Where competition exists the following scale of points is accepted and used by the American Gourd Society for displays of ornamental and hard shell gourds. Exhibitors and judges should understand the scale of points and follow the respective schedule of events. See part 1 for further information.

ARTISTIC DISPLAY OF CURRENT SEASON'S GOURDS

• 30% cultural perfection, quality, cleanliness and maturity
• 30% staging and arrangement
• 20% color effect and variety
• 20% quality, suitability of natural accessories and background

COLLECTION OF DRY OR CURED GOURDS OF DIFFERENT VARIETIES IN SPECIFIED SIZE DISPLAY

• 40% cultural perfection, quality, cleanliness and maturity
• 40% variety
• 20% arrangement

COLLECTION OF CURRENT SEASON GOURDS OF DIFFERENT VARIETIES IN SPECIFIED SIZE DISPLAY

• 40% cultural perfection, quality, cleanliness and maturity
• 40% variety
• 20% arrangement

DRY OR CURED GOURDS -- SPECIMEN CLASSES

• 50% cultural perfection, quality, cleanliness and maturity
• 50% trueness of type

CURRENT SEASON GOURDS IN SPECIMEN CLASSES

• 50% trueness of type and color
• 50% trueness of type

LARGEST GOURD BY WEIGHT

• Gourds must be weighed at the show

GOURD CRAFT

• 50% originality - uniqueness of item
• design these
• appropriateness of crafting
• suitability of accessories if called for in the schedule
• artistic qualities - creativity
• 50% workmanship
• neatness or quality
• color and/or finish, decoration
• balance/scale
• overall relationship - appearance

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To differentiate straight and curved or crooked gourds
 

Straight gourds not to exceed 4" gradual curve Curved or crooked gourds must exceed 4" distinctive curve Stem not included in measurement

Measurement of Straight gourds:
 

Measure straight from blossom end to stem Stem is not included in length

Measurement of curved or crooked gourds:
 

Measure center top from blossom end to stem Stem is not included in length

Read judging tips part 1 from the American Gourd Society or go: