STAGING FRUITS, QUANTITIES, ETC. 85 



30 Damsons, Prunes or 

 Bullaces. 



9 



30 Gooseberries. 



I Melon. 

 6 Nectarines. 

 I Ib. Nuts. 



6 Oranges. 



6 Peaches. 



I Pineapple. 



9 Plums. 



6 Pears. 



50 Raspberries. 



20 Strawberries. 



%* The number of bunches of grapes are usually 

 specified in the schedule. If it is desired to have a 

 larger number of fruits to a dish, the amount ought to 

 be stated in the Schedule ; otherwise name the size of 

 the dish or basket, or employ the words " Not more 

 than sixty fruits to a dish." "Small fruits" are fre- 

 quently shown in quantities of one pint. 



CLASS SPECIFICATIONS 



Precise and careful wording means a great deal, both 

 to the society issuing the schedule and to the exhibitor. 

 Following are examples that might safely be followed : 



A. A collection of sixteen dishes of ripe fruits, sixteen 

 distinct varieties ; not less than twelve kinds and not 

 more two varieties of a kind. Black and white grapes 

 to be distinct kinds of fruits, and two bunches of each 

 variety to be shown. The whole collection to occupy 

 a space 8ft. by 4ft. 6ins. (State amount of prizes 

 immediately after these conditions). One variety of fruit 

 only can be shown on a dish. (State whether the 

 collection must be decorated). 



B. Collection of twelve dishes of fruits, twelve distinct 

 varieties ; not less than nine kinds, and not more than 

 two varieties of a kind. Black and white grapes to be 

 distinct kinds of fruits, and two bunches of each variety 

 to be shown. Pines excluded. The collection to 

 occupy a space 6ft. by 4ft. 6 ins. (State whether the 

 collection must be decorated). 



