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Preparations for the Citrus Fair advance with letters from Ventura and Glendora promising displays. Over $3000 raised in funds. Detailed premium list published for citrus fruit exhibits by county, locality, and individual, plus nuts, oils, and dried fruits. Entries due by March 10.
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The Premium List Published—General Interest Aroused.
Superintendent Gray, of the Citrus Fair, yesterday received a letter from Hon. S. M. Easley, of Ventura, announcing that that county proposed to send a good display to the fair and would expect ample space. A communication was also received from S. S. Buckland, at Glendora. He says that the people of that district are preparing to take a hand in the undertaking. Very favorable reports are coming in from all directions. Eugene Germain having received more than $2500 on his guarantee fund subscription list, has abated his efforts. Over $3000 has been raised in all.
The premium list has been prepared and printed. It is as follows:
CLASS 1.
For best exhibit of citrus fruits from any county—First premium, $500; second, $200; third, $150.
CLASS 2.
For best exhibit of citrus fruits from any locality—First premium, $200; second, $100; third, $75.
CLASS 3.
For best exhibit by an individual of Washington navel oranges—First premium, $150; second, $75; third, $50.
CLASS 4.
For best exhibit by an individual of budded oranges other than Washington navels—First premium, $150; second, $75; third, $50.
CLASS 5.
For best exhibit by an individual of seedling oranges—First premium, $150; second, $75; third, $50.
CLASS 6.
For best exhibit by an individual of budded lemons—First premium, $100; second, $50; third, $25.
CLASS 7.
For best specimens, not less than one box, of Washington navel oranges—First premium, $50; second, $25.
CLASS 8.
For best variety of budded lemons, not less than one box—First premium, $50; second, $25.
CLASS 9.
For best variety of late budded oranges, not less than one box—Premium, $25.
CLASS 10.
For best exhibit of Japanese varieties of oranges—First premium, $15; second, $10.
CLASS 11.
For best exhibit of limes—Premium, $10.
CLASS 12.
For best exhibit of citrons—Premium, $5.
CLASS 13.
For best exhibit of shaddocks or pomalos—Premium, $50.
CLASS 14.
For best exhibit of orange wine—by maker—Premium, $30.
Nuts, olive oil, dried fruits, and raisins will be received on exhibition. It is hoped to be able to offer a special premium for these before the fair opens.
The management ask that exhibits be entered at once, and that exhibitors specify as soon as possible what space they desire.
A schedule of rules has been prepared.
Exhibits must all be delivered by 6 p. m. on the 10th of March. Competitors must be producers in all cases except that of orange wine, which may be entered by the maker.
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Ventura, Glendora
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10th Of March
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Preparations for the Citrus Fair include announcements of displays from Ventura and Glendora counties, fundraising exceeding $3000, and a published premium list for various citrus exhibits with cash prizes. Entries must be delivered by March 10.