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Accessory material: This is any material, gourd or otherwise, that is added to the gourd(s) to complete a display. Limited accessory material is permitted except where specifically stated. Accessory material must not dominate the entry. Gourds must predominate.
Assorted: Any class calling for “assorted” gourds should contain gourds of differing shape, color and size, within the limitations of the class.
Base: Often gourds require assistance in order to sit firmly at the proper angle. A “base” is that support material – wood, rubber, metal, gourd, etc. that holds a gourd at the proper attitude. It may or may not be attached to the gourd.
Clear finish: Any finish, such as colorless varnish, shellac, wax, or oil, which enhances the overall appearance of the gourd or gourd craft but adds no color (except the slight darkening that may accompany the clear finish).
Color: Any medium that adds to, or changes the color of a gourd (except the slight darkening that may accompany the clear finish). Examples of color that may be applied to a gourd include, but are not limited to, paint (acrylic, oil, watercolor, etc.), stain, ink, dye, colored pencil and shoe polish.
Hardshell: These are “white blossom” gourds of the genus Lagenaria. They include, but are not limited to the bottles, dippers, canteens, cannonballs, bushels, kettles, bananas, etc.
Ornamental: These are “yellow blossom” gourds which are generally very colorful. They represent the genus Cucurbita. They include, but are not limited to the spoon, egg, orange, crown of thorns, spinning gourd, wartie, etc.
Other: When used in the Show Schedule to define a class, the word “other” indicates a class or technique which has not been previously specified.
Paint: Color may be added to a gourd by paint, stain, ink, etc. In general paint refers specifically to acrylic, oil and water color paints, including water and solvent-based markers. Paint does not include stain, dye, or ink.
Special Exhibit: A non-competitive display of gourds or gourd-related items that have educational or artistic interest.
Whole Gourd: A gourd which has not been cut completely through the shell. Carving may be accomplished on a whole gourd as long as the work does not completely penetrate the shell.