Department D - Section Vegetables. Judge - Dr. Charles R. O Dell, Ext. Horticulturist Emeritus, Blacksburg, VA

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Department D - Section 104 - Vegetables Judge - Dr. Charles R. O Dell, Ext. Horticulturist Emeritus, Blacksburg, VA Vegetables will be judged on quality, color and uniformity of size.

1 Department D - Section Vegetables Judge - Dr. Charles R. O Dell, Ext. Horticulturist Emeritus, Blacksburg, VA Vegetables will be judged on quality, color and uniformity of size. All vegetables must be grown by exhibitor and variety named on entry blank. Premiums: 1st: $8 2nd: $7 3rd: $6 4th: $5 5th: $4 D-79 Beans, snap,12 specimen D-80 Beans, Lima or Butter, 12 specimen D-81 Beans, October/Cranberry, 12 specimen D-82 Beets, any variety, 5 specimen, no tops D-83 Cucumbers, any variety, plate of 5 D-84 Eggplant, any variety, 3 fruit only D-85 Field Peas (unshelled) any variety, 12 specimen D-86 Onions, white or yellow, any variety, 5 specimen D-87 Onions, red, any variety, plate of 5 D-88 Peppers, Sweet, Bell-green, red, yellow or purple plate of 3 D-89 Peppers, Habanera, 10 pods D-90 Peppers, Jalapeno, 5 pods D-91 Peppers, Hot, any variety not listed, 12 pods D-92 Peppers, Banana (yellow or red, hot or sweet, 5 pods) D-93 Potatoes, Irish (red), plate of 5 D-94 Potatoes, Irish (white), plate of 5 D-95 Potatoes, Sweet, any variety, plate of 5 Premiums: 1st: $17 2nd: $14 3rd: $12 4th: $11 5th: $10 D-96 Potatoes, Irish (red) - 1 peck D-97 Potatoes, Irish (white) - 1 peck D-98 Potatoes, Sweet, any variety, 1 peck D-99 Largest Sweet Potato by weight Premiums: 1st: $8 2nd: $7 3rd: $6 4th: $5 5th: $4 D-100 Tomatoes, any variety, any size, Red, 5 specimen D-101 Tomatoes, any variety, any size, Yellow, 5 specimen D-102 Tomatoes "Paste" 5 specimen D-103 Tomatoes, Largest-determined by weight, any variety D-104 Squash, summer, all varieties, any one variety (5) D-105 Squash, winter, 3 specimen (Butternut) D-106 Squash, winter, 3 specimen (Acorn) D-107 Squash, Turban, 1 specimen D-108 Squash, any other variety, 1 specimen D-109 One plate, Okra, table size (12 pods) D-110 Most Unusual Vegetable in shape, size or color, 1 item D-111 Judge s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories. Hogway Speedway Racing Pigs WATCH THEM RACE DAILY 28

2 Department D - Section Turnips & Gourds Turnips D-112 Largest Turnip With Tops (to be judged on basis of weight) (Tops will be removed before weigh-in) D-113 Any other variety (single plate of 5) Ornamental Gourd D-114 Gourds - All one variety, small, 3 specimen D-115 Gourds - All one variety, large, 3 specimen Premiums: 1st: $8 2nd: $7 3rd: $6 4th: $5 5th: $4 6th: $4 7th: $4 D-116 Gourd with longest handle (LONG HANDLE GOURDS ONLY) D-117 Longest Gourd (Ballbat, etc.) D-118 Gourd with most unusual shape D-119* Heaviest Gourd (by weight) *For Gourds 100 pounds or more, place on pallet to unload. D-120 Judge s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories. Department D - Section Decorative Displays Most decorative display of Vegetables and Vegetable Products grown and arranged by exhibitor. Emphasis on variety, quality and arrangement. Premiums: 1st: $25 2nd: $20 3rd: $15 4th: $10 5th: $8 6th: $6 7th: $4 D-121 Vegetable Basket or Bowl Display not to exceed 18" x 24" D-122* Most Functional Use of Gourds (such as birdhouse, toy, lamp, bowl, etc.) D-123* Most Decorative Use of Gourds (not functional) D-124 Most decorative display of current season's Gourds. Emphasis to be placed on Gourds. Display not to exceed 18" x 24" *All Gourds must be in good condition and be current year crop except D-122 and D-123. Department D - Section Youth Garden Displays Premiums: 1st: $14 2nd: $12 3rd: $11 4th: $10 5th: $9 D-125 Jr. Garden Display - (Limited to Ages 6-12) - Vegetables grown by exhibitor, variety as well as quality to be considered. To consist of not less than 6 nor more than 12 kinds. To be displayed in a basket or bowl not to exceed 16 x 16 and furnished by the exhibitor. Premiums: 1st: $17 2nd: $14 3rd: $12 4th: $11 5th: $10 D-126 Youth Garden Display - (Limited to Ages 13-18) - Vegetables grown by exhibitor, variety as well as quality to be considered. To consist of not less than 6 nor more than 12 kinds. To be displayed in a basket or bowl not to exceed 16 x 16 and furnished by the exhibitor. 29

Department D - Section 108 - Pumpkin *For Pumpkins 100 pounds or more, place on pallet to unload. Exhibitor is responsible for helping unloading/loading pumpkins.

3 Department D - Section Pumpkin *For Pumpkins 100 pounds or more, place on pallet to unload. Exhibitor is responsible for helping unloading/loading pumpkins. Premiums: 1st: $125 2nd: $100 3rd: $90 4th: $80 5th: $70 6th: $60 7th: $50 D-127 Largest, Best Condition (Minimum 100 lbs.) Premiums: 1st: $60 2nd: $50 3rd: $45 4th: $40 5th: $35 6th: $30 7th: $25 D-128 Largest, Best Condition (Ages 6-18) (Minimum 100 lbs.) Premiums: 1st: $20 2nd: $15 3rd: $12 4th: $10 5th: $9 6th: $8 7th: $7 D-129 One Pumpkin, True to type, best shape & condition, any variety, Adult (under 50 lbs.) NO Miniatures D-130 One Pumpkin, True to type, best shape & condition, any variety (under 50 lbs.) - (Ages 6-18) NO Miniatures D-131 One Pumpkin, True to type, 50 lbs. & over Premiums: 1st: $25 2nd: $20 3rd: $15 4th: $10 5th: $9 6th: $8 7th: $7 D-132 Best matched pair of pumpkins (under 50 lbs.) - No miniatures D-133 Best matched pair of pumpkins (50 lbs. and over) D-134 Neck Pumpkins D-135 Best matched pair of miniature pumpkins (Ages 6-18) Premiums: 1st: $15 2nd: $12 3rd: $10 4th: $9 5th: $8 6th: $7 7th: $6 D-136 Best matched pair of miniature pumpkins (Adult) D-137 Cushaw, any variety, one specimen Department D - Section Largest Sunflower D-138 Sr. Largest Sunflower (Adult) Premiums: 1st: $8 2nd: $7 3rd: $6 4th: $5 5th: $4 6th: $3 7th: $2 D-139 Jr. Largest Sunflower (Ages 6-18) Glass Blower Jeff Wilson Located In Yesterday Village 30

4 Department D - Home Garden Display Dedicated in loving memory of ELSIE GARDNER DILLON Wonderful Mother of Harrell, F. C. and Thurman Dillon. Elsie was a faithful exhibitor and friend of the Fair. The first place award is sponsored by the Dillon Family. RULES, REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION 1. Exhibitors who wish to enter the Garden Display are required to submit an entry blank by the deadline entry date, September 1, to the Dixie Classic Fair, PO Box 68, Winston-Salem, NC Entries are accepted only from those who are willing to certify that they planted, cultivated and harvested the produce. 3. All containers (plates and jars) are to be provided by the exhibitor. Neatly label all plates of produce and jars. 4. A complete display will have 16 plates of produce and 5 pints of canned goods. 5. A space of 32" x 80" will be provided each exhibitor. Display surface space is sloped with no sides or back. Space will be assigned after September 1. Department D - Section Home Garden Display Premiums: 1st: $75 2nd: $ 70 3rd: $65 4th: $60 D-140 Best Home Garden Display The Display provides an opportunity for exhibitors to emphasize the importance of agriculture and to show the rewards of home gardening. Because of Limited Space, we can only accept the first four (4) entries. GUIDELINES FOR JUDGING A. Quality, value and condition of specimen. B. Shape, size and color of specimen. C. Arrangement of the display. D. Labeling of varieties. Displays that do not comply with all Rules and Regulations will be disqualified. The Display Will Include The Following: 1. Fresh Vegetables _A. Select four of the following varieties of small vegetables: _ (5 specimen required in each variety) 1. Onions (white, yellow or red) 6. Squash, summer 2. Peppers (sweet or pimento) 7. Potatoes, Irish 3. Potatoes (sweet) 8. Beets 4. Tomatoes, large (red or yellow) 9. Cucumbers 5. Turnips B. Select four of the following varieties of small vegetables: (12 specimen required in each variety) 1. Beans (snap) 5. Tomatoes, small (red or yellow) 2. Peas (field) 6. Okra 3. Peppers (hot) 7. October or Pinto Beans 4. Peanuts 8. Lima or Butter Beans (Cont.) 31

5 C. Select two of the following varieties of larger vegetables: (2 specimen required in each variety) 1. Cabbage 2. Eggplant 3. Squash, winter D. Select two of the following varieties of largest vegetables: (1 specimen required in each variety) 1. Pumpkin 3. Cantaloupe 2. Watermelon 4. Citron 2. Herbs, fresh or dried Display one variety of herbs (Exhibitor's choice). 3. Fruit A. Select two of the following varieties of fruit and display on a plate: 1. Apples, plate of 5 2. Pears, plate of 5 3. Persimmons, plate of Grapes, plate of Figs, plate of 5 B. Display one plate of dried fruit (Exhibitor's choice). 4. Canned Fruit and Vegetables A. Exhibit five pints (Exhibitor's choice). Must be canned from current years crop. Located In Education Building 32

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October 18-21, Page 1 of 10 October 18-21, 2017 General information for Individual Exhibits policies and rules score criteria enter and return schedule division directors premium award Policies Regarding Educational and Individual