The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-15
THE WORLDS FAIR.
Farsh,r Announcements From Hama
gers OF ihe Exposition.
Snggealiona aad Regulations Tor
Special Departments.
A aass OF Interesting Information.
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thai they have organized adeparlintnt OF
hofticulturr, Tor inc purpose OF me king the
most comprehensive possible exhibition ci
the valuable fruits ami plants OF all nations.
Tho olggn'zNiol OF this exhibition has
been placed In the hands OF y committee
annointad by the Mississippi VSloJ Hort'-
cu'tural ,ocety, consisting OF Mr.. Parker
Earle. al Illinois; Mr. L. j. BsScsmanp, ~
Georrie, aud Mr.. Charles w Garfield, Of
Michigan. The schedule Of premiums hrrs'
with offered h4s DCen prepared by this com.
nittee. The complete organization aud
mansgenientol tbs department vii. DO IN.
der ,he control Of .he ific6rs named ABOVE.
The manage mtnt expec, 10 secure au H.
ferna' iunal t1hihition ci fruits ord plants,
which VII lr OF tbs Greatest value ~ Al o.
the vtal Interests connected With hoIticul-
tlirc, 10 prOy de Ifoper facilities iuT so itu'
portaut an exhibition, they sic now eject.
Ing large erd beautiful noI;'cufai build
inc or conservatory, he WALTZ and y large
portion oi The roof Of which will DO covered
with glass, anG specially adapted 10 the OK.
hibitior ct both trnite and plauis, This
building viii be go feet in length, and With
an average width OF III feet. j. will furn.
ish table room for $4,000 plates OF
fruit, aud 40 600 feet OF space for the rxhl-
biti0n OF plants. Apartments with suitable
heating arrangements Tor the care OF green
house and stove plants Will be lroYided..
EAtenB.ye spacs hes Ilso been assigned 70
this department Ia the beautiful grounds
adjacent TO the horticultural building, iot
the planting OF large exhibits OF trees and
plano. The government OF Mexico viii MI
FIVE acrsE or more Of this space; the STATES
OF Central America, the state 81 tlorida,
and II is hoped many other ftes ana ma
lions vii. here occupy liberal grounds in
the exhibition OF their sylvan and floral
wealth.
REGULATIONS POE THE FRUIT EXHIBITION.
First--This exhibition occurring In the
winter It will only be possible 20 soow the
fruits Of late GUNNER ana autumn, by Keep
ing them IN cold storage until tue lime 81
the exhibition. II Will be best Tor exhibit
torB 10 send thee ,fnits packed IN the most
careful maDntr rs sOon 40 they are gsthef-
cd so the dircct0T-genoral. IN New Orleans
TO be Immediately Olsced IN cold storage
for preservation until they arc taken out
for exhibition. Ilis important that large
numbif 0i specimens OF each variety be
SEN b failiEE specimens may DC from time
to time D uewed, and the exhibitiOn OF Inc
variety be kept continuous Tor rs long
term as possible Hence, nDt less then
twelve specinens Of each OF the more dura-
BIZ winter varieties, aud tSeniy.tour speoi-
mems at the earlier maturing anu more per
rishatla kinds should be cont, 10 secure
eucn an exhibit as will entiile to an award.
Exhibitors who Ere so sitnated as 10 beaOle
to send on fresh exhibits from time 20 rne,
will do well 10 do go instead Of depending
upon cold storage here. Directions 70 in-
tending exhibitors will be found on anoih'
err page.
seoond-All entries for the exhibition OF
fruits will be- free to all individuals and co.
ceties ia this aud other countries.
Third-A plate of fruit will consist OF four
specimens, no more aud no loss, of Ill such
fruits 60 apples aud pears, when not Other
wise specified. A plate OF grapes VIII con-
list of not less than one pound or mere than
three pcupGg, except where single bunch
ma fyh ,tro Il fhr pQuuCq. EOtrte0
for the best plate OF any variety" IN any
OF the sections, may consist OF any quantity
not exceeding ore bushel. exhibited in taste.
ful basket vase, Ia pyramid form, or IN any
other artistic manner.
fonftk-All fruits received in the e1nio.-
ton must be well grown and well bundled,
and tree from essential blemishcs OF az
kinde, The superintendent OF this diyision
will exclude all specimens OF an unworthy
or detective character.
Fith-All fruits must be properly e.
tered. cards for which will be iurn-
ished by the chief OF this department. Ex'
hibiio!s must furnish a complete list oil tue
varieties EN- eracsd in EACH entry 10 inc
superintendent Of the division. intending
exhibitors should notify the CHIEF Older
department a. m early Gay Q, ln2fe, and
OF varieties they will pro2e9ney propose
the numberu OF the pren.spneglec this
10 compete for. Pay
may fAii 10 secure Dcr exhibit Of ifult mutt
Sixin-Each pthe variety, the name OF
bear the nhfr'ua the place where grown,
the exhilsfs.ed upon Cards which VIII oe
distipFd' Ali fruits must be correctly
fuSs1d before exposure to the public in-
-<Psction. A committee OF experts IN
= nomenclature will be In attendance at con-
verier' times 20 correct and assist this pro-
per naming OF varieties.
Seventh--No prticle will be allowed to
compete for more than one premium, and
no exhibitor will be permitted TO make
more than ono entry for the same
premium.
EIghth-No duplication OF varieties viii
be permitted In any exhibit.
Niuth-The varieties eutered FER pre-
miums for special purposes must DO
adapted 70 thoee purposes to receive
nwardn.
Tenth-Export pomologsts will be 80.
lactsd TO act az judges OF awards. Awards
Will be made al such times as may
be hereafter determined and announced.
Tho jluges will not award prs
miuns Ia unworthy articles. whether
there Is competition or not The judges
may recommend 10 the board OF manage
ment the award OF gratuitieB for new or
valuable products, for which no promiums
have bsen offered. Premiums awarded win
DO paid at the close OF the exposition.
Eleyenth--All fruits exhibited will be-
under the complete control of the chief
and superintendents OF this department,
and cannot be removed by tho EXHIBITOR
except upon their consent. Exhibitors re.
placing old exhibits with fresh ones viii DO
allowed 70 dispose OF the old stock.
Twclfih-Plates, cards, card-holders and
all appliances will be supplied by the man
Tnirteenth- Fer the purposes of this ex.
hIbition, the territory Of the United States
and the British provinces will be considered
as divided into three fruit districts as follows:
I. The British provinces In North America
and that part Of the United States east OF
the Rocky Mountains and north Of the par
ellel Of 10, to DO known as this Northern
0fotes east Of the Rocky Mountains and
oouth Of the parallel Of 40, 70 DO known as
fhs '6outhefn District" 3. The states and
territories Of the Pacific slope. to BE- nosn
g the Pacific District"
SUGGESTIONS TO KxHIBrroBs.
All apples, pears, and similar fruits IN.
landed Tor this exhibition, should be gath
End . soon as fully grown and fairly col-
orn6. and while yet - firm ~ possible. |
Ikov should be gathered with great care
~ 1ofd In cushioned baekeis with some
~ BIZ Of blanket between the layer. They |
loud not b -oheied or pressed ia the
- eeGree: Each specimen snoula oe
S3SSx nonor,' Great care should be used 70
111n3 The breakage Of stems. AL the
lu7Sno e variety should then Be placed
= 11GGk popor oaok. With sufficient pack.
~ oKoSf Gto0i1neno " Ill out the eack and
~ ~ noosibiIity Of bfuising. Marx the
176@S{y. with the namo Of the variety
- 7k1S po0k Tie DnokD c0ntoininS the
11no bo1onGixR 20 3 Rivon Nexnio!s 20.
- r. : box or barrel, which ahQuld eet
DGIe1sd. Keep the noee peIL1sois