Section 14 – Potatoes

Chairman: Frank Hendy (905-649-5549)

Before entering this Section, please refer to the General Rules, Crop And Vegetable Rules, as well as the following:

* Closing date for entry forms: Thursday, September 15th, 2011 by 8:00 p.m.* Will be strictly enforced.

Additional Rules:

1. Exhibits in Classes #1-6 must consist of 20 tubers and in Classes #7-11 must have 5 potatoes.
2. Trays will be provided for the potatoes.
3. Potatoes should weigh between 7-8oz. each.
4. All potato varieties must be properly named.

Note: Factors such as quality, arrangement, attractiveness and consumer appeal to be considered when making awards.

5. Classes #7-11: Potatoes shown in these Classes must have been grown in a home garden. Families showing in Classes #1-6 are not eligible to show in Classes #7-11.

Prize Money Classes #1-6:

1st – $15.00; 2nd – $12.00; 3rd – $10.00; 4th – $8.00;
5th – $6.00

1. Early white – properly named
2. Potatoes, Kennebec
3. Potatoes, Rose or Red, properly named
4. Potatoes, Netted Gem or other Netted variety, properly named
5. Potatoes, any other variety, white, properly named
6. Potatoes, Yukon Gold or any other yellow variety

Awards:

Special Prize and Champion Rosette – Grand Champion Exhibit of 20 Tubers

Prize Money Classes #7-11:

1st – $7.00; 2nd – $5.00; 3rd – $4.00; 4th – $3.00;
5th – $2.00; 6th – $1.00

7. Early white, 5 potatoes
8. Rose or red, 5 potatoes.
9. Late white, 5 potatoes.
10. Yukon Gold, 5 potatoes.
11. Netted Variety, 5 potatoes

AWARD: Champion Rosette

Prize Money Class #12:

1st – $10.00; 2nd – $6.00; 3rd – $5.00; 4th – $4.00;
5th – $3.00; 6th – $2.00

12. Largest potato by weight.

AWARD: Simpson Produce – Largest potato by weight.