302 MINNESOTA STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



I returned to Chicago from the second visit home on the 25th day 

 of September, from which time I was with the exhibit until our 

 booth was shipped to Minnesota, on the 6th of November. During- 

 this second absence from the exhibit my place was filled by Messrs. 

 J. S. Harris, E. Nagel and F. G. Gould, each kindly giving about two 

 weeks of his tiine to this work. 



The press made some comments on the Minnesota exhibit during 

 the late summer and fall months, some of which are worth preserv- 

 ing in connection with this report, and they are here reprinted: 



{The Leaflet— a World's Fair Publication, Juljr 1, 1893.) 

 " Minnesota struck the nail on the head when making her pavilion, and so ar- 

 ranging her iine assortment of fruits that they are shown to the best advantage."' 



(?Iinneapolis Tribune, August 2, 1803.) 

 " Minnesota's iiokticui-tukal display. 

 " Chigago, Aug. 2.— [Special.]— The Minnesota horticultural display is just now- 

 attracting a good deal of attention from visitors. The display from the Xorth 

 Star state of fruits and berries, such as strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, 

 blueberries, currants, gooseberries, etc., is considered among tlie finest made 

 here, notwithstanding the intense dryness of Mirmesota weather this year, which 

 greatly injured fruit in some localities. The largest and most successful contrib- 

 utor of fruit to the Minnesota display thus far has been Mr. L'nderwood, of Lake 

 City, president of the State Horticultural Societv." 



{Minneapolis Journal.) 

 "North star fruits.— they surprise many visitors at the fair.— some 

 fine grapes and apples. 

 " World's Fair Grounds, Sept. 13, 1893.— 'I came to the World's Fair to see Minne- 

 sota's fruit exhibit,' said a well known citizen of Minneapolis the other day, and 

 he -^'as not a fruit raiser, either. The fact of the matter is tliat the pomological 

 exhibit of the North Star state— so near the north pole, you know— is attracting 

 as much attention as any fruit exhilnt in the Horticultural Ihiilding. In grapes, 

 apples and plums, particularly, Minnesota will carry off nuinv awards when the 

 ofticial judging is completed." The Delaware, Duchess and >roore's Early varie- 

 ties of grapes are Minnesota's best, and there are none better on the groi:nds. Be- 

 side them California's great, massive grapes are really not inviting." 



(Mankato Free Press, September 22, 1S93.) 

 " The fruit exhibit of Minnesota at the World's Fair is attracting wide attention 

 and many are surprised that this state is al>le to tnake such an exhibit. The 

 exhibit of grapes, apples and plums is especially fine." 



{Northwestern Tourist, September 2S, lSO,'i.) 

 " Mr. Latham has gathered from various parts of the state samples of ')0 varie 

 ties of grapes and 70 of apples, and has remodeled the display in Horticultural 

 Hall so as to make these fruits the predominant feature. It is quite possilUe that 

 Minnesota may do again what she did at New Orleans— get the sweepstakes 

 and some other prizes, at least on grapes. Some other state may beat us on 

 apples, for our crop has not been as good as usual, and we could not setul so large 

 a quantity as is shown on neighboring tables; but in flavor we can hold our own. 

 It is a peculiar fact that Minnesota has given to this country two of its best varie- 

 ties of apples. In a recent visit to Chicago we found grapes on a fr>iit stand bear- 

 ing a card, 'Minnetonka grapes,' which shows that there are some Chicago peo- 

 ple who want the best thing grown on earth, and their fruit dealers know where 

 to get it." 



(Mankato Free Press, September 20, ISO,!.) 

 '•Of course all Minnesota people are proud of the position the state has taken 

 in the great sliow. Some states may be a little more elal^orate in their display, 

 but the real resources and advantages are not better shown. Tliere is something 

 sul)stantial about the Minnesota exhiljit which must carrj- a lasting impression 

 with all who see it. One of the greatest revelations as regards the resources of 

 our state is its display of fruit. It does not, nor never has laitl claims to being a 

 fruit state, and yet in that great display of fruit our state exhibit makes a tine 

 appearance. And so, in everv other line, the display is not for mere appearance, 

 but to give an idea of the advatitages the state alTords to those %vho are seeking 

 homes and openings to invest capital, and this part is well done." 



