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Welcome to our Fair --- September 8 - 11, 2011
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Prince George's County Fair 4-H Gardening
4-H Pledge
I pledge
My head to clearer thinking,
My heart to greater loyalty,
My hands to larger service and
My health to better living;
For my club, my community,
My country and my world.
I pledge
My head to clearer thinking,
My heart to greater loyalty,
My hands to larger service and
My health to better living;
For my club, my community,
My country and my world.
| Division 1 - 4-H - Section 29 - Gardening |
Section 29 - Gardening
All fruit and vegetable exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor. All exhibits will be judged according to the procedure outlined in the Extension Service publication "Exhibiting Flowers, Fruits, and Vegetables." All entries are to be entered on a suitable plate with the following exceptions:
Section 29 - Gardening
Sub Section A: Home Gardening Vegetables and Fruits
| Class | Section 29 - Gardening | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2901 | Beans, snap (green or yellow) (10) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2902 | Beans, lima (green (10) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2903 | Beans, lima (dry, shelled (pint jar) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2904 | Beans, navy (dry, shelled (pint jar) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2905 | Beans, stringless (10) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2906 | Beets, topped (5) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2907 | Broccoli (bunch) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2908 | Brussels Sprouts (1 pint) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2909 | Cabbage, red or green (1 head) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2910 | Cantaloupe or honeydew (1 melon) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2911 | Carrots, topped (5) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2912 | Chard, in water (1 bunch) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2913 | Cucumbers, pickling (5) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2914 | Cucumbers, slicing (3) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2915 | Eggplant, any variety (1) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2916 | Kale, cut sprigs in water (10) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2917 | Lettuce, in water (1 bunch) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2918 | Okra (10 pods) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2919 | Onions, green (5) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2920 | Onions, yellow, white, red (5) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2921 | Peanuts (12) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2922 | Peas, black-eyed, dry, shelled (pint jar) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2923 | Peppers, hot (5) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2924 | Peppers, sweet (3) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2925 | Popcorn (3 ears) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2926 | Potatoes, Irish (5) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2927 | Potatoes, Sweet, any variety (5) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2928 | Pumpkin (1) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2929 | Squash, Summer (3) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2930 | Squash, Winter (3 except hubbard - 1) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2931 | Sweet Corn (5 ears) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2932 | Tomatoes, cherry or plum (10) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2933 | Tomatoes, red or yellow (5) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2934 | Turnips, topped (6) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2935 | Watermelon (1) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2936 | Miscellaneous Fresh Herbs (1 stem) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2937 | Miscellaneous Fruit | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2938 | Miscellaneous Vegetable | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2939 | Vegetable Garden Display - Judging will be on the following: 35% Quality, 35% Number of different vegetables, 15% Attractiveness, and 15% Educational Value (Educational value is determined by how well the exhibit conveys its information, both vegetable and other, to the visiting public.) | 16 | 12 | 8 |
Section 29 - Gardening
Sub Section B: Commercial Gardening
| Class | Section 29 - Gardening | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2950 | Exhibit on the production and marketing of a commercial crop grown by the exhibitor. If the produce or plant is available, include it with the exhibit. | 16 | 12 | 8 |
Section 29 - Gardening
Sub Section C: Apiary
| Class | Section 29 - Gardening | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
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| 2960 | Comb Honey (1 lb. or 2 sections) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 2961 | Extracted Honey (1 lb. jar) | 10 | 7 | 4 |
The Prince George's County Fair Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 1010 -- Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20773 -- Office 301-952-0270 during the Fair otherwise e-mail info@countyfair.org