St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-09-12
All Farm Products.

into existence the great Pan-AmericaI
Exposition, which shall next year turf
the footsteps Of half the nation TOWARD
Buffalo, Never was an Exposition
projected amid such promising and ia
vorable surroundings and conditions
With the best known natural wonder
of the world-the stupendous and ma
jestic falls of Niagara-within half an
hours ride Of the Exposition grounds
and the greatest electric power plants
in the world using the power Of these
famous cataracts, truly magnets Of IT.
resistible force, to help draw the
crowds from all directions, Buffalo
looks to an unparalleled success in
next years enterprise.
In six important particulars the Pan
American Exposition will outrival all
former undertakings Of this descrip'
ton. These are in the electrical eff
fects, in the hydraulic and fountain
effects, in horticultural and floral dec
orations, in the variety and splendor of
its statuary, in color decorations and
in the court settings. The highest
skill has been employed in developing
these features, and no pains will be
spared to bring them to a degree of
perfection never before achieved.
A large number of the most noted
sculptors of America are engaged upon
the models for the magnificent decora-
tive display of original sculpture.
About 125 groups of statuary will be
employed in the ornamentation Of
buildings and grounds, aside from
numberless small sculptures, such as
heads, floral pieces, medallions, ara
besques and work in relief upon all
buildings and architectural works.
Among the 20 or more great build
ings which will shelter the multitude
Of exhibits to be brought together for
the entertainment and education of the
public next year the Agriculture build
ing ranks among the largest. This is
situated on the north side of the Mall,
opposite the Manufactures building
and east Of the huge Electric Tower,
which is to be the centerpiece Of cleo
trio illumination.
The Agriculture building is 500 feet
long by $50 wide. 1t is very ornament
al In its exterior aspect, having broad,
high entrances richly adorned with ap-
propriate plastic work. The southern
facade Is characterized by an open log
gia which forms an attractive resting
place or promenade from which the
crowds upon the Mall may be observed.
The roof of red tile, with broad over
hanging caves, will harmonic with the
softer tints Of the exterior walls. The
broad cornice is to be particularly rich
in its decorative detail
The exhibit in the Agriculture build
ing will embrace every possible phase
Of agricultural work, showing the adj
vantages Of different processes and
methods of work and the products of
the garden and field in their great vari-
ety. produced under all sorts of condi.
lions.
The superintendent of this division is
Mr.. Frank A. Converse of Woodville,
N. Y, stock grower and farmer of
thorough experience in Exposition
work, who has been prominent in farm
erS' institute work on behalf of the
New York state department of agricul-
ture. Mr.. Converse is receiving the CO.
operation Of many prominent associa-
tons and individuals, and his CORE
spondence at this early date indicates a
most comprehensive exhibit of scien-
titic farming in all it's branches.
Under the classification of agricul-
tural systems will be shown methods
Of fertilization, including the use of
cover crops, commercial fertilizers,
crop rotation, systems Of soiling, with
bulletins, statistics, addresses and ex-
hibitions Of crops raised by the use of
particular fertilizers.
Under the classification of farm man
agement and processes the different
systems will be illustrated with the
view of assisting farmers to determine
whether 1t Is best to keep a variety
Of stock or particular breed and, if
but one kind, which shall be favored
The question Of farm help and the
different specialties in the way of
fruit, grain and truck farming will be
treated exhaustively. The experience
of large number Of farmers under
many conditions of the soil, climate,
etc, will be brought together for the
information of all who wish to learn.
Under the classification of agricul.
tural statistics will be presented re-
ports from different states and prov
inces issued by the departments of ag-
riculture, experimental stations, vari.
GUS horticultural, live stock and dairy
ing associations, showing the aggre.
gate of crops and products of all kinds.
Under the head of cereals will be ex.
hibits from different states and locali
ties, wheat rye, oats, barley, corn,
buckwheat and rice. The exhibits will
be arranged to prove which crop is
best fitted for each state or locality
These exhibits will show the many
varieties Of cereals in their highest
stage Of development.
In tubers and root crops will be dis.
plays of beets, turnips, carrots, pea
nuts, potatoes, sugar beets, parsnips,
onions, etc. In October a special pota-
to display will be made showing the
products of many states in comparison
with one another. Farmers who are