Department J- Vegetables 
Department J-A: Rules 2012
Department J-A: Entry Forms 2012
Chairman: Brian Bailey
Committee: John Benton, Don Losnes, Hank Rowell, Jr., Bob Sisson, Linda Ingrao
10 ROSETTES TO BE AWARDED
1) One Best in Show Rosette for entries in classes 1-32
2) One Best in Show Rosette for entries in classes 44
3) Three Rosettes in class 46
4) One Rosette in each classes 47, 48, 49, 50, 51
STANLEY H. PAGE MEMORIAL AWARD
Sponsored by Page Hardware and Appliance
to person receiving the most points in classes 1-32.
First––5 points Second––3 points Third––1 point
AWARD FOR BEST VEGETABLE BASKET
Sponsored by Barberry Farms
ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IN CLASSES LISTED.
1. Entries close 5:00 P.M., Saturday, September 15, 2012.
2. Exhibits must be in place by 9:00 P.M., Thursday September 20, 2012.
3. Exhibits are to remain in place until closing, Sunday, September 23, 2012.
The tent will close at 6 P.M. and exhibits will be available after 7:00 P.M.
4. Exhibits must all be raised by the exhibitor.
5. CORRECT QUANTITY MUST BE ON EACH EXHIBIT
6. Only one entry may be made of the same variety by an exhibitor.
7. VARIETY MUST BE STATED ON EACH EXHIBIT
8. Each entry will be judged according to its merit.
JUDGING POINTERS FOR VEGETABLES
1. CORRECT QUANTITY (SUCH AS: KOHLRABI –– 3).
2. NAME OF VARIETY (SUCH AS: TOMATOES, BIG BOY).
3. CLEAN, FREE FROM INJURY.
4. UNIFORM IN SIZE, SHAPE AND COLOR.
5. THE BEST MARKET SIZE AND QUALITY.
1. Snap Beans:
No. per plate- 10, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
2. Lima Beans:
No. per plate- 10, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
3. Shell Beans:
No. per plate- 10, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
4. Beets (Tops trimmed 1”):
No. per plate- 5, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, $1.50
5. Broccoli:
No. per plate- 1, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, $1.50
6A. Carrots (Tops trimmed 1″):
No. per plate- 5, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, $1.50
6B. Carrots – Heirloom (Tops trimmed 1”):
No. per plate- 5, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, $1.50
7. Cauliflower:
No. per plate- 1, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, $1.50
8. Cabbage:
No. per plate- 1, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, $1.50
9. Celery (Roots removed):
No. per plate- 1, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, $1.50
10A. Cucumber:
No. per plate- 3, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, $1.50
10B. Cucumber – Heirloom:
No. per plate- 3, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, $1.50
11. Eggplant:
No. per plate- 1, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, $1.50
12. Kale:
No. per plate -1 plant, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
13A. Lettuce:
No. per plate- 1, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
13B. Lettuce – Heirloom:
No. per plate- 1, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
14A. Muskmelons (Cantelope):
No. per plate- 1, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
14B. Melon- Heirloom:
No. per plate- 1, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
15. Onions –– (Tops trimmed 1″):
No. per plate- 3, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
16. Parsley:
No. per plate- 1 plant, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
17A. Peppers –– Sweet Green:
No. per plate -5, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
17B. Peppers –– Sweet Red:
No. per plate -5, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
17C. Peppers –– Sweet Colored:
No. per plate -5, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
17D. Peppers –– Heirloom:
No. per plate -5, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
18A. Peppers –– Hot Green:
No. per plate -5, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
18B. Peppers –– Hot Red:
No. per plate -5, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
18C. Peppers –– Hot Colored:
No. per plate -5, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
19. Okra:
No. per plate -5, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
20A. Potatoes:
No. per plate -5, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
20B. Potatoes – Heirloom:
No. per plate -5, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
21. Sweet Potatoes:
No. per plate -5, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
22A. Pumpkins:
No. per plate -1, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
22B. Pumpkins – Heirloom:
No. per plate -1, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
23. Rhubarb:
No. per plate -6 Stalks, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
24. Squash (Summer):
No. per plate -2, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
24. Squash – Heirloom:
No. per plate -2, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
25. Squash (Winter):
No. per plate -2, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
26. Sweet Corn (Edible – 1/2 husk removed):
No. per plate -5, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
27. Field Corn (1/2 husk removed):
No. per plate -5, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
28. Swiss Chard 1 plant 2.50 2.00 1.50
29A. Tomatoes –– Ripe Regular:
No. per plate -5, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
29B. Tomatoes –– Ripe Cherry:
No. per plate -10, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
29C. Tomatoes –– Ripe Grape:
No. per plate -10, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
29D. Tomatoes –– Ripe Plum:
No. per plate -10, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
29E. Tomatoes –– Heirloom:
No. per plate -10, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
30. Turnips:
No. per plate -1, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
31. Watermelon:
No. per plate -1, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
32. Miscellaneous:
No. per plate -3, First- $2.50, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.50
33. Tallest Sunflower:
First- $2.00, Second- $1.50, Third- $1.00
34. Best Sunflower Head:
First- $2.00, Second- $1.50, Third- $1.00
36. Largest Beet: $2.00 & Ribbon
37. Largest Carrot: $2.00 & Ribbon
38. Largest Onion: $2.00 & Ribbon
39. Largest Potato: $2.00 & Ribbon
40. Largest Tomato: $2.00 & Ribbon
41. Largest Squash (Summer): $2.00 & Ribbon
42. Largest Squash (Winter): $2.00 & Ribbon
43. Largest Watermelon: $2.00 & Ribbon
44. Exhibit of Gourds:
First- $3.00, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.00
45. Largest Sunflower Head:
First- $3.00, Second- $2.00, Third- $1.00
Giant Pumpkin Contest
All Pumpkins will be completely fenced in
Pumpkins to be weighed on Friday at 5:00pm
46. Largest pumpkin grown in Connecticut ––by weight only.
Minimum weight 100 lbs.
1st prize –– $200 & Rosette
2nd prize — $100 & Rosette
3rd prize ––$ 50 & Rosette
4th prize ––$25.00 donated by Nancy & Bob Sisson
47. Society offers for best commercial Farm Exhibit to consist of 15 or more specimens of any farm product, by one person, to be judged on total number of different specimens, and quality of the same. Use of props is encouraged.
First- $60.00 and Rosette, Second- $50.00, Third- $40.00
48. Society offers awards for best Vegetable Exhibit to consist of 10 or more varieties, by one person, to be judged on total number of different specimens and quality of same.
First- $25.00 and Rosette, Second- $15.00, Third- $10.00
49. Society offers awards for best Herb Exhibit to consist of 10 or more varieties, by one person, to be judged on total number of different specimens and quality of same.
First- $25.00 and Rosette, Second- $15.00, Third- $10.00
50. Best Vegatable Basket by non-profit or community garden. 10 or more varieties in a basket.
First- $25.00 and Rosette, Second- $15.00, Third- $10.00
51. Best Farm Exhibit: to consist of 15 or more specimens of any farm product, by a non-profit or community garden group to be judged on total number of different specimens, and quality of the same. Use of props is encouraged.
First- $60.00 and Rosette, Second- $50.00, Third- $40.00
52. Best Vegetable Basket – 5 or more varieties in a basket – $50.00 plus Award.
Judging in classes 47, 48, 49, 51 and 52 will be done on a point system.
A. Quality of Display 50 points
B. Quantity of Display 30 points
C. Arrangement of Display 20 points
53. Society offers awards for best Youth Organization exhibit depicting Agriculture to include historical information in the form of charts, poster, etc., regarding the history of agriculture. To be judged on quality of specimens and creativity and presentation of exhibit.
Display to cover 4×6 feet of space, including wall space.
Competition open to school classes, scout troops, 4-H clubs or other organized youth groups, grades K-12.
Please indicate ages and number of participants on entry form.
1st prize ––$35.00
2nd prize –– $25.00
3rd prize ––$15.00
Exhibits by Granges Only –– Name of Grange, Number, and Master
54. Vegetable display to cover 4×8 feet of space, including wall space.
Each worthy exhibit in this class not receiving a prize to be paid $5.00. The above exhibits to be judged on the number of kinds of vegetables, and the appearance of the display according to the following score card:
Arrangement 35 points
Quality of Vegetables 35 points
Number of Varieties 30 points
First- $35.00, Second- $25.00, Third- $15.00