First Place: Clowesetum Black Jade

Grower: Bill Timm

This plant had received a second place ribbion at the show table in April 2003. At that time it had 33 flowers on two inflorescences. This flowering had 42 flowers on two inflorescences, with larger, well-spaced, flowers. It is a cross of two species (Clowesia russellianum x Catasetum expansum) registered in 1991.

Second Place and Members' Choice : Lctna. Happy Face 'Venice Smile'

Grower: Bob and Barbara Wagner

This splash petal hybird is an excellent example of the full form, distinct colors that can be achieved in this type of breeding. It is a cross of Lctna. Peggy San by Lc. Mari's Song. The three inflorescences carried eight flowers.

Third Place: Renanthera matutina

Grower: Roy Klinger

Twenty one flowers graced the arching inflorescences of this brightly colored species. Roy purchased this plant under the name Ren. monachica which is a much smaller flower with a base color of yellow. Many plants in our area (Florida) have been sold with the incorrect name.

Best Species: Cycnoches chlorochilon 'Green Giant'

Grower: Bill Timm

Five flowers on one inflorescence were presented on this species which blooms in late summer and early fall. After blooming, these plants should recieve a dry rest until the new growth appears in the spring. The speices is found in Panama and south through Colombia and Venezula.