The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-04-03

Dulluing. One OF the hrSt exhibits to strike
us was the deity executed palmetto articles.
Hats fans, hand satchels, baskets. slipper
holders and paper holders, all of palmetto
and quite pretty. Here are some hints for
our women to take advantage of during the
summer. to help pass away the dull hotirs.
If any of our readers have had any knowl-
edge as to working with the palmetto we
would like to have an article from them
giving us the information.
We noticed that the common wire grass
had been manipulated also, and SO thor
oughly that it was scarcely recognized. 1t
was woven" in a manner and made splen-
did table mats for hot dishes, made also into
napkin rings. jewel cases, handkerchief
cases and other fancy articles. These little
articles would serve nicely as souvenirs of
our fair Florida and our girls can find i'm
them something to suit the tastes of ali.
Paper work was on exhibition-two beauti-
full lamp shades which attracted much at
tentiou being among the foremost Picture
holders of all kinds and colors and all man.
ner of flowers.
Needle work of all kinds was seen. Drawn
work we believe holding the fort Some of
the most intricate patterns imaginable were
seen. The different exhibits of applique
work were very good. We noticed beauti-
full bed set of three pieces, in applique, which
at distance produced a marvellous effect.
Upon close examination it was found to be
pretty selections of rich hamburg embroid-
cry 'appliqued" on the linen. Wheels of
hamburg made most pleasing effects. ZAP
pliqued" bobinet bed sets were also noticed
which were greatly admired. Rugs of all
kinds were to be seen, made of almost every
thing. We noticed the tag of one which
said "This rug was made from cast-off
pants"--one would hardly, have believed
that true. did we not know to what extent
woman's fingers can turn things into.
must tell our girls of very odd scarf
we noticed in one corner II was made of
the little ribbons that come in tobacco boxes
or around cigars--little silken ribbons.
This was made of all yellow ones with the
print of the name of the brand on the top
side serving as ornamental. They were e Oh
stitched together and shaped into a mat,
with fancy silk threads and the ends were
finished in same. each ribbon hanging sep
arately with bright little jingling ornament
suspended therefrOm. 1t was very pretty.
In the crockery and painting exhibit we
noticed the postage stamp plate of which
you are familiar. We also noticed a novel
photograph album" in the shape of fancy
plate ruled off from the center in lines wide
enough apart to admit ones writing his
name therein. A circle was left in the center
for the fair owners photo. After these had
been filled. they were burned and it made a
unique album. This is another hint for our
gills to improve OH.
Wood carving of various kinds was no.
ticed and some rare paintings which i'm
pressed us with the thought that few of
our South Florida girls were not passing
their time away in idIeness.
Passing over the embroidery exhibits
which were very good we found ourselves
in the domestic economy epartment-wo.
mans greatest pride, after all. Here were
seen some of the richest looking butter Me
have ever seen in Florida, bread of all kin ls
cakes, home made candies, and all kinds of
canned fruits, syrups. etc.
We decided that the Fair of 1895 was GER
tainly success and regretted that it was
the first we had eyer attended in the State,
as we realize what we have missed in tlle