Showcase the beauty and bounty of your garden with our Horticulture Classes, featuring potatoes, vegetables, fruits, flowers, and potted plants. From perfectly grown produce to creative displays and floral arrangements, these classes celebrate the hard work and passion of local growers.

With opportunities for all ages and skill levels, exhibitors can compete for prizes while highlighting quality, creativity, and presentation. Whether it’s your biggest pumpkin, freshest vegetables, or most vibrant blooms, this is your chance to share your harvest and talents with the community.

NOTE:

• To be displayed in a 4 litre or one gallon ice cream pail.
• For display choose samples that are uniform, smooth and free from blight.
• Size is not the most essential feature. Clean of dirt but not scrubbed.

PRIZES:

1st... $10.00

2nd ... $8.00

3rd ... $6.00 unless specifically stated in description.

310. Any white variety, table

311. Any red variety, table

312. Any yellow variety, table

313. Any variety other than red, white or yellow, table

314. Any white variety, seed

315. Any red variety, seed

316. Any yellow variety, seed

317. Any variety other than red, white or yellow, seed

318. BEST PAIL OF TABLE POTATOES. Selected by judge (does not require separate entry) – sponsored by Paul Vogel in memory of Hermann & Kathy Vogel, Milkwell Farm 1969-1981. Prize: $15.00

319. BEST PAIL OF SEED POTATOES. Selected by judge (does not require separate entry) – sponsored by Paul Vogel in memory of Hermann & Kathy Vogel, Milkwell Farm 1969-1981. Prize: $15.00

NOTE: Display vegetables on plain white 7” size paper plates (unless otherwise listed), clean of dirt but not scrubbed.

Single, larger vegetables do not require a plate when tag can be fixed to vegetable

 PRIZES:

1st ... $10.00

2nd ... $8.00

3rd ... $6.00 unless specifically stated in description

350. Beans, Broad Windsor, 5 pods (1/2” stem on)

351. Beans, Green, 5 pods (1/2" stem on)

352. Beans, Wax, 5 pods (1/2 stem on)

353. Beans, Scarlet Runner, 5 pods (1/2" stem on)

354. Beans, Purple, 5 pods (1/2" stem on)

355. Beans, not otherwise listed, 5 pods (1/2" stem on) description required on entry tag

356. Beets, Cylinder, 3 (tops removed 1/2” from the crown, retain tap root)

357. Beets, Round, 3 (tops removed 1/2" from the crown, retain tap root)

358. Beets, not otherwise listed, 3 (tops removed 1/2" from the crown, retain tap root)

359. Broccoli, green, 1 head

360. Broccoli, not otherwise listed, 1 head, description required on entry tag

361. Brussel Sprouts, 5 (no stocks)

362. Cabbage, Red, 1

363. Cabbage, Savoy, 1

364. Cabbage, White Early, 1

365. Cabbage, White Late, 1

366. Cabbage, Chinese, 1

367. Carrots, short, 4 (under 4", 1/2" stem on)

368. Carrots, intermediate, 4 (4" to 7", 1/2" stem on)

369. Carrots, long, 4 (over 7", 1/2" stem on)

370. Cauliflower, white, 1 (4 to 6 leaves around)

371. Cauliflower, not otherwise listed, 1 (4 to 6 leaves around) description required on entry tag

372. Celery, 1 head

373. Cucumbers, pickling, 3 (2" - 4 " long, 1⁄2 " stem on)

374. Cucumbers, slicing, 2 (6" - 8" long, 1⁄2 " stem on)

375. Cucumbers, slicing, 2 (over 8" long)

376. Corn, table, 3 ears (1/3 husk removed, tip to butt)

377. Egg Plant, 1 (1⁄2" stem on)

378. Garlic, 2 (roots and stalk trimmed to 1”)

379. Kale, 2 stalks

380. Kohlrabi, Green, 2 (roots and leaves trimmed 1⁄2 “)

381. Kohlrabi, Purple, 2 (roots and leaves trimmed 1⁄2 '’)

382. Leek, 3 (roots trimmed to 1”; greens trimmed)

383. Marrow, Vegetable, 1

384. Onions, yellow, Spanish, 3 (roots trimmed, not peeled. 1⁄2" tops on)

385. Onions, white, Spanish, 3 (roots trimmed, not peeled, 1⁄2" tops on)

386. Onions, yellow, Dutch, 3 (roots trimmed, not peeled, 1⁄2 " tops on)

387. Onions, red, 3 (roots trimmed, not peeled, 1⁄2” tops on)

388. Onions, not otherwise listed, 3 (roots trimmed, not peeled, 1⁄2" tops on) description required on entry tag

389. Onions, multipliers, 3 bunches (roots removed at base, 1⁄2” tops)

390. Onions, pickling, white only,5 (roots trimmed; not peeled;1/4" tops)

391. Parsnips, 2 (tops removed 1⁄2" from the crown)

392. Peas, Garden,5 pods (stem and calyx intact)

393. Peas, Sugar Snap, 5 pods (stem and calyx intact)

394. Pepper, Bell, Green, 2

395. Pepper, Bell, Red, 2

396. Pepper, Bell, Yellow, 2

397. Pepper, Banana, Hot/Sweet, 2

398. Pepper, Jalapeno, Green, 3

399. Pepper, Jalapeno, Red, 3

400. Pepper, Yellow, not bell/banana, 3

401. Pepper, Chili, 3

402. Pepper, not otherwise listed, 3, description required on entry tag

403. Potatoes, Russet variety, 3

404. Potatoes, White variety, 3

405. Potatoes, Red variety, 3

406. Potatoes, Yellow variety, 3

407. Potatoes, not otherwise listed, 3, description required on entry tag

408. Pumpkin Field, 1

409. Pumpkin, Jack-O-Lantern, 1 (over 12 pounds)

410. Pumpkin, Pie, 1, description required on entry tag

411. Radishes, any variety, 5, description required on entry tag

412. Rhubarb, 3 stalks (8"- 20" long, leaf blade trimmed to 1", loose tissue trimmed from base)

413. Sunflower, Head, 1

414. Squash, winter, 1, description required on entry tag

415. Squash, summer, 1, description required on entry tag

416. Squash, spaghetti, 1

417. Tomatoes, Green, 3 (stems on but clipped)

418. Tomatoes, Ripe, 3 (stems on but clipped)

419. Tomatoes, Roma, Green, 3 (stems on but clipped)

420. Tomatoes, Roma, Ripe, 3 (stems on but clipped)

421. Tomatoes. Tiny Tim or Cherry, green, 5, (stems on but clipped)

422. Tomatoes, Tiny Tim or Cherry, ripe, 5 (stems on but clipped)

423. Tomatoes, not otherwise listed, 3, (stems on but clipped) description required on entry tag

424. Turnips, table, Swede, 1

425. Turnips, summer, 1

426. Zucchini, Yellow, 2 (under 12" long, 1" - 2" stem)

427. Zucchini, Green, 2 (under 12" long, 1" - 2" stem)

428. Zucchini, Yellow, 1 (12" up to 20" long, 1" - 2" stem)

429. Zucchini, Green, 1 (12" up to 20" long, 1" - 2" stem)

430. Zucchini, Yellow, 1 (over 20", 1" - 2" stem)

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431. Zucchini, Green, 1 (over 20" ̧ 1" - 2" stem)

432. Vegetable, not otherwise listed, 2, description required on entry tag

433. COLLECTION OF VEGETABLES: include at least 5 different kinds (amounts of each as specified above) and a list of vegetables in display. Arrange display in a basket or suitable size container. 

PRIZE:

1st ...$25.00

2nd ... $20.00

3rd ... $15.00

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434. COLLECTION OF FRESH PICKED HERBS: include at least 5 different kinds and a list of herbs in display. Arrange in suitable container for display.

PRIZE:

1st ... $25.00

 2nd ... $20.00

3rd ... $15.00

435. COLLECTION OF ORNAMENTAL GOURDS: include at least 4 different kinds and a list of gourds in display.

Arrange in suitable basket or container for display. 

PRIZE:

1st ... $25.00 

2nd ... $20.00

3rd ... $15.00

NOTE: Display on plain white paper plates unless specifically stated in description: 

PRIZE: 1ST ...$20.00

436. Longest Carrot, 1, measured by full length, from crown but not including tap root

437. Fattest Cucumber, 1, measured by circumference

438. Longest Bean, 1, measured by full length

439. Longest Zucchini, 1, measured by full length

440. Largest Pumpkin, 1, measured by circumference, no display plate required

441. Largest Pepper, 1, measured by sum of total of length + circumference

NOTE: 

• Exhibits may include farm products, models, posters, pictures and props to make display attractive.
• Quality, originality, balance, clarity and advertising ability will be considered in judging.
• Clubs, producer groups and individuals may enter this class to advertise your products and acquaint the consumer with the quality and variety of saleable goods produced in the Dryden area. Producers are invited to advertise through an attractive original exhibit or display.

Scoring: General Appearance 20% Power to Attract and Hold Attention 25% Message 40% Quality of Materials 15%.

PRIZES:

1st ... $50.00 

2nd ... $40.00

3rd ... $30.00

540. Horticulture and Field Crops - e.g. potatoes, vegetables, flowers, grains, seeds, forage, etc.

541. Poultry, rabbit, small animal stock and products derived from cattle, sheep, goats, swine

NOTE: 

• All exhibits in this competition must be grown by the exhibitor.
• Flower and plant collections to be arranged at home by the exhibitor.
• Plants must be clean and free of disease / pests. DISEASED PLANTS will not be accepted.
• Plants must be in bloom except for ferns, coleus, cacti and hanging plants.
• Plants must be one plant per pot, unless specifically stated in description in the description.
• Collections must be displayed in a box, container or tray that holds all samples in the entry.

 PRIZES

 1st ... $10.00

 2nd ... $8.00

 3rd ... $6.00 unless specifically stated in description.

650. African Violet, single, one crown only

651. African Violet, double, one crown only

652. African Violet, semi-double, one crown only

653. Begonia, fibrous

654. Begonia, tuberous, outdoor variety, one plant per pot

655. Cactus, Christmas

656. Cactus, Prickly

657. Chrysanthemum

658. Coleus

659. Fern, Boston

660. Fern, Asparagus

661. Fern, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag

662. Fuchsia, single

663. Fuchsia, double

664. Geranium, single / semi-double

665. Geranium, double

666. Geranium, ivy

667. Gloxinia

668. Impatiens, single

669. Impatiens, double

670. Ivy, any type, description required on entry tag

671. Morning Glory

672. Orchid, in bloom

673. Oxalis (Shamrock)

674. Prayer Plant

675. Hanging Plant, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag

676. Best decorative plant, not blooming, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag

677. Best decorative plant, in bloom, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag

678. Dish Garden, maximum 12 inches in diameter, live, started at least 2 weeks prior

679. House plant, not otherwise listed, name required on entry tag

680. COLLECTION OF AFRICAN VIOLETS must be in bloom, 3 plants only

PRIZES:

1st ... $10.00 

2nd ... $8.00

3rd ... $6.00