The Plainfield Farmer's Fair
(Refer to General Rules)
1. In selecting fruit for exhibition, choose specimens
that would bring the highest market price. Do not
select the largest. Select medium size. In plate
displays, select five specimens as nearly alike as
possible.
2. The following score is to be used as a basis for
the judging of all exhibits.
Form (natural shape of variety)
10
points
Size (medium for variety)
15
points
Color
.20 points
Uniformity
....25 points
Freedom from blemish
...
30 points
Total
.100 points
2. Each exhibitor must designate the particular
premium for which he is competing in special
classes and see that the packages are properly
tagged. Single specimens may not be considered or
shown in variety classes.
3. Premiums will be awarded only when the exhibit
complies with the standard, is
meritorious, and is properly named.
Section 1
Fruits
Classes
1 Apples (with stems)-Plate of 5, any named variety
2 Peaches-Plate of 5, an named variety
3 Pears (with stems)-Plate of 5, any named variety
4 Plums-Plate of 5, any named variety
5 Apricots-Plate of 5, any named variety
6 Nectarines-Plate of 5, any named variety
7 Fruit Display-Fancy basket of assorted native fruit,
any kind
8 Berries-Cultivated, 1 Pint box
A. Raspberries B. Blueberries C. Other
9 Grapes-Plate-2 Bunches
10 Cherries-1 Pint box
A. Sweet Dark B. Sweet-White/Yellow C. Sour