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(5) Mycological section. — These exhibits consist of specimens and plates of the most 

 impoi'tant diseases of plants systematically arranged, and with labels indicating their 

 character and the methods of preventing their ravages. 



(6) Entomological section. — This also consists of specimens of all of the important 

 pests and economic insects of the district with samples of insecticides and labels descrip- 

 tive of each, together with leaflets for distribution giving directions for their control. 



(7) Photographs. — These illustrate various crops, animals, implements, farm build- 

 ings, etc., advisable to imitate or introduce. 



(8) Diagrams. — These summarize the results obtained by the various methods 

 pursued in crop production, the effect of various manures as shown in the appearance 

 of the crops and their final products, etc. 



(9) Maps. — These are prepared to show the rainfall in different districts, the variety 

 of soils, the climatic conditions, the crops grown in different sections, etc. 



(10) Leaflets. — Short, concise statements in leaflet form giving the results obtained 

 with the principal crops under experiment, also results under different rotations and 

 methods of fertilization. Each leaflet treats of some specific crop or subject. 



(11) Plant specimens. — Small sheaves of the leading varieties of crops selected for 

 their excellence, also specimens of roots, bulbs, flowers, fruits, etc. 



(12) Group labels. — Sets of labels to be hung over the respective groups, giving a 

 brief description of the group, and lettered so as to be easily read at a distance of 25 

 or 30 feet. 



In charge of this exhibit the department details a corps of men to 

 accompany it throughout the season. This corps consists of a chief 

 agricultural exhibitor, one assistant, an implement exhibitor, one 

 assistant mycologist, one assistant entomologist, and two laborers. 



The small exhibit consists of seven groups as follows: 



(1) Crops recommended. 



(2) Fertilizers recommended. 



(3) Implements recommended. 



(4) Entomological plates and specimens. 



(5) Diagrams. 



(6) Leaflets for distribution. 



(7) Group labels. 



The force of exhibitors to accompany the small exhibit consists of 

 a chief exhibitor, an assistant exhibitor, an implement exhibitor, and 

 one laborer. 



Before entering upon their duties the exhibitors are assembled 

 annually to discuss the work that each is to perform and to agree 

 upon the fundamental facts that are to be presented, so that unity 

 in teaching shall be had and only essential features be treated. In 

 this way the department is informed respecting the character of the 

 work that is performed and also has opportunity to introduce any 

 new features for the betterment of rural conditions that it may deem 

 important. 



Each corps of exhibitors is furnished with a diagram showing the 

 method to be followed in arrangmg the exhibits, and fuU directions are 

 given for their packing and transportation. A tent 60 by 40 feet is 

 recommended for the display of the exhibits, a small tent 24 by 16 for 

 the use of the exhibitor and his assistants, and a smaller tent 12 by 8 



