Dept E - Agriculture/Horticulture

Department E
Agriculture and Horticulture

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All exhibitors will require a $1.00 entry ticket.
All entries will require $1.00 PER CLASS to enter.

Entries Must Be Entered Between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. August 18. Pre-Register to avoid waiting in long lines.

Judging of Open Class Crops, Vegetables and Fruits, 6:30 p.m. August 18
2011 CROP, Unless otherwise specified
Exhibits released 6:00 P.M. August 21
Laurie Zimprich, Superintendent - 507-931-3557

FIELD CORN AND POPCORN, 2011 CROP
SWEET CORN, 2011 CROP
Agriculture
CLASS I

Lot
1. Field corn up to 95 day maturity, 5 ears           $2.50   $2.25   $2.00
2. Field corn, 95-105 day maturity, 5 ears           $2.50   $2.25   $2.00
3. Field corn, 106 day and later maturity, 5 ears   $2.50   $2.25   $2.00
4. Indiancorn, 5 ears                                            $2.50   $2.25   $2.00
5. Sweet Corn, 3 ears                                          $2.50   $2.00
6. Popcorn, 3 ears                                               $2.50   $2.00

CLASS 2 — GRAINS — 1/2 PECK
2010 or 2011

On Cereals, Grains and Legumes, only varieties on the recommended list are eligible for exhibit. Entries to be identified by variety when entered.

Lot Premium                     $2.50   $2.00   $1.50

1. Spring Wheat
2. Winter Wheat
3. Oats, early
4. Oats, late
5. Soybeans
6. Barley
7. Shelled corn
8. Clover
9. Brome
10. Alsike

CLASS 3 — FORAGE — 2010 or 2011
Sheaves must be tightly bound at middle and must be less than two inches in diameter at the band. Samples must be cured and will be judged on the basis of hay quality.

Lot Premium                      $2.50   $2.00   $1.50

1. Alfalfa
2. Clover, Alsike
3. Clover, Red
4. Clover, Sweet
5. Millet
6. Timothy
7. Bromus
8. Sudan
9. Phalaris
10. Soybean
11. Winter Wheat
12. Spring Wheat
13. Oats

HORTICULTURE
GARDEN VEGETABLES
CLASS 4
Vegetables may be washed, but not scrubbed.

Lot Premium                        $2.50   $2.00   $1.50
1. Beans, flat, wax, in pod, 8 pods
2. Beans, green in pod, flat, 8 pods
3. Beans, green in pod, round, 8 pods
4. Beans, lima, any variety, in pod, 8 pods
5. Beans, other variety, shelled, 1 pint
6. Beans, round, wax, in pod, 8 pods
7. Beets, for table use, 3 specimens, 1 1/2”-2” with tops cut off to 2”
8. Broccoli, 1 specimen
9. Brussel Sprouts, 5 specimens
10. Cabbage, flat, any variety, 1 head
11. Cabbage, red variety, 1 head
12. Cabbage, round, any variety, 1 head
13. Carrots, for table use, any variety, 3 specimens
14. Cauliflower, 1 head
15. Celery, 1 bunch
16. Cucumbers, burpless, 3 specimens with 1/4” stems
17. Cucumbers, for table use, 3 specimens with 1/4” stems
18. Cucumbers, green for pickling, 2-3” long, 5 specimens with 1/4” stems
19. Cucumbers, green for pickling, 4-6” long, 5 specimens with 1/4” stems
20. Cucumbers, ripe for pickling, 3 specimens
21. Dill, 1 plant, remove roots
22. Egg plant, 1 specimen
23. Garlic, this year crop, 3 bulbs
24. Ground Cherries, 6 specimens in husk
25. Herb, specify variety. Fresh cut
26. Herb, specify variety. Potted
27. Kohlrabi, 3 specimens
28. Muskmelon, green flesh, 1 specimen
29. Muskmelon, yellow (ripe) flesh, 1 specimen
30. Okra, 2 specimens
31. Onion, Pickling, 3 specimens unskinned, 1/2” root
32. Onion, Red, 3 specimens unskinned, 1/2” root
33. Onion, white, 3 specimens unskinned, 1/2” root
34. Onion, yellow, 3 specimens unskinned, 1/2” root
35. Parsley, 1 potted plant
36. Parsnip, 3 specimens
37. Peppers, green bell, 3 specimens
38. Peppers, long hot, 3 specimens
39. Peppers, short hot, 3 specimens
40. Peppers, long sweet, 3 specimens
41. Peppers, other sweet, 3 specimens
42. Peppers, other variety, specify, 3 specimens
43. Peppers, other hot, 3 specimens
44. Pumpkin, 2 specimens
45. Radishes, 3 specimens
46. Rhubarb, 4 stalks, leave 1” leaf
47. Rutabagas, table use, 3 specimens
48. Salsify, 6 specimens
49. Shallots, 6 specimens
50. Spinach, 3 specimens
51. Squash, any other variety, specify, 1 specimen
52. Squash, Buttercup, 1 specimen
53. Squash, Butternut, 1 specimen
54. Squash, Hubbard, 1 specimen
55. Squash, Summer, 1 specimen
56. Squash, Table Queen, 1 specimen
57. Sunflower, 1 head
58. Sweet Potato, 3 specimens
59. Swiss Chard, 1 specimen
60. Tomatoes, cherry, red, 5 specimens
61. Tomatoes, cherry, yellow, 5 specimens
62. Tomatoes, cherry, pear, 5 specimens
63. Tomato, grape cherry, 5 specimens
64. Tomatoes, ketchup & paste, 3 specimens
65. Tomatoes, red, 3 specimens
66. Tomatoes, yellow, 3 specimens
67. Tomato, other, specify variety
68. Watermelon, long, 1 specimen
69. Watermelon, round, 1 specimen
70. Zucchini, yellow, 1 specimen
71. Zucchini, green, 1 specimen
72. Other vegetable, specify variety

CLASS 5 — POTATOES
6 Specimens - Must specify/label variety

Lot Premiums                      $2.50   $2.00   $1.50
1. Norland
2. Irish Cobblers
3. Kennebec
4. Pontiac (Red)
5. Norgold Russets
6. Any Other Red, specify variety
7. Any Other White, specify variety
8. Any Other Yellow, specify variety

CLASS 6 — LARGEST SPECIMENS
Not Deformed

Lot Premium                       $2.50
1. Beet
2. Cabbage
3. Carrot
4. Corn Stalk - tallest
5. Cucumber - burpless
6. Cucumber - regular
7. Eggplant
8. Kohlrabi
9. Muskmelon
10. Onion
11. Potato
12. Pumpkin
13. Squash, other than zucchini
14. Sunflower - tallest
15. Tomato, any kind
16. Turnip, garden
17. Watermelon
18. Zucchini
19. Other

CLASS 7 — ODDITIES
Premiums                             $2.50   $2.00   $1.50

Lot
1. Fruits, Plants, Vegetables, Etc.

CLASS 7A
ARTISTIC VEGETABLES ARRANGEMENT
Maximum size 2’ x 2’ x 2’
May include herbs.
Flowers & fruit must be included.
Premiums                              $8.50   $6.50   $4.50

Lot
1. Vegetable Arrangement

CLASS 8 — FRUITS
Rules Governing Exhibits
1. Each variety must be correctly labeled with its name.
2. Exhibitors may replace with fresh fruit any specimen that shows a tendency to spot or decay at any time during the fair,
    except when the judges are working upon the class to which it belongs.
3. Decayed, injured or inferior specimens must not be exhibited, and when such specimens appear in a collection, the
    entire exhibit may be disqualified.
4. Where the number of competitors in any lot is less than the number of awards offered, the judges may, at their
    discretion award the lower prizes, omitting the higher ones, but premiums will not be awarded on inferior collections
    or specimens even if there is not competition.
5. Size, color, shape, quality, uniformity, and conformity to a desirable type for the variety are the basis for judging.
    Overgrown specimens are not desirable. Select specimens normal and uniform as to size, color and quality.

Premiums:                      1st - $2.50   2nd - $2.00   3rd - $1.50

CLASS 8A — APPLES
Single Plate - 4 Specimens

Lot
1. Mantet
2. Duchess
3. Haralson
4. Oriale
5. Red Baron
6. Yellow Transparent
7. Wealthy
8. Fireside
9. Beacon
10. Any Other variety, Specify the Name
11. Any Other variety, Specify the Name
12. Any Other variety, Specify the Name

CLASS 8B — CRABS AND HYBRIDS
6 Specimens

Lot
1. Dolgo
2. Chestnut
3. Whitney
4. Any Other Variety, Specify Name

CLASS 8C — PLUMS
Single Plates - 1/2 Pint

Lot
1. Large Red
2. Medium Red
3. Yellow
4. Purple
5. Cherry
6. Any Other Variety

CLASS 8D — GRAPES
4 Bunches

Lot
1. Beta
2. Concord
3. Delaware
4. Any Other Variety, Specify the Name

CLASS 8E — BERRIES
Not Less Than One Cup — Fresh

Lot
1. Blackberry
2. Strawberry
3. Raspberry
4. Blueberries
5. Gooseberries

CLASS 8F — PEARS

Lot
1. Home Grown - 5 Specimens

CLASS 8G — NATIVE NUTS
12 Nuts

Lot
1. Butternut
2. Walnut
3. Hazel

CLASS 9 — FLOWERS AND PLANTS
Entries may be registered in advance but must be submitted before 4:00 p.m. on August 18,
Judging August 18, 6:30 p.m.
NOTE: If you would like to avoid waiting in a long line to enter your floral exhibits, please bring your entries between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 1 p.m., and pre-register.

General Rules for all Classes
(Please Note: Rules specific to each Class are listed under each class heading. These rules are to be observed by all exhibitors.)
1. An exhibitor may make as many entries as they wish in each Class, but only one exhibit in each Lot.
2. Exhibits should be kept in good condition throughout the display period by the exhibitor.
3. If no entries within a Lot are worthy of an award, no prize will be given in that Lot.
4. Please bring claim check to reclaim entries after 6:00 p.m. on final night of fair. This is important if you need to get
    your container or plant back.
5. The Le Sueur County Fair Assn. is not responsible for any loss or injury to containers or exhibits.

CLASS 9A — SPECIMEN FLOWERS
In this Class, the flowers, stem & foliage are judged; the container is not. There should be no foliage below the water line. A bud showing color is counted as a bloom. Good size of bloom and uniformity for the variety are the points the judges consider. In addition, good color, form of blossom, clean foliage, a strong long stem & freshness are also considerations.

Rules for Class 9A:
1. Flowers must be grown by exhibitor and must consist of the exact number of stems or blooms specified.
2. Containers are to be supplied by exhibitors and may consist of jars, bottles or vases, but should be suitable for
    displaying your exhibit to its best advantage. Containers will not be judged.
3. Specimen exhibits must include one variety and one color only, unless otherwise specified.
*See also general rules for floral division.

Premiums:                              1st - $2.50   2nd - $2.00   3rd - $1.50

Lot
1. Ageratum, 3 stems
2 Asters, 3 stems
3. Bachelor Buttons, 5 stems
4. Begonia, tuberous, 3 blooms w/stem
5. Calendula, 3 stems
6. Cannas, 1 stem
7. Carnations, 3 stems
8. Celosia (cockscomb), 3 stems
9. Chrysanthemum, button, up to 1” diameter, 3 stems
10. Chrysanthemum, cushion, 1” - 1 1/2” diam., 3 stems
11. Chrysanthemum, large, over 2 1/2” diam., 3 stems
12. Clematis, 2 blooms
13. Cleome, 3 stems
14. Cosmos, 3 stems
15. Coreopsis, 5 blooms
16. Dahlia, small, up to 2” diam., 3 blooms, any color
17. Dahlia, medium, 2” - 5” diam., 2 blooms, any color
18. Dahlia, large, 5” - 8” diam., 1 bloom
19. Dahlia, other
20. Daisies, any variety, 3 stems
21. Delphinium, 1 stalk
22. Delphinium, miniature, 3 stems
23. Dianthis, 5 stems
24. Everlasting, 5 stems
25. Galliardia, 5 blooms
26. Gladiolus, 3 spikes, any color
27. Gladiolus, best specimen, spike, florets 2 1/2” diameter plus
28. Gladiolus, miniature, 3 spikes, any color, less than 2 1/2” diameter florets
29. Larkspur, 3 stems
30. Lily, hybrid, 1 stalk
31. Lily, day, 1 stalk
32. Lily, any other, 1 stalk
33. Marigolds, small, up to 1 1/2” diameter, 5 blooms
34. Marigolds, med., 1 1/2” - 3” diameter, 3 blooms
35. Marigolds, large, over 3” diameter, 3 blooms
36. Nasturtium, 5 blooms
37. Nicotiana, 3 stems
38. Pansies, 5 blooms
39. Petunias, single, 3 stems
40. Petunias, double, 3 stems
41. Petunias, ruffled, 3 stems
42. Phlox, 3 stems
43. Purple Cone Flower (Echinacea), 3 stems
44. Rudbeckia, 3 stems
45. Salvia, 5 stems
46. Snapdragons, 5 stems
47. Sunflowers, 3 stems
48. Sweet Peas, annual, 5 stems, any color
49. Sweet Peas, perrenial, 5 stems
50. Verbena, 5 stems
51. Zinnia, small, up to 2” diameter, 5 blooms, any color
52. Zinnia, med., 2-4” diameter, 3 blooms, any color
53. Zinnia, large, over 4” diameter, 3 blooms, any color
54. Zinnias, bi-color, cactus or novelty, 3 blooms, any color
55. Open Lot, any variety annual, especially new varieties, 2 stems
56. Open Lot, any variety perrenial, especially new varieties, 2 stems

CLASS 9B — FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
Entries in this class will be judged for color harmony, design, freshness, suitability of container & general effect. Be certain your arrangement is anchored firmly into container.

Rules for Class 9B:
1. Arrangements must be made by exhibitor.
2. Dried arrangements should be designed within the recent past.
*See also general rules for floral division.
Premiums:                            1st - $2.50   2nd - $2.00   3rd - $1.50

Fresh Flowers
Lot
1. Table centerpiece, not over 12” - 15” tall.
2. Basket arrangement
3. Arrangement of Glads
4. Miniature arrangement not to exceed 5”
5. Wild flowers
6. Arrangement in kitchen utensil
7. Other

Dried or Artificial Materials
8. Basket Arrangements
9. Centerpiece
10. Miniature, not to exceed 5”
11. Corsage
12. Wreath made with dried & natural materials
13. Other

CLASS 9C — POTTED PLANTS
These entries will be judged on health, size, color and number of blooms on blooming varieties. Plants must be growing in a container suitable to plant.

Rules for Class 9C:
1. Potted plants must have been owned & grown by exhibitors for 6 months prior to fair.
*See also General Rules for Floral Division.

Premiums:                              1st - $2.50   2nd - $2.00   3rd - $1.50

Lot
1. African violet
2. Begonia, any variety
3. Cactus or cactus garden
4. Coleus
5. Ferns
6. Geranium
7. Ivy
8. Impatiens
9. Philodendron, Pothos
10. Succulents
11. Blooming plants, other
12. Dish Garden (variety of plants in container)
13. Terrarium
14. Green plant, other

CLASS 9D — ROSES

Rules for Class 9D:
1. Your entry tag must have the proper rose name and class number (See Schedule). Please use your own vase/container.
2. Roses not properly groomed may be rejected. Use of wax or oil is not permitted. Length of the stem should be in
    proper proportion to size of bloom.
3. Side buds will disqualify the bloom and evidence of recent disbudding will be penalized.
*See also General Rules for Floral Division.

Premiums:                              1st - $2.50   2nd - $2.00   3rd - $1.50

Hybrid Teas — Single Bloom

Lot
1. Red or red blend
2. White or near white
3. Pink or pink blend
4. Coral or coral blend
5. Yellow or yellow blend
6. Any other color
7. Floribunda (Miniature, shrub)
(Numerous flowers on one stem)

Rose Arrangements
Please note: Your entries of rose arrangements should be made by using your own containers.

Lot
9. Artistic use of roses in arrangement
10. Artistic use of roses, container and other
material/flowers.