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5 . Each contestant must grow the variety of each vegetable decided on 

 by the leader at the opening of the contest. 



4. Each contestant must do all the work of growing the vegetables 

 after the plowing and harrowing are done, but a contestant may use 

 all the advice and suggestion that it is possible to get from more expe- 

 rienced persons. 



5. Each contestant must keep a complete record of the work done 

 on blanks furnished by the district superintendent. This record must 

 be signed by two responsible persons who know that it is correct, and must 

 be submitted on prize day with the vegetables exhibited. 



6. Each contestant shall exhibit six specimens of each of five vegetables 

 chosen from the following list: 



Beets 



Cabbage, late 



Carrots 



Corn, sweet 



Cucumbers 



Onions 



Parsnips 



Squash 



Tomatoes 



Turnips 



INSTRUCTIONS TO JUDGES 



In making the awards, judges will take into consideration the following 

 points : 



1. All specimens exhibited should be of the size that is most demanded 

 by families, therefore not exceedingly large. The six specimens of each 

 variety should be of uniform size. 10 points. 



2. The six specimens of each variety should be of uniform shape. 

 Odd-shaped specimens or monstrosities should be thrown out. 10 points. 



3. The six specimens of each variety should be of the same color. 

 10 points. 



4. The six specimens of each variety should be of a uniform smoothness, 

 free from blemishes. 10 points. 



5. The six specimens of each variety should be attractive in appearance, 

 well washed or cleaned, and with nothing to detract from their desira- 

 bility. 15 points. 



6. The vegetables should be arranged for exhibition in a way that is 

 attractive and instructive, so that the whole looks inviting. 25 points. 



7. Record. 20 points. 



