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DEPARTMENT 08 - DIVISION 1

VEGETABLES

Monday, August 13, 2007 – 7:00 PM

Amount Offered - $625

Superintendent: Ralph Bliek, 6102 Townline Road, Williamson, NY 14589 – (315) 589-8617.

Rules:

  • Entries must be in place by 6:30 PM, Monday, August 13, 2007.
  • Entry Fees: 10% of first-place premium. Payment must accompany entry.
  • Show is on the Main Floor of Floral Hall.
  • Judging to be held at 7:00 PM, Monday, August 13, 2007.
  • Awards will be released Sunday, August 19, 2007, between 11 AM and 1 PM
  • Premiums will be available Wednesday afternoon in the Secretary’s office
  1. All entries must be grown by exhibitor
  2. 1 exhibit per class per exhibitor.
  3. All entries must be plainly labeled with the variety by exhibitor. Varieties distinctly off type will be disqualified. All classes will be judged on quality of: uniformity in form, size, color, freedom from blemish, and edible quality.
  4. All exhibits entered in this department shall become the property of the Palmyra Union Agricultural Society unless prior arrangements are made with the department superintendent.
  5. Prizes will not be awarded to exhibits which are unworthy.
  6. When an exhibit is not labeled with correct name of variety or varieties, it is disqualified.
  7. No one is allowed in area while items are being judged.
  8. **Two new Sections are added this year. – Home Garden & Organic. You may enter only one (1) of the three (3) sections. (Section 1 – Garden Vegetables / Section 2 – Back Yard Home Garden / Section 3 – Organic Garden).

SECTION 1 - Garden Vegetables                  

1st: $4.00             2nd: $3.00             3rd: $2.00

“Best of Show” - Rosette & $5

Classes

  1. Beans, snap, 12 pods of any green-podded variety, 1 / 4 ” stem on.
  2. Beans, snap, edible condition, 12 pods of yellow-podded variety, 1 / 4 ” stems on. NO VISIBLE SEEDS.
  3. Beans, snap, edible condition, 12 pods of Kentucky Wonder, 1 / 4 ” stem on. NO VISIBLE SEEDS.
  4. Beans, snap, edible condition, 12 pods of purple beans, Ό” stems on. NO VISIBLE SEEDS.
  5. Beets, 5 tops cut off to approximately 1 inch, clean, uniform, any garden variety, 1 inch to 2 1 / 2 " inches diameter. Trim tap root to 1 1 / 2 ".
  6. Broccoli, 1 head, or bunch of small heads, 6” in diameter.
  7. Cabbage, 1 head, 3 to 4 pounds, any variety except kraut types. Untrimmed. 3-4 wrapper leaves on.
  8. Cabbage, 1 head, large size, kraut type. Untrimmed. 3-4 wrapper leaves on.
  9. Cabbage, 1 head, Savoy type. Untrimmed. 3-4 wrapper leaves on.
  10. Cabbage, 1 head, red variety. Untrimmed. 3-4 wrapper leaves on
  11. Carrots, 5, tops cut off to approximately 1 inch, any variety 1-21/2" diameter. No green shoulders.
  12. Cauliflower, white, 1 head, leaves cut just above head, any variety, 6” minimum diameter.
  13. Cauliflower, purple, 1 head, leaves cut just above head, any variety, 6” minimum diameter.
  14. Celery, 1 plant, any variety.
  15. Chard, white, 1 plant, roots off, any variety.
  16. Chard, colored, 1 plant, roots off, any variety.
  17. Collard Greens, 1 plant, roots off.
  18. Cucumbers, 3 slicing condition, best market size 5” or longer. Not over 2” diameter. No yellowing. 1 / 2 " stems.
  19. Cucumbers, 6 for dill pickles, 3-5”, any pickling variety. 1 / 2 " stems.
  20. Cucumbers, 12 under 3” long, for small pickles, any pickling variety. 1 / 2 " stems.
  21. Dill, bunch of seed heads (6 stems), tied or in transparent bag
  22. Egg Plant, white, 2 with ½” stem.
  23. Egg Plant, large, 2 with ½” stem.
  24. Egg Plant, small varieties, 2 with ½” stem
  25. Endive, 1 plant, clean, roots off.
  26. Garlic, 3 bulbs.
  27. Honey Dew, 1, mature, any variety
  28. Kale, 1 plant clean, roots off. Mature
  29. Kohlrabi, 3, stump removed, leaves trimmed. Tap root trimmed to 2”.
  30. Leeks, 3, large, trimmed
  31. Lettuce, leaf, 1 plant, roots off.
  32. Lettuce, head, 1, roots off
  33. Muskmelon, 1, mature, any variety
  34. Mustard, 1 plant, roots off
  35. Okra, 6, not over 3”, stems on
  36. Onions, 5, tops off, trimmed to 1”, not peeled. Yellow Globe Danvers (round type). Top dried
  37. Onions, 5, tops off, trimmed to 1”, not peeled. Ebenezer (flat yellow type). Top dried.
  38. Onions, 5, tops off, trimmed to 1”, not peeled. Sweet Spanish or any other type. Top dried.
  39. Parsley, plant, roots off, washed and yellow leaves removed.
  40. Peas, 12 pods, 1 / 4 ” stem.
  41. Bell Peppers, sweet, green, 3, any variety. 1 / 2 " stem on. Same number of lobes on all 3.
  42. Bell Peppers, sweet, red, 3, any variety. 1 / 2 " stem on. Same number of lobes on all 3.
  43. Bell Peppers, sweet, yellow, 3, any variety. 1 / 2 " stem on. Same number of lobes on all 3.
  44. Bell Peppers, sweet, any other, 3, any variety. 1 / 2 " stem on. Same number of lobes on all 3.
  45. Peppers, hot, long varieties, 3, 1 / 2 " stem on.
  46. Peppers, hot, short varieties, 3, 1 / 2 " stem on
  47. Pumpkin, 1 ripe, any field variety. With stem.
  48. Pumpkin, 1 ripe, any pie variety. With stem.
  49. Pumpkin, largest by weight, ripe With stem.
  50. Pumpkin, White, 1, large variety, With stem
  51. Pumpkin, Ornamental, Miniature, 3, With Stems
  52. Radish, white. Pint basket
  53. Radish, red. Pint basket.
  54. Rhubarb, 6 stalks
  55. Spinach, common, 3 plants, clean, roots off.
  56. Spinach, New Zealand, half pound, bunch of tips 3-6” long, tied or in transparent bag.
  57. Squash, summer, 3, not over 10” long, shells not hardened, yellow var. as Straightneck, Yankee Hybrid, stems on.
  58. Squash, summer, 3, not over 10” long, shells not hardened, green varieties, as Cocozelle and Zucchini, with stems.
  59. Squash, summer, 3, shells not hardened, any type, Stems on
  60. Squash, miscellaneous, 3, summer type, Stems on.
  61. Squash, butternut, 2, 1” stem. Mature
  62. Squash, Spaghetti, 1, ripe, Stems on
  63. Squash, Table Queen or Acorn, 3, mature, dark green stems on.
  64. Squash, winter, 1, any variety, mature, stem on.
  65. Sweet Corn, white, 5 ears, husks removed, any variety, 1 / 2 " shank.
  66. Sweet Corn, yellow, 5 ears, husks removed, any variety, 1 / 2 " shank..
  67. Sweet Corn, bicolor, 5 ears, husks removed, any variety, 1 / 2 " shank..
  68. Tomatillo, 3, husks on, Stems on
  69. Tomatoes, green, 5, over 2” diameter, any round variety, stems off.
  70. Tomatoes, ripe, 5, 2" diameter, any variety, stems off.
  71. Tomatoes, ripe cherry, 1 pint basket, 1” diameter or less, any variety, stems off.
  72. Tomatoes, ripe grape, 1 pint basked, 1” diameter or less, any variety, stems off.
  73. Tomatoes, roma, ripe, 5, stems off.
  74. Turnip, 3, Tops trimmed to 1”
  75. Watermelon, 1, mature, any variety, Stems on
  76. Watermelon, 1, Seedless, ripe, Stems on.
  77. Miscellaneous, any other vegetable not listed (no potatoes). No more than 3 different entries per exhibitor

SECTION 2 – Back Yard Home Garden

1st: $4.00             2nd: $3.00             3rd: $2.00

Best of Show – Rosette + $5

Use same numbers for vegetables that are used in Section 1 but add H to the number.

(ie: H-1 is Beans, H-13 is Chard). Classes will run H-1 thru H-77

Same rules apply. Variety must be listed.

 

SECTION 3 – ORGANIC garden

1st: $4.00             2nd: $3.00             3rd: $2.00

Best of Show – Rosette + $5

Use same numbers for vegetables that are used in Section 1 but add O to the number.

(ie: O-1 is Beans, O-13 is Chard). Classes will run O-1 thru O-77

Same rules apply. Variety must be listed.

 

SECTION 4 – Herbs

1st: $4.00       2nd: $3.00          3rd: $2.00

Best of Show – Rosette + $5.00

Classes

  1. Basil, 1 plant, roots off
  2. Cilantro, 1 plant, roots off.
  3. Dill, bunch of 6 seed heads, tied or in a transparent bag.
  4. Mint, 6 stems, 4-6” long, tied in a bunch.
  5. Oregano, 6 stems, 4-6” long, tied in a bunch.
  6. Parsley, 1 plant, roots off, good market size and quality.
  7. Rosemary, 6 stems, 4-6” long, tied in a bunch.
  8. Sage, 6 stems, 4-6” long, tied in a bunch.
  9. Thyme, 6 stems, 4-6” long, tied in a bunch.
  10. Turnip Greens, 6 stems, tied in a bunch.
  11. Other herbs, 6 stems, 4-6” long, tied in a bunch.

 

SECTION 5 – Potatoes

(In Section 3 – Potatoes, you may denote Home Garden by Adding “H” to Classes 1 thru 4, and you may denote Organic Garden by Adding “O” to Classes 1 thru 4.)

1st: $5.00      2nd: $3.00    3rd: $2.00

Best of Show – Rosette + $5.00

 Classes

  1. Any early variety, red, named, 5 tubers.
  2. Any early variety, white, named, 5 tubers.
  3. Any late variety, red, named, 5 tubers.
  4. Any late variety, white, named, 5 tubers.
  5. 10 lb. Market Bag potatoes
  6. 5 lb. Market Bag onions

SECTION 6 - Vegetable Display

Best of Show – Rosette + $5.00

Class 1.     1st-$15.00      2nd-$12.00      3rd-$10.00      4th-$7.00      5th-$5.00
Five or more vegetables displayed in your container.
Judged on originality, attractiveness and quality.
For open class, ages up to 60.

Class 2.     1st-$10.00     2nd-$8.00        3rd-$6.00         4th-$4.00       5th-$2.00
Three or more vegetables displayed in your container.
Judged on originality, attractiveness and quality.
For open class, Senior Citizens age 60 and over.

 

SECTION 7 - GRAINS

1st - $4.00       2nd - $3.00      3rd - $2.00

Best of Show – Rosette + $5.00

Classes

  1. Cereal Crops, 1 quart grain in glass jar, any variety, properly labeled.
  2. Corn stalk, largest by height
  3. Hay, alfalfa, legume, mixed hay, properly labeled (8” diameter) 6” bale, sliced, tied well.
  4. Ensiled Hay, 1 quart jar, labeling preparation used.

 
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