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HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL

SOCIETY.

ANNUAL EXHIBITION.

The annual two days' exhibition of flowers, fruit and vegetables promoted by the Hongkong Horticultural Society was opened ou Feb, 26th at the Botanic Gardens, which were as usual placed at the disposal of the society. Unfortunately the weather was most disagreeable and militated against the popularity of the event, though when the atmosphere cleared a little in the

THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND

Class 21. 3 pots of Chrysanthemum-1, Mr1 Ho Kom Tong; 2, Mr D. Dorabjes.

Class 22. 3 pots of Marguerite (Chry- santhemum frutescens)-1, Sir Paul Chater; 2, Ladies Recreation Club.

Class 23. 3 pots of Primula-1. Mr Choa

Leep Ceep; 2, Mr Ho Kom Tong

Class 24. 3 pots of Pacoy-1. No exhibits. Class 25 3 pots of Salvia -1, Mr Ho Kom Tong; 2. Sir Paul Chater.

Class 26 3 pots of Chinese Orchids-1, Mr Ho Kom Toug; 2, Mrs Ho Tung.

PLANTS IN POTS-PEAK GARDENS ONLY. Class 27

Mrs Hinds.

Class 28.

froin seed the same season-1, Mrs Gibbs; 2, 6 pots of annuals or plants raised

afternoon there was a fair attendance of the public. Their enjoyment was much enhanced by the pleasing selections discoursed than annuals--1, Mrs Hinds; 2, My Barton.

3 pots of flowering plants, other by the band of the Rajputs under Bandmaster Coke.

It is satisfoctory to record that the entries were quite up to the number of former years, a fact which indicates that the Society is attract- ing a few new exhibitors, and the general all round imp ovement noticeable in the display ut calls for congratulations to all concerned. flowers were mo e numerous than before and table décorations came out strong, almost double the number of last year being shown.

Class 29 3 pots of Geraniums+1. Mr E. M. Hazeland; 2. Mr Tomkins,

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Class 67. 6 Carrots-1 Mr Rouse; 2, Mrs Hinds.

Class 68. 6 Turnips-1 Mr Tomkins; 2, Mrs Griffin.

Class 69. Class 70.

Class 71.

6 Onions-1 No award.

12 Tomatoes-No award.

25 Radishes-1, Mr C. D. Wilkin- son; 2, Hon. Mr. Basil Taylor.

Class 72. 25 pods of Peas-1, Mr Wilkinson 2, Mrs Hinds.

Class 73. 25 pods of French Beans-1, Mrs Hinds; 2, Mrs Fisher.

Class 74. 2 Vegetable Marrows---1, Mr Tom- kins; 2, Mr Barton.

Class 75. Dish of Strawberries. not less than 20 fruits No award. CUT FLOWERS, OPEN TO ALL EXCEPT CHINESE

MARKET GARDENERS.

Class 76 18 bunches of cut Flowers to be Class 30. 3 pots of Dahlias-1, Mr Hazeland. not less than 6 varieties in all, nor less than 2 shown in 3 regulation stands of 6 bunches each, Class 31. 3 pots of Verbenas+1, Mr Haze-varieties in the same stand-1, Mr Choo Leep land; 2. Mrs Hinds.

Chee; 2 Mrs Makeham,

Class 32. 3 pots of Mignonette-1, Mr Hazeland; 2. Mrs H. W. Slade.

Class 33. 3 pots of Nasturium-1, Mrs Gibbs; 2. Mr Hazeland.

Class 34. 3 pots of Freesia--1, Mrs Hinds; 2. Mr Hazeland.

Class 35. 3 pots of Narcissus Tazetta. tall--1, Mr Barton; 2 Mrs Jones Hughes!

Class 36. 3 pots of Heliotrope-1, Mrs Pellogk: 2. Mrs Tomkins.

Hon. Basil Taylor. Class 37 3 pots of Ferns, distiḥet varieties-

Class 38 · 3 pots of Fan Palms (Livistonia chincusis) 1. Mrs Gibbs; 2, Mr Bowley. Palms No exhibits.

Class 39.3 pots of Palms other than Fan

The exhibition was well managed. Mr. L. Gibbs discharging the duties of secretary very satisfactorily, while Messrs. Barton. Tutcher, Ho Kom Tong, and Chou Leep Chee proved them- selves hardworking members of the committee.. It should be added the decisions of the judges1 gave every satisfaction. Those who, undertook" the duties of adjudication were: General hibits, Messrs. J. Barton, S: T. Più, W. Craddock and WJ. Tutcher. Table decora- tion, Mrs Pollock and Mrs Turner. Gardens, Messrs. Dunn, Gompertz, Gibbs and Barton: Judging was completed before tiffin and in the afternoon the exhibition was thrown open to the public. At five o'clock the ceremony of handing over the prizes was performed, by Mrs MAY, who was rewarded at the close with hearty cheers.

Appended is the complete prize list:

PLANT IN POTS-OPEN TO ALL EXCEPT PEAK GARDENS.

Class 1. 6 pots of Annuals or plants raised from seed the same season 1. Mrs Ho Tung; 2, Mr Ho Kom Tong.

Class 2. 3 pots of Flowering plants other than annuals-1, Mr Chou Leep Chee; 2. Miss Wallace.

Class 3. 3 pots of Fan Palms (Livistonia chinensis)-1, Mr D. Dorabjee; 2, Mrs Bell.

Class 4. 3 pots of Palms other than Fan Palms-1, Miss Walluce; 2, Mr Ho Kom Tong.

Class 5. 3 pots of Rose - 1. Sir Paul Chater; 2, Mr Choa Leep Cher.

Class 6, 3 pots of Freesia-1. Mr Ho Tung; 2, Mr D. Dorabjee.

Class 7. 3 pots of Geraniums-1. Sir Paul Chater; 2, Mr Chao Leep Chee.

Class 8 3 pots of Camellias-1, Mr Ho Kom Tung;2, Choa Leep thee.

Class 9. 3 pots of Dahlias-1, Mrs Ho Tung: 2, Mr Ho Kom Tong.

lass 40 3 pots of French or African Marigolds 1. Mr Hazeland; 2 Mrs Hinds.

Class 41. 3 pots of Pot Marigolds (Calendula officinalis)---1, Mr Hazeland; 2, Mrs Slade. VEGETABLES &c.-OPEN TO ALL EXCEPT PEAK GARDENS AND CHINESE MARKET GARDENS.

Class 42 Collection of vegetables (not less than 6 varieties). These must be staged in a hox not larger than 4 ft. x 4 ft. x 3 inches deep-1, Mr Ho Kom Tong: 2, Sir Paul Chater. Class 43. 4 Heads of Celery-1. Sir Pau Chater; 2. Mr Dorabjee.

Class 44. 4auliflowers or Broccoli-Mr Dorabjee and Sir Paul Chater equal.

Class 45. 4 Cabbages-1, Sir Paul Chater; 2, Mrs Rodger.

Class 46. 5 Lettuces-1, Hon Mr Gresson; 2. Mr Dorabjee.

Class 47. 3 Vegetable Marrows-1.-2. Hon Mr Gresson.

Class 48. 6 Beets--1, Sir Paul Chater; 2, Police Sgt. Kerr.

Class 49. 6 Carrots-1. Hon. Mr Gresson; 2. Sir Paul Chater.

Class 506 Turnips-1. Hon. Mr Gresson 2. Mrs. Rodgers,

Class 51. 12 Onions, Sir Papl Chater. (lass 52 12 Tomatoes-1, Sgt. Mrs Rodger.

Kerr: 2

Class 53. 12 Potatoes-1, Mr Dorabee; 2 Sgt Kerr.

Class 54. 25 Radishes-1. Mr Dorabjee; 2 Sir Paul Chater.

Class 10. 3 pots of Phlox Drummondii 1 M Ho Kom Tong; 2. Sir Paul Chater.

Class 11. 3 pots of Carnations and. or Pico-2: tees-1, Sir Paul Chater; 2. Mr D. Dorabjee.

Class 12. 3 pots of Dianthus, other varieties excluding Carnation and Picotee-1, Mrs Ho Tung; 2 Mr Ho Kon Tong.

Class 13. 3 pots of Pansies-1, Mrs Ho Tung; 2. Sir Paul Chater.

Class 14. 3 pots of Violets-1, Mrs Ho Tung; 2, Mr Ho Kom Tong.

Class 15. 3 pots of Mignonette-1, Mrs Ho Tung; 2, Mrs Jordan.

Class 55. 25 Brussels Sprouts-1, Mrs Rodger; Mr Dorabjee

Class 56. 25 pods of Peas-1, Mr Dorabjee ; 2, Mrs Rodger.

Class 57. 52 pods of French Beans-1, Sir Paul Chater 2, Mr Dorabjee.

Class 58. 2 Melons--No award! Class 59. 4 Cucumbers-No award. Class 60. Dish of Strawberries not less than fruita Sir Paul Chater and Mr Dorabjee equal.

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VEGETABLES &C.-PEAK GARDENS ONLY. Class 16. 3 pots of Nasturtium (Tall varieties) Class 61. Collection of vegetables, not less --1, Sir Paul Chater; 2, Ladies Recreation Club.

than 6 varieties. (These must be staged in a box Class 17. 3 pots of Nasturtium (dwarf varie-not larger than 4ft. x 4ft. and 3 inches deep— ties)-1, Sir Paul Chater; 2, Mr Ho Kom 1, Mr Hazeland; 2. Mrs Griffin. Tong.

Class 18. 3 pots of Narcissus-1, Mrs Ho Tung; 2, Mr Chiou Leep Chee.

Class 19. 3 pots Azaleas-1. Mr Ho Kou Tong; 2, Sir Paul Chater.

Class 20. 3 pots Ferns, excluding Maiden Hair Fernsk, Mrs Ho Tung. 2, Mr Ho Kom Tong.

Class 20 A. 3 pots Maiden Hair Ferns,- Mrs. Hồ Tung : 2, Mr Kwok Siu Lat

Class 62. 4 Heads of Celery+1, Mr Rouse 2, Mrs Joues Hughes.

Class 63. 4 Cauliflowers or Broccoli-1, Mr Bowley; 2, Mrs Hinds.

Class 64. Cabbages-1, Mrs Wait; 2, Bowley.

Mr

Class 65. 6 Lettuces-1 Mrs Fisher: 2, Mrs Jones Hughes.

Class 66. 6 Beets-1 Mrs Jones Hughes; 2, Mrs Griffin.

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Class 77. 6 Roses-1, Mrs. Makeham; 2, Sir Paul Chater.

Class 78. 12 Carnations, and/or Picotees-1, Sir Paul Chater.

Class 79. 12 Pansies Sir Paul Chater; 2 Mr. Choa Leep Chee.

Class 80. 4 Button hole bouquets, 2 Ladies' A. Nicholson; 2. Mr. Å. Nicholson. and 2 Gentlemen's, in glasses or vases-1. Mrs.

Class 81. 1 Hand bouquet in vase--1, Mrs Ho Tung; 2, Mr Lo Nicholson.

dren not exceeding 15 years of age-1, Miss May Class 82. Bouquet of Wild Flowers for chil- Robinson; 2, The Misses May; 3 Masters

Taylor.

CUT FLOWERS-PEAK GARDENS Only.

Class 83. 6 banches of cut flowers, distinct

varieties-1, Mrs Iurner; 2, Mr Hazeland.

Class 84. 6 bunches Nasturium, not less than 4 distinct colours-1, Mrs Turner, 2, "rs Gibbs

Class 85. 12 Pansies-1, Mrs Turner; 2, Mr Hazeland.

Class 86. 1 bunch Violets-1, Mr Hazeland 2, Misses May.

GENERAL EXHBIITS-OPEN TO ALL.

Class 87. Group of Flowering and Foliage plants. pace limited to 12 feet by 10 feet-1 Hon. Mr Gresson; 2, a rs Ho Tung; 3, Sir Paul Chater.

Class 88.

and Foliage, according to the rules of Japanese Best arrangement of Cut Flowers

Art-No exhibits.

Class 89. Best kept Private Garden at Peak --1, Mrs Gibbs.

Class 90. Best kept Private Garden at-Kow- loon-1, Mr Nicholson,

Class 91. Best kept Private Garden at Hong- kong exclusive of the Peak-1, Mrs Ho Tung.

Class 92. Best Table Decoration. (First day only) -1, Miss Bryer; 2, Mrs Baiss.

Class 93. One Stamp or Rockwork -1, Mrs Ho Tung; 2, Mr Ho Kom Tung.

Class 94. Two Figure Plants--1, Mr Ho Tung; 2. Sir Paul Chater.

Class 95. Collection of fruit, native

or

foreign, not less than six varieties, in a box not Ho Kom Tong; 2 Mr Dorabjee. larger than 4 ft x 3 ft and 3 inches deep-1, Mr

visitors on Saturday but the number was not The Flower Show attracted a number of

as large as it would have been had the weather been more favourable. An attempt to introduce fruit this year brought out two exhibits, Mr. Ho Kom Tong getting the first prize and Mr. Dorabjee the second, Those who gave prizes or contributed to the prize fund were:-H.E. Sir rederick Lugard, H.E. Major General Broad- II. E. Tomkins, Mr. Choa Leep Chee, Mr. Ho wood, Sir Paul Chater, Mr. D. Dorabjee, Mr.

Kom Tong, r. J. Barton and Mr. Turner.

Two men who were convicted of stealing nineteen hides were at the Magistracy on Thurs- day sentenced to six months' imprisonment each

pparently they had climbed the roof of a latrine, got on to the roof of a house, walked over several others till they came to the yard where the hides were lying. One was lowered into the yard, a depth of fifty feet, but un- fortunately for them the police arrived on the scene at this juncture The man at the top bolted, leaving his companion, but he was arrested later.