Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-01-16
How To Conduct n Successful Hortf
cultural Exhibit.

Mr.. II. II. Battles. of Philadelphia.
writes to Garden and Forest as fol-
lows:
Whenever I attend horticultural ex-
hibitions in different cities. the question
comes to my mind: Are they managed
properly2 Do We use the material to
the best advantage, not only from an
educational, but a financial point of
viewp L have before me a number of
reports of horticultural societie. Turn
ing to the lists OF standing committees.
L find the names OF men who have
made national regulations for them
selves in the learned professions, IN art.
in science or in various branches of
business. Turning to the list OF
exhibitors, find many names equally
famous In both cases they are men
of refined and cultivated tastes: men who
have proved their ability by their success
Again. 1 turn to the treasurer's report,
and, without going into details, 1t
appears, as ever one knows, that the
exhibitions rarely prove financially
successful.
What are the causes of this failure,
and what are the remedies? There are
plenty OF standing committees. Possibly
they have been standing too long. There
are plenty OF good, pushing men on
them who are successful in their own
business. Why are they not successful
here2
Is 1t because they are held back by
some of the older members who cling
to 1.-THE good old methods? If it is alack
OF money, this, believe, could be over
come by personal subscription, if the
members could show the public any
advanced ideas that would be beneficial
The wealthy gentlemen always seem
very glad to do their part In contribut-
ing their specimen plants.
Allow me to suggest.
l. That the entire hall in which an
exhibition Is TO be held be treated TO a
thorough cleaning.
?. That it be profusely decorated
with laurel wreaths. laurel branches,
evergreen trees and other gIeenery,
from the entrance to the dome. In
most cases believe enough enthusiasm
could be aroused among the members
10 contribute to this in the shape OF
labor, material or money.
). That the tables, benches and
staging, in every instance, be covered
either with paint, moss or eyergreens,
instead of with bare, broken, rough
| and age-stained boards.
/. That IN frons of these tables, in
stead of allowing the trestles and
horses TO show or attempting To hide
them with paper 1 would suggest using
some kind Of cloth, with eyelet hole:
fastened with screw-eyes, which could
be used a number OF years.
). That proper vases be obtained II
which to show cut flowers, and thai
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particularly 50 il transparent.
| 8. That exhibitors of grapes be re
Quested to hang all grapes, and tha
the amount or 'bloom" be stron:
point in judging. while those that hay'
been carefully polished should be bar
red.
Z. That il vegetables are to form
part OF the exhibition, none but re
markable specimens be admitted
5. That ir enough social intiuenc'
could be brought to bear, the frs
night be devoted to Society" wit
lady patronesseS and a banquet an'
bouquets for the patrouesSes only. lhay
no doubt but that the tickets or invita-
tIons could be disposed of at i've dol
lars apiece. The day following SHOULD
be open to all at fifty cents apiece
Every part OF the house would have I
be opened TO accommodate the crowd
| o. That if society" could not b
induced to participate (Which is hardl
probable, as there are so many fashions
ble people connected with horticulture
societies), n number OF influential lade
be induced TO interest themselves as
ladies' committee
10. That a little money be expende
upon the local papers. which are alway
very kind, even to Inferior show:
Make the exhibitions worth illustra
ting. and they will give you hundred
of dollars worth of advertising
IL. That two orchestras be engage
to give promenade concerts at flxe
hours and music at frequent interval
Sometimes barely enough money
realized to pay a single band. Ha'
enough music to pay for itself.
IL. That all plants be named pre-
perly with both botanical and commo
names. Mark the PeriSteTid eLdtd, tn
Holy Ghost or Dove Plant; Sepenttes
the Pitcher Plant: Platycerilun HUI
, the Stag-horn Fern. y little dlscrll
ton OF these flowers would attract
great deal of attention. y child can 81
the resemblance, and it would intere
T all. while heretofore they have bee
passed by almost unnoticed.
l3. That exhibitors of cut 1owe
j should be required to have them r
q newed or freshened up from time
a time, and that all watering OF plan
/, should be done early.
IA. That few complimentary ticke
should be given out
. l5. That all exhibits, and especial
= those OF cut flower, and designs, shou
, be Judged by points" II one pla
, could be adopted all over the countr
Judges from other States would
preferable.
! l6. That premiums should be liber;
g and awarded with the greatest care.
n Il. That II at any time during I
r exhibition the attendance Is not I
!, large, complimentary tickets be sent
different schools interested in ootan
u which would prove valuable from
q educational standpoint.
o is. That the managing editors
+ the city papers should be notlned
n the efforts that are being made to ma
this the grandest display OF plants a
flowers ever offered by this sociel
that the society" people OF the Ct
are taking a more active part tn
. formerly, and that It is expected TO
/ one Of the social events OF the seas
u That q committee OF weu-intorm
Iy men be appointed TO receive al rep'
= ter., not only to repay them IN slle
= way for their kindness, but TO AID IN
70 in their work, tha; technically corI'
report may be given OF the exhioiti'
le 10. That for chrysantnem
A show the decoration should be m
Ia elaborate: japanese vases, russ,scre'
and lanterns wouldbe very appropria