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shiawassee county fair
2018 exhibitor’s guide
PREMIUMS for classes 245 - 295: A - $3.00; B - $2.50; C - $2.25;
245. Advanced (age 15-21) Three varieties, any two or more forms
255. Arrangements, fresh or dried herbs
275. Herb Wreath
285. Culinary crafts (jellies, oils, vinegars, etc.)
295. Fragrant crafts (potpourri, soap, pomander, etc.)
DEPARTMENT 68 – YOUTH HORTICULTURE
RULES — VEGETABLE GARDEN
1. Exhibitors are asked to be there for individual evaluation with
the judge.
2 All entries must be presented to the judge at one time.
3. ONLY 1 ENTRY IN EACH CLASS.
4. The number of vegetables for each exhibit (105-165) is listed
below.
5. All vegetableexhibits are tobepresented inbaskets appropriate
in size. Exhibitor may use their own basket or one provided by
the fair.
Novice - Ages 9-11; Intermediate - Ages 12-14; Advanced - Ages 15&up
Educational Exhibit - See page 6 for age guidelines.
SECTION 10 — VEGETABLE GARDEN
PREMIUMS for classes 105-115: A - $2.00; B - $1.75; C - $1.50;
Class
105. Novice - One variety of one kind of vegetable in a basket.
115. Novice - One variety of one kind of vegetable in a basket.
PREMIUMS for classes 125 - 165: A - $2.50; B - $2.25; C - $2.00;
125. Intermediate - Three varieties of vegetables, to be shown in
a quarter peck basket - filler may be used.
135. Intermediate - Three varieties of vegetables, to be shown
in a quarter peck basket - filler may be used.
145. Pre-advanced - NEW in 2008 (age 15-21)
First Year
Gardener,
at least two (2) but not more than four (4) kinds
of vegetables exhibited in a basket - filler may be used.
155. Advanced - At least eight (8), but not more than twelve (12)
kinds of vegetables and must be exhibited in a 1/2 bushel
basket - filler may be used.
165. Onekindof vegetable - three (3) different varieties, LABELED,
and displayed as one exhibit.
PREMIUMS for classes 185 - 215: A - $2.00; B - $1.75; C - $1.50;
185. Sunflower, feed seed 205. Gourds - any kind (3 exhibited)
190. Sunflower, decorative 215. Most unusual garden vegetable
195. Pumpkins - any size
Vegetable exhibits, per basket, as follows:
Beans-Green, Wax, Lima-6
Parsnips-4
Beets-4
Peppers-3
Broccoli (1 bunch - 3"-4" stem) Potatoes-4 (no stem)
Brussels Sprouts-8
Pumpkin-1 (1" stem)
Cabbage-1 (outer leaves on)
Radishes-4
Carrots-4
Rutabagas-3
Cauliflower-1 (head only)
Salsify-4
Celery-1
Squash, summer-1
Cucumbers-3
Squash, winter-1 (1" stem)
Eggplant-1 (1" stem)
Sweet Corn-4 (husks intact)
Kohlrabi-4 (1" spikes)
Sweet Potatoes-4
Leeks-4 (complete stalk)
Tomatoes-except cherry-4
Muskmelon-1 (1" stem)
Tomatoes-cherry-8
Okra-4
Turnips-3
Onions (dry)-4
Watermelon-1 (1" stem)
Onions, green (10) (whole plant)
Other preparation:
Root vegetables: (beets, carrots, radishes, rutabagas): wash lightly,
do not scrub.
Tomatoes: leave stem in place, with blossom, if possible.
Home Garden
THELMA JACOBS, SUPT.
PAULINE SMITH, JENNIFER JACOBS, ASST. SUPT
Check in on:
Saturday, August 4, From 9 am - 1 pm
Judging:
Saturday, August 4, Beginning at 9 am
Released:
Sunday, August 12, From 9 am - 1 pm
DEPARTMENT 67 – YOUTH FLORICULTURE
RULES — FLOWER GARDEN
1. Flower garden exhibitors may enter both flower exhibit classes
and flower arrangement classes.
2. Exhibitors should be present for the judging on Saturday.
3. Flowers may be exhibited in narrow suitable containers.
4. Exhibitors
must use home grown flowers
, except in classes
375 and 385.
5.
Flowerarrangementsmustbemadeat theshowonSaturday
at 9:00 am. *NOTE as of 2008 - This will be enforced; do
not bring completed arrangements.
6. Educational exhibit may include poster, notebook, etc. See
page 6 for age guidelines.
SECTION 30 — FLOWER GARDEN
Flowers in classes 305, 315 and 325 to be presented in one (1)
vase with water, foliage to be removed below the water line.
Class
A B C
305. Novice (age 9-11) 3 annual flowers,
one kind, foliage attached...................$2.00 $1.75 $1.50
315. Intermediate (12-14) 3 perennial or 3 annual flowers,
one kind, foliage attached...................$2.50 $2.25 $2.00
325. Advanced (Age15-21) 3perennial flowers, one kind, and3 .
annual flowers, one kind, foliage attached..$3.00 $2.50 $2.25
Premiums for classes: 335 - 345: A - $1.75; B - $1.50; C - $1.25;
335. Gladioli - (Age 9-21) one specimen spike - leaf attached
345. Dahlia (age 9-21) one specimen bloom - top leaves only
Premiums for classes: 355 - 435: A - $2.25; B - $2.00; C - $1.50;
*Classes 355-405: The arrangements must be prepared
at the Fair on Saturday morning.
355. Fresh Flower arrangement, home grown (age 9-14)
365. Fresh Flower arrangement, home grown (age 15-21)
375. Cut flowers arrangement, green house grown, may be
purchased (age 9-14)
385. Cut flowers arrangement, green house grown, may be
purchased (age 15-21)
395. Dried arrangement (age 9-14)
405. Dried arrangement (age 15-21)
415. Roses (top foliage intact)
425. Indoor garden, potted
435. Terrarium (15" diameter or under) (age 9-21)
Premiums for classes: 445 - 475: A - $7.00; B - $6.00; C - $5.00;
445. Wildflower 1 - first year (Notebook required - 25 different
flowers, pressed, identified, informative paragraph, pages
numbered)
455. Wildflower 2 - second year (Notebook required - 50 different
flowers, same presentation as first year)
465. Wildflower 3 - third year (Notebook required - 75 different
flowers, same presentation as first year)
475. Wildflower 4 - fourth year - Project of choice
SECTION 40 — HERBS
Herbs may be Fresh Cut (1 inch bunch)
Dried (1 inch bunch); or Potted.
Class
A B C
225. Novice (age 9-11)
One herb, any form.........$2.00 $1.75 $1.50
235. Intermediate (12-14)
Two varieties, any form...$2.50 $2.25 $2.00
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