First Place: Hawkinsara Koolau Sunset "Hawaii" AM/AOS

Grower: Jane Carmarota

The intense color of the four flowers on two infloresences caught the eyes of the judges. This clone received its AM award at the Port St. Lucie show in January, 1995. The award description describes the color as a rich burgundy wine.

This is a cross of Slc. Mae Hawkins by Ctna. Keith Roth made in 1984.

Second Place: Lc. Fire Dance 'Patricia'

Grower: Richard Amos

This cross of C. aurantiaca by Lc. Fire Island was registered in 1984 by Beall. The clone 'Patricia' has won cultural awards for two growers: a CCM/AOS with 91 flowers on 19 inflorescences grown by Ken Neifert in Hawaii and a CCM/AOS with 81 flowers and 83 buds grown by Don Howe in Texas.

Third Place: Lc. Gold Digger 'Orglades Mandarin'?

Grower: Chris Simco

This cross of Lc. Red Gold x C. Warpaint was registered in 1974. It is a strong grower and has produced CCM/AOS awards for various owners of its clones. The name is questioned in that the clone 'Orglades Mandarin' has red markings in the center of the lip while this appears to be a concolored flower.

Species of the Month: Bulbophyllum monnieri sp. nov. Garay ?

Grower: Richard Amos

A review of several sources did not find this as a valid name. It is likely that Garay identified this and is in the process of publishing its description.

Speakers Choice: Den. amethystoglossum

Grower: Bill Timm

A well grown, floriferous example of this species. It comes from Luzon in the Philippines and requires a drier and cooler period during the winter. The photograph canno tadequately show the beautiful amethyst lip of the flowers.

Members Choice: C.x guatemalensis

Grower: Bill and Betsy Scevola

A natural hybrid of C. aurantiaca x C. skinneri this has also been remade many times by orchid breeders. It produces vigorous plants that bloom prolifically in the spring.