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Classifications for Show Judging

Classification determines the class(es) to which each entry is assigned for competition. Each plant to be judged is entered in a judging class according to its genus and possibly also by other characteristics such as color and markings. Given the genus you can determine the class(es) possible by referring to the table of genus names.

Group Exhibits

A. Open Competition

1A. Display of 1-10 orchid plants in flower, arranged for effect.

1B. Display of 11-25 orchid plants in flower, arranged for effect.

1C. Display of 26 or more orchid plants in flower, arranged for effect.

2. Cut flowers, arranged for effect, no space limitations.

3. Educational exhibits, no space limitations.

B. Orchid Societies

4. Orchid plants in flower, arranged for effect, no space limitations.

C. Amateur Competition

5A. Display of 1-10 orchid plants in flower arranged for effect.

5B. Display of 1-25 orchid plants in flower arranged for effect.

5C. Display of 26 or more orchid plants in flower, arranged for effect.

6. Cut flowers, arranged for effect.

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Individual Plants in Flower or Cut Flowers

D. Cattleya Alliance (Laeliinae)

10. Epidendrum species

11. Encyclia species

12. Epidendrum and Encyclia hybrids

13. Epidendrum and Encyclia intergeneric hybrids

14. Brassavola and Rhyncholaelia species, hybrids and intergeneric hybrids other than above but excluding Cattleya

15. Broughtonia species, hybrids and intergeneric hybrids other than above

16. Laelia species, hybrids and intergeneric hybrids other than above but excluding Cattleya

17. Sophronitis species, hybrids and intergeneric hybrids other than above but excluding Cattleya

18. Cattleya species

19. Cattleya allied genera species other than above.

20. Cattleya hybrids and intergeneric hybrids other than above - Lavender/Mauve

21. Cattleya hybrids and intergeneric hybrids other than above - White

22. Cattleya hybrids and intergeneric hybrids other than above - Semi-alba

23. Cattleya hybrids and intergeneric hybrids other than above - Yellow/Orange

24. Cattleya hybrids and intergeneric hybrids other than above - Green

25. Cattleya hybrids and intergeneric hybrids other than above - Red/Red shades

26. Cattleya hybrids and intergeneric hybrids other than above - splash petal, other colors

27. Allied Cattleya genera hybrids and intergeneric hybrids other than above

28. Cattleya and allied genera species, hybrids and intergeneric hybrids - Miniature (total height of plant 10" or less, excluding inflorescence)

E. Cypripedium Alliance (Cypripediae)

NOTE: Color in Paphiopedilum hybrids is based on the dominant color of the petals and labellum, not the dorsal sepal.

29. Paphiopedilum species - normally one or two flowers when mature

30. Paphiopedilum species - normally three or more flowers when mature

31. Paphiopedilum species - sequentially flowered

32. Paphiopedilum hybrids - primary, White

33. Paphiopedilum hybrids - primary, Green/Yellow

34. Paphiopedilum hybrids - primary, Bronze/Mahogany

35. Paphiopedilum hybrids - primary, Red/Pink

36. Paphiopedilum hybrids - primary, Other colors/Vinicolors

37. Paphiopedilum hybrids - complex, White

38. Paphiopedilum hybrids - complex, Green/Yellow

39. Paphiopedilum hybrids - complex, Bronze/Mahogany

40. Paphiopedilum hybrids - complex, Red/Pink

41. Paphiopedilum hybrids - complex, Other colors/Vinicolors

42. Phragmipedium species

43. Phragmipedium besseae hybrids

44. Phragmipedium other hybrids

45. Cypripedium and allied genera species, hybrids and intergenerics other than above.

F. Vanda and Phalaenopsis Alliance (Sarcanthinae)

46. Aerangis species, hybrids and intergeneric hybrids

47. Aerides species, hybrids and intergeneric hybrids other than above

48. Angraecum species, hybrids and intergeneric hybrids other than above

49. Ascocentrum species and hybrids

50. Ascocenda - Orange/Yellow

51. Ascocenda - Red/Red purple

52. Ascocenda - Other colors, other than above

53. Ascocentrum intergeneric hybrids other than above

54. Rhynchostylis species, hybrids and intergeneric hybrids other than above

55. Renanthera species, hybrids and intergeneric hybrids other than above

56. Vanda species

57. Vanda hybrids and intergeneric hybrids other than above.

58. Allied Vandaceous genera; species other than above, but excluding Doritis and Phalaenopsis

59. Allied Vandaceous hybrids and intergeneric hybrids other than above, but excluding Doritis and Phalaenopsis

F. Phalaenopsis Alliance (Sarcanthinae)

60. Phalaenopsis and Doritis species

NOTE: Multiflora classes in Phalaenopsis and Doritaenopsis Hybrids are defined as maximum three inch natural spread flowers on multibranched inflorescences when mature.

61. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, White, no markings

62. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, White with colored lip, no markings

63. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, White with markings

64. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Multiflora, White or white with colored lip, no markings

65. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Multiflora, white with markings

66. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Pink, no markings

67. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Pink, with markings

68. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Multiflora, Pink with or without markings

69. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Yellow, no markings

70. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Yellow markings

71. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Multiflora, Yellow with or without markings

72. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Other colors, no markings.

73. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Other colors with markings.

74. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, Multiflora, Other colors with or without markings.

75. Phalaenopsis hybrids and Doritaenopsis, blushes.

76. Phalaenopsis intergeneric hybrids other than above

G. Oncidium Alliance (Oncidinae)

77. Brassia species, hybrids and intergeneric hybrids

78. Miltonia/Miltoniopsis species

79. Miltonia/Miltoniopsis hybrids

80. Miltonia/Miltoniopsis intergeneric hybrids other than above

81. Oncidium species, except Equitant

82. Oncidium hybrids, except Equitant

83. Oncidium Equitant species

84. Oncidium Equitant hybrids - no markings.

85. Oncidium Equitant hybrids - with markings.

86. Oncidium intergeneric hybrids other than above

87. Odontoglossum species (includes Osmoglossum, Otoglossum, Rossioglossum, Symphyglossum, Systeloglossum, Ticoglossum)

88. Odontoglossum hybrids and intergenerics other than above

89. Allied Oncidium genera species, hybrids and intergeneric hybrids other than above

H. Cymbidium Alliance (Cymbidiinae)

90. Cymbidium species

91. Cymbidium hybrids - Standard

92. Cymbidium hybrids - Miniature

93. Allied Cymbidium genera species, hybrids, and intergeneric hybrids other than above

I. Dendrobium Alliance (Dendrobiinae)

94. Dendrobium species - Nobile types

95. Dendrobium species - Phalaenopsis and Antelope type

96. Dendrobium species - Other types

97. Dendrobium hybrids - Nobile type

98. Dendrobium hybrids - Phalaenopsis and Antelope type

99. Dendrobium hybrids - Other than above

100. Allied Dendrobium genera; species, hybrids, and intergeneric hybrids, other than above

J. Masdevallia Alliance (Pleurothallidinae)

101. Masdevallia species

102. Masdevallia hybrids and intergenerics

103. Dracula species, hybrids and intergenerics other than above

104. Pleurothallis species, hybrids and intergenerics other than above

105. Pleurothallis allied genera species, hybrids and intergenerics other than above

K. Lycaste Alliance (Lycastinae)

106. Lycaste species, hybrids and intergeneric hybrids

107. Maxillaria species, hybrids and intergeneric hybrids other than above

108. Zygopetalum and allied genera species, hybrids and intergeneric hybrids other than above

L. Miscellaneous Genera

109. Catasetum, Cycnoches, Mormodes and allied genera species, hybrids and intergenerics

110. Bulbophyllum and allied genera species, hybrids and intergenerics

111. Orchid species, hybrids and intergenerics not covered elsewhere

112. Miniature species, hybrids and intergeneric hybrids - classes 29 through 111.

113. Seedling flowering for the first time. Classes 10 through 111. Meristems not included.

NOTE: Miniature is defined as naturally occurring diminutive plants in flower not exceeding eight inches in height excluding inflorescence.

114. Specimen plants

K. Art Exhibits Featuring Orchids

NOTE: All art work, classes 121 through 124, must have been executed by the exhibitor.

NOTE: The Artistic Division may or may not be judged depending on the number of entries.

NOTE: All artwork must be capable of being hung for display.

121. Paintings, Etchings, etc.

122. Photographs (min. 8"x10" mounted or framed)

123. Ceramics, China, Sculpture, Jewelery and Metal Art

124. Needlepoint, Tapestry, Needlework

125. Collectables, any type orchid related artwork, other than above

L. Orchids in Use

126. Corsages - orchids predominating - amateur

126a. Corsages - orchids predominating - commercial

127 Orchids for personal adornment other than corsages (Bridal bouquets, hair pieces, etc.)

128. Arrangements - featuring orchids - amateur

129. Arrangements - featuring orchids - commercial

Last updated April 2007

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