SAMPLE ENTRY TAG Harris Hall HORTICULTURAL BUILDING Number: 13 Division: d.3 Open Class and Lil Sprouts Horticulture 2017 Class: Marigolds Entry: 5 blooms, all bi-color Variety Name Name: Jane Doe Address: P.O. Box Greencastle, IN - 40 -
*Please READ the rules. We want to avoid disqualifications. 1. Harris Hall Horticultural Building will be open daily during the fair. On show days the building will open at 8:00 a.m. Sunday the building will open at 12:00 p.m. During non-show days the building will open at 10:00 a.m. Building will close daily at 9:00 p.m. 2. The Superintendent shall have the right to remove from exhibit at any time, any exhibit, or part thereof. 3. All entries will be released on Friday, July 28 from 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. and from 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 29th. NO EXHIBITS WILL BE RELEASED EARLY. NO GARDEN OR OPEN CONTAINER EDIBLE EXHIBITS WILL BE RELEASED TO EXHIBITORS. Due to health concerns, exhibits will be disposed of. 4. Exhibiting is open to residents of Putnam County, Putnam County Home Extension Club Members and Putnam County Master er Members. 4-H Members are encouraged to participate. Only one entry, per person, per class is permitted. Participants, ages 4 thru 2nd grade, will enter exhibits in the Lil Sprouts Program. 5. Judges shall not award prizes to unworthy exhibits, whether there is competition or not. 6. The Putnam County Fair Association will not be responsible for the loss or damage to exhibits. Containers will not be judged except in artistic arrangements. If using valuable containers in any exhibit, do so at your own risk. 7. All entry tags must be uniform and will be furnished by the Fair Association. A sample entry tag is located on the back of this booklet. Please do not fold up the bottom of the entry tag. 8. If you have any questions, a Harris Hall Volunteer in a green apron, will be happy to help. Herbs Susannah Vickie Whicker Potted Herb Hardesty Herbs Nan Girk Pat Johnson Single Herb Herbs Dr. and Mrs. Pat Johnson Herbs Mark Smith Herbs Country Folks Jane Jackson Single Herb Greenhouse Herbs Headley Jane Jackson Hardware Novelty Larges Stardust Storage Dallas Nichols Sunflower Head Cloverdale Kay Gedert Novelty Soybeans, B.A.S.F. Sandy Rissler Most Pods Novelty Tallest Corn B.A.S.F. Wayne Buser Novelty Tallest Sunflower Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Dallas Nichols NOTE: Judging is open and you are welcome to come watch. - 2 - - 39 -
Harris Hall Overall By Points Herbs Largest By Weight: Pumpkin Largest By Weight: Squash (Zucchini) Largest By Weight: Tomato Beans Cabbage Cucumber Market Basket Onions Pepper Squash Tomato Rookie By Points Harris Hall Overall By Points Herb Collection F.C. Tucker/Schneider Realty F.C. Tucker/Schneider Realty Griffin Goodpastor F.C. Tucker/Schneider Realty Emil and Lisa Thyr Laura Dobson Jean Fisher Dreihs Dallas and Charlene Nichols Dave and Denise Burgess In Memory of Jeannette Mayville In Honor of Charlene Nichols Mary Jane Toney n/a Jerri Hays, n/a Double J Livestock Vickie Whicker Laura Dobson Vickie Whicker Denise Gentry Stardust Storage Cloverdale Kay Gedert Dale and Velvet Cantonwine Aquatics Unlimited Karen Staub N/A SCHEDULE SINGLE CUT FLOWER SPECIMENS... pg. 5 Entries accepted... Saturday, July 22, 8:00am - 11:00am Judging... Saturday, July 22, 11:30am CONTAINER GARDENING... pg. 14 Entries accepted... Saturday, July 22, 8:00am - 11:00am Judging... Saturday, July 22 (following cut flowers) LIL SPROUTS... pg. 15 Entries accepted... Sunday, July 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Judging... Sunday, July 23, 4:00pm AGRICULTURE... pg. 16 Advanced entries accepted.. Sunday, July 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Entries accepted... Monday, July 24 8:00am-11:00am Judging... Monday, July 24, 11:30am GARDEN... pg.18 Advanced entries accepted.. Sunday, July 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Entries accepted... Monday, July 24, 8:00am-11:00am Judging... Monday, July 24, 1:00pm HERBS... pg. 24 Entries accepted... Monday, July 24, 8:00am - 11:00am Judging... Monday, July 24, 11:30am ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENTS... pg. 29 Advanced entries accepted. Monday, July 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Entries accepted... Tuesday, July 25, 8:00am-11:00am Judging... Tuesday, July 25, 11:30am AWARD CEREMONY....Thursday, July 27, 6:00pm NOTE: Judging is open and you are welcome to come watch. - 38 - - 3 -
NOTES Specialty Sunflower Zinnia Overall Rookie Cut Flower Beans Cabbage Cucumbers Market Basket Onions Peppers Squash Tomato Overall Largest By Weight: Cabbage Largest By Weight: Potato Denise Gentry Vickie Whicker Creative Touch Salon Cyndi Blocher Denise Gentry Rebecca Samsel Bainbridge Community Service Club James and Mary Jane Toney Stardust Storage Cloverdale Kay Gedert William and Patty King Stardust Storage Cloverdale Kay Gedert Headley Hardware Jerri Hays, Double J Livestock Stardust Storage Cloverdale Kay Gedert Marcy's Jewelry and Repair Cloverdale June Albright Liz Davies Pam Cummings Putnam County Farm Bureau Insurance F.C. Tucker/Schneider Realty F.C. Tucker/Schneider Realty - 4 - - 37 -
Echinacea Fern Flowering Shrub Gladiolus Grass Hosta Lily Marigolds Perennial Petunia Phlox Rookie Cut Flower Rose Rudbackia Hilltop Orchids Carol Thompson Anna and Terri Harris Maggie Hodge Nan Girk Martha Klock Sharon High In Honor of Her Mother Cyndi Blocher In Memory of Her Dad, Roy Turley Kristi Nelson In Memory of Ken & Edythe Schendel Anna and Terri Harris Creative Touch Salon Cyndi Blocher Carol Thompson Brice Jackson Pat Johnson Jennifer Romalia Nan Girk Judith Cloe Judith Cloe Judith Mooney Stardust Storage Cloverdale Kay Gedert Dallas and Charlene Nichols James and Mary Jane Toney Creative Touch Salon In Honor of Charlene Nichols Carol Thompson Chris Nees Kathleen Ritter Vickie Whicker SINGLE CUT FLOWER SPECIMENS Coordinators Randy and Meredith Bee All single cut flower specimen exhibits must be entered and in place on Saturday, July 22 from 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Judging will be done openly and will begin at 11:30 a.m. A. Containers will be provided for all entries. B. No foliage should be under water. C. Count to make sure you have the right number of blooms as specified in each category. Remember to remove buds as specified; buds are considered another bloom. D. No purchased flowers or greenery. All must be from home sources. E. Please include variety name on tag. F. Please feel free to direct questions to Harris Hall helpers in green aprons. G. Please refer to page 6 for flower judging rules. H. The first and second places in each major category will be considered for &, respectively. I. A and ribbon will be awarded in each category. J. An overall and will be selected from the s and s. - 36 - - 5 -
HARRIS HALL RULES FOR FLOWER JUDGING Flowers are to be clean, fresh and free of pollen. Cut specimen means that the bloom has been severed from the parent plant with a section of stem and foliage attached. The foliage should not be submerged in the water. Flowers are of one variety and are uniform in size. Leaves should be clean, healthy and undamaged. Stems are to be cut at an angle. Stem length will vary in proportion to the size of the bloom and the nature of the plant. Check to see that the number of blooms is correct. Remember: A bud is considered a bloom. Please do not fold up the bottom of the entry tag. Please also adhere to the individual rules per category in the Harris Hall Open Class Horticulture booklet. Perennial Petunia Phlox Rose Rudbeckia Specialty Sunflower Zinnia Overall Overall Rookie Cut Flower Special Award Annual Bachelor Button Cosmos Dahlia Daisy Day Lily Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Paul Thompson Rebecca Samsel Susannah Hardesty Michelle Sanders Karen Martoglio Kathleen Ritter Karen Martoglio Karen Martoglio Tri County Bank and Trust Ginny Jones Jackson Hewitt Tax Service John Rosich Northern Town & Country Light Extension Homemakers Club In Memory of David Jones Rosich, McCormick, and Jackson Families In Memory of Lola Crosby Donna Wilson Claire Winings Kathleen Ritter Kathleen Ritter Hilltop Orchids Rebecca Samsel Judith Cloe Cyndi Blocher Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Leroy and Linda Blocher Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Creative Touch Salon N/a Kathleen Ritter Lisa Sims Jeanne Sibbitt - 6 - - 35 -
Artistic Arrangement Container ing Overall Bainbridge Community Service Club Anna Harris Almost Home Rebecca Samsel 1. ANNUAL NOT LISTED IN ANOTHER CATEGORY 1 bloom or stem. MUST INCLUDE SPECIE NAME Items will not be accepted if there is a listed category. Container ing Overall Annual Bachelor Buttons Cosmos Dahlia Daisy Daylily Echinacea Fern Flowering Shrub Gladiolus Grass Hosta Lily Marigolds Dr. and Mrs. Mark Smith Sharon High Marcy's Jewelry and Repair Cloverdale Karen Smogor Sharon High Dr. and Mrs. Mark Smith Brice and Jane Jackson Ginny Jones Country Folks Greenhouse In Honor of Her Mother In Memory of Her Mother, Carolyn Laurell In Honor of Her Mother In Memory of David Jones Patricia Livvix Cyndi Blocher Kathleen Ritter Donna Wilson Kathleen Ritter Patricia Livvix Karen Martoglio Vickie Whicker Jeanne Sibbitt Vickie Whicker Sharon High Cynthia Dewes Country Folks Greenhouse Dr. and Mrs. Mark Smith Creative Touch Salon Tri County Bank and Trust In Honor of Gladys Olmsted Sam Goad Marianne Novak Donna Wilson June Albright Maxine Williams 2. BACHELOR BUTTONS a. 5 blooms, one color b. 5 blooms, at least 3 colors 3. COSMOS Remove buds. a. 5 blooms, one or more varieties, one or more colors b. 5 blooms, one variety, all one color 4. DAHLIA Remove buds, 1-bloom a. Ball b. Cactus and/or semi-cactus c. Collerette d. Orchid e. PomPon f. Any other not listed 5. DAISY 1 stem a. Shasta b. Gerbera c. Any other Daisy not listed above - 34 - - 7 -
6. DAYLILIES One whole stem including whatever is on it. Anthers should be removed. a. Large 4 ½ or larger 1. White or cream 2. Red, pink or rose 3. Yellow, lemon or green 4. Orange, apricot or buff 5. Other b. Small 3 4 ½ 1. White or cream 2. Red, pink or rose 3. Yellow, lemon or green 4. Orange, apricot or buff c. Other 1. Miniature Less than 3 2. Double 3. Spider 7. ECHINACEA (Coneflower) a. 1 stem, 1 bloom 1. Purple 2. White 3. Orange 4. Any other b. 1 stem, double bloom 1. Purple 2. White 3. Orange 4. Any other 8. FERNS 1 frond 2016 SPONSORS: Awards will be presented on Thursday, July 27th at 6:00 p.m. If you are to receive a special award, please plan to attend the Awards Night presentation. CATEGORY AWARD SPONSOR DEDICATION WINNER Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture Artistic Arrangement Artistic Arrangement Hay Honey Maple Product Hay Honey Maple Product Eggs Eggs All Roads Lead to the Fair Special Award Overall Stardust Storage Cloverdale Kay Gedert Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Rian Perkins Tavia Pigg Karen Staub Arthur Harris Denise Gentry Brice Jackson Rachel Cloncs Rachel Cloncs In Memory of Richard Inman In Memory of Susan Inman Howard Shrader Arthur Harris Harris Hall Steve Greeson Harris Hall Brenda Custis Leroy and Linda Blocher Silver Bell Flowers In Memory of Wilma Zaring Chadd Linda Mundy Christine VanArsdale - 8 - - 33 -
NOTES 9. FLOWERING SHRUB 1 bloom or stem. a. Butterfly Bush b. Hibiscus c. Hydrangea 10. GLADIOLUS Stem at least 10 inches below first bloom (1/3 in bloom, 1/3 showing color, 1/3 in bud). A gladiolus that has more than 1 color showing should be entered in class of predominant color. Example: Predominately white with red throat entered as white. a. 1 spike, any single color b. 1 spike, bi-color c. Miniature 1 spike (leave stem long) 11. HOSTA a. 1 leaf large (over 6 in any direction) 1. Green 2. Blue 3. Variegated 4. Gold b. 1 leaf small (6 in any direction or smaller) any color 12. LILIES Include variety name. One whole stem including whatever is on it. Anthers should be removed. a. Tiger - any color b. Oriental 1. White 2. Pink or Red 3. Bi-Color c. Trumpet/O.T. Hybrid any color - 32 - - 9 -
13. MARIGOLDS Remove buds. a. Large or African type, 3 blooms, all orange b. Large or African type, 3 blooms, all yellow c. Large or African type, 3 blooms, any other color d. French or Single 1. 5 blooms, all orange 2. 5 blooms, all yellow 3. 5 blooms, all bi-color (2 different colors on each petal) 4. 5 blooms any other color e. The Marigold Patch, 2 large or African marigolds any color PLUS 3 French or single marigold blooms any color. ALL 5 blooms exhibited together in one container. 17. ENVY Greenery only no flowers, in a green container. May use green accessories. 18. A TISKET, A TASKET Yellow flowers and greenery in a basket. Not to exceed 16 in any direction. 19. GOD BLESS AMERICA Any variety of red, white and blue flowers and greenery and using a red OR white OR blue container. Include all 3 colors of flowers. Accessories permitted. 20. IN THE BEGINNING Designed by a Rookie (first time open class flower exhibitor), using at least three colors of flowers and greenery. 14. ORNAMENTAL GRASS a. Pampas Grass - 3 stems 1. Blooming 2. Non-blooming b. Decorative Grass- 3 stems 15. PERENNIAL NOT LISTED IN ANOTHER CATEGORY 1 bloom or stem. MUST INCLUDE SPECIE NAME Items will not be accepted if there is a listed category. - 10 - - 31 -
5. KID S CORNER Your choice using fresh flowers and greenery in a child-oriented container. May use child-oriented accessories. Not to exceed 16 in any direction. 6. HAPPY HOLIDAYS Any holiday theme. Flowers and greenery in a container pertaining to the holiday of your choice. 7. OVER AND OVER AGAIN Three (3) or more types of perennial flowers and greenery in a container of your choice. NOT OVER 16 in any direction. Please measure. 8. CUP OF KINDNESS Pastel color flowers and greenery in a cup or mug. If exhibiting in a cup, saucer must be included. Cup or mug must have a handle. 9. MARKET TO MARKET Your choice of fresh flowers and greenery using a fresh fruit or vegetable as a container. 10. WHAT S COOKING? Using a culinary element (an ingredient container or cooking vessel). 11. JUNE WEDDING All white flowers with greenery suitable for a wedding. 12. DAY OF WINE AND ROSES Using at least three roses and greenery in a wine glass. Accessories permitted. 16. PETUNIA Remove buds. EACH BLOOM MUST BE ON ITS OWN INDIVIDUAL STEM IN ALL CLASSES. Bi-color means 2 distinct colors, e.g., red & white, purple & white, pink & white. a. Single, 5 blooms, all same color, NOT BI-COLOR b. Single, 5 blooms, bi-color, all same color c. Double, 5 blooms, all same color, NOT BI-COLOR d. Single, 5 blooms, 2 or more colors, NOT BI-COLOR e. Veined, 5 blooms, all same color f. Ruffled, 5 blooms, all same color 17. PHLOX 1 stem a. Any color b. Bi-color 18. ROOKIE SPECIMEN 3 blooms of one specie your choice. MUST BE FIRST TIME OPEN CLASS FLOWER EXHIBITOR. 13. LILIES OF THE FIELDS Greenery and any lilies, NO daylilies. 14. SUNBURST 3 sunflowers and greenery in a decorative tin. 15. SOFT AND CUDDLY All blue, all pink, all yellow or combination of blue, pink and yellow flowers and greenery, suitable for the birth of a baby. Must include a small stuffed animal as an accessory. 16. ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE FAIR Use cut plant materials gathered from the roadside or woods, such as wildflowers, weeds, leaves, mosses and grasses in your favorite container. If using a basket, it must have a handle. - 30 - - 11 -
19. ROSES Leave foliage on. Should be open ½ to ¾ (should not be shown in bud stage.) a. Hybrid Tea or iflora Red 1 bloom b. Hybrid Tea or iflora Pink or rose 1 bloom c. Hybrid Tea or iflora Yellow 1 bloom d. Hybrid Tea or iflora Orange, apricot, salmon or coral 1 bloom e. Hybrid Tea or iflora White or any other color not listed above 1 bloom f. Hybrid Tea or iflora bi-color 1 bloom g. Hybrid Tea one or more varieties 3 blooms h. Floribunda any color, 1 spray i. Miniature any color, 1 spray 20. RUDBECKIA 5 blooms 21. SPECIALTY CLASS This class is limited to flowers NOT listed anywhere else that are suitable for drying. EXAMPLES statice, strawflowers, yarrow, globe amaranthus, caspia, baby s breath, etc. a. 3 stems (NOT DRIED) all same variety, one or more colors b. 5 stems, (NOT DRIED) at least 3 varieties, one or more colors 22. SUNFLOWER Stem at least 6 long a. Red, 1 bloom b. Yellow/Orange, 1 bloom c. White, 1 bloom d. Bi-color, 1 bloom e. Large, 1 bloom, any color, over 6 f. Small, 1 bloom, any color, under 4-12 - ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENTS Coordinator Vickie Whicker A. Advanced entries may be submitted from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 24th. B. All artistic arrangements must be entered and in place on Tuesday, July 25th, from 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Judging will be done openly and will begin at 11:30 a.m. C. A and ribbon will be awarded to the best overall artistic arrangements. D. Artistic arrangements MUST be the work of the exhibitor. E. Arrangements will be measured when a specific size is listed. F. Arrangements MUST include colors or materials as listed. G. Moss and foliage are permitted. Accessories permitted ONLY when specified. No wires, no spray-painted flowers, no artificial flowers or greenery. No daylilies. H. No purchased flowers or greenery. All must be from home sources. (Except #16) I. All arrangements must be in a single container or vase. 1. TINY WONDERS Miniature Not over 4 in any direction. Please measure. 2. SMALL WONDERS Not over 6 in any direction. Please measure. 3. OH HAPPY DAY Zinnias and greenery in a container of your choice. 4. HARVEST MOON Marigolds and greenery. Accessories permitted. - 29 -
UNLISTED VARIETIES WELCOME THE DAY OF THE SHOW 29. Any medicinal herb not mentioned in other cultural classes, must be flowering. 5 stems 30. Any ornamental herb not mentioned in other cultural classes, must be flowering. 5 stems 31. Any other herb not listed. 5 stems 23. ZINNIA Remove buds. a. Giant flowered, 3 blooms, one or more colors, three inches and over b. Large flowered, 3 blooms, one or more colors, under three inches c. PomPon, 3 blooms, all same color d. PomPon, 3 blooms, two or more colors e. Green, 3 blooms f. Peppermint, 3 blooms g. Any other color, 3 blooms FRESH HERB ARRANGEMENT/COLLECTION Arrangements and/or collections of Fresh Herbs MUST contain at least 6 stalks of at least 4 varieties of herbs. ALL HERBS MUST BE LABELED! Arrangement may be tied, ready to hang, designed (in oasis) or ready to display in any choice of container. Collection must be ready to hang. Use your imagination. The Putnam County Fair Association will not be responsible for loss or damage. 32. Arrangement of Decorative Herbs 33. Collection of Seasoning Herbs (prepared for hanging) POTTED HERB CLASS All herbs must be shown in pots 8 inches in diameter, or smaller; one specimen per pot. Each entry must be labeled. Herbs should not be flowering. List of herbs from which you may choose for potted herb class: basil, chives, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, or sweet marjoram. 34. Single Pot of Herbs - 28 - - 13 -
CONTAINER GARDENING Coordinator Judith Cloe A. All exhibits must be entered and in place on Saturday, July 22 from 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Judging will be done openly and will begin immediately following the cut flower judging. B. A and will be given to the best overall. C. Containers must have been planted at least 6 weeks prior to the fair. D. A stand will be provided for the Hanging plant categories. E. Please specify if you do not want your container watered. 1. HANGING INDOOR a. Blooming Must be in bloom b. Non-blooming plants-never blooms 2. HANGING - OUTDOOR a. Blooming Must be in bloom b. Non-blooming plants-never blooms 3. CONTAINER - INDOOR a. Blooming Must be in bloom b. Non-blooming plants-never blooms 4. CONTAINER - OUTDOOR a. Blooming Must be in bloom b. Non-blooming plants-never blooms 5. CACTUS OR SUCCULENTS a. Cactus Dish at least 3 plants. Not over 16 in any direction. b. Succulent Dish at least 3 plants. Not over 16 in any direction. 6. FAIRY GARDEN a. Blooming at least 3 living plants. Not over 16 in any direction. b. Non-blooming-at least 3 living plants. Not over 16 in any direction. never blooms 19. Oregano-common 5 stems 20. Parsley 5 stems a. Curly b. Italian 21. Rosemary 3 stems 22. Rue 1 stem 23. Sage 1 stem 24. Savory 1 stem a. Summer b. Winter 25. Tansy 1 flowering stem 26. Tarragon-French 5 stems 27. Thyme 5 stems a. Common b. Variegated c. Any other 28. Wormwood 3 stems a. Flowering b. Non-Flowering - 14 - - 27 -
9. Fennel 1 stalk 9include leaf, flower &seed) 10. Fennel Weed 1 steam of leaves (not entire stalk) 11. Feverfew 1 flowering stem (not entire stalk) 12. Garlic 3 stems a. Elephant b. Any other 13. Horseradish 1 root 14. Lavender 3 flowering stems 15. Lemon Balm 5 stems, non flowering only 16. Lovage 3 stems 17. Marjoram, sweet 5 stems LIL SPROUTS Coordinator Jerri Hays A. Children from ages 4 through 2nd grade are eligible to exhibit. B. One entry in each class will be allowed.-exhibitor may bring one of all three vegetables and one of all cut flowers. C. Entries will be accepted in Harris Hall on Sunday, July 23rd from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. D. Judging will begin at 4:00 p.m. Participants are encouraged to stay and listen to the judge s comments. E. Ribbons in each class will be awarded. F. Only cut flowers and produce is to be exhibited. NO PLANTS. G. NO VEGETABLE EXHIBITS WILL BE RELEASED TO EXHIBITORS. Due to health concerns, exhibits will be disposed of. 1. VEGETABLE CLASS a. Cucumber any variety 1 b. Tomato any variety 1 c. Zucchini any variety 1 2. CUT FLOWER CLASS a. Marigold any color, any variety 1 stem b. Sunflower any color, any variety 1 stem c. Zinnia any color, any variety 1 stem 18. Mint 3 stems a. Applement b. Catmint c. Catnip d. Peppermint e. Spearment f. Any other - 26 - - 15 -
AGRICULTURE Coordinator Howard Shrader A. Advanced entries may be submitted from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 23th. B. All entries must be entered and in place on Monday, July 24th from 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Judging is open and will begin at 11:30 a.m. C. Exhibits will be judged based on the general appearance of each entry. D. A and ribbon will be given to the best overall hay, honey, egg and maple products. E. Exhibits may not be shown in more than one class. Exhibitor may not make more than one entry per class. F. All entries must be grown by the exhibitor in the current calendar year. G. Each exhibit of machine-baled hay should consist of one flake or its equivalent and displayed in plastic bags that will be provided. H. Moisture content should be low enough that, in the opinion of the judge, the hay would remain in good quality under average storage conditions. Each entry will be exhibited with the name of the exhibitor. I. Honey should be exhibited in a clear, unlabeled container. J. Maple products should be exhibited in a clear, unlabeled container. L. A for Overall Herb and a for Overall Herb will be chosen between Single Cut Herb, Herb Arrangement/Collections, and Potted Herbs and respective reserve champions. SINGLE CUT HERBS 1. Basil 3 Stems a. Lemon b. Purple c. Genovese d. Other 2. Bee Balm 3 stems 3. Borage 3 stems 4. Calendula 3 flowering stems 5. Chives ½ bundle, tied 6. Cilantro, Coriander 5 stems Unripen seed only 7. Dill Weed 1 stem of leaves not entire stalk 8. Echinacea purpurea 1 steam - 16 - - 25 -
HERBS Coordinator Jane Jackson A. All entries must be in place between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 24th. Judging will be done openly and will begin at 11:30 a.m. B. No award will be given to an entry unless the entry has fulfilled the requirements for that class. C. All single herb exhibits, with the exception of garlic and horseradish, will be shown in water. Containers will be provided by Harris Hall on the day of the exhibit. D. No foliage should be underwater. E. Stem length will vary in proportion to the size and the nature of the plant. F. Leaves should be clean, healthy and undamaged. Specimens may be groomed for presentation. G. Please include variety name, if known. H. To prepare herbs for exhibition, it is best to cut the herbs on the morning of judging and immediately place them in water to preserve freshness. I. A and ribbon may be awarded in the following categories: Basil, Garlic, Mint, Parsley, Savory, Thyme, and Wormwood. These champions and reserve champions will compete against all other first and second place single cut herbs for Single Cut Herb and Single Cut Herb. J. A ribbon will be awarded to the combined classes of herb arrangements and collections K. A ribbon will be awarded to the potted herbs class. 1. EGGS Exhibit 3 eggs in a supplied carton. Eggs will not be returned after fair due to health concerns. a. Chickens, green eggs b. Chickens, brown eggs c. Chickens, white eggs d. Chickens, cream eggs e. Bantom eggs f. Duck and other eggs 2. HAY a. Alfalfa b. Alfalfa - Grass mixture c. Clover d. Clover - Grass mixture e. Grass 3. HONEY 1 pint, no honey comb. 4. MAPLE PRODUCTS a. Maple Syrup, 1 pint b. Maple Product, any other 5. NOVELTY CONTEST Display plant with bare roots. Exhibitors of tall corn and tall sunflowers need to provide a 5-gallon container per entry. A ribbon will be awarded to the winner in each category. a. Tallest corn b. Tallest sunflower c. Soybean plant showing the most pods containing 3 or more beans per pod d. Largest sunflower head - 24 - - 17 -
GARDEN Coordinator Damaris Zehner A. Advanced entries may be submitted from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 23rd. B. All entries must be in place between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 24th. Judging will be done openly and will begin at 2:00 p.m. C. Please include variety name on tag. D. Vegetables of the size which are of the best quality and are the most in demand at the market are preferred. To find market size, refer to Suggested 4-H exhibits 4-H-970-W on the internet. ( see link at bottom of page) E. A and ribbon may be awarded in the following categories: Beans, Cabbage, Cucumbers, Onions, Peppers, Potato, Squash, Tomatoes and Market Basket. F. A and ribbon for Overall Vegetable/Overall Fruit will be awarded. Market Basket not included. G. Other special garden awards are listed in the open class horticulture award section. H. Largest-by-weight cabbage and pumpkins may be entered in two classes. I. No garlic will be shown in garden. J. Cabbage should include 3-4 wrapper leaves. Do not peel. K. Tomatoes should have stems removed. Cherry tomatoes must be less than 2 inches in diameter. L. NO GARDEN EXHIBITS WILL BE RELEASED TO EXHIBITORS. Due to health concerns, exhibits will be disposed of. https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/4h /4-h-970-w.pdf 29. Novelty Largest by weight a. Cabbage b. Tomato c. Potato d. Zucchini e. Pumpkin - 18 - - 23 -
23. Tomato a. Red for canning-3 tomatoes b. Red for market-3 tomatoes c. Pink or purple-3 tomatoes d. Yellow or orange-3 tomatoes e. Small, cherry, pear-10 tomatoes f. Intermediate type-10 tomatoes g. Roma or paste type- 3 tomatoes 24. Turnips 3 Turnips 25. Watermelon 1 Watermelon 26. Unusual Specimen 1-Any fruit or vegetable that is an unusual shape 27. UNLISTED VARIETIES WELCOME THE DAY OF SHOW: 1 each a. Fruits b. Vegetables 28. MARKET BASKET EXHIBIT Each exhibitor must furnish own basket and Putnam County Fair will not be responsible for the loss or damage to basket. Exhibit a Market Basket containing at least 6 different vegetables. List of vegetables from which you may choose for Market Basket: Beans green or wax 1 pound; Beets 5; Broccoli 1 head; Corn 5 ears; Cucumbers 3; Muskmelon 1; Tomatoes 3;Cabbage 1 head; Cauliflower 1 head; Carrots 5; Eggplant 1; Onions 3; Peppers 3; Potatoes 5 Example: 3 tomatoes, 5 potatoes, 3 onions, 5 beets, 3 cucumbers and 1 head of cabbage. 1. Apples 5 Apples 2. Beans 10 Pods a. Cowpea, black-eyed pea, southern pea b. Waxed, snap, green c. Navy, kidney, shell-out d. Lima, large or small 3. Beets 3 beets- Round, flat, and long types 4. Berries 1 pint -Any kind 5. Broccoli 1 head 6. Cabbage 1 head a. Round, flat, and pointed type b. Chinese type-bok choy or pak choi 7. Carrots 3 with tops ½ inch or less 8. Cauliflower 1 head 9. Celery 1 bunch 10. Chard, Swiss 10 leaves tied in bundle 11. Corn, Sweet 3 ears - 22 - - 19 -
12. Cucumber 3 Cucumbers a. Dill, pickling b. Slicing with seeds c. English 13. Eggplant 1 Eggplant 14. Kohlrabi 3 Kohlrabis 15. Muskmelon-Cantaloupe 1 Muskmelon Cantaloupe 16. Okra 3 Okra 17. Onions 3 onions per plate a. White b. Yellow c. Red d. Green 18. Pears 3 Pears 19. Peppers 3 Peppers per plate a. Cayenne, Chili type 1. Red 2. Yellow 3. Green b. Habanero c. Cherry Bomb- Hot d. Hungarian, Banana type- hot or sweet 1. Red 2. Yellow 3. Green e. Jalapeno f. Mango type (Green) Bell Pepper g. Any other 20. Potato 3 potatoes per plate a. Red b. White c. Yellow 21. Pumpkin 1 pumpkin a. Any size 22. Squash 1 Squash a. Acorn b. Butternut c. Patty Pan d. Summer-Other e. Winter-Other f. Zucchini - 20 - - 21 -