Dept. H - Horticulture

from Rockingham County Fair Catalog - June 2021

Dept. B - Dairy Cattle

HORTICULTURE DEPT. H

Pat Bowman and Sandra Hammer, Department Superintendents Pam Huff man, Co-Chairman RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. In order to help the Horticulture Department in entering all vegetables in the proper categories, there will not be additional categories added at sign-up and only those in the book will be recognized. 2. Where there are only one or two exhibits in a category, judging will be determined by the judges based on the quality of the exhibits. 3. Only home grown produce raised by the exhibitor will be allowed to be exhibited. Any exhibitor found to exhibit purchased produce will forfeit ribbons, premiums and, where applicable, sweepstakes. 4. Exhibits will be received 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 15, 2021 and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon on Monday, August 16, 2021 only. 5. Display Tips: Uniformity is a key in displaying more than one of any item. Do not deform fruit or vegetables by cutting off parts. Display consumer size items, not too large or small and damage free. 6. Items need to be picked up on Sunday, August 22, 2020 between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. 7. Must be a resident of Rockingham County, including the City of Harrisonburg.

SECTION I – DIVISION I – VEGETABLES

CLASS NO. 1ST 2ND 3RD

H-1. Display Here Comes the Fun-Must include 8 Vegetables (Size-not over 2 Feet wide) 7.00 6.00 5.00 H-2. Novelty – Natural Novelty (single item) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-3. Man-made Novelty (single item) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-4. Novelty-Arranged (4 or more items) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-5. Beans-Lima(bush) ¼ cup, hulled 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-6. Beans-Lima(pole) ¼ cup, hulled 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-7. Beans-Soybeans ¼ cup, hulled 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-8. Beans-String(bush) (10) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-9. Beans-String(pole) (10) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-10. Beans-String (extra long) (10) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-11. Beans-October ¼ cup, hulled 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-12. Beans-Purple (10) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-13. Beans-Waxed (10) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-14. Beans-Misc. (all other types of beans will be judged in this category (10 beans or ¼ cup, hulled) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-15. Black-eyed Peas ¼ cup, hulled 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-16. Peas-Misc. ¼ cup, hulled 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-17. Beets (3) no stems 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-18. Broccoli (1 stalk) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-19. Brussel Sprouts (5) 2.50 2.00 1.7 H-20. Cabbage-Chinese (stalk) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-21. Cabbage-Head 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-22. Cabbage-Red 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-23. Cantaloupe 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-24. Carrots (3) no stems 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-25. Cashew 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-26. Caulifl ower (1 head) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-27. Celery (1 head) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-28. Corn-Indian (3 ears, shuck) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-29. Corn-Popcorn (3 ears, shuck) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-30. Corn-Sweet White (3 ears, shuck) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-31. Corn-Sweet Yellow (3 ears, shuck) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-32. Corn-Misc. (3 ears, shuck) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-33. Collards 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-34. Cucumbers (slicing) (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-35. Cucumbers (pickling) (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-36. Cucumbers (misc.) (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-37. Eggplant 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-38. Endive 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-39. Gourd (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-40. Gourd Display ite2.50 2.00 1.75 H-41. Gourd (misc.) (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-42. Kale 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-43. Kohlrabi 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-44. Lettuce (1 stalk) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-45. Mustard Green 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-46. Okra (5) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-47. White Onions-Large (over 3” diameter) (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-48. White Onions-Small (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-49. Yellow Onions-Large (over 3” diameter) (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-50. Yellow Onions-Small (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-51. Red Onions-Large (over 3” diameter) (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-52. Red Onions-Small (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-53. Parsnips (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-54 Sweet Banana – Peppers (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-55. Peppers –Hot (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-56. Peppers-Sweet (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-57. Peppers-All Others (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-58. Potatoes-Bliss (5) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-59. Potatoes-Cobblers (5) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-60. Potatoes-Kennebec (5) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-61. Potatoes-Red Pontiac (5) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-62. Potatoes-Sweet (5) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-63. Potatoes-Yukon Gold (5) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-64. Potatoes-All Other Varieties (5) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-65. Pumpkin 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-66. Pumpkin-White 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-67. Mini Pumpkin-Yellow (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-68. Min Pumpkin-White (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-69. Pumpkins-All Other Varieties 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-70. Rhubarb (3 stems) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-71. Salsify (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-72. Spinach (1 stalk) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-73. Squash-Acorn 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-74. Squash-Butternut 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-75. Squash-Scalloped 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-76. Squash-Spaghetti 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-77. Squash-Straight Neck 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-78. Squash-Crooked 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-79. Squash-Zucchini 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-80. Squash-Other 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-81. Sunfl ower-Seed Head 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-82. Swiss Chard (1 stalk) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-83. Tomatoes-Cherry (5) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-84. Tomatoes-Pear (5) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-85. Tomatoes-Slicing (5) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-86. Tomatoes-Italian (5) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-87. Tomatoes-Canning (5) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-88. Tomatoes-Misc. (5) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-89. Turnips (3, no stems) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-90. Radish (5) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-91. Rutabaga (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-92. Watermelons 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-93. Other-Any other vegetable not listed above will be judged in the category 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-94. Largest Watermelon 3.00 H-95. Largest Cucumber 3.00 H-96. Largest Tomato 3.00 H-97. Largest Head of Cabbage 3.00 H-98. Largest Potato 3.00 H-99. Largest Pepper 3.00 H-100. Largest Cantaloupe 3.00 H-101. Largest Sweet Potato 3.00 H-102. Longest Green Bean 3.00 H-103. Largest Pumpkin 3.00 H-104. Tallest Sunfl ower 3.00 H-108. Largest Sunfl ower Seed Head 3.00

DIVISION II – FRUITS

H-109. Apples-Crab (3)

2.50 2.00 1.75 H-110. Apples-Lodi (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-111. Apples-Golden Delicious (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-112. Apples-Red Delicious (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-113. Apples-Roma (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-114. Apples-Stayman (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-115. Apples-Misc (3) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-116. Blackberries (1/4 cup) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-117. Blueberries (1/4 cup) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-118. Grapes-Blue or Black (1 bunch) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-119. Grapes-Red (1 bunch) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-120. Grapes-White (1 bunch) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-121. Grapes-Other (1 bunch) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-122. Nectarines (5) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-123. Peaches (5) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-124. Pears (5) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-125. Plums-Prune Type (5) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-126. Plums-Round Type (5) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-127. Strawberries (10) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-128. Raspberries (1/4 cup) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-129. Boysenberries (1/4 cup) 2.50 2.00 1.75 H-130. Other 2.50 2.00 1.75

SECTION II – JUNIOR HORTICULTURE

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Open to 4-H, FFA & FHA members, and other youth 19 years of age and under, who have actively participated in the culture of the specimens. 2. Classes in this section will be identical to those in the

Open Section. They will be identifi ed by the same class number on a color-coded card.

SECTION III – SCARECROW CONTEST

GENERAL RULES

1. Exhibits must be entered in the Horticulture Building between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, and

Monday, August 17, from 8 a.m. until Noon. 2. One entry per individual exhibitor will be eligible for the contest.

RULES FOR SCARECROW ENTRIES

1. NOTE: Scarecrows should be lovable, mischievous or humorous, not frightening. (Witch or monster faces on scarecrows will be disqualifi ed). 2. Senior – anyone 60 years and older.