Marshall-Putnam Extension 4-H Show Book -- Horticulture & Crops Department

State Fair - Any 4-H'er, 10 years of age by September 1 of current 4-H year or over may enter. Classes with an asterisk (*) are eligible for State Fair.

GENERAL HORTICULTURE & CROPS RULES

1. All products displayed must have been grown by the exhibitor and part of a current year project.

2. Garden exhibits shall be scored on cleanliness, uniformity in size, shape, maturity and trueness to variety.

3. Articles are to be brought in Thursday morning between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. Judging will take place beginning at 9:00 a.m. Flower arranging contest will begin at 9:30 a.m.

4. Exhibits should be prepared according to the NEW Illinois Vegetable Garden Guide website: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/vegguide/.

5. Also is a listing of individual vegetables and fruits and the quantity of each to display. Exhibitors should choose from this list the proper number of vegetables and/or fruits to exhibit for each class.

6. All root crops will be shown with tops 1" to 2" in length.

7. No waxes or oils may be used on vegetables or fruits

8. All crops exhibited must have been grown and cared for by the exhibitor as part of their current 4-H Crops project(s).

9. 4-Her must be present for interview with judge to be eligible for ribbons, premiums, awards and/or State Fair honors.

10. Table top displays are limited to 2' wide x 15" deep and maximum poster size is 22" x 30"; unless specifically noted in the project description.

Horticulture

*2401 HORTICULTURE DISPLAY - Any exhibit related to horticulture that does not fall into any of the other Horticulture classes. This may be an experimental or educational poster or display. This would include classes on vegetable, fruits, flower gardening, houseplants and flower arranging. Include explanation of the display for public understanding.

*2402 VEGETABLE MARKET BASKET - 1) Basket must include 6 and not more than 12 different vegetables. There may not be more than 2 different varieties of any vegetable. 2) The number and type of vegetables used must conform to the Vegetable Plate/Basket List 3) Basket must be labeled with the name and variety of all vegetables used. 4) This class is allowed a 2'6" x 2'6" space for display.

*2403 VEGETABLE PLATE - 1) Exhibit must include 2 single vegetable plates. (Exhibitor will furnish the paper plates) 2) Number of vegetables on plates must conform to plate list. 3) Only one variety on each plate 4) Vegetables of different varieties may not be shown as separate plates (i.e. red and yellow onions).

2404 FRUIT MARKET BASKET - Basket must include 4 and not more than 8 different fruits and nuts. There may not be more than 2 different varieties of any fruits or nuts. 2) The number and type of fruits used must conform to the Vegetables & Fruit Plate/Basket List 3) Basket must be labeled with the name and variety of all fruits used. 4) The size of the display must not exceed a 2' wide by 15" deep display area.

*2405 FRUIT OR NUT PLATE - 1) Exhibit must include 2 single fruit or nut plates. (Exhibitor will furnish the paper plates) 2) Number of fruits or nuts on plates must conform to plate list. 3) Only one variety on each plate 4) Fruits or nuts of different varieties may not be shown as separate plates (i.e. red delicious and granny smith apples).

*2406 HERB GARDENING - Exhibit an experimental or educational poster or display. On a 4 x 6 card, explain what you have learned in the project.

*2407 FLOWER GARDENING - Exhibit in one container, 3 stems of blooms - each with attached foliage. Foliage that would go inside the container may be removed. All three blooms or stems to be the same variety, color, shape and size. Must have been grown from seed, young seedling plants, bulbs or rhizomes by exhibitor. (NOTE: Exhibitors choosing lilies should include no more than 2/3 of foliage for their exhibit.)

FLORICULTURE

*2408 Floriculture A - Exhibit one of the following options:Create a flower arrangement; either a round arrangement or a bud vase. All arrangements should fit into a space no larger than 2'x2'. No silk flowers are permitted. OR Create a photo collage or a collection of pictures of flowers that you have raised. Label your flowers by name and tell if you started with a seed, cutting or transplants. Mount pictures on a poster board or mount board no larger than 22"x30".

*2409 Floriculture B - Exhibit one of the following options: Create an artistic display of dried flowers explaining how each was dried. OR Create a photo collage or collection of pictures of plants from your theme garden. Label plants by name and explain how the plants were chosen to fit theme.

*2410 Floriculture C - Exhibit one of the following options: Create a terrarium. At least 2 of the plants propagated by the exhibitor (seeds, cuttings, etc.). OR Exhibit a plant that you propagated from cuttings. Create a photo board no larger than 11"x14": showing the progression of growth.

*2411 Floriculture D - Exhibit one of the following options: Create a centerpiece around a theme such as a wedding, holiday, birthday, etc. no larger than 2'x2'. No silk flowers are permitted. OR Create an exhibit of forced bulbs in a pot no larger than 12"x12".

FLOWER ARRANGING

1.Use fresh and/or dried flowers, whether garden flowers, roadside flowers, weeds or leaves for your arrangement. Do not use silk or hot-house flowers.

2.Bring a note card or a sheet of paper with the following information: name, years in flower arranging, style of arrangement and the name of two to four materials used in the arrangements.

3. Participants will be expected to do impromptu, using flowers, greens and vases provided by the member. 4-H members will be expected to bring all necessary tools, scissors, knife, wire, etc. Bring a box for debris.

2412 BEGINNING FLOWER ARRANGING - Members will have 1 hour to complete one flower arrangement in front of the judge. Materials and vases will be provided by the member. Flowers and materials should not be cut to size before the contest. Arrangements should be displayed on cloth, placemat, accessories to compliment each arrangement.

2413 ADVANCED FLOWER ARRANGING - Members will have 1 hour to complete two arrangements in front of the judge. Materials and vases will be provided by the member. Flowers and materials should not be cut to size before the contest. At least one arrangement should include advanced flower arrangement designs such as mass, hogarth or use an unusual plant material source such as fruits, vegetables, etc. Arrangements should be displayed on cloth, placemat accessories to compliment each arrangement.

CORN

2414 Division I - Complete Experiment #11 on page 22. The experiment should be started between June 24 & 29. Bring all three (3) containers and project book. Be able to explain what the experiment shows.

2415 Division II - Complete Experiment #10 on page 19. The experiments should be started by July 1. Bring both containers and project book. Be able to explain evident nutrient deficiencies.

2416 Division III - Bring examples of three (3) different weeds found in corn. Be able to name each weed and the herbicide that should be used for control of each weed. Bring project book.

*2417 Division IV - Exhibit two (2) fresh stalks of corn, with root system (that is washed) intact, that are representative of the 4-Hers project field. Place in bucket, box, or large container. Bring crop record and be able to explain variety selected, soil type, and pest management used.

SOYBEANS

2418 Division I - Complete Experiment #12 on page 17. This experiment should be started by July 4. Bring all containers and project book. Be able to explain the effect the cool soil has on the seed.

2419 Division II - Complete Experiment #11 on page 17. This experiment should be started by July 4. Bring all containers & project book. Be able to explain at what depth soybeans should be planted & why.

2420 Division III - bring examples of three (3) different weeds found in soybeans. Be able to name each weed and the herbicide that should be used for control of each weed. Bring project book or crop record.

*2421 Division IV - Exhibit five (5) fresh soybean plants with the root system intact that are representative of member's 4-H project field. Place in bucket or large container. (Include root system washed). Bring crop record and be able to explain variety, selected soil type, & pest management used.

SMALL GRAINS

2422 Division I - Bring three (3) to five (5) small grain plants with root system intact. Be able to explain all the parts of the plant.

2423 Division II - Bring examples of three (3) different weeds found in small grains. Be able to name each weed and the herbicide that should be used for control of each weed. Bring project book or crop record.

2424 Division III - Complete Experiment #13 on page 14. This experiment should be started by July 4. Bring all containers and project book. Be able to explain the effects of planting depth on small grains.

*2425 Division IV - Exhibit one gallon of small grain (wheat, oats, barley, or rye; this year's crop) that is representative of member's 4-H project field. Be able to explain seed variety selected, soil type and pest management used.

*2426 CROP DISPLAY - May be enrolled in any crops project. Display an experimental or educational project related to one experience from your project. Display should include an attached written report. Display not to exceed 2' wide x 15" deep or poster 22" x 28".

*2427 CLOVER CHALLENGE: CROPS - This class is limited to 15 to 18 year olds who are enrolled in Clover Challenge for this project area. Exhibit a display illustration the Clover Challenge area explored. This could include anything NOT covered in the project books, including but not limited to career exploration, integrated pest management, global positioning systems, etc.. The completed Illinois 4-H Clover Challenge Agreement must be presented with the exhibit.

Plants & Soils

*2428 Plants & Soils 1: It's More than Just Dirt - Prepare a display or poster that illustrates an activity from the project manual. The display should demonstrate an understanding of environmental and internal factors that affect plant growth. Include your project journal that documents activity record keeping requirements, answers activity questions, and details personal thoughts and ideas.

*2429 Plants & Soils 2: Stems and Stamens - Prepare a display or poster that illustrates an activity from the project manual. The display should demonstrate an understanding of the composition of plants, the functions of individual plant parts, plant life cycles, and the many ways plants reproduce. Include your project journal that documents activity record keeping, answers activity questions, and details personal thoughts and idea.

*2430 Plants & Soils 3: Sprouting Out and Growing Up - Prepare a display or poster that illustrates an activity from the project manual. The display should demonstrate an understanding of environmental and internal factors that affect plant growth. Include your project journal that documents activity record keeping requirements, answers activity questions, and details personal thoughts and ideas.

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