Maine State Pomological Society. 



ANNUAL EXHIBITION. 



The thirteenth annual exhibition of the Maine State Pomological 

 Societ}- was held at Lewiston, September 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25, 

 1885, in connection with that of the Maine State Agricultural So- 

 ciety, as in previous years. But while held on the same daj's, the 

 details of the exhibition in every i-espect were under exclusive direction 

 of the officers of the Pomological Society ; and while the exhibition 

 formed a part of the great whole, it was an important part and con- 

 tributed largely to the general success. One-half of the third floor 

 of the large exhibition hall on the State Park was devoted to the 

 various displa3's of the Society, and the room proved entirely inade- 

 quate to properly arrange the large exhibits. Had the whole floor 

 been placed at the disposal of the Society it would have been none 

 too much for the wants of the exhibition. As it was, eighteen large 

 tables were devoted to fruits, and eight racks to the various exhibits 

 of cut flowers, while placed about the tables were vases and bouquets 

 of various designs which helped to give a most attractive and artistic 

 appearance to the tables. In consequence of the large number of 

 plates and the small amount of table space, it was quite impossible 

 to arrange the collection in so systematic a manner as has been done 

 at some previous exhibitions, consequently the whole display lost 

 somewhat in completeness, harmony, and the ease with which it could 

 be studied. Indeed, after many of the tables had been arranged, it 

 was necessary to remove the fruit from several of the tables, re- 

 arrange the same in order to obtain more room, provide additional 

 accommodations, and this, too, while the exhibition was in progress. 

 Six extra tables of large size were placed in the floor which was last 

 year used as a public alley or court in the centre of the building, and 



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