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School Exhibit, Boyne City, Mich. (Courtesy of L. A. Buller, Supt.) 
Annual Shows, Fairs and Exhibitions 
We say, by all means hold an exhibition if possible. But don’t wait 
until you have fine gardens before deciding to have a show. The time 
to announce the exhibition is in early spring when you are planning the 
garden work, as you will find it one of the greatest incentives to the 
children to begin gardening if they are told that there will be an op¬ 
portunity to compete for prizes. The exhibition may be held in the 
school room or auditorium or in any available public building. 
In many cities and towns the annual Flower Show is- one of the most 
important events of the year. We could fill pages with enthusiastic 
reports of shows that we receive in letters and newspaper clippings. 
Encourage the children to enter their products at the county fair. 
Many children report receiving prizes at such fairs. Several schools 
transferred their entire exhibit to the county fair, taking many prizes. 
Parents are proud of children who can do things worth while. They will 
be your friends if you give their children the needed help and encour¬ 
agement. 
Mr. P. L. Johnsrud, agricultural director of Virginia, Minn., reports 
a very successful exhibit held in the school gymnasium on September 
11th and 12th, in connection with Farmers’ Day. They plan to exhibit 
their work at the county fair next year. 
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