FRUIT SHOWS 257 
fruit products. Such give an opportunity for the builder 
to draw on his ingenuity or imagination to construct 
something that will be attractive and appropriate. The 
premium list may also include the numerous fruit by- 
products. Dried fruits, beverages, vinegars, jellies, 
canned goods of all kinds may be represented in this 
class. 
Other Information.—Each class with its numerous 
subdivisions is systematically arranged in the printed 
form with the premium following each one. There is 
also complete information on all requirements made by 
the management. Directions on how to reserve space for 
displays, the rules for making entries, the size and kinds 
of packages that can be used, are included. The time 
limit set for the placing of exhibits, how the premiums 
will be awarded, and any varieties of fruit that are to 
be excluded are explained in the preliminary notice. It 
is advisable also to state who the judges will be and give 
the scale of points to be used on the official score card. 
The more specific and full the information can be the 
less the chance for dissatisfaction among exhibitors. 
Securing Premiums.—The money to pay for the 
premiums is arranged for before the premium list is sent 
out. This is provided in various ways. Where the show 
is handled by a business organization, admission or gate 
fees will usually take care of the premiums. Where ad- 
mission is free and the work is purely educational other 
means must be found. Where the shows are held in large 
towns or cities business men are willing to subscribe 
under most conditions. Boards of trade, chambers of 
commerce and even the city in which the show is held 
will often contribute. City officials, railroad companies, 
