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SCHOOL AND HOME GARDENING 



interest to the fair. Canning devices may be entered with 

 much profit to the visitors. Many home devices and plans may 

 be shown directly or by pictures. Fruits or vegetables kept 

 by means of unwholesome preservatives should not be con- 

 sidered. Entries should be judged on the basis of clearness, 

 natural color, natural form and freedom from mold or other 

 signs of deterioration. Uniformity of exhibit, labelling and 

 size of package may be considered. 



School Competitions. — County and district fairs fre- 



FiG. 156. — The canning club work leads to home canning of fruits and vegetables. 

 The products may be either sold or used in the home. (U. S. D. A.) 



quently ofEer prizes to arouse competition between different 

 schools. Village or graded schools are allowed to compete 

 with each other, and district schools form a different group. 

 Lines in which schools compete are : ( 1 ) The best school gar- 

 den. (2) The best average yields of various products. (3) 

 'Collection of vegetables shown. (4) Collection of flowers 

 shown. (5) Greatest number of prizes won by members in 

 the individual contests. (6) Best collections of various 



