Challenge Trophy, one of the most coveted prizes to be awarded at the Spring Show. was given this year to Mr. E. 8. Wilkinson for a grouping 07 more than twenty flowering plants Which composed one of the finest exhibits tobe seen' in the halls. A lo mass of flowers, the exhibit formed bank of colour which was of the most beautiful and varied In the exhibition, One of the best sections of the show was that given over to the exhibition of sweet peas. Entries were divided Into two classes, one for the best four vases of sweet' peas, one variety in each vase, and a second for the best six bunches of sweet peas in distinct varieties. representing six different colour schemes. Mrs. W. J. Havki Won. the National Sweet Pea Society's Medal with her exhibition of six bunches of sweet peas and also was awarded first prize ili the exhibition of four vases of different colours.
Ais. P. S. Hopkins was awarded first prize for her entry of 30 pansy looms of six different varieties, and Mis. A. K. Craddock took honours with hee exhibit of 15 blooms of three cries. Two entries in the pansy Aivision were notable for the way in which they were exhibited against 2 Dacksround of black velvet which served {o bring out. the unusually vivid colour of the petals, Mrs. P. Hopkins also was awarded fi for her entries in the divi bowls of cut flowers and baskets of cut flowers,
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