NOXIOUS WEEDS DISPLAY~DEPT. B

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NOXIOUS WEEDS DISPLAY ~ DEPT. B
Two entries per person, per class will be accepted.
The Horticulture Division will be supervised by Colorado Master Gardener Volunteers from Colorado State University Cooperative Extension in Garfield County. Contact Master Gardeners at 970-625-3969.

RIBBONS
First, second, and third place ribbons will be awarded in each class if the entries deserve such merit. A BEST OF FAIR ribbon may be awarded per Department Section AT THE DISCRETION OF THE JUDGE. A GRAND CHAMPION AND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION ribbon may be awarded in this Department if entries deserve such merit.

CLASS DESCRIPTION
101 Educational Weed Board - Main topics of the participant’s choice are to be shown, such as history of the weed, economic considerations of weeds, weed control, etc.
102 Noxious Weeds Display

Each weed is to be labeled with and identification label as follows:

Common name of Weed

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Scientific Name of Weed

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Annual or Perennial

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Where Found

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Time of Bloom

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Exhibitor Name

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Address

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Date Collected

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How Eradicated: spray, cultivation, other?

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Judging is based on:
1) identification;
2) quantity of weeds;
3) variety of weeds;
4) neatness of display;
5) completeness. Place pressed specimens in proper balance on mounting cards.