The hall was transformed into a miniature orange grove, rows of orange trees bearing the luscious golden globes being flanked by mounds, boxes and baskets of oranges, lemons, limes and pomelos, interspersed with a profusion of fruits, flowers, shrubs, canned and evaporated fruits, raisins, specimens of native woods, etc. The hall was beautifully decorated with spreading palms, graceful pampas plumes and specimens of different plants indigenous to Southern California. A giant cactus, 20 feet in height and weighing nearly a ton, was a feature which attracted much attention, as it towered a column of living green in the center of the hall. There were numerous specimens of different varieties of cacti; different species of yuccas, pine-palms and other interesting plants. The display of vegetables was small, including a few mammoth squashes, pumpkins, beets and potatoes, but show-ing by the huge proportions of these the possibilities of the soil and climate. The chief interest, however, centered in the display of citrus fruits, of which there were said to be more than 100,000, oranges being in greatest profusion. The latter were noticeable for their bright, clear, golden color, being remarkably smooth and free from imperfections.

There were some remarkably large specimens of the seedless Riverside Washington Navel, though some of the smaller varieties were said to be finer grained and of better quality. There were numerous citrons, which very much resemble in color and general appearance an enormous lemon. Several bottles of olive oil of fine appearance denote a very profitable industry in the culture of the olive, which thrives remarkably in the more arid portions of the state. The display of raisins was large and fine, embracing several brands, including the Sultana Seedless. Another product of the grape was exhibited everywhere in the shape of innumerable bottles of wine-of fine appearance, but unapproachable farther. The whole display was tastefully arranged, and was a wonderful exhibition of the capabilities of a vast "deser" when brought under the influences of irrigation. - Val.