The Rhondda Leader

Upper Rhondda Conservative Horticultural Society. First Annual Show. Judgles Favourable Comments. Full List of Awards. I A new society which is calculated to foster and promote the cultivation of fruit, flowers, plants and vegetables in the district is The Upper Rhondda Conservative Horticultural Society," of which Lord Ninian Stuart, Cardiff, is president, with several vice-presidents, in- cluding the Chairman of the Rhondda Urban District Council (Councillor W. P. Thomas, J.P., Treorchy), and the local medical men and mechanical engineers. On Thursday of last week, the first annual show was held on the Ysti ad- fechan Field, Treorchy, and proved a dis- tinct success in every respect. The committee, of which Mr. Hugh Williams, Treorchy, is chairman, have been very active recently in preparing the show, and they represented Treher- bert, Treorchy, Cwmparc, Ton-Pentre and Maindy. The secretarial duties were jointly and satisfactorily discharged by Mr. Gwilym Davies, Park Road, Cwm- parc, and Mr. Charles Yeo, Pentre, the latter having also conducted classes during the winter months at the Cardiff Arms Hoitel, Treorchy, and other places. Lord Ninian Stuart failed, owing to pressure of other duties, to be present, while his deputy, Mr. Edward Edwards. 1\-LE. (agent to the Ocean Coal Company). was also obliged to leave the district just before the show opened. The judges were Messrs. E. H. Battra-m, F.R.H.S., Park Newydd, Abercynon; H. Milner, Margam Castle, Port Talbot; Thomas Malpas, Green Lawn Gardens, Cardiff; atul T. W. Gilbert, nurseryman. Briton Ferry. All the judges made favourable and en- couraging comments on the steps taken by the Rhondda Conservatives in estab- lishing such societies as these. They could be made into great and important insti- tutions if guarded properly. With reference to the show itself, it was stated that it compared most favour- ably, and in some respects excelled the Cardiff and Caerphilly shows. Mr. Gilbert volunteered the statement that he would at any time be pleased to assist Mr. Charles Yeo or any other persons who would be good enough to conduct classes in the Rhondda. The judges completed their heavy task before the afternoon, and the results are appended. The exhibits were of a high quality, and the competition was described as keen generally. A wards: — SECTION I. (Open to all, trade included). U3b<; 1.—Collection of fruit, flowers, or vegetables, occupying a space of 12ft. by 4ft. 1st, Sydney Case, Cardiff; 2nd, W. Treseder, Cardiff. Class 2.—Collection of roses, own foliage, occupying a space of 6ft. by 4ft. W. Treseder, Cardiff. Clasg 3.—Open to trade, best floral design: 1st, W. Treseder, Cardiff (harp); 2nd, Sydney Case, Cardiff ("The Gates Ajar "). Class 4.-Open to all (trade excepted), -group of niisQfillaneous plants, in and out of bloom, arranged to produce the best effect, occupying a space of 10ft. by 8ft. ± cfieorge Brimble, Penygraig. ) SECTION 11. I (Open to South Wales and Monmouthshire") VEGETABLES. Class 5.—Potatoes, best 16 (4 varieties) 1st, Miss Brewer, Radyr; 2nd, James Wyatt, Tylacoch, Treorchy; 3rd. E. Wil- liams, Pontyclun. Class G.-Potatoes, round: 1st, Miss Brewer; 2nd, Arthur Kebby, Radyr. Class 7.—Potatoes, kidney: lst, Miss Brewer; 2nd, Joseph White, TTeorchy. Class 8.-Parsnips: 1st, Miss Brewer; :2nd, J. Cross, Pentre; 3rd, A. Kebby. Class 9.—Turnips: 1st, A. Kebby; 2nd, B. Batstone, Cwmparc. Class 10.-Carrots, bunch of six: 1st, R. Jones, Cwmparc; 2nd, T. Hannoy, "Queen Street. Pentre 3rd, Councillor W. P. Thomas, J.P., Treorchy. Class 11.—Beetroot: 1st, J. Cross, Pentre; 2nd, T. Hanney, Pent.re; 3rd, A. Kebby. Class 12.-Celery: 1st, E. Williams, Pontyclul1; 3rd, A. Kebby. Class 13.—Spring onions: 1st, D. J. Collins, Tongwynlais; 2nd. J. Harrison, Bridgend; 3rd, Miss Brewer. Class 14.—Autumn onions: 1st, J. Harrison; 2nd, A. Kebby; 3rd, E. Wil- iiams, Pontyclun. Class 15.-Cauliflower: 1st, E. Wil. Pontyclun. Class 16—White cabbage: 1st, E. Wil- liams, Pontyclun; 2nd, R. James, Cwm- parc. Class 17.—Red cabbage: 1st. W. P. Thomas, Treorchy; 2nd, E. AYilliam-. Pontyclun. Class 18.-Broad b(,a,zis lt. H. Clement, Pentre; 2nd, E. AYillianis. Clement, Pentre 2nd, E. AYilliab-s. Pontyclun 3rd, A. Kebby, Radyr. Class 19.—Runner beins: I s t, Miss Brewer; 2nd, A. Kebby; 3rd, J. Taylor. AYhitchurch. Class 20.—Peas: 1st, B. Brimmer. Tre- herbert; 2nd, L. Francis, Gelli; 3rd, E. Williams. ("lass 21.-ShaUuts: 1st, J. Cross; 2nd, A. Kebby; 3rd, E. AY il Hants. Class 22.-Leeks: lst, J. Wyatt 2nd, E. Williai-ns; 3rd, B. Brimmer. Class 23.—Parsley: 1st. Miss Brewer; 2nd, Henry Jones. Cwmparc. Class 25.—Cucumbors 1st. W. Sar- geant, Gelli 2nd. I. G Green. Llandaff. Cla s 26.—A'egetab'.o marrow: 1st. E. Williams; 2nd, J. Harrison, Bridgend. 1st. W. Sargeanr 2nd. J. Harrison. Class 28.-Rhubarb: 1st, T. Hanney; 2nd. C. Chapman, Treorchy. (' I zis-? 29. 1 Class 2H. n, Best collection of vegct ibles, 12 vatic ties 1st. T. AYalker. Ystrad. FRUIT. Class 30.—Grapes: 1st, T. AYalkor. Ystrad. C!a.s 31.-Dessert apples: is-, J. Taylor. Whitchurch. Class 32.—Culinary apples: 1st, Enos Thomas. Llwynypia; 2nd, Miss Brewer. J Class 35.—Gooseberries: 1st, M'ss Brewer; 2nd, Sam Jones, Treorchy. Class 37.-Currants: 1st. Miss Brewer 2nd, A. Kebby. Class 39.-Log;lllberries: 1st, M iss L. Griffiths, Ton. FLOWERS. Class 40.-Six distinct asters: 1st, T). J. Collins; 2nd, J. Harrison; 3rd. W. Tuckett, Radyr. Class 41.—Twelve roses: Ist, W. Tuckett; 2nd, F. Green, Llandaff; 3rd. J. Harrison. Class 42.—Double dahlias: 1st, Henry Jones. Cwmparc. Class 43.—Cactus dahlias: 1st. J. Harrison; 2nd, G. Stokes, Radyr. Class 44.—Double p0111 pom dahlias 1st, A. Kebby. Class 4.5.-Ten weeks stock: 1st, J. Cross; 2nd, Miss E. Griffiths. Class 46.—Sweet peas: 1st, J. Harri- son 2nd, Miss E. Brewer; 3rd, J. Taylor. Class 47.—Pansies: 1st, D. G. Collins; 2nd, Henry Jones. Class 48.—Carnations or picotees: 1st, J. Harrison; 2nd, F. Green; 3rd, Henry Jones. Class 49.—■ Pot plants, fuschia, geraniums, petunia and begonia 1st, G. Brimble, Penygraig; 2nd, Mrs. Folkes. Cwmparc; 3rd, B. Brimmer. Class 50.—Out blooms, six perennials and six annuals: 1st, J. Harrison; 2nd, F. Green 3rd, Dr. Weichert, Penygraig. Class 51.—Table plants: 1st, F. Green; 2nd, Dr. Weiclit-it; 3rd, I. J. Green. SECTION III. (Open to Conservative Clnbs in both Rhonddas). VEGETABLES. Class 52.—Potatoes, kidney: 1st, J. Wyatt; 2nd, R. Rees, Gelli. Class 53.—Potatoes, round: list, R. Rees; 2nd, J. Wyatt. Class 54.—Potatoes, 4 varieties: J. Wyatt. Class 00.—Parsnips: 1st, R. Rees; 2nd, J. Wyatt. Class 56.-Carrot.s 1st, B. Batstone 2nd, R. Rees; 3rd, J. Wyatt. Class 57.-Turnips: 1st, B. Batstone; 2nd, J. Wyatt; 3rd, R. Rees. Class 58.—Beetroot: 2nd, B. Batstone. Class 59.-0elery: 1st, J. Wyatt; 2nd. R. Rees. Class 60.—Spring onions: 1st, J. AATyatt; 2nd, W. Brimble. Class 63.—AA'hite cabbage: 1st, B. Bat- Class 65.—Broad beans: 2nd, R. Rees. stone. Class 66.—Runner beans: 1st, R. Kees. Class 67.—Dwarf beans: 1st. J. Jones, Cwmparc; 2nd, B. Brimmer; 3rd, J. Wyatt. Class 68.—Peas: 1st, J. Wyatt; 2nd, B. Brimmer; 3rd, B. Batstone. Class 69.—Shallots 1st, C. Chapman 2nd, B. Brimmer. Class 70.—Leeks 1st, J. Wyatt; 2nd, B. Brimmer. Class 72.-Lettucc.: 1st. J. Wyatt; 2nd, B. Brimmer. Class 73.—Cucumbers: 1st, D. Tre- harne, Pentre House. Class 74.—Vegetable marrow 1st, D. Treharne; 2nd, B. Batstone; 3rd, G. Clee, Ty lacoch, Treorchy. Class 75.—Tomatoes: 1st, W. Sargeant. Class 76.—Rhubarb 1st, 0. Chapman; 2nd, J. Wyatt. Class 78.—Collection of vegetables J. Wyatt. FRUIT. Class 79.-Dessert apples: 1st, D. Evans, Treorchy; 2nd, Frank Thomas, Evans, Treorchy. Class 80.—Culinary apples: 1st, W. Wi-iglit, Treorchy; 2nd, Frank Thomas, Treorchy. Class 82.-Gooseberries: 1st, Sam Jones, Treorchy. FLOWERS. Class 88.-Roses: lst, B. Brimmer. Class 92.—Ten weeks stock: 1st, G. Brimble. Class 93.—Sweet peas: 1st, B. Brim- mer; 2nd, J. AYyatt. Class 96.-AVindoii- plants: 1st, G. Brimble. SECTION IV. (Open to the five Conservative Clubs in the Upper Rhondda). VEGETABLES. Class 98.— Potatoes, kidney: lst, C. Chapman; 2nd, R. Rees; 3rd, J. Bowdler, Treorchy. Class 99.- Potatoes, round: ht. R. Rees; 2nd. J. Bowdler. Class 100 —Potatoes. 4 varieties: 1st, R. Rees; 2nd, J. Bowdler. Class 101.—Parsnips: 1st. R. Rees 2nd, A. Martin. Class 102.- Carrot, 1st. B. Batstone; 2nd R. Rees ord. • Bow diet. Class 103.- Turnips: 1st. J. Jones, Cwmparc; 2nd, J. 1 row. Class 104.—Beetroot 1st, .1, Badman 2nd. R. Rees. Class 105.- Celery 1st. G. Stokes: 2nd, J. Bowdler; 3rd, R. Rees. Class R. Rees: 2nd, J. Bowdler: 3rd. G. Clee. Class 107.—Autumn onions: 1st. G. Stokes; 2nd, J. Bowdler. Class 109.—AYhite cabbage: 1st, J. Pur die 2nd. A. Martin. C la ss 110. Red e a bba ge 1st F. Bryant. Class 111.—Broad beans: 1st, R. R.ee,. Class 112.—Runner beans: 1st, C. Chapman; 2nd. A. Martin: 3rd, G. Clee. Class 113.—D wart' beans: 1st. J. Jones: 2nd. C. Chapman; 3rd, J. Trow. Class 114.—Peas: 1st. J. Bowdler; 2nd. R. Reps; 3rd. B. Brimmer. Class 115.- Shallots 1st, C. Chapman: 2nd, G. Clee; 3rd, R. Rees. lst. B. Biimmor; 2nd. J. Bowdler. Class J. Trow. Class IIS.-Letttice: 1st, J. Bowdler: 2nd, B. Brimmer. Class 119.—Cucumbers: 1st. W. Sar- geant; 2nd. G. Clee. Class 120.—Vegetable marrow 1st. B. Batstone; 2nd, G. Clee. Class 121.—Tomatoes: 1st. AY. Sar- geant 2nd, T. AYalker. Class 122.—Rhubarb 1st. C. Chapman. Class 123.-Salad: 1st. G. Stokes. Class 124.- -CI;011(,(- i [i)ii of vegetables: 1st. G. Stokes; 2nd. J. Bowdler. Class 126.—Culinary apples: 1st, Frank Thomas; 2tid, W. AA right. Class 128.-Goosebcrrics: 1st. S. Jones. FLOWERS. Class 133.—Asters: 1st, S. Jones. Class 134.—Roses: 1st, A. Birming- ham; 2nd, J. Bowdler; 3rd, B. Brimmer. Class 136.—Cactus dahlias: J. Purdle. Class 138.—Ten we-eks stock: 1st, A. Brumingham; 2nd, G. Brimble. Class 139.-Swett peas: 1st, S. Jones; 2nd, B. Brimmer. Class 141.—Carnations 1st, JL Brimble 2nd, B. Brimmer. > Class 142.—Window" plants": 1st, G. Brimble; 2nd, B. Brimmer. Class 143.-Wil(I lfowers: 1st, J. Jones. Class 144.—Decorated epergne, open to ladies from Penrhys Road to Blaen- rhondda: 1st, Mrs. Ryan, Railway Bar Hotel, Treherbert. Class 149.-Folizit,)e plant: 1st. T. Walker; 2nd,W. Sargeant; 3rd, G. Brimble. SECTION V.—SPECIAL PRIZES. (Names of the donors of the prizes appear in parenthesis). Class 150.-Six roots beetroot: B. Brimmer (J. L. Thomas, Treorchy). Class 151.-Kidney potatoes: C. Chap- man (F. Langmead, Treherbert). C,to.s4,s 152.-Roiiiid potatoes: W. Sar- geant (G. Evans, Treherbert). Class 153.—Four varieties of potatoes: J. AYyatt (C. Solomon, Pentre). Class 154.—Parsnips: AA. Sargeant (Mr. Glass, Treherbert). Class 155.—Carrots W. Sargeant (F. Williams, Tynewydd). J. Wyatt (J. Wyatt. Class Briiiibl.- (Mr. Enoch Davies, Treherbert). Class 1:)9.-White cabbage: B. Brimmer (J. Morgans, Treherbert). Class 160.—-Red cabbage B. Brimmer (Mr. AVigan, Treherbert). Class 161.—Broad beans: W. Sargeant (J. M. Rees). Class 162.—Scarlet runner beans: T. Walker (J. C. Jones, Pentre). Class 163.—Dwarf beans: J. Harrison (E. Ceilings). Class 164.—Peas: J. Bowdler (Henry James) Class 165.—Shallots: J. Wyatt (J. Jenkins). Class 166— Leeks: J. Wyatt (J. Bowdler). Class 167.—Parsley W, Sargeant (Ed. Morgan). CLass 168.-Tomatoe. W. Sargeant (B. Brimmer). Class 169.—Salad: AY. Sargeant (R. Davies, Treherbert). Class 170.—Best collection of vege- tables G. Stokes (Ton and Treorchy Cot- tago Garden Society). Class 171.-Gooseberries: 13. Brimmer (Isaac Jones). Class 174.-Roses: 1st, A. Evans, Tre- herbert; 2nd, J. Harrison (both prizes given by Mr. W. Treseder, Cardiff). Class 176.-Cactus dahlias: W. Sar- geant (W. Scott). Class 178.—Carnations: J. Harrison (D. Hughes, ironmonger, Trcorohv). INDUSTRIAL SECTION. (This was open only to children under 14 years of age residing between Penrhys Road and Blaeiiycwm). Class 1. Hand-pointing (water or paper). 1st. Enid .lones. I reorchy 2nd, Aeoman. Treherbert. Class 2.—C ollection of local wild flowc-ri Enid James. Class 3.—Cookery for the children at- tending Cookery Centre, h<?i jam ?a?d- wich: l?t. F1 orrie ?ViHiams. Compare: 2iid. GwIadY? DavIps. Cwmparc: 3rd. M. J. WN-att. Class 4.—Freehand drawing, a palm in pot: 1st, Ivor Birt, Pentre; 2nd. T. Yeoman. (lass 5. Brush or craven it ht. Gwladys Davies: T>vW. Cwmparc. Best allotment, open to a tc n;il«-s' radius of Treorchy 1st. B. Brimmer. Flower gardens (open): 1>t, T. Walker; 2nd. P. Gill, Pentre; certificate. 11 Dyer.