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June 29 to July 6, 1963 Brockton fair exhibit staged 



and manned by personnel from 

 this division 



As was nientioned earlier three exhibits were designed 

 and staged by this division during the fiscal year. The first 

 of these was held Sept, 5th to the 9th at the Shoppers World, 

 Framingham, The exhibit was a miniature version of the one at 

 Brockton fair the previous year* 



A cluster of evergreens made a fine background for a 

 rock-formed pool and waterfall. A table nearby had on it a num- 

 ber of leaflets and we gave demonstrations on propagating and 

 care of evergreens. 



The second exhibit was at the Essex Agri.Inst., 

 Hawthorne on the occasion of the schools 50th anniversary. This 

 exhibit was a patio with an evergreen background. Steps in the 

 center lead up to an urn filled to overflowing with annuals, 



June 29th to July 6th were the dates this year for the 

 Brockton fair, and this year the division of Plant Pest Control 

 was pleased to erect a dis|>lay in the state building which the 

 Department maintains at the fair. 



The theme this year was general gardening procedures 

 and the proper way to apply insecticides, 



A formal garden and patio made up the background. In- 

 corporated into it was a fountain, a statue, and a bench upon which 

 one could rest with ease. The front of the exhibit had a picket 

 fence and a demonstration table on which were displayed the different 

 sprays and the latest aids to gardening. 



All in all, it was considered a very successful endeavor 

 and time well spent. 



