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position to determine this, but unquestionably size is 

 far too often taken into consideration, especially in the 

 case of such things as Potatoes, Cauliflowers, Cab- 

 bage, Vegetable Marrows, Cucumbers and Tomatoes. 

 Potatoes particularly are shown too large, and medium- 

 sized tubers of the finest quality should certainly be 

 preferred to large ones, even though they may be 

 shapely and of good appearance. Onions, Leeks and 

 Celery, however, if of the best varieties, cannot be 

 staged too large, for the reason that size denotes high- 

 class culture and good quality. 



Varieties to Grow. It is well to remember that 

 an inferior vegetable is as troublesome to grow as a 

 good one ; although the cost of procuring the best 

 varieties in the first place may be somewhat more ex- 

 pensive, it is cheaper in the end to get the best, and 

 when once in possession of any special strain endeavour 

 to keep it by saving your own seed annually. This 

 applies especially to Peas, Beans, Onions, Cucumbers, 

 Tomatoes and Marrows, each being easily selected and 

 saved. 



Staging Exhibits. Practice alone can make one per- 

 fect. The difference between a well set up collection 

 of vegetables and one arranged slovenly is most ap- 

 parent, and though there may be little difference in the 

 quality of the produce in each case, vegetables well 

 shown are certain to win, and rightly so, and the same 

 applies to single dishes. 



Judges. Too much care cannot be exercised in 

 selecting competent men for this most important and 



