292 MINNESOTA STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



{.Minneapolis Journal, June 2, 1893.) 



"THAT FKUIT EXHIBIT — MINNESOTA HAS A CKACK SHOW IX HORTICULTURAL 



HALL. 



Special to The Journal. 



"World's Fair Grounds, June 2.— Prof. O. V. Tousley stopped in front of Minne- 

 sota's fruit exhibit in the Horticultural Buildinjj: the other das' with a significant 

 chuckle (so characteristic of him) and exclaimed: 'It does beat all how much 

 fruit can l)e produced in a state that is supposed to be non-fruit producing.' 



"The fruit exhibit of the North Star state is indeed a revelation and is so sys- 

 tematically and compactly arranged as to be set off to the best possible advant- 

 age. There are now 125 varieties of apples, grapes, pears, peaches and other fruit 

 in the exhibit. Strawberries will be added about Jvnie 15, and the collection might 

 have been nuich more complete if sufficient notice had been given Superititen- 

 dent Latham last year to 'put up' the numerous small fruits of the state. The dis- 

 play, however, is an admirable one, and next to California's and other leading 

 fruit-growing states, is the best in Horticultural Hall. It is arranged so as to rest 

 against the east wall of the building iti the form of glass cases. Above these 

 cases, glass jars of preserved fruit are placed in tiers, and at each side of the ex- 

 hibit are large revolving stands tilled with the same jars of preserved fruits. The 

 top of the exhibit is in the form of a cosj' little 'roof-garden,' as it were, with seats 

 for all Minnesotans who may choose to tarry there. This, as well as the revolv- 

 ing stands, is adorned with vines and cut flowers, which add greatly to the taste- 

 fulness of the display'. Underneath the entire exhibit are ice chests opening into 

 refrigerator cases in such a way that a circulation of air and radiation is attained 

 with the result of great economy in the preservation of fruit. An electric motor 

 is also placed liere^ by which the revolving stands are kept in constant motion. 



"But the cleverest device in connection with the exhibit is a series of mirrors 

 inclined at such an angle that all the fruit is reflected and the size of the display 

 much magnified thereby. Illinois, whose exhibit is opposite, has copied this de- 

 vice, but has so overdone the mirrors that they not only reflect her own fruit but 

 that of Minnesota also. Illinois has also cotnplimented Minnesota by copying 

 almost entirely after the North vStar state in the arrangement of her exhibit. 



{St. Paul Pioneer Press, June 13, 1S93.) 



"In Horticultural Hall, Minnesota appears to excellent advantage. A. W. Lath- 

 am has charge of the exhibit. His arrangements are so perfect that Illinois has 

 copied his getieral plan exactly. It is right opposite. They used a larger mirror, 

 and in an upright position, and have carried our exhibit by means of this glass 

 into theirs, but give us theirs in the same mamier but to a less extent. Whether 

 this was done by design does not appear, but Illinois is not ashamed of the bor- 

 rowed reflection. Over 140 varieties of Minnesota fruit is shown, including twen- 

 ty-five varieties of apples. The booth is a refrigerator, practically, and will keep 

 the fruit in a perfect state of preservation for a month, and the place of that de- 

 cayed can l)e refilled from time to time from the cold storage. Of course Idaho, 

 Washington, Oregon and California cover more space and make a greater noise 

 as to their fruits, but when it comes to practical iitility Mirniesota fruits are in 

 the race for competition, and are in it to stay, without fear of results." 



{Minneapolis Tribune, June 10, 1S03.) 



"THE MINNESOTA HORTICULTITKAL EXHIBIT ENTERED. 



"Jackson Park, June 16.— [Special.]— A. W. Latham, in charge of the Minnesota 

 horticultural exhibit, has entered the Mimiesota display upon three separate 

 points as follows: 



"First— Tlie structure used in making the exhibit, including an ice box, refrig- 

 erator cases, reflectors, cones, electric motors, etc. 



"Second— General exhibit of canned and fresh fruits, including condition and 

 arrangement with decorations. 



"Third— Collection of canned apples, peaches, plums, grapes, etc., 2()t) jars. 



"There have been some changes lately in the the exterior arrangement and 

 decoration of tlie Minnesota horticultural exhibit. Trailing vines from Minne- 

 sota and natural flowers from the same state now form* feature of the displavas 

 a decoration t(» the exhibit. The flowers are sent from Minnesota chiefly by J. M. 

 Underwood, of Lake Citj, president of the State Horticultural Society." 



{Minneapolis Joiiriiul, June 'JO, lSi)3.) 



"Minnesota's exhibit has previously been described. The North .Star state 

 liows up to splendid advantage, with 75 varietii 

 several varieties of peaches and plums. Think of 



sfiows up to splendid advantage, with 75 varieties of apples, 40 of grapes and 



peaches raised in Minnesota! 



(Little Falls Transcript, June 23, 1803.) 



" MlXXEi^OTA'S CHOICEST FRUIT. 



" Minnesotians are not the only people who stand amazed when they pause be- 

 side our ex<iuisitely gotten ui) exhibit in horticultural hall. Thisexhibit contffins 

 75 varieties of ajiplcs, and Mr. Sanuiels, chief of the building, says 'that in no 

 climate are more attractive apples grown.' About 40 varieties are of grapes, a few 

 varieties of peaches, plums and small fruits. In their season these small fruits 



