Open Class Junior Horticulture Department

Superintendents: Judy Denniston Jr. Flowers, Galyn & Kirk Bedwell Agriculture

This division is open to all boys and girls of Warren County up to 18 years of age. See “Schedule for Taking Entries” and “General Rules and Regulations” for further information. Each exhibitor will be allowed only one entry in any one class, and all entries must be entered in the name of the owner and have been raised by the exhibitor.

NO EARLY ENTRY will be required for Jr. Agriculture.

All flower entries will be accepted between 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 23. Judging will start at 10:30 a.m. All vegetable entries must be in place by 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 24. Judging starts at 8:00 p.m. Exhibits may be removed Sunday, July 27 after 9:00 p.m.

Paper plates and bottles will be furnished by the Fair Association.
These may be secured from the Superintendents in charge of this department. All entries in this department must be products of this year.

The Superintendent reserves the right to reject all entries which do not conform to the rules of the show. The arrangements of the exhibits will be directed by the Superintendents and will be classified whenever possible. The item(s) exhibited in this division cannot be shown in the Open Class Agriculture Division or 4-H & FFA Garden exhibit.

Division 82: Flowers
1 “You Can Find Me at the Zoo” (fresh and/or dried plant material)
2 “Mr. Potato Head” (caricature-any vegetables and/or flowers may be used
3 Container-grown plant or plants (in 1 container)
4 Zinnia, large-flowered, any color (2 blooms)
5 Zinnia, button, any color (4 blooms)
6 Marigold, any color (2 blooms same size - over 1 inch)
7 Marigold, any color (1 spray - small or dwarf - 1 inch or under)
8 Any other flower

Division 83: Vegetables
1 White Potatoes (3)
2 Red Potatoes (3)
3 Sweet Corn (5 ears)
4 Cabbage (1 head)
5 Beets (3)
6 Carrots (3)
7 Red Tomatoes (3)
8 Salad or Preserving-Type Tomatoes (5 small, any color)
9 Red Onions (3)
10 Yellow Onions (3)
11 White Onions (3)
12 Cucumbers (3 slicing)
13 Zucchini Squash (2)
14 Any Other Summer Squash (2)
15 Bell Type Pepper (3)
16 Snap Beans (8, in edible stage)
17 Kohlrabi (3)
18 Any other vegetable
19 Plate of 5 different vegetables (1 of each)
20 Any Other Pepper Hot (3)
21 Any Other Pepper Sweet (3)


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