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to Col. Young, of SMvely, for the interest taken in the 

 production of this valuable fruit. 



This is an age of co-operation. Heretofore fruit 

 growers represented so many units interested solely in 

 their own affairs. At the present time they are beginning 

 to work harmoniously together on a number of projects 

 for the betterment of horticultural conditions. The an- 

 nual gathing of fruit growers at the State Fair is weld- 

 ing together a number of men who will work co-opera- 

 tively for the mutual benefit of all. Each year sees more 

 force added and it will only be a short time until Ken- 

 tucky will cut down the heavy tax paid annually for im- 

 ported fruit that could be grown at home. 



Pkof. J. H. Cabmody, 



Superintendent of Department. 



PLANTS AND FLOWERS DEPARTMENT. 



As Superintendent of the Plants and Flowers De- 

 partment at the Kentucky State Fair, would say that 

 from an artistic standpoint it was a very great success. 



All classes in plants, cut flowers and artistic floral 

 work were entered into with much enthusiasm, compe- 

 tition was very keen, and the result was a most excellent 

 show. 



I have worked earnestly for the past two years to 

 secure more space for this Department, so that it could 

 be improved and extended, and hope the Board of Agri- 

 culture will see the wisdom of doing so in the near 

 future. 



William Mann, 

 Superintendent of Department. 



WOMAN'S DEPARTMENT KENTUCKY STATE 



FAIR. 



One of the most attractive features at the Kentucky 

 State Fair is the Woman's Department, which is not 

 only a credit to the State, but should be the pride of 

 the State. The department has three divisions, Art, 



