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were entered first as collections, and some of them as specimen 

 plants. It was difficult to find them, and in several cases impos- 

 sible to determine which was which. It was an unpleasant 

 duty to judge, and unsatisfactory as well. At Lewiston we 

 have required that the exhibits shall be distinct, and the rule 

 has been approved by all. 



As there are many who have never exhibited at our fairs, the 

 following suggestions are offered as likely to be of help in mak- 

 ing up an exhibit of fruit or plants. In recent years at no 

 small expense the society has employed experts, who know 

 what exhibits should be, and who are conversant as well with 

 varieties. This makes it all the more important to observe the 

 suggestions offered. 



DIRECTIONS FOR PREPARING EXHIBITIONS. 



Fruit — The specimens should be perfect, i. e., free from 

 brviises, scab and worms, and so far as possible tpyical of the 

 kind. The specimens should be of uniform size and well col- 

 ored. Monstrosities are not desired, nor freaks of any kind to 

 make up collections. Small specimens of uniform size are far 

 better than large and small together. Large specimens are 

 better than small ones, but have them uniform. The stem 

 should be left, and care should be taken not injure the calyx, 

 which is often important in determining the identity of the fruit. 



Do not polish the fruit nor remove the bloom. Wrap the 

 specimens in soft paper and pack so they will not be bruised. 



Don't exhibit fruit without name, except to have it named. 

 The collective exhibit calls for correctly named varieties. If 

 you have fruit, the name of which you have lost, our judges and 

 officers will try to identify it. 



Plants — They should be well grown specimens, and in healthy 

 condition. A large plant may not be a well grown one. By 

 a well grown plant is meant a thrifty, vigorous, well shaped 

 plant. Have only one species in a pot, and as a rule only one 

 plant. Don't forget to have the pots clean and in exhibition 

 order. Where name is called for, be careful to have every spec- 

 imen correctly named. 



Cut flowers — It is better to cut flowers early in the morning. 

 Pack them loosely and keep them both moist and cool. In col- 



