DEPARTMENT 14
Fruits
- 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.
- 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
- Each exhibitor must designate the particular premium for which he/she is competing in special classes and see that the packages are properly tagged. Single specimens may not be considered or shown in variety classes.
- Premiums will be awarded only when the exhibit complies with the standard, is meritorious, and is properly named.
Section 1: Fruits
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Class 1: Apples (with stems) - Plate of 5, any named variety
Class 2: Peaches - Plate of 5, any named variety Class 3: Pears (with stems) - Plate of 5, any named variety Class 4: Plums - Plate of 5, any named variety Class 5: Apricots - Plate of 5, any named variety Class 6: Nectarines - Plate of 5, any named variety |
Class 7: Berries - cultivated, 1 pint box
A. Raspberries B. Blueberries C. Other Class 8: Grapes - Plate, 2 bunches |
Class 9: Cherries - 1 pint box
A. Sweet Dark B. Sweet White/Yellow C. Sour Class 10: Fruit Display - Fancy basket of assorted native fruit, any kind |