Annual Orchid Show: Feb 12 & 13, 2011

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES 2011

EXHIBITS

1. Display of 1–10 flowering orchid plants or cut inflorescences put on by one or more amateur growers including Orchid Societies. (Amateur is here defined as a hobbyist who sells less than 200 orchid plants per year.)

2. Display of more than 10 flowering orchid plants or cut inflorescences put on by one or more amateur growers including Orchid Societies.

3. Display of 1–10 flowering orchid plants or cut inflorescences. Open competition.

4. Display of 11–15 flowering orchid plants or cut inflorescences. Open

5. Display of 16–25 flowering orchid plants or cut inflorescences. Open

6. Display of more than 25 flowering orchid plants or cut inflorescences. Open competition

7. Educational exhibits, not previously exhibited at a SOOS show.

All vendors must enter at least one display in Classes 4 –7 as per Rule #18

BEST OF CLASS: Each class 1 through 7

CANADIAN ORCHID CONGRESS MEDAL for the most innovative and artistic display Classes 1-7

CATTLEYA ALLIANCE

10. Epidendrum and Encyclia species

11. Epidendrum and Encyclia Hybrids and intergenerics.

12. Brassavola & Rhyncholaelia species, hybrids and intergenerics other than above but excluding Cattleya

13. Broughtonia species, hybrids and intergenerics other than above

14. Laelia and Sophronitis species, hybrids and intergenerics other than above but excluding Cattleya

BEST OF CLASS: Classes 10 – 14

15. Cattleya species

16. Species of genera allied to Cattleya other than above

17. Cattleya hybrids and intergenerics other than above - Lavender/Mauve, flowers 10cm or less in natural spread

18. Cattleya hybrids and intergenerics other than above - Lavender/Mauve, flowers larger than 10cm in natural spread

19. Cattleya hybrids and intergenerics other than above - White

20. Cattleya hybrids and intergenerics other than above - Semi-alba

21. Cattleya hybrids and intergenerics other than above – Yellow, orange, flowers 10 cm or less in natural spread

22. Cattleya hybrids and intergenerics other than above - Yellow, orange, flowers larger than 10cm in natural spread

23. Cattleya hybrids and intergenerics other than above - Red/Red Shades

24. Cattleya hybrids and intergenerics other than above - splash petal/ other colours

25. Hybrids and intergenerics of genera allied to Cattleya other than above

26. Miniature species, hybrids and intergeneric hybrids of Cattleya & allied genera

and not entered in any of the previous classes.

(total normal mature height of plant 25cm or less, excluding inflorescence)

WALTER NORMAN MEMORIAL TROPHY: Classes 15 –26

CYPRIPEDIUM ALLIANCE

Colour in Paphiopedilum hybrids is based on the dominant colour of the flower .

27. Paphiopedilum species- Parvisepalum and Brachypetalum sections
28. Paphiopedilum species- Insigne and Barbatum sections

29a. Paphiopedilum species - Corypoetalum and Pardalopetalum sections (multifloral )

29b. Paphiopedilum species - Cochlopetalum section (sequentially flowering )

GARY SCHREIBER MEMORIAL TROPHY : Classes: 27 -29a

30. Paphiopedilum hybrids - brachy/parvi hybrids

31. Paphiopedilum hybrids – Maudiae, or cruciform type white/pink/green/yellow

32. Paphiopedilum hybrids - Maudiae or cruciform type other colours

33. Paphiopedilum hybrids - hybrids multifloral

34. Paphiopedilum hybrids - hybrids sequential flowering

35. Paphiopedilum hybrids – full round shape, white/pink/green/yellow

36. Paphiopedilum hybrids - full round shape, hybrids other colours

37. Paphiopedilum hybrids - vinicolours

BEST OF CLASS: Classes 30 – 37

40a Phragmipedium species, pink, red/yellow/orange

40b: Phragmipedium species green/brown

40c Phragmipedium species long petal types

41a Phragmipedium hybrids pink/white

41b Phragmipedium hybrids, red/yellow/orange( besseae hybrids)
41c: Phragmipedium hybrids, green/brown
41d: Phragmipedium hybrids, long petal types

42. Cypripedium alliance species, hybrids and intergenerics including allied genera other than above

BEST OF CLASS: Classes 40a – 42

PHALAENOPSIS ALLIANCE

43. Doritis & Phalaenopsis species

44. Phalaenopsis/ Doritaenopsis hybrids - White - No markings or blushes

45. Phalaenopsis/ Doritaenopsis hybrids - White with coloured lip - No markings

46. Phalaenopsis/ Doritaenopsis hybrids - White - Spots/bars/blush/stripes

47. Phalaenopsis/ Doritaenopsis hybrids – w hite with or without markings, multiflora **

49. Phalaenopsis/ Doritaenopsis hybrids - Pink - No markings

50. Phalaenopsis/ Doritaenopsis hybrids - Pink - Spots/bars/blush/stripes

51. Phalaenopsis/ Doritaenopsis hybrids-Pink, with or without markings, multiflora**

52. Phalaenopsis/ Doritaenopsis hybrids - Yellow - No markings

53. Phalaenopsis/ Doritaenopsis hybrids - Yellow - Spots/bars/blush/stripes

54. Phalaenopsis/ Doritaenopsis hybrids -Yellow-with or without markings, multiflora**

55. Phalaenopsis/ Doritaenopsis hybrids - harlequin markings - all colours

56. Phalaenopsis/ Doritaenopsis hybrids - other colours – with or without markings

57. Phalaenopsis/ Doritaenopsis hybrids - other colours - with or without markings, multiflora **

** Multiflora refers to 7.5cm maximum natural spread flowers with multi-branched inflorescence(s) expected when mature.

BEST OF CLASS: Classes 43 – 57

VANDA ALLIANCE

58. Aerangis species, hybrids and intergenerics

59. Angraecum, Aeranthes, species, hybrids and intergenerics other than above

60. Ascocentrum species & hybrids

61. Ascocenda - Orange/Yellow

62. Ascocenda - Red/Red Purple

63. Ascocenda - Colours other than above.

64. Ascocentrum intergeneric hybrids other than above

65. Rhynchostylis species, hybrids and intergenerics other than above

66. Renanthera and Aerides species, hybrids and intergenerics other than above

67. Vanda hybrids and intergenerics other than above.

68. Species of genera allied to Vanda other than above

69a. Vanda species

69b Hybrids and intergenerics of genera allied to Vanda other than above,

BEST OF CLASS: Classes 58 – 69a

ONCIDIUM ALLIANCE

70a. Brassia species & hybrids

70b Brassia intergenerics

71a. Miltonia & Miltoniopsis species

71b. Miltonia & Miltoniopsis hybrids

72. Miltonia & Miltoniopsis intergenerics other than above (including Colmanara)

73. Oncidium species, except Tolumnia

74. Oncidium hybrids, except Tolumnia

75. Tolumnia species, hybrids and intergenerics

76. Oncidium intergenerics other than above

77a. Odontoglossum species (Cuitlauzina, Lemboglossum, Osmoglossum,

Otoglossum, Rossioglossum, Symphyglossum, Systeloglossum, Ticoglossum)

77b. Odontoglossum hybrids and intergenerics.(including all hybrids involving species from class 77)

78. Species, hybrids & intergeneric hybrids of genera allied to Oncidium other than above

JOHN KAFKA MEMORIAL TROPHY: Classes 70 – 78

CYMBIDIUM ALLIANCE

79. Cymbidium species ( see also 98b)

80. Cymbidium hybrids

81. Species, hybrids, & intergenerics of genera allied to Cymbidium other than above

BEST OF CLASS: Classes 79 –81

DENDROBIUM ALLIANCE

82. Dendrobium species - nobile types

83. Dendrobium species - phalaenopsis & antelope type

84. Dendrobium species - nigrohirsute type

84a Dendrobium species - other types

85. Dendrobium hybrids - nobile type

86. Dendrobium hybrids - phalaenopsis & antelope type

87. Dendrobium hybrids - nigrohirsute type

87a Dendrobium hybrids - other types

88. Species, hybrids, & intergeneric hybrids of genera allied to Dendrobium other than above.

BEST OF CLASS: Classes 82 – 88

MISCELLANEOUS GENERA

89. Masdevallia and Dracula species

90. Masdevallia and Dracula hybrids, & intergenerics

91. Pleurothallis species, hybrids & intergenerics other than above

92. Species, hybrids & intergenerics of genera allied to Pleurothallis other than above

BEST OF CLASS: Classes 89 – 92

93. Lycaste, Ida and Anguloa species, hybrids & intergenerics

94. Maxillaria species, hybrids & intergenerics other than above

95. Zygopetalum & allied genera species, hybrids & intergenerics other than above

96. Species, hybrids & intergenerics of Catasetum, Cycnoches, Mormodes & allied genera

97. Bulbophyllum and allied genera species, hybrids and intergenerics

98a Jewel orchids, with or without flowers.

98b Orchid species and hybrids grown for unusual foliage

98c. Species, not covered elsewhere

99. Hybrids & intergenerics not covered elsewhere

BEST OF CLASS: Classes 93 – 99

100. Miniature species, hybrids & intergenerics - all classes except Cattleya & allied genera as covered in class 26. Only plants not entered elsewhere (except class 102) are eligible.

(NOTE: Miniature is defined as naturally occurring mature diminutive plants in flower not exceeding 15cm in growth excluding inflorescence.)

102. Specimen plants. Plants in this class may also be entered in the appropriate class above.

BEST OF CLASS: Class 102

ORCHID ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

103. Paintings: oils, watercolours and pastels

104. Mixed media art – works incorporating non-tradition media with or without paints. Entries may include fabric art, wood carving, ceramic, glass, etc.

BOTANICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

105. Portraiture - use of artificial light to enhance presentation. Subject of photograph can be of a single flower, whole stem of flowers and or whole plants

106. Au Naturel – use of natural light for in situ photos, group photos and or whole plant with container

ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHS

107. Photographic works using techniques of exposure and/or development and/or computer programs to manipulate the image

(Note: Classes 103-107 must have been created by the exhibitor and not previously exhibited at a S.O.O.S. orchid show.)

BEST OF CLASS: Class 103- 107

TROPHIES and AWARDS

Display of flowering orchids,
Trophy awarded in each display class Classes 1 to 7

CANADIAN ORCHID CONGRESS AWARD :
Most artistic exhibit

Best of genera allied to Cattleya Classes 10 - 14

WALTER NORMAN MEMORIAL TROPHY
for Best CattleyaClasses 15 – 26

GARY SCHREIBER MEMORIAL TROPHY
for best Paphiopedilum species Classes 27- 29a

Best Paphiopedilum Classes 30 - 37

Best Phragmipedium Classes 40a - 42

INTERNATIONAL PHALAENOPSIS ALLIANCE TROPHY
for best Phalaenopsis Classes 43 - 57

Best Vandaceous Classes 58 – 69a

JOHN KAFKA MEMORIAL TROPHY
for Best Oncidium Classes 70 - 78

Best Cymbidium Classes 79 - 81

Best Dendrobium Classes 82- 88

Best Pleurothallid Classes 89 - 92

Best Miscellaneous Classes 93 – 99

WILSON NG TROPHY
for Best specimen plant Class 102

Best of orchid art Classes 103-107

WAYNE EYLES MEMORIAL TROPHY
for Best plant in show

AOS SHOW TROPHY :
Awarded under the provisions of the judging handbook for the best display in the show.

page last updated:  January 19, 2011
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January 19, 2011