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General Rules and
Information:
This Plant Society Small Standard Flower Show conforms to the standards of
the National Garden Clubs, Inc. and the California Garden Clubs, Inc.
Division I shall be judged by members of the Riverside San Bernardino
Counties Orchid Society, Inc. There will be no American Orchid Society
judging. Divisions II and III shall be judged by N.G.C. accredited Flower
Show Judges. The decisions made by the Judges shall be final.
Each Exhibitor agrees, upon making entry, to abide by the
rules and regulations of the Show. Exhibitors are expected to familiarize
themselves with the Show rules and regulations. Requirements for each
Division are very specific. Please read the Schedule carefully to avoid
errors. The Schedule is the “Law of the Show” and all entries MUST conform
to the Schedule.
1. Competition is open to all amateur orchid growers and floral designers.
For the purpose of this Show an 'amateur orchid grower' is defined as any
person who has not sold more than a total of two hundred (200) plants in the
past year. There is no
fee to enter an exhibit in this Show.
2. Emphasis is on fresh plant materials. No artificial plant material is
permitted in any Division. No materials on the CGCI conservation list may be
used.
3. Entries will be accepted for Division I from 11:00 am until 6:45 pm on
Friday Nov. 13. Entries for Divisions II and III will be accepted on Friday
Nov. 13 from 3 to 6 pm and on Sat. Nov. 14 from 7 to 8 am. All entries will
close PROMPTLY at 8:00 am on Sat. Nov 14. so judging can begin. Only
authorized personnel are allowed in the Show area during judging. Late
entries MAY be exhibited, but not judged.
4. Exhibitors shall check in at the registration area and complete the
official entry cards provided. All Exhibits must have a completed official
entry card that includes Exhibitor's number, Division, Section and Class
number in accordance with the Schedule. No other identification tags/signs
should be visible. Only Design entries may be placed by the Exhibitor. All
other entries will be placed by the Show Committee. Any Exhibit
may be moved by the Show Committee, if necessary. Classes may be subdivided
where warranted.
5. A single Exhibit cannot be entered in more than one Class. No cut flowers
excepting those used in Division II and Division III will be permitted.
6. Improperly classified plants or exhibits will be reclassified if
possible, or may be disqualified at the discretion of the judges. Exhibited
plants must be insect and disease free. The Show Committee reserves the
right to remove exhibits and or plants
at any time.
7. This Show will be open to the public from 10:00am. to 5:00pm.on Saturday
and Sunday. Exhibitors are encouraged to groom their exhibits, if necessary
- between 9 -10 am on Sunday. All Exhibits and Awards must remain in place
until 5:00 pm Sunday. Exhibitors may claim their entries and awards ONLY
AFTER 5:00 pm on Sunday. Entries not claimed by 5:30 pm may be
discarded.
8. AWARDS: Ribbons may be awarded in each class or subclass if merited: one
Blue (first), one Red (second), one White (third) and one Green (Honorable
Mention) - the
Standard System of Awarding ( 07NGCFSHB, pages 5-7). In Divisions II and
III, the Scales of Points for judging shall be taken from the 07NGCFSHB,
pages 303-304 and Judges will recognize Exhibits scoring 90 and above.
RSBCOS Awards and NGC Awards, as noted in the Schedule, may be awarded. 9.
Running water is not allowed in any exhibit. High intensity lighting is
prohibited.
10. The Riverside San Bernardino Counties Orchid Society reserves the right
to refuse entry by any commercial vendor, society or individual. All
questions regarding the
interpretation of these rules or regulations shall be referred to the Show
Chair, whose decision will be final.
11. Riverside-San Bernardino Counties Orchid Society, RHIS Floral Design
Group, Redlands Horticultural and Improvement Society and Kimberly-Shirk
Association will
not be responsible for any damage or loss to exhibits or other property of
exhibitors nor injury to person or persons. However, due care and precaution
will be exercised for the
protection of all.
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DIVISIONS & SECTIONS
Division I – CONTAINER GROWN
ORCHIDS IN FLOWER RULES
1. All container grown orchid specimens in this Division must have been
grown by the Exhibitor and in the possession of the Exhibitor not less
than 90 days.
2. Pot size may not exceed 12 inches. Double potting and top dressing
are permitted. Double potted exhibits must not exceed the maximum 12
inches.
3. No other blooms but orchids are allowed. No dyed moss or dyed foliage
of any kind will be permitted.
4. Community racks for hanging plants will be provided. Exhibitors may
provide individual support for hanging plants, provided the support is
stable and does not require excessive space. Any support judged by the
Committee as excessively
large or unstable will not be allowed.
5. Please contact Horticultural Division Consultant, Karin Cleary-Rose
at 951 849-4119 or
karin_cleary-rose@fws.gov regarding questions in this Division.
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Division I - CONTAINER GROWN ORCHIDS IN FLOWER
SECTION A - STANDARD CATTLEYA AND ALLIED GENERA (Plants
12 inches in height and above), CATTLEYA, EPIDENDRUM, ENCYCLIA, LAELIA,
BRASSAVOLA,
BROUGHTONIA, SOPHRONITIS, SCHOMBURGKIA
CLASS
1. Epidendrum, Encyclia, and Schomburgkia hybrids
2. Broughtonia hybrids
3. RED Cattleya and intergeneric hybrids other than above.
4. LAVENDER / PURPLE Cattleya and intergeneric hybrids other than above
5. WHITE Cattleya and intergeneric hybrids other than above
6. SEMI - ALBA Cattleya and intergeneric hybrids other than above
7. YELLOW, BRONZE / GREEN Cattleya and intergeneric hybrids other than
above
8. OTHER COLORS (Splashes, Pelorics, blues, etc.) Cattleya and
intergeneric hybrids other than above
9. SPECIES of Cattleya and allied genera
SECTION B - MINIATURE CATTLEYA AND ALLIED GENERA (Plants under 12
inches in height), CATTLEYA, EPIDENDRUM, ENCYCLIA, LAELIA, BRASSAVOLA,
BROUGHTONIA, SOPHRONITIS, SCHOMBURGKIA
10. Epidendrum, Encyclia, and Schomburgkia hybrids
11. Broughtonia hybrids
12. RED / LAVENDER / PURPLE Cattleya and intergeneric hybrids other than
above.
13. WHITE Cattleya and intergeneric hybrids other than above
14. SEMI - ALBA Cattleya and intergeneric hybrids other than above
15. YELLOW, BRONZE / GREEN Cattleya and intergeneric hybrids other than
above
16. OTHER COLORS (Splashes, Pelorics, blues etc.) Cattleya and
intergeneric hybrids other than above
17. SPECIES of Cattleya and allied genera
SECTION C - PAPHIOPEDILUM ALLIANCE, PAPHIOPEDILUM, PHRAGMIPEDIUM,
CIPRIPEDIUM, ETC.
18. Maudiae type hybrid, Paphs
19. Vin colored hybrid, Paphs
20. Standard complex hybrid, Paphs
21. Multiflorial hybrid, Paphs
22. Phragmipedium hybrids
23. Species
SECTION D - VANDA ALLIANCE, VANDAS, ASCOCENTRUM, AERIDES, ETC.
24. Vanda hybrids.
25. Ascocentrum hybrids
26. Intergeneric hybrids
27. Species
SECTION E - PHALAENOPSIS ALLIANCE, PHALAENOPSIS, DORITIS, ETC.
28. White
29. White with bars, spots, stripes
30. Pink
31. Pink with bars, spots, stripes
32. Yellow (all)
33. Other colors, novelties
34. Species
SECTION F - DENDROBIUM ALLIANCE
35. Nobile type hybrids
36. Phalaenopsis / Antelope type hybrid
37. Other type hybrid
38. Species
SECTION G - ONCIDIUM ALLIANCE, MILTONIA, MILTONIOPSIS,
ODONTOGLOSSUM,ONCIDIUM, ETC.
39. Miltonia / Miltoniopsis hybrid
40. Oncidium hybrid
41. Oncidium hybrid Equitants
42. Oncidium alliance intergenerics
43. Oncidium alliance Species
SECTION H – CYMBIDIUMS
44. Sandard hybrid Cymbidiums (leaves and bulbs over 3 feet)
45. Miniature and compact hybrid Cymbidiums (leaves and bulbs under 3
feet).
46. Cymbidium species
SECTION I - OTHER ZYGOPETALUM, ANGRAECUM, BRASSIA & OTHERS
47. Hybrids not covered elsewhere
48. Species not covered elsewhere
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Division II - DESIGN RULES
1. All entries in this Division must be the work of one Exhibitor. Class
titles are intended to stimulate the imagination, but are not to be
taken literally,. Orchids MUST be featured in all Designs but need not
have been grown by the Exhibitor. Each
entry must contain some plant material. No artificial plant material may
be used.
2. Exhibitors may enter more than one design, but only one Exhibit per
Class. Design Classes are limited and require advance reservations. Four
entries in three Classes must be filled for Awards to be offered. Please
contact Design Consultant Joyce Dean at 909 798-9384 or gardenclub@rhis.org
by Nov. 2, 2009 to reserve your spaces.
Detailed Design requirements may be requested. Exhibitors who have made
reservations must provide a substitute if unable to participate and must
notify the Design Consultant of any substitution.
3. Only dried material may be painted or treated. Cut fruit or
vegetables must be properly sealed. Landscapes or scenes and living
members of the Animal Kingdom are not permitted. Flags or religious
symbols, if used, must be displayed in a
respectful and proper manner.
4. Accessories and featured items are
permitted but should be in scale with the overall design. Coverings,
drapes and underlays are permitted but may not extend beyond the edge of
the table and cannot be attached to the furnished niches.
5. Containers and accessories should be marked with Exhibitor's name.
Expensive and/or irreplaceable items should not be used; if used, it
will be at Exhibitor's risk.
6. NGC Award of Design Excellence (07NGCFSHB, pages 45-46), may be
awarded to the most outstanding Design scoring 95 points or more in
Division II .
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Division II - DESIGN
SECTION A - “Orchids in the Park II”
Orchids MUST be featured in all Designs
All designs to be staged on off-white covered tabletop,
Approximately 29” from the floor. Space allowed is 24”W x 30”D.
CLASS 50: “Over the Bridge”
Design in an Oriental Manner
Designer’s Choice of Materials
24”W x 36”H white niche furnished
CLASS 51: “Under the Trees”
‘Pot-Et-Fleur’ Design using 2 or more rooted plants and fresh cut
material.
24”W x
48”H white niche furnished
CLASS 52: “Along the Path”
Designer’s Choice of Design Style and Materials.
24”W x
36”H white niche furnished
Division III – SPECIAL EXHIBITS
SECTION A - Educational Exhibits
Exhibit 1: Trends in Orchid Potting & Mounting Materials
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ORCHIDS IN THE PARK II FLOWER SHOW AWARDS
DIVISION I - PLANTS
Open Class Awards:
Trophy - Best flowering hybrid plant of Show (Grand Champion)
Trophy - Best flowering species plant of Show (Species Grand Champion)
Rosettes - Best in each section
Ribbons - 1st, 2nd, 3rd places & Honorable Mention to each class
DIVISION II - DESIGNS
Division Award - Best Design
Rosettes - NGC Award of Design Excellence to best in Division
Ribbons - 1st, 2nd, 3rd places & Honorable Mention to each class
DIVISION III - SPECIAL EXHIBITS
Rosette - NGC Award of Appreciation (07NGCFSHB, pages 53-54)
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