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Stems should not be broken off or pulled out. Fruit in the top 

 of the tree, if it has been well sprayed, is likely to be desirable. 

 It is more exposed to sunlight than that on lower branches 

 and as a result usually has both a higher and more even color. 



Early varieties in season before the time of the exhibit may 

 be picked when they have reached their greatest perfection in 

 appearance, but while still firm, and held in cold storage. 



If the fruit must be shipped to the exhibit, pack it with the 

 utmost care. For single plates, each specimen should be 

 wrapped and protected from bruising. In fact, this procedure 

 should be followed whatever the manner of taking the fruit to 

 the place of exhibition. 



The actual selection of the specimens to be put on exhibi- 

 tion will be governed by the score cards in use and is con- 

 sidered under ^^Judging Fruit." 



2. Setting Up the Exhibit. In making plans to set up the 

 fruit, all decorations and embellishments should be kept sub- 

 ordinate to the fruit itself. The fruit is the major attraction. 



The Background. A neutral background that does not 

 compete for attention with the fruit is best. Subdued tints and 

 tones on walls and tables are in order. 



For exhibits of red fruit, dark green oatmeal paper provides 

 a good background on the tables. Greens of various shades 

 are in common use for exhibits. Often the tints are too light 

 and too striking. For light-colored fruit, including pale or 

 green apples, burlap in a natural color is superior to the green 

 oatmeal paper. In fact, it is a very satisfactory shade for 

 use in connection with all fruit. Burlap in a darker tan shade 

 is also good. Wide tables are desirable if they are not so 

 wide as to prevent study of the fruit in the centers. 



Arrange Fruit for Mass Effect, This may be secured by 

 putting the fruit on the interior tables all on the same level. 

 Fruit in packages may be banked about the sides of the room 

 to good advantage. The effect of many exhibits at fairs and 

 other places of display is greatly lessened by arranging the 

 fruit on shelves or in tiers so that the eye must be raised from 



