AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. 9I 



pumpkins, squashes, etc. What we most want is quaUty rather 

 than quantity, and those which approach the true type rather 

 than monstrosities. 



To show hve stock ample provision should be made for sta- 

 bling so that the stock can be kept during the entire fair instead 

 of being sent home as soon as it has been scored. A parade 

 every dav of the best stock on exhibition, adds much to the 

 enjoyment and gives a larger idea of the show as many are 

 seen together. 



In other departments some of the most interesting displays I 

 ever witnessed were those where goods were being manufac- 

 tured on the grounds. Ample shelter and ample power ought 

 to be furnished so that the makers of agricultural implements 

 and other machinery could show their goods in full operation. 



The matter of judging the various exhibits should be care- 

 fully attended to. A dissatisfied exhibitor, like a dissatisfied cus- 

 tomer in a store, is not likely to come again. The one way to 

 have general good feeling on all sides is to have a person of 

 recognized standing and reputation judge each particular class 

 of exhibits. It is not possible nor ought it be asked of any one 

 man that he judge the whole show. Use some recognized stand- 

 ard for judging individuals in every herd of cattle, every horse, 

 and every dairy or farm product. Stick to this standard, and 

 you will take a step toward a much needed reform in judging at 

 our fairs. A high class of awards and the fact that such 

 are placed according to true merit, and stand for what they 

 mean, insures the bringing of exhibits of the highest character 

 and this is necessary to success. 



At the present time there is a mighty awakening in agricul- 

 tural circles everywhere. The man in the city, be he capitalist 

 or on a salary, is taking a deeper interest than ever before in 

 these things. Our young people are not so anxious to leave 

 the farm and go to the city as formefly. We want better grains. 

 The markets are demanding more and finer vegetables, better 

 milk, butter, poultry and eggs. They want more and better 

 fruit. They want this fruit sent to them in better packages. 

 There is no better place where the mass of the people can have 

 all these things called to their attention — in short, be educated to 

 furnish the things most wanted, and in the way they are wanted, 

 than through this agency, a good, clean, enjoyable, well-managed 

 fair. 



