Provisional Awards

Santa Barbara, CA, June 15, 2011

Paphiopedilum Sandy's Wild Turkey J&R's 21st
© Larry Vierheilig 2011
 Plant Name: Paphiopedilum Sandy's Wild Turkey ‘J&R's 21st’ AM/AOS 82 pts.
(victoria-regina x lowii)

Natural Spread Horizontal: 14.4 cm Vertical: 7.6 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 2.3 cm Length: 3.0 cm
Petal Width: 1.7 cm Length: 7.2 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 2.6 cm Length: 2.9 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 2.5 cm Length: 4.1 cm

Description: Two flowers and two buds on one inflorescence; dorsal sepal yellow-green, margin lighter, proximal one third striped burgundy; petals green, spotted hirsute burgundy, overlaid medium purple distally; synsepal light green striped green; pouch medium purple-brown; staminode dark green overlaid purple; substance medium; texture satin.
Exhibitor: Jim Sloniker
Paphiopedilum Sandy's Wild Turkey Jack
© Larry Vierheilig 2011
 Plant Name: Paphiopedilum Sandy's Wild Turkey ‘Jack’ HCC/AOS 77 pts.
(victoria-regina x lowii)

Natural Spread Horizontal: 13.8 cm Vertical: 8.2 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 3.6 cm Length: 4.2 cm
Petal Width: 1.5 cm Length: 7.2 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 2.6 cm Length: 3.8 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 2.5 cm Length: 4.4 cm

Description: Two flowers and two buds on one inflorescence; flower base color chartreuse; dorsal sepal with light burgundy veins; petals hirsute spotted burgundy proximally, overlaid lavender on distal half; synsepal veined dark chartreuse; pouch overlaid lavender, veined darker lavender; staminode burgundy; substance firm; texture satin.
Exhibitor: Jim Sloniker