
Three pols of annuals, perennials, and/or any plants excluding pains.ston 1, Mrs. S. T. Williamson 2. Mrs. L. Dunbar 1, Miss M. Ellis 2.
Plants in Pots--Peak Gardens Only. It is with much regret that we santhemum frutescens)-Mr. H. B. Three pots of Marguerite (Chry- have to record the great loss to L. Dowbiggin 1, Mrs. J. Scott Har
Mr. the Society of two of its staunston 2, Mr. J. D. Butcher 3, chest supporters upon their de- Three pets of Nasturitium (tall parture from the Colony, in F. C. Hall 2.
varieties)Mr. Paul Lauder 1, Mrs. Major-General "Sandilands, President for the past two years, and Mrs. Dyer, also a
past President. The latter, as you all know, was one of the cleverest gardeners the Colony has seen, and her beautiful garden at Aberdeen was indeed a show in itself.
Our
Twelve onions. Mr. M. S. J. Walsh 1, Mr. L. J. Davies 2.
Butcher 1, Mr. Allan Cameron 2
Three pets of Salvia Mr. J. D.
Six leeks Mr. L. J. Davies 1, Mrs. from seed the same season (exclud
Six pots of annuals or plants raised F. C. Hall 2.
Twelve ing nasturtiums). Mrs. F. C. Hall 1.1, Mr. C. C. Black 2, The Matilda potatoes. Mr. L. J. Davies
ever Mr. J. B. Ross 2, Mr. J. T. Bagram Twenty-five radishes.tr, J. T.;
Dur
Three pots of annuals or plants raised from seed the same neason Bagru 1, Mr. L J. Davies 2, Mr. (not otherwise mentioned).-Peak C. C. Black 3. Club 1, Mr. W. T. Southern 2."
Hamilton 1, Ir. C. C. Black 2, The Three pots of Arums. Mr. S. W. Matilda Hospital 3.
Three pots of Antirrhinum-fr. and J. Butcher 1, Mr. H. B. L. Daw-
Assistance
I should like, to express grateful thanks to Colonel Bird and Officers of the Hongkong Defence Corps for the use of the volunteer Headquarters parnde ground; to the Honour-biggin 2. able Inspector General of Police Potter 1, Mr. J. D., Butcher 2.
Three pots of Begonia. Mrs. Eldon for the valuable rendered by the police and the Lauder 1, Mrs. J. Scott Harston 2.
Three pots of Dahlias.-Mrs. Paul fire brigade; to Lieut.-Col. Raikes and Officers for the loan of the Band of the 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers; in the judges and to all those who rendered services in various capacities, and also to the donors to the prize fund, in- cluding Mr. Quist who has very kindly donated cards for two 2 parcels of bulbs to be delivered later for the best Dahlia exhibits from the Peak and lower level. Mrs. Hall, who won a Challenge Cup last year, has re-donated one to the Society.
Before closing, I should like to, express appreciation nt the honour of being eleeled by you
Six beets-Mr. L. J. Davies 1, Mr. S. W. Hamilton 2, Mr. M. S. J. Walsh
3.
Four heads of celery-Hon. Mr. W. H. Bell 1, Mrs. S. T. Williamson
Sir Robert Ho Tung 3. Twelve tomatoes.-Mrs.
J. Scott
Harsion 1, Mr. Allan Cameron 2, Mr. C. C. Black 3.
Twenty-five pods of peas.-Hon. Mr. W.il. Bell 1, Mr. J. B. Ress 2, Sir Robert Ho Tung 3.
Paul Lauder 1, Mr. Allan Cameron 2. Three pots of Heliotrope.--Mrs.
Twenty-five pods of French beans, Hall 1, Mrs. Paul Lauder 2, Mr. Ailan Cameron, 1, Hon. Mr. W. H. Three pois of Geraniums. Mrs. Mr. L. J. Davies. Two, vegetable. J. T. Bagram 2.
marrows.Mr. Three pets of Cineraria.-Mr. J. T. | Bell.2. Bagram 1, Mrs. P. C. Hall 2.
C.
Hamilton 1. Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin Three pots uf Petunia.Mr. S. W.
Three pots of Roses. No exhibit. Three pots of Verbena Airs. J. Scott Harston 1 Mr. M. S. J. Walsh 2, Mr. S. W. Hamilton 3.
Cut Flowers.
and Chinese Market Gardeners:
Open to all except Peak Gardens
other thun
Ten
3.
the
опе
Six bunches of cut flowers of six ties).-Mrs. F. C. Hall 1, Mrs. Paul Flowers
Three pots of Linariu (tall varie-distinct, kinda (excluding roses). Lauder 2, Peak Club 3.
not to be mixed, foliage lowers in each vase not to be added. that belonging to the Shown in vasen supplied by Society. Mrs. R. E. Hoare 1, Lady Peel 2, Mrs. Ho Kom Three pots of Delphiniuin.--Mr. R. Six bunches of Sweet Peas, con Sauger, us the Society's President for theMrs. F. C. Hall 1, Mrs. J. Scott Har- Shown in vanes
Three pots of Phlox drummondii-eclour and variety in each bunch.
taining 10 steins euch, only current year. I am deeply in- terested in gardening as
ston 2, Mr. J. B. Ross 3.
supplied by the Society. Mrs. Ho Kom Tong 1, Lady know, and trust my efforts to en- Black 1, The Matilda Hospital 2, Mr.
Three pots of Fresia Mr. C. C. Ho Tung 2. hance the standard of the pro-S. W. Hamilton 3. duction of flowers will be helpful to the Society. I Can you that anything I members during my term of office will be done with the greatest pleasure. (Applance.)
you
assure
can do for
Prizes Presented.
The prizes were then presented by Lady Feel; and at the con- elusion little Miss Margaret Hoare handed her a beautiful floral bouquet.
At the instance of Mr. Bagram, three hearty cheers were given for Lady Peel.
During the afternoon, the band of the First Battalion of the South Wales Borderers, which at- tended by kind permission of the Colonel and Officers, played number of selections."
The Awards. Winners of Challenge Cups
The following is the full list of wine
nery,
Three pots of Nasturtiums (dzorf Varieties)Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin 1. Mr. F. C. Hall 2, Mr. J. D. But clicy.
hybrids but excluding carnations, Three pots of Dianthus (including picotee and Sweet William).Mrs. J. Sectt Harston 1, Mrs. F. C. Hall 2.
Three pots.of Carnations and/or pfcollec.--Mr. R. Sanger 1, Mr. F. C. Hall 2..
Three pots of maidenhair fern- Mrs. Paul Lauder,
Three pots of ferns (excluding exhibit. maidenhair and asparagus Tern)-No
Three pots of Asparagus plumosus or Sprengeri-Mr. M. S. J. Walsh 1, Mr. L. J. Davies 2.
Three pots of Mignonette-Mr. M. 5. J. Walsh 1, Mr. L. J. Davies 2. Mrs. F. C. Hall 1. Mrs. W. T. Sou-
Three pot of French marigolds. a thorn 2. Mr. J. T. Bagrom 8.
Three pots of Larkspur. Mrs. Paul Lauder.
Threa Pots of Pansies and or W. T. Southorn 2, violas.The Matilda Hospital 1, Mrs.
These pots of Violets.-Hon. Mr.
Three bunches of Antirrhinum, five heads in each vase-Miss M. Ellis 1. Mra. F. W. Stapleton 2.
Three red or pink roses Mrs. R. E. Hoare 1, Mrs. F. W. Stapleton 2. R. E. Hoare.
Three white or yellow roses.—Mrs.
E. Hcare 1, Lady Peel 2
Three, roses, any colour.-Mra. R
Lady Peël 1, Mrs. S. H. Ross 2..
Six Carnations, and/or Picotees.- Six Cactus Dahlias only-Lady Peel 1, Mrs. Ho Fock 2.
Six Deblies, other than Cactus variety-Lady Peel 1, Mrs. Ho Fook
2.
Six bunches of Mignoncite-con Lady Ho Tung. taining six heads in each bunch
Six bunches Nasturtium (not less than four distinct colours and con- taining 15 blooms in each bunch)- Mrs. D. C. Barrett 1, Lady Peel 2.
Twelve PansiesMira. Ho Kom Tong
1, Lady Peet 2. Six bunches of Vicleta
(containing 25 in each bunch).-Mrs. E. J. IL Mitchell
Cut Flowers open to Peak Gardens only:
Six Junches of cut flowers of six W. H. Boll 1, Mr. Allan Cameron 2. listinet Linds (excluding roses).
Three
Bagram of "Stocks-Mr. J. Flowers not to be mixed, foliage other
Mr. R. Sanger 2, Mr. J.
than that belonging to the flowers in cachi vuse not to be added. Shown in vases supplied by the Society, Mr. J. T. Bagram 1, Mrs. C. B. Brown' 2, Mrs. A. B. Purves 3.
General Awards. Plants in Pots Open to all excepi B. Ross 8. Peak. Gardens und Chinese Market T. Bagrarn 1, Mr. L. J. Davies 2.
Three pots of Primula Mr. J. gardeners:
and/or any plants excluding polms.
Three pots of annuals, perennials, Mr. J. T. Bagram 1, Mr. L. J. Davies taining
Three Pots of Marguerite (Chry santhemum frulescens) Mrs. O. Borrett 1, Mr. E. J. R. Mitchell 2.
2.
one
Six bunches of Sweet Peas, con-
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