1921.] 



Imperial Fruit Show. 



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Cider Making Demonstration. — The National Association of 

 Cider Makers, in conjunction with Professor Barker, Director 

 of the Fruit and Cider Institute, Bristol University, arranged 

 for daily demonstrations in cider-making to show the general 

 public how this delicious home-made " wine is produced. 



Overseas Exhibits. — Most of the varieties shown were " dual 

 purpose " apples, i.e., they are suitable both for dessert and 

 culinary purposes, Northern Spy and King being notable 

 examples, both of which were exhibited in perfect condition. 

 There were few purely culinary varieties, the principal being 

 " Greening." These dual purpose apples were all of even 

 size, securing a great measure of uniformity. As these apples 

 have been successful in the home markets, it may be necessary 

 for growers to consider seriously whether the great degree of 

 specialisation which in the British Section was manifest by 

 the very large Bramley's and the small Cox's is either necessary 

 or wise. 



The whole section had a very pleasing appearance, and was 

 educationally important as demonstrating the value of good 

 presentation. 



The amount of interest taken by the public in the 

 Show is instanced by the fact that the total attendance 

 during the eight days exceeded sixty thousand. The Show 

 also stimulated interest in other towns. The National Associa- 

 tion of Retail Fruiterers and Florists organised a Shop Window 

 Dressing Competition throughout the country during the week, 

 and the displays must have been of considerable propaganda 

 and educational value tending to increase the consumption of 

 fruit, which was one of the purposes for which the Show was 

 held. 



