Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-07-10
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ADVERTISE
OUR OREGON
GREAT NORTHERN WANTS SAM.
PIES OF PRODUCTS WHICH IT
WILL EXHIBIT IN THE EAST,
PAYING ALL CHARGES OF SHIP.
MENT.


In collecting an exhibit of grain
grasses, vegetables and fruits for ex,
hibition purposes, it is not only i'm.
portant to have good material but il
is equally as important to have the
same carefully selected and properly
prepared The best exhibition mater.
ial may be entirely ruined by being
poorly put up and improperly
packed and as a result, arriving al
destination worthless.
How to Select and Prepare Grains
It is necessary. to permit the grain
to get ripe in order that 1t may show
the natural color of maturity. Grair
which is selected before it is ripe
never loses tho greenish cast ant
never makes an attractive exhibit
1t is Of equal importance that the
grain be not allowed to become toe
ripe so that it shells out in selecting
and shipping.
Curing and Size of Bundles.
After selecting grain spread ou
on boards in shady place, leave
this way for a couple of days so thai
1t will dry enough to prevent mold
ing in bundles. Then place in bun
dies not less than four inches ii
diameter below the heads when tied
There are no objection to having Il
put up in large bundles with tn,
exception that 1t is almost impossi
BILE to cure 1t properly.
The grain should be cut close t
the ground so as to show the ex
treme length. Also some grain should
be pulled up by the roots as this has
proven to be a very attractive way
of exhibiting grin in the straw, bu
of course, only small per cent o.
the grain should be allowed to re-
tain the roots.
Alfalfa and Clover.
We find in preparing exhibits o.
alfalfa and clover that it is very diff
iicult to re-arrange a bundle after 4
has been cured, without destroying
great many of the leaves and other
wise detracting from It's value.
In selecting alfalfa and clover it il
advisable, wherever possible, t
even up the ends of the stalks an(
sort out some of the culls while 4
is yet green. In this way 1t is possi
BILE to put up a very attractive bun
die of alfalfa or clover and let 4
cure In the bundle and exhibit 4
without losing but a very few Of tht
leaves. 1t should be tied in bundle,
about three inches in diameter at the
base.
Alfalfa stalks with the roots on are
especially attractive for exhibition
purposes. as alfalfa has not vel
ceased to be a novelty to the Eastern
people and they are always interest.
ed to see how 1t grows, but only a
small per cent of the exhibits should
consist of alfalfa with the roots.
How to Cure Alfalfa and Clover.
Before arranging in bundles
spread out for a couple of days in a
perfectly dark and ventilated place
so that It will dry enough to prevent
molding. After arranging in bun
dies, hang in the dark as the light
bleaches It out
1t is always advisable to cure
grains and grasses in the shade in
order to retain the deep rich color,
which 1t is impossible to do in the
sun Do not place in a close room
where there is no air in circulation
as grain or grasses will mold before
It cures and thereby render It worth
less.
Selecting Vegetables.
In selecting potatoes It is Of the
greatest imnorIance that nnlv amnnIh