Grower: Orchids Etc.

This species is native to tropical South America and was first discovered by early explorers traveling the rivers. The clone ‘Muse’ received its FCC in 1983. The plant shown had large 16 ” psuedobulbs and 6 flowers flowers up to 6″ in natural spread. The flower substance is so strong as to remind one of a rigid plastic.

Grower: Orchids Etc.

Two tall, full inflorescences, of slightly different in color due to the length of time in bloom carried full extended heads of flowers. The two growths carrying the flowers were twice the size of the previous growths.

Grower: Mickey Carnell – Blue Pagoda Orchids

Several inflorscences of 4 flowers made for a stately plant. The plant had been brought in by the speaker as part of the program, but caught the judges eye for the ribbon. Paphiopedilum Saint Swithin, with 200 AOS awards between 1961 to 2007,is the most highly awarded Pahiopedilum.

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This species was presented as three plants in a long window box container. This is one of the primary species used in Paphiopedilum breeding. It has been a hybrid in more than 200 crosses, the first of which was registered in 1871 and the most recent in 2007. It is part of the lineage of over 15,000 Paph. hybrids.

Grower: Bob and Barbara Wagner

One of the third generation offspring of harlequin phalaenopsis breeding from Phal. Golden Peoker. These nearly flat, intriguing colored flowers do not resemble any coloring pattern that grows naturally, but represent the hybridizers ability to enhance mutations that may occur in large scale artificial culture.

Grower: Barbara and Bob Wagner.

Three large well held flowers drew the judges attention. This hybrid of C. Horace x Rsc. Irene Searles was registered in 1984.

Grower: Ted and Marty Kellogg

Two light yellow flowers with a strong contrasting lip color provided an attractive, bright display. The parents, Thw. Love Sound and Sc. Melody Fair, are being used in many current hybrids.

Grower: Ted and Marty Kellogg

The bright red color of the three flowers led the judges to award this unregistered hybrid. The plant was purchased from H & R orchids in 2002.

Grower: Joe Crook

A nicely branched inflorescence held the flowers high above the plant and earned a ribbon for this plant. While exhibited as E. amanda, this species is now considered synonymous with E. chloroleuca. The species is native to Central America and northern South America.

Grower: Bob and Barbara Wagner

Always a favorite species, the two white flowers with contrasting lips impressed the members. The speices has earned 56 AOS awards; four awards going to the semi-alba form. The species is native to southeastern and west-central Brazil.

Grower: Bob and Barbara Wagner

The waxy red flowers were cited by the Speaker in annoucing her choice for this award. The clone was presented as listed above. Although no record of this award exits, it maybe this is the clone ‘Jean Gilliland’, a clone exhibited by Ed Gilliland, who also often uses the varietial name ‘Interlaken’.

Grower: Richard Amos

A well grown plant at the peak of its blooming with 23 flowers on 4 inflorescences. This species was first described by Lindley in the early 1830’s and has been established in horticuluture for over 150 years. While many color variations are known, its is sought for its floriferousness and the well formed lip.

Grower: Cynthia Vance

Sixteen flowers on one inflroescence and a second inflorescence in bud graced this plant. The hybrid of Trt. splendidum x Trt. Haematochilum was registered in 1962, and has received an AOS quality award once in each decade since the 1970’s.

Grower: Carol Wood

This large yellow flower attracted everyone’s attention. The hybrid is a cross of Rsc. Lemon Tree x Rsc. Tassie Barbero that was registered in 1997. The complex breeding leading to this flower involved at least 14 species and 8 generations.

Grower: Bill Timm

An very well-presented example of this Florida native species. The five inflorescences carried 32 flowers, creating a dense showing of flowers.

Grower: Carol Wood

The bright yellow flower set off from the darkley marked sepals and petals caught the attention of members. The plant is a hybrid of Onc. Mexico x Odcdm. Crowborough registered in 2002.