Provisional Awards

San Diego County Orchid Show In the Park, San Diego, CA, July 25, 2015

C. Greg Allikas ‘Sunset Valley Orchids’ HCC/AOS 76 pts.
© Arthur Pinkers 2015
 Plant Name: Cattleya Greg Allikas ‘Sunset Valley Orchids’ HCC/AOS 76 pts.
(C. labiata x C. violacea)

Natural Spread Horizontal: 12.1 cm Vertical: 11.4 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 2.3 cm Length: 6.0 cm
Petal Width: 4.6 cm Length: 6.5 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 2.9 cm Length: 6.1 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 3.7 cm Length: 6.4 cm

Description: Four flowers and six buds on three inflorescences; sepals and petals medium lavender; lip cream, side lobes becoming dark lavender-purple on distal margin, midlobe distal half dark lavender-purple, callus overlaid yellow; column white; substance moderately firm; texture matte.
Exhibitor: Fred Clarke
Vandachostylis Viboon Velvet ‘Perfection’ AM/AOS 82 pts.
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 Plant Name: Vandachostylis Viboon Velvet ‘Perfection’ AM/AOS 82 pts.
(V. Tubtim Velvet x Rhy. coelestis)

Natural Spread Horizontal: 4.5 cm Vertical: 4.7 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.9 cm
Petal Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.5 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.1 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.8 cm

Description: Thirty-two flowers and nine buds on two erect inflorescences of 22.0-cm and 25.0-cm; sepals and petals white very faintly blushed indigo, stronger indigo margins; lip white, distal half overlaid dark indigo; column white; substance firm; texture crystalline.
Exhibitor: Jamie Stewart
Dendrobium Hawaii Stripes ‘Jaclyn’AM/AOS 83 pts.
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 Plant Name: Dendrobium Hawaii Stripes ‘Jaclyn’AM/AOS 83 pts.
(Den. Roy Tokunaga x Den. Nida)

Natural Spread Horizontal: 8.2 cm Vertical: 7.2 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 2.0 cm Length: 4.1 cm
Petal Width: 3.8 cm Length: 4.5 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 2.2 cm Length: 4.8 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 2.2 cm Length: 3.5 cm

Description: Fifty-eight flowers on four arching inflorescences initiating from one growth; sepals and petals white prominently veined dark pink; lip white, midlobe midveins dark pink, throat overlaid green; substance firm; texture crystalline; commended for beautiful contrast in lip from pink to green.
Exhibitor: Peter T. Lin
Ornithocephalus inflexus ‘Bill Gunning’ CCM/AOS 86 pts.
© Arthur Pinkers 2015
 Plant Name: Ornithocephalus inflexus ‘Bill Gunning’ CCM/AOS 86 pts.
Species

Natural Spread Horizontal: 0.4 cm Vertical: 0.3 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 0.1 cm Length: 0.2 cm
Petal Width: 0.2 cm Length: 0.1 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 0.1 cm Length: 0.2 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 0.1 cm Length: 0.3 cm

Description: Approximately one thousand three hundred flowers and three hundred twenty-five buds on sixty-five, approximately 6.0-cm inflorescences born on a 15.5 cm by 17.5-cm plant exhibiting exceptionally clean foliage growing on a 12.0-cm by 7.0-cm wood branch; flower base color white, lip callus emerald green, anther cap light yellow; substance firm; texture exceptionally crystalline.
Exhibitor: Bill Gunning
Ornithocephalus inflexus ‘Bill Gunning’ CCM/AOS 86 pts. Flower
© Arthur Pinkers 2015
American Orchid Society Silver Certificate - cal-orchid SC/AOS 85 pts.
© Arthur Pinkers 2015
 Plant Name: American Orchid Society Silver Certificate - cal-orchid SC/AOS 85 pts.
Display

Natural Spread Horizontal: 0.0 cm Vertical: 0.0 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 0.0 cm Length: 0.0 cm
Petal Width: 0.0 cm Length: 0.0 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 0.0 cm Length: 0.0 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 0.0 cm Length: 0.0 cm

Description: An 8' x 6' display of 30 well displayed and well grown plants of high quality covering four distinct genera exhibiting balanced color distribution and clear readable labeling.
Exhibitor: Cal-Orchids Inc.
Rhyncatlaelia Garden Delight ‘San Marino’ HCC/AOS 79 pts.
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 Plant Name: Rhyncatlaelia Garden Delight ‘San Marino’ HCC/AOS 79 pts.
(Rlc. Williette Wong x L. anceps)

Natural Spread Horizontal: 12.0 cm Vertical: 11.0 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 2.2 cm Length: 8.0 cm
Petal Width: 5.0 cm Length: 7.0 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 2.2 cm Length: 8.0 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 5.0 cm Length: 6.0 cm

Description: Four flowers on one erect inflorescence; sepals cream-white; petals cream-white blushed pink marginally; lip magenta, margin ruffled; column white, wing margins magenta; substance firm; texture crystalline.
Exhibitor: Cal-Orchids Inc.
American Orchid Society Meritorious Arrangement CMA/AOS 87 pts. Inside
© Arthur Pinkers 2015
 Plant Name: American Orchid Society Meritorious Arrangement CMA/AOS 87 pts.
Display

Natural Spread Horizontal: 0.0 cm Vertical: 0.0 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 0.0 cm Length: 0.0 cm
Petal Width: 0.0 cm Length: 0.0 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 0.0 cm Length: 0.0 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 0.0 cm Length: 0.0 cm

Description: A modern take on the ancient school of Sogetsu presents free style design using Japanese native plant material; large scale floor to ceiling sculpture whole and split bamboo, incorporating white, pink and OX Spot Queen type Phalaenopsis hybrids; simplicity punctuate the volume of the entrance to the Huntington Conservatory; a companion piece is outside to draw visitors to the main sculpture.
Exhibitor: Huntington Botanical Gardens
American Orchid Society Meritorious Arrangement CMA/AOS 87 pts.
© Arthur Pinkers 2015
American Orchid Society Silver Certificate – Sunset Valley Orchids SC/AOS 85 pts.
© Arthur Pinkers 2015
 Plant Name: American Orchid Society Silver Certificate – Sunset Valley Orchids SC/AOS 85 pts.
Display

Natural Spread Horizontal: 0.0 cm Vertical: 0.0 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 0.0 cm Length: 0.0 cm
Petal Width: 0.0 cm Length: 0.0 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 0.0 cm Length: 0.0 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 0.0 cm Length: 0.0 cm

Description: Attractive display of several genera displayed on two circular, stacked tables, centerpiece is a strap leaf Dendrobium phalaenopsis type hybrid surrounded by novelty Cattleyas of various colors derived from Guaranthe aurantiaca, numerous novelty hybrids derived from Cattleya coccinea or Cattleya labiata add color and textures along with trichoglotis, Oncidium varicosum hybrids and bromeliads interspersed with drift wood present a pleasing display of overall high color.
Exhibitor: Fred Clarke
American Orchid Society Silver Certificate – Sunset Valley Orchids SC/AOS 85 pts. 1
© Arthur Pinkers 2015
American Orchid Society Silver Certificate – Sunset Valley Orchids SC/AOS 85 pts. 2
© Arthur Pinkers 2015
American Orchid Society Silver Certificate – NHOH SC/AOS 86 pts.
© Arthur Pinkers 2015
 Plant Name: American Orchid Society Silver Certificate – Newport Harbor Orchid Society SC/AOS 86 pts.
Display

Natural Spread Horizontal: 0.0 cm Vertical: 0.0 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 0.0 cm Length: 0.0 cm
Petal Width: 0.0 cm Length: 0.0 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 0.0 cm Length: 0.0 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 0.0 cm Length: 0.0 cm

Description: A beautiful display of 6' by 8' approximately in size; outstanding variety of well displayed, well grown plants; arrangement utilized a variety of heights to maximize the visual experience; outstanding use of a wide range of colors for maximum affect; best display of show.
Exhibitor: Newport Harbor Orchid Society
American Orchid Society Silver Certificate – NHOH ST/AOS 86 pts.
© Arthur Pinkers 2015
 Plant Name: American Orchid Society Silver Certificate – Newport Harbor Orchid Society ST/AOS 86 pts.
Display

Natural Spread Horizontal: 0.0 cm Vertical: 0.0 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 0.0 cm Length: 0.0 cm
Petal Width: 0.0 cm Length: 0.0 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 0.0 cm Length: 0.0 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 0.0 cm Length: 0.0 cm

Description: A beautiful display of 6' by 8' approximately in size; outstanding variety of well displayed, well grown plants; arrangement utilized a variety of heights to maximize the visual experience; outstanding use of a wide range of colors for maximum affect; best display of show.
Exhibitor: Newport Harbor Orchid Society