Begonias

Date: ca 1938-1940

By: McKenzie, Albert Lindsay, active 1940; McKenzie, Andrew E, active 1998

Reference: PA1-o-909

Description: Album of photographs taken by Albert Lyndsay McKenzie, showing Haywards substation, Centennial Exhibition, Union Airways aircraft at Rongotai airport, and views of war memorials, other monuments, some buildings and parks and gardens in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland. There are also some scenic views of rivers and landscape, and one photograph of bee keepers at work on hives. Albert Lyndsay McKenzie, the father of the donor, was born in Christchurch. He started an apprenticeship as a process art engraver, which was interrupted by World War 2, and never completed. He returned to Christchurch after the war. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1958

From: Folprecht, Frantisek Josef :New Zealand scenery

By: Folprecht, Frantisek Josef, 1914-1989

Reference: PA12-0030

Description: Quantity: 20 colour original transparency/ies (35mm).

Date: 195?

From: Folprecht, Frantisek Josef :New Zealand scenery

By: Folprecht, Frantisek Josef, 1914-1989

Reference: PA12-0034

Description: Quantity: 16 colour original transparency/ies (35mm).

Date: Between 1979 and 1983

From: McWhannell, Rhoda, 1898-1996: Diaries, journals and photographs, particularly relating to forestry, farming and domestic life at Ōhaupō

Reference: PA12-8845

Description: Kauri seed laid on kauri wood, female and male kauri cones, and Tane Mahuta (giant kauri tree in the Waipoua Kauri Forest). A view of the Waimate North Mission Station Church; three views of a ginkgo biloba tree at the home of John Gilkison at Cambridge; three images taken at the home of Merta Alford (Harriet Mercy Alford) at Taotaoroa showing Sir Michael and Lady Inagh Parsons, visiting New Zealand. The last five images show scenes at a waterlily garden. Marked as being at Waitoa by Rhoda McWhannell, but possibly the Waihi Waterlily Gardens. They include water lilies in flower in the lake, the lake and bush, the water lily nursery, and one image of a yellow begonia plant in flower. Quantity: 20 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler slides, 35mm

Date: 1970 - 2019

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to gardens in specific locations in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-GARDENS-Auckland-1970/2019

Description: Includes brochures and pamphlets relating to Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens, Hunua Begonia Gardens, Ayrlies Garden (Whitford), Eden Garden, Emilia Maud Nixon Garden of memories (Te Raukohekohe Museum), Kelmarna Organic Gardens (Herne Bay), Twin Lakes (Coatesville). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes varying up to 240 mm

Date: 195?

From: Folprecht, Frantisek Josef :New Zealand scenery

By: Folprecht, Frantisek Josef, 1914-1989

Reference: PA12-0031

Description: Quantity: 18 colour original transparency/ies (35mm).

Date: Between 1958 and 1981

From: McWhannell, Rhoda, 1898-1996: Diaries, journals and photographs, particularly relating to forestry, farming and domestic life at Ōhaupō

Reference: PA12-8846

Description: The first three images show begonias at a waterlily garden. Marked as being at Waitoa by Rhoda McWhannell, but possibly the Waihi Waterlily Gardens. The rest of his sheet of slides show tours taken by members of the Waikato Farm Forestry Association between 1958 and 1964. The first tour (in 1958), attended by 160 people was held in part at Rozel, the farm and home of Mac (Frederick Brayshaw) McWhannell and Rhoda McWhannell at Ohaupo. The group also went to watch tree planting at Tom Smith's property (location unidentified). In 1963 the group went to Hawke's Bay with pictures showing a picnic on the beach at The Mount (Mount Maunganui) and views at Tomoana and from the top of Te Mata Peak. The last eight images relate to a tour to Mr Paterson's farm in 1964 (location unidentified). People identified are June Williams, Mr and Mrs Paterson, and W J Johns (New Zealand Forest photographer). The last two views show the Paterson Homestead. Quantity: 22 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler slides, 35mm

Date: 1875 - 1880

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to the activities and exhibitions of horticultural societies in New Zealand]

By: Auckland Herald (Newspaper); W C Wilson & Sons (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-HORT-SOC-Auckland-1875-01

Description: A Gillespie won prizes for begonias, fine foliage plants, primulas, table bouquets, and cut flowers. The 1875 cards are lithographed by W C Wilson, Auckland, and the 1880 card is lithographed by Herald litho. Note from a descendant, Jean Erbacher (28 October 2008), indicates that A Gillespie is likely to have been Mr Alexander Gillespie, the head gardener at Government House in Auckland at that time. Quantity: 11 colour art print(s) on certificates. Physical Description: Lithographs on cards, 115 x 150 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in November 2000.

Date: ca1928

From: Searle, Roland James, 1904-1984: Slides, negatives, photographs, letters and printed material

Reference: PA1-q-592

Description: Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: [Between 1956 and 1980]

From: McWhannell, Rhoda, 1898-1996: Diaries, journals and photographs, particularly relating to forestry, farming and domestic life at Ōhaupō

Reference: PA1-q-283

Description: Album of photographs relating to family and friends, travel, farming (including horticultural nurseries), and gardens, chiefly taken by Rhoda McWhannell. The front page of the album contains 26 postage stamps from RSA (Republic of South Africa). One group shows individual children of different cultures issued for Christmas 1977; one group shows different varieties of South African plants inclduing proteas and leucodendrons; one image is of the university at Stellenbosch; and two are of historical events at Ulundi and Isandlwana. The first part of the album relates to Rhoda McWhannell's brother and his family. Several are of Bill McCurdie's daughter Kirsten and her children in England, including views of Christ's Hospital School at Lincoln; others are of Bill and Inga McCurdie, with Kirsten and her children Simon and Alex in South Africa. Photographs of `Rozel', the McWhannell farm and tree nursery are the main topic of the rest of the album. These range in time from the 1950s to 1980. One small sequence shows the township of Ohaupo in 1960, with comments on buildings later demolished, and the contrast in 1980. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with blue vinyl cover; embossed pattern of kowhai flowers, entitled `Photographs'; 30 x 35 cm

Date: [ca 1995]

From: Friar, Denis Ashwood, 1952- :Transparencies of public and private gardens in New Zealand

Reference: PA12-10473

Description: Includes views of a house festooned in flowering begonias. Also four photographs of a man at a potting bench talking about begonias. The name associated with this garden is Carston (may be Len Caston of Taumarunui). Quantity: 11 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1960 - 1961

From: Brenkley, Hannah Eliza Jane, 1882-1973 :Native wild flowers, berries and weeds. 1960-1961.

Reference: E-164-q-114

Description: A single begonia stalk with pink flowers and a separate green leaf on each side Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour 246 x 310 mm

Date: [circa 1930s]

From: Williams, Edgar Richard, 1891-1983: Negatives, lantern slides, stereographs, colour transparencies, monochrome prints, photographic ephemera

Reference: 1/4-055816-G

Description: Photograph taken by Edgar Richard Williams. Source of descriptive information - Negative registers. Photographer identified by Curatorial Services Leader John Sullivan. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: [ca 1994]

From: Friar, Denis Ashwood, 1952- :Transparencies of public and private gardens in New Zealand

Reference: PA12-9100-08

Description: View of `Dudlis' Swiss Begonia Gardens,' Kaponga, Taranaki, photographed by Denis Friar in about 1994. This private garden featured in "New Zealand Gardens Open to Visit" produced by Jillian and Denis Friar from 1994 to 1998. In the 1990s it was owned by Margrit and Ruedi Dudli. Quantity: 1 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler tranparency, 8 x 6 cm

Date: [Between 1897 and 1903]

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

Reference: PA1-f-194-27

Description: The drawing room of Government House, Auckland, during the residency of Lord and Lady Ranfurly. Large groupings of house plants feature in this room with vases of camellias. Armchairs, the sofa and some of the cusions are covered with a large patterned floral fabric. There are wicker armchairs, scattered occasional tables, and a patterned carpet. Photographs, books and vases of flowers occupy the tables, and two easels support landscape paintings. Photograph taken between 1897 and 1903 by an unknown photographer. Inscriptions: Album page - top centre - Drawing Room, Auckland [Inscription runs across two pages] Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 20.2 x 28 cm, mounted on album page 27.2 x 35.9 cm

Date: 1945 - 1955

From: Angus, Rita 1908-1970 :[Sketchbook X. Loose sketches 1940-1960]

Reference: E-435-f-014

Description: Long pointed leaves on the end of a single stalk Exhibited in 'ART Notes: 20th century artists' papers and sketches from the Turnbull Library' exhibition curated by Jill Trevelyan, in the Turnbull Room, National Library Gallery, 27 November 1999 - 6 February 2000. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 180 x 128 mm

Date: [Between 1897 and 1903]

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

Reference: PA1-f-194-26

Description: The drawing room of Government House, Auckland, during the residency of Lord and Lady Ranfurly. Large groupings of house plants feature in this room with vases of camellias. Armchairs, the sofa and some of the cusions are covered with a large patterned floral fabric. There are wicker armchairs, scattered occasional tables, and a patterned carpet. Photographs, books and vases of flowers occupy the tables, and an easel supports landscape paintings. Photograph taken between 1897 and 1903 by an unknown photographer. Inscriptions: Album page - top centre - Drawing Room, Auckland [Inscription runs across two pages] Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 20.3 x 28 cm, mounted on album page 27.2 x 35.9 cm

Date: 1897-1903

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

Reference: PA1-f-194

Description: Views of the interiors and exteriors of the Government Houses in Wellington and Auckland during the term of Lord Ranfurly as Governor. There are also some views of the Gardens and of nearby public buildings, as well as photographs of members of the Ranfurly family and their staff. There is also one group photograph taken during the royal tour of 1901 outside the Governor's residence in Christchurch. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1944

Reference: PICT-000163

Description: Summer display of Begonias in the Main Glasshouse of the Wellington Botanic Garden Nursery. Taken by an unidentified photographer in 1944. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: [Between 1897 and 1903]

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

Reference: PA1-f-194-29

Description: The drawing room of Government House, Auckland, during the residency of Lord and Lady Ranfurly. Large groupings of house plants feature in this room with vases of camellias. Armchairs, the sofa and some of the cushions are covered with a large patterned floral fabric. There are wicker armchairs, scattered occasional tables, and a patterned carpet. Photographs, books and vases of flowers occupy the tables, and two easels support landscape paintings. A waka huia (carved box) sits on the table to the right of centre. Photograph taken between 1897 and 1903 by an unknown photographer. Inscriptions: Album page - top centre - Drawing Room, Auckland [Inscription runs across two pages] Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 20.1 x 26.4 cm, mounted on album page 27.2 x 35.9 cm