at a distance as well as by close
inspection a very pleasing effect. It was, however, to the interior
decoration and exhibit that great labor and skill were devoted in making
it especially attractive. Grains in the native straw, grasses, and
clover were worked out in many fantastic shapes and beautiful designs.
In the center of the booth, rising to a height of 15 feet, was a large
octagonal pyramid, used almost exclusively for the display of grain in
the straw; the bright yellow being in strong contrast with a red burlap
background, made it naturally attractive. On the south wall or side a
like exhibit of grains and grasses was shown; four large display tables,
also in pyramid shape, occupied the space surrounding the centerpiece
above described. On this table were several hundred glass jars, globes,
and bottles for the display of grains and seeds of every description
grown in South Dakota. It was, however, to the corn exhibits that
special care and attention were given. Twelve large show cases were used
for the display of this exhibit, besides a large quantity displayed in
bulk, both in the ear and shelled. Over 100 bushels of corn was used in
this exhibit alone.

The exhibit attracted much attention from the corn growers of other
States, and was conceded to be one of great merit considering the
newness of the State, and, as one Illinois farmer said, "It is better
corn by long odds than I raised when I first went to Illinois."

The display of horticultural products was in the Palace of Agriculture
instead of the Palace of Horticulture. Twenty-five barrels of apples of
some 15 different varieties were collected early in the fall of 1903 and
placed in cold storage at St. Louis, thus supplying a continual display
until the fruit season of 1904. The fact that 10 medals were awarded to
the horticultural display demonstrates the merit of this exhibit.

The State's representation in the dairy department was both unique and
so different from that of other States that it attracted much attention.
The space assigned for this exhibit in the refrigerator section of the
Agricultural Building was 8 by 8 feet. The artistic feature, aside from
the display of butter in bulk, was a profusion of flowers, buds, leaves
in the form of bouquets, wreaths, garlands, and festoons made out of
butter. They were artistically displayed on plates, baskets, and various
sized vases, some of which were made of butter and others of painted
chinaware.