54 BOOK OF THE CHRYSANTHEMUM 



smaller blooms two or more layers might go to one box. 

 There is a general routine in preparing for all exhibitions, 

 and the novice who is anxious to make a start in this 

 direction cannot do better than act as assistant to some 

 experienced exhibitor. 



He would only need to attend one or two shows, where 

 he might obtain a mass of useful information, far more 

 easily and quickly than by reading volumes written 

 on the matter. He would see the different methods 

 adopted in arranging and staging the different exhibits, 

 also the way of entering in different classes, etc. Yes, 

 there is much to be learnt from old show hands, by even 

 a casual observer. 



