Exhibits should be selected for type, uniformity, quality and maturity. Allowance will be made in judging for immaturity of this season's growth. Do not select the large overgrown specimens nor the small ones but choose a medium size that shows adaption to Polk County and suitability for market purposes. In order to properly enter and place on display entries in this division they should be brought to the fairgrounds on Entry Day. Avoid congestion by bringing your exhibits early in the morning. The following rules will govern the exhibits. Read general rules in front of premium list.
1. The Board does not feel justified in paying liberal cash premiums unless there is fair competition.
2. No exhibitor shall be allowed more than one entry for each premium.
3. All exhibits must be true to entry as to variety and classification or otherwise they may be so chanted by the judge and superintendent.
4. This division is open to Polk County products only.
See Extension Circular, Exhibiting Guide 4-H 226, Selecting and Exhibiting Vegetables for the Fair.
HORTICULTURE
Purple $1.50, Blue $1.25, Red, $1.00
Two specimens each variety, stem attached, except as noted otherwise. Maximum 3 entries of different varieties per class. (Example – three different varieties of red tomatoes, each a separate entry of 5 per plate as stated).
O061001 SQUASH, WINTER 1
O061002 PUMPKIN, COW 1
O061003 PUMPKIN, SWEET 1
O061004 CUSHAW
O061005 WATERMELON 1
O061006 MUSKMELON 1
O061007 GREEN SLICING CUCUMBER 2
O061008 PICKLING CUCUMBER 5
O061009 PEANUTS
O061010 SUMMER GREEN SQUASH
O061011 SUMMER YELLOW SQUASH
O061012 SUMMER WHITE SQUASH
Specimens shown in this group cannot be shown under any other premium number.
O061013 LARGEST AND BEST SINGLE PUMPKIN
O061014 LARGEST AND BEST SINGLE SQUASH
O061015 LARGEST AND BEST SINGLE WATERMELON
O061016 LARGEST AND BEST SINGLE MUSKMELON
O061017 LARGEST AND BEST SINGLE OTHER VEGETABLE
VEGETABLES
O061018 BEANS, LIMA 10
O061019 BEANS, SNAP (GREEN) 10
O061020 BEANS, WAX (YELLOW) 10
O061021 BEETS 3
O061022 BROCCOLI 1
O061023 BRUSSEL SPROUTS 5
O061024 CABBAGE, GREEN ROUND 1
O061025 CABBAGE, GREEN FLAT 1
O061026 CABBAGE, SAVOY 1
O061027 CABBAGE, RED 1
O061028 CARROTS, LONG (4 INCH STEM) 5
O061029 CARROTS, OXHEART (4 inch stem) 5
O061030 CARROTS, HALF LONG (4 inch stem) 5
O061031 CASTOR BEAN PLATE
O061032 CAULIFLOWER 1
O061033 EGGPLANT 1
O061034 KOHLRABI 3
O061035 OKRA 5
O061036 ONION SETS, plate
O061037 ONION, RED 3
O061038 ONION, WHITE 3
O061039 ONION, YELLOW 3
O061040 PEPPER, BELL COLORED 2
O061041 PEPPER, BELL GREEN 2
O061042 PEPPER, HOT 5
O061043 PEPPER, OTHER 5
O061044 POTATOES, WHITE 5
O061045 POTATOES, RED 5
O061046 POTATOES, RUSSET 5
O061047 SWEET POTATOES 5
O061048 PARSNIPS (4 inch stem) 5
O061049 RHUBARB 3
O061050 RUTABAGES 2
O061051 SWISS CHARD 2
O061052 TOMATOES, RED 5
O061053 TOMATOES, YELLOW 5
O061054 TOMATOES, SALAD 12
O061055 TURNIPS (4 inch stem) 5
O061056 OTHER
MATURE CORN
Any entry contains five ears.
O061057 YELLOW, over 9 inches
O061058 WHITE, over 9 inches
O061059 YELLOW, under 9 inches, 90-day types
O061060 WHITE, under 9 inches, 90-day types
O061061 OTHER THAN YELLOW OR WHITE, over 9 inches
O061062 OTHER THAN YELLOW OR WHITE, under 9 inches, 90-day types
O061063 POPCORN, any variety
O061064 SWEET CORN, any variety
FRUITS
Any entry of plate shall consist of 5 apples, pears or peaches, 5 crab apples, 3 bunches of grapes, 5 plums. The specimens shall be in the natural state, not rubbed or polished. They shall be free from disease, or insect injuries. They shall be uniform in size, shape and color. Maximum 3 entries per class.
APPLES
O061065 PLATE OF APPLES-SUMMER 5
O061066 PLATE OF APPLES-AUTUMN 5
O061067 PLATE OF APPLES-WINTER 5
O061068 PLATE OF CRAB APPLES 5
PEARS
O061069 PLATE OF PEARS 5
PLUMS
O061070 WILD PLUMS 5
O061071 TAME PLUMS 5
GRAPES
O061072 BEST PLATE, BLACK OR BLUE 3
O061073 BEST PLATE, RED OR WHITE 3
PEACHES
O061074 BEST PLATE 5
APRICOTS
O061075 BEST PLATE 5
MISCELLANEOUS
O061076 BEST PLATE 5
HERBS
O061100 BASIL 3
O061101 CHIVE 5
O061102 CILANTRO 5
O061103 CUMIN 5
O061104 MINT 5
O061105 OREGANO 5
O061106 PARSLEY 5
O061107 ROSEMARY 1
O061108 SAGE 3
O061109 Garlic 5
O061110 OTHER HERB 3
VEGETABLE & FRUIT CREATIONS
Create your own “people” or “animals” or objects out of fruits and vegetables – like Mr. Potato Head, Zucchini Durante, and Smiley Banana. Judged on neatness and originality. The products used to create these may be home grown or purchased. There will be three age groups in this Division. Please mark your entry tag accordingly.
O061111 CHILD (age 12 & under)
O061112 YOUTH (age 13-18)
O061113 ADULT (age 19 & up)