DEPARTMENT N HORTICULTURE /
FRUITS / GARDEN
Dr. Robert and Ann Cameron, Superintendents
All entries in this department will be taken on Saturday,
August 11, 2007 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
In the Domestic Arts Building
GREEN THUMB AWARD
Sponsored by Obion County Farm Bureau Insurance
First Place $ 100.00
Contest Rules
1. The Green Thumb Award will be selected from
those who make at least 10 entries in Lots 1 - 56.
2. Winner will be chosen on the basis of total
ribbon points as follows:
Blue ribbon - 10 points; Red ribbon - 5 points;
White ribbon - 2 points.
In case of a tie, the most blue ribbons win.
This department is open to Adults
and Juniors.
RULES & REGULATIONS:
1. Exhibitor must be resident of
Obion County , attend an Obion County School, or be a member of an Obion County
FCE Club.
2. Entries: Horticulture entries
will be taken on Saturday, August 11, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
3. No exhibitor may have more than
one entry in any one lot.
4. All entries MUST BE GROWN BY
THE EXHIBITOR. No commercially grown fruits or vegetables will be permitted in
competition.
5. Exhibits must be from this
year’s production.
6. All fruits and vegetables will
be judged on uniformity in size, shape and color; being free from cuts, bruises,
rots and other defects.
7. Spoiled exhibits will be removed
from display during Fair week.
8. Entries will not be released
until 9 a.m. Monday following the Fair.
9. In the Biggest Categories - ONLY
FIRST PLACE WILL BE AWARDED.
GARDEN DISPLAYS - judged on
number of different varieties, container, and originality of display
AWARDS: Lots 1 and 2 ONLY - 1st
$ 10.00; 2nd $ 8.00; 3rd $ 6.00
Lot 1. Garden Display by an
Adult
Lot 2. Garden Display by a Youth
AWARDS: All other lots - 1st
$ 5.00; 2nd $ 4.00; 3rd $ 3.00
“BEST OF SHOW” Rosette + $ 10.00
VEGETABLES
Lot 3. Beans, green beans, any
variety, plate
Lot 4. Beans, lima beans, in
hull, plate
Lot 5. Carrots, plate of 5
Lot 6. Corn, Sweet corn, plate
of 5 ears, shucked
Lot 7. Cucumbers,
plate of 5
Lot 8. Eggplant, plate
of 3
Lot 9. Okra, plate of 12
Lot 10. Onions, red, plate of 5
Lot 11. Onions, white, plate of 5
Lot 12. Onions, yellow, plat of 5
Lot 13. Peanuts, 3 vines (plants)
Lot 14. Peas, Crowder, in hull,
plate
Lot 15. Peas, Purple Hull, in
hull, plate
Lot 16. Peas, Butter, in hull,
plate
Lot 17. Peas, Improved Stock, in
hull, plate
Lot 18. Peppers, Banana, plate of
3
Lot 19. Peppers, Green Bell, plate
of 3
Lot 20. Peppers, Red Bell, plate
of 3
Lot 21. Peppers, other peppers,
plate of 3
Lot 22. Squash, Acorn, plate of 3
Lot 23. Squash, other winter
varieties, plate of 3
Lot 24. Squash, yellow, straight
or crook neck, plate of 3
Lot 25. Squash, Zucchini, plate of
3
Lot 26. Sunflower, 1
head
Lot 27. Tomatoes,
standard types, plate of 3
Lot 28. Tomatoes,
novelty type, in plastic pint container
Lot 29. Turnips
Lot 30. Any other type vegetables
POTATOES
Lot 31. One peck, Irish Potatoes,
white variety
Lot 32. One peck, Irish Potatoes,
red variety
FRUITS
Lot 33. Red Delicious Apples,
plate of 3
Lot 34. Yellow Delicious Apples,
plate of 3
Lot 35. Winesap Apples, plate of 3
Lot 36. Apples, any other variety,
plate of 3
Lot 37. Peaches, any variety,
plate of 3
Lot 38. Pears, any variety, plate
of 3
Lot 39. Plums, any variety, plate
of 5
Lot 40. Blueberries, pint container
Lot 41. Cantaloupe or
Muskmelon
Lot 42. Pumpkin, Field
Lot 43. Pumpkin,
Potato
Lot 44. Watermelon,
oblong green
Lot 45. Watermelon,
round green
Lot 46. Watermelon,
oblong striped
Lot 47. Watermelon,
round striped
GOURDS
Lot 48. Domestic
Gourds, group of 3
Lot 49. Ornamental
Gourds, group of 3
BIGGEST ENTRY
Lot 50. Longest Bean
Lot 51. Biggest Cucumber
Lot 52. Biggest Gourd
Lot 53. Biggest Sunflower
Lot 54. Biggest Onion
Lot 55. Biggest Tomato
Lot 56. Biggest Pumpkin
Lot 57. Biggest Watermelon
HOME SUPPLIES
Lot 58. Apples, dried, quart jar
Lot 59. Peaches, dried, quart jar
Lot 60. Pears, dried, quart jar
Lot 61. Eggs, brown, one dozen
Lot 62. Eggs, white, one dozen
Lot 63. Soap, homemade, 3 bars
Lot 64. Wine, homemade, 1 bottle
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