Michiana Orchid Society
2007 Fall Show
SHOW
RULES AND REGULATIONS
THE SHOW
1. General information
The
Michiana Orchid Society Fall Show will be held at
2.
Requests for exhibition
Requests
for exhibition space should be sent no later than October 24, 2007 to
3.
Exhibit set-up and takedown
Exhibitors
may set-up exhibits beginning at
4.
Shipped in materials
All
shipments of plants, cut flowers or exhibit materials to be displayed at the
show, must be received no later than 5:00 p.m.Thursday,
October 25. Materials sent for exhibition must be sent postpaid to Sylvia
Groat,
JUDGING
1.
General information
An
American Orchid Society (A.O.S.) sanctioned show must comply with the current
rules of the American Orchid Society Handbook
on Judging and Exhibition and any interim rules issued by the A.O.S. Judging
Committee. At the show, there
must be three or more judges accredited by the American Orchid Society
(A.O.S.). The decisions of these judges
will be final. The American Orchid
Society system of judging will be used
in all
events.
All judges and clerks are expected
to familiarize themselves with the show rules.
All
plants and flowers will be considered for recognition based on present quality,
without regard to previous awards. To
maintain highly competitive standards, no trophies or other recognition will be
awarded if, in the judges
opinion, the flower, plant or exhibit does not warrant such recognition. Judges
may subdivide or add additional classes or awards at their discretion.
2. A.O.S. awards
This
show has been approved for A.O.S. judging.
All flowers, whether entered for ribbon judging or not, will be considered
for A.O.S. awards unless otherwise marked by the exhibitor. If the flowers have
previously been exhibited at an A.O.S.
approved function, they are considered to have
been screened and therefore, are not eligible for further consideration. They should be marked, "Not for A.O.S.
judging". This will not disqualify
the flower from consideration in the proper ribbon or trophy class. Submission of plants or cut flowers for
judging shall obligate the exhibitor to accept any award granted and to pay any
fees connected with such an award except where he has clearly indicated before
the judging that his entry is not to be A.O.S. judged.
3.
Ribbon judging
First,
second and third place ribbons may be awarded to the best three (3) entries in
each class other than a trophy class. An honorable mention ribbon award may be offered
when, in the opinion of the judges, additional recognition is merited. All plants and cut flowers must be correctly
entered in the appropriate class, or reclassified by a judge, to be eligible
for ribbon judging. Exhibitors will
enter their plants using standard Mid-America show tags or equivalent computer
generated tags. After completing the
registration of the material, the copy goes on the plant while the original
remains at the entry desk. Entry tags
should show plant parentage, clonal name, if
assigned, and previous awards, if any, to the clone. (See section on Entry
Tags.) Each plant should be entered into
ONE class only, except that they may be also be
entered in class 113 or 114 if they meet the criteria. An official copy of the correct entry classes
to enter your plants is available at the entry desk. Where a plant could conceivably fit into more
than one class, the exhibitor shall enter it into the first applicable class
listed. A mericlone
is considered a vegetative division of the original plant and must be treated
as such. If a plant is a mericlone, it should be so designated and the clonal name given.
Species classes will include natural hybrids. Criteria employed in ribbon class definitions
refer to characteristics prevailing for mature plants grown according to normal
horticultural practices.
4.
Reclassifying entries
Improperly entered plants/exhibits may be either
reclassified or disqualified at the discretion of the judges.
5.
Trophy eligibility
All
trophies are open to all exhibitors in this show, if the exhibit is entered
properly and show rules are complied with, unless otherwise specified in this
schedule.
6.
Plant and flower trophies
In
order to be eligible for any special trophies, plants and exhibits must be
entered for ribbon judging. No separate
entry is required.
7.
Exhibit trophies
Each
exhibit may be entered in ONE CLASS
ONLY. All exhibits must be
entered on standard Mid-America entry tags or computerized equivalent. The copy goes on the exhibit and the original
to the entry registration desk. All
exhibits are eligible for the A.O.S. Show Trophy and will be judged in
accordance to the criteria in the current A.O.S.
Handbook on Judging and Exhibition.
EXHIBITION GUIDELINES
All exhibitors are expected
to familiarize themselves with the show schedule and exhibition guidelines.
1. Each exhibitor agrees upon entry to abide
by the rules and regulations of the show.
All questions regarding
the interpretation of these rules shall
be referred to the Judging Chairman for a
decision.
2. There are no fees to the exhibitor for entries
nor assistance in setting up exhibits.
3. Each
exhibitor is limited to three (3) entries per class, with the exception of
classes, 111 & 112, which are not restricted.
4. In
order to sell orchid plants and related materials at the show, an exhibitor
must place an exhibit of at least 25 square feet in the show. It must conform to the quality of the show in
accordance with the Show Committee.
5. Foliage
plants, moss etc. may compliment exhibits, but no artificial or dyed moss or
foliage of any kind will be permitted with the exception of
artificial grass used as a floor covering.
Plants in flower or cut flowers other than orchids will not be permitted
in an exhibit. Newly imported and unestablished
plants are discouraged in exhibits . No dyed flowers will be permitted.
6. Neither
the host society nor show sponsor is responsible for loss or damage to any
plants, blooms, corsages, containers or other property of exhibitors. However, every precaution will be exercised
for their safety.
7. Any
lighting used for effect is the responsibility of the exhibitor. It must be coordinated with the Staging Committee.
8. All
plants or cut flowers exhibited must be properly labeled without identification
of the owner until judged.
9. No
cut flowers will be permitted in flowering plant exhibits, and no flowering
plants will be permitted in cut flower exhibits.
CLASSIFICATION
1. Entries
not in accordance with the schedule may be disqualified, and the Show Committee
reserves the right to remove all inferior exhibits at any time.
2. In
general, plants should be entered in the first applicable class. If in doubt, see the Mid-America
Classification Schedule.
3. A meristem plant or cut flower may
not be entered as a seedling
blooming for the first time.
4. For
purposes of this schedule, the word "hybrid" means a cross made with
the genus listed, unless preceded by the word "intergeneric", in
which case, two or more different genera are used in the cross.
5. The
same exhibit cannot be entered in more than one class. Any individual plant or cut flower cannot be
entered in more than one class with the exception of classes 113 and 114, but
may be part of an exhibit.
6. For
the purpose of this show, an amateur is defined as any person who has not sold
more than a total of five hundred (500) plants and/or flowers in the last year.
7.
Color Definition:
a. In general, blush colors and two-toned flowers should be entered in the "Other Colors" classifications with the exception of
Phalaenopsis which has a dedicated blush class..
b.
Color in Paphiopedilum
hybrids is based on the dominant flower color.
c.
Equitant Oncidium
hybrid classification is based on the lip color and its markings.
ENTRY OF PLANTS AND EXHIBITS
1. A separate entry must be
made for each plant, cut flower and exhibit.
2. Print legibly on the
entry forms.
3. Procedure for entries:
a.
Obtain a sufficient supply of ENTRY TAGS from the entry desk.
b.
Also obtain an EXHIBIT and
OWNER NUMBER at the desk. These numbers
should appear on
each entry tag. They assist the clerks
and judges to locate plants and exhibits while judging.
c. On each entry tag indicate the CLASS NUMBER for each
entry. Check show schedule for correct class. It is your responsibility to
classify your entries correctly.
Incorrect entries may be disqualified.
d. Under NAME indicate the name of the plant, flower, or
exhibit followed by the
parentage,
if a hybrid. Check Sander's List of
Orchid Hybrids, Wildcatt database AQ Plus or OrchidWiz
at the entry registration desk for details.
If the plant is a species, write "species"
in the space for the cross
e. Do not write in the AWARD section.
f. Return both
copies of the completed entry tags to the entry desk in numerical order,
according to CLASS
NUMBER. Do not separate the entry
tags. Each entry will be assigned a TAG
NUMBER. The original stays at the entry desk to be used by the judging
teams. The copy is to be placed on the plant, flower or exhibit.
SHOW CLERKS
There are two (2) types of
registration clerks and each has a different responsibility:
1. Classification
registration clerk - Reviews entries and compares them to show
schedule classifications, and checks to see that all
information is provided on the entry
tag. Note: The exhibitor is
ultimately responsible for the correct classification of an entry.
2.
Entry registration clerk - Located at the entry registration desk,
receives
plant/exhibit entries from exhibitors, adds
the proper entry number, and adds it to the
other entries in the same class. These
responsibilities are often shared by two or more people.
Another group of clerks
assists the judges during the show (ribbon) judging. These are:
1. Head Clerk - Responsible for the
efficient performance of the judging process.
This also includes recording the decisions of the judges, making a
record of the awards given, and leading the judges to the next class to
consider. When personnel are available,
this person should be assisted by two (2) additional clerks.
2. Ribbon clerk - Responsible for
maintaining the ribbon supply, adding class, entry number and date to each
ribbon awarded, obtaining the signatures of the judges, and placing the ribbons
in accordance with the awards granted.
3. Spotter - Assists in locating exhibits
and plants plus any other duties that may be assigned.
During the show judging,
clerks are not to participate in the process unless asked to do so. Most often only judges are to be involved in
the deliberations concerning an entry considered for competitive awards. In all cases, clerks are to assist the judges
to effect efficiency during the judging process. Further, deliberations when verbally expressed, must not be repeated nor discussed with others.
MID-AMERICA
ENTRY SCHEDULE
EXHIBITS
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A. Open
competition |
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1.
Orchid plants in flower,
arranged for effect, more than 50 square feet. |
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2. Orchid plants in flower, arranged for
effect, 50 square feet maximum. |
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3. Orchid plants in flower, arranged for
effect, 25 square feet maximum. |
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4. Other exhibits- (Examples might include:
Educational exhibits, Cut flowers
arranged for effect, Orchid related materials arranged for effect, etc.) no space
limitations. |
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B. Orchid
Societies affiliated with the American Orchid Society |
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5. Orchid plants in flower, arranged for
effect, more than 50 square feet. |
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6. Orchid plants in flower, arranged for
effect, 50 square feet maximum. |
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7. Orchid plants in flower, arranged for
effect, 25 square feet
maximum. |
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C. Amateur
Competition |
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8. Orchid plants in flower, arranged for
effect, more than 25 square feet. |
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9. Orchid plants in flower, arranged for
effect, 25 square feet maximum. |
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AWARD—BEST
OF CLASSES 1-9 |
OPEN COMPETITION
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D. Cattleya |
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10. Epidendrum
species. |
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11. Encyclia
species. |
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12. Epidendrum
and Encyclia hybrids. |
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13. Epidendrum
and Encyclia intergenerics. |
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14.
Brassavola species
(including Rhyncholaelia), hybrids and intergenerics other than above but excluding Cattleyas. |
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15. Broughtonia
species, hybrids and intergenerics other than
above. |
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16. Laelia
species, hybrids and intergenerics other than above
but excluding Cattleyas. |
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17. Sophronitis
species, hybrids and intergenerics other than above
but excluding Cattleya |
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18.
Cattleya
species |
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19. Cattleya
allied genera species other than above. |
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20. Cattleya
hybrids and intergenerics other than above,
Lavender/Mauve |
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21. Cattleya
hybrids and intergenerics other than above, White. |
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22. Cattleya
hybrids and intergenerics other than above,
Semi-alba. |
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23. Cattleya
hybrids and intergenerics other than above,
Yellow-Orange. |
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24. Cattleya
hybrids and intergenerics other than above, Green. |
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25. Cattleya
hybrids and intergenerics other than above, Red/Red
Shades. |
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26. Cattleya
hybrids and intergenerics other than above, Other
Colors. |
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27. Cattleya
allied genera species, hybrids and intergenerics
other than above. |
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28. Cattleya and
allied genera species and hybrids and intergenerics,
miniature (Total height of plant 10 inches or less
excluding inflorescence.) |
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AWARD—BEST
OF CLASSES 10-28 |
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E. Cypripedium
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29. Paphiopedilum species, normally one or
two flowers when mature. |
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30. Paphiopedilum species, normally three
or more flowers when mature. |
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31. Paphiopedilum species, sequentially
blooming. |
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32. Paphiopedilum hybrids, White primary. |
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33. Paphiopedilum hybrids, Green/Yellow
primary. |
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34. Paphiopedilum hybrids, Bronze/Mahogany
primary. |
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35. Paphiopedilum hybrids, Red/Pink
primary. |
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36. Paphiopedilum hybrids, Other Colors/Vinicolors primary. |
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37. Paphiopedilum hybrids, White complex. |
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38. Paphiopedilum hybrids, Green/Yellow
complex. |
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39. Paphiopedilum hybrids, Bronze/Mahogany
complex. |
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40. Paphiopedilum hybrids, Red/Pink
complex. |
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41. Paphiopedilum hybrids, Other Colors/Vinicolors complex. AWARD—BEST
OF CLASSES 29-41 |
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42. Phragmipedium species. |
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43 Phragmipedium besseae hybrids. |
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44. Phragmipedium other hybrids. |
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45. Cypripedium and allied genera species,
hybrids and intergenerics other than above. |
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AWARD—BEST
OF CLASSES 42-45 |
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F. Vanda
and Phalaenopsis |
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46. Aerangis
species, hybrids and intergenerics. |
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47. Aerides
species, hybrids and intergenerics other than
above. |
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48. Angraecum
species, hybrids and intergenerics other than
above. |
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49. Ascocentrum,
species and hybrids. |
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50. Ascocenda,
Orange/Yellow. |
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51. Ascocenda,
Red/Red purple. |
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52. Ascocenda,
Other Colors, other than above. |
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53. Ascocentrum intergenerics other than above. |
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54. Rhynchostylis
species, hybrids and intergenerics other than
above. |
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55. Renanthera
species, hybrids and intergenerics other than
above. |
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56. Vanda species. |
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57. Vanda hybrids and intergenerics
other than above. |
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58. Vanda allied genera species other than
above excluding Phalaenopsis and Doritis. |
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59. Vanda allied hybrids and intergenerics, other than above excluding Phalaenopsis
and Doritis. |
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AWARD—BEST
OF CLASSES 46-59 |
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60. Phalaenopsis and Doritis
species. |
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61. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, White, no markings. |
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62. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, White with colored lip, no markings |
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63. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, White with markings. |
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64. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Multiflora,
White or white with colored lip, no markings. |
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65. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Multiflora,
White with markings. |
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66. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Pink, no markings |
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67. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Pink with markings. |
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68. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Multiflora, Pink
with or without markings. |
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69. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Yellow, no markings. |
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70. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Yellow with markings. |
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71. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Multiflora,
Yellow with or without markings. |
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72. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Other colors, no markings. |
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73. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Other colors with markings. |
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74.
Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Multiflora,
Other colors with or without markings. |
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75.
Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Blushes. |
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76. Phalaenopsis and Doritis
intergenerics other than above. |
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Note - Multiflora
referes to 3"maximum natural spread flowers
and multi-branched inflorescence(s) expected when mature. |
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AWARD—BEST
OF CLASSES 60-76 |
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G.
Oncidium Alliance |
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77. Brassia
species, hybrids and intergenerics. |
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78. Miltonia/Miltoniopsis
species. |
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79. Miltonia/Miltoniopsis
hybrids. |
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80. Miltonia/Miltoniopsis
intergenerics other than above. |
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81. Oncidium
species except Equitants. |
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82. Oncidium
hybrids except Equitants. |
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83. Oncidium
Equitant species. |
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84. Oncidium
Equitant hybrids, no markings. |
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85. Oncidium
Equitant hybrids, with markings. |
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86. Oncidium intergenerics other than above. |
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87.
Odontoglossum species.
(Including Osmoglossum, Otoglossum,
Rossioglossum, Symphyglossum,
Systeloglossum, Ticoglossum) |
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88.
Odontoglossum
hybrids and intergenerics other than above. |
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89.
Oncidium
allied genera species, hybrids and intergenerics,
other than above. |
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AWARD—BEST
OF CLASSES 77-89 |
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H. Cymbidium
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90. Cymbidium species. |
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91. Cymbidium hybrids, Standard |
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92. Cymbidium hybrids, Miniature |
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93. Cymbidium allied genera species,
hybrids and intergenerics, other than above. |
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AWARD—BEST
OF CLASSES 90-93 |
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I. Dendrobium |
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94. Dendrobium
species, Nobile type. |
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95. Dendrobium
species, Phalaenopsis and Antelope types. |
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96. Dendrobium
species, Other types. |
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97. Dendrobium
hybrids, Nobile type. |
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98. Dendrobium
hybrids, Phalaenopsis and Antelope type. |
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99. Dendrobium
hybrids, Other types. |
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100. Dendrobium allied
genera species, hybrids and intergenerics, other
than above. |
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AWARD-BEST
OF CLASSES 94-100 |
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J. Miscellaneous
Genera |
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101. Masdevallia
species |
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102. Masdevallia
hybrids and intergenerics. |
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103.
Dracula species, hybrids and intergenerics other than above. |
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104. Pleurothallis
species, hybrids and intergenerics other than
above. |
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105.
Pleurothallis
allied genera species, hybrids and intergenerics
other than above. |
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106. Lycaste species,
hybrids and intergenerics. |
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107. Maxillaria
species, hybrids and intergenerics other than
above. |
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108. Zygopetalum and
allied genera species, hybrids and intergenerics
other than above. |
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109. Catasetum, Cycnoches, Mormodes and allied
genera species, hybrids and intergenerics. |
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110 Bulbophyllum
and allied genera species, hybrids and intergenerics. |
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111. Orchid species, hybrids and intergenerics not covered elsewhere. |
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AWARD—BEST
OF CLASSES 101-111 |
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112. Miniature species, hybrids and intergenerics.
Classes 29 through 111. |
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NOTE: Miniature is defined as naturally occurring
diminutive plants in flower not exceeding 6 inches in growth excluding
inflorescence. |
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AWARD—BEST
OF CLASS 112 |
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113. Seedling flowering for the first
time. Classes 10 through 111. AWARD—CLASS
113 |
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114.
Specimen Plants AWARD—CLASS
114 |
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K. Art Entries - Orchid Related |
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115.
Paintings, Etchings, Charcoals, etc. |
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115a Youth Art (age 17 or younger) |
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116. Photographs |
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116a. Photo Art |
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116b Youth Photography (age 17 or younger) |
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117. Other arts and crafts featuring orchids
including: |
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(Note: Classes 115-117 must have been created by
the exhibitor) |
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118. Collectibles - Any type orchid related
artwork, crafts or related articles. |
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AWARD—CLASSES
115-118 |
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L. Orchids
in Use. |
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