. Horticultural exhibitions and garden competitions . year is shown in figure G. Thisis 3 feet wide, 12 feet long, and 30 inches high. The legs are hingedto the table and are held erect by long hooks that appear as bracesin the figure. The foot-wide table on top is made in the same wayand set on when needed. Figure 7 is a diagram of a cross section of a table suitable for mostflower exhibits. For large flowers, like dahlias or the hirge-floweredchrysanthemums, wider shelves with higher stops are more desirable,as well as a table with shorter leers. It will be noticed that the HORTICULTURAL EXH
. Horticultural exhibitions and garden competitions . year is shown in figure G. Thisis 3 feet wide, 12 feet long, and 30 inches high. The legs are hingedto the table and are held erect by long hooks that appear as bracesin the figure. The foot-wide table on top is made in the same wayand set on when needed. Figure 7 is a diagram of a cross section of a table suitable for mostflower exhibits. For large flowers, like dahlias or the hirge-floweredchrysanthemums, wider shelves with higher stops are more desirable,as well as a table with shorter leers. It will be noticed that the HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITIONS AND GARDEN COMPETITIONS. 21 steps can be made separately and set on the table, or, if desired, thewhole can be made in one piece. Five feet is a good width for a table whether it is flat or in stepswhen it is to be placed between two aisles. A table with an aisleon one side only may be 2J or 3 feet wide. It adds greatly to the effectiveness of the setting if the tables arepainted a neutral color, such as a subdued brown, green, or gray, or. Fig. 5.—Shelves provided in more permanent form than those shown inlacking in finish and attractiveness. P3I30 I-2HP jure 4, but if they are covered with some material of a similar color. The screenor background shown in connection with the steps in figure 7 wouldbe useless unless it were of a neutral tint that would help set off theflowers. A hea\y grade of manila paper is excellent as a backgroundboth in color and texture. Of course water will disfigure it, but it ischeap and easily replaced. Wlien onh^ an occasional exhibition isheld the cost of special tables with proper covers and backgrounds is 22 DEPAHTMENT CIRCULAR 62, U. S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE. frequently prohibitive, but if they can possibly be secured they addgreatly to the appearance and to the satisfaction of both exhibitorsand visitors, as well as making the work of the judges easier. Ifmoderate storage space is available, the table shown in figure 6 wouldseem to be
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