Provisional Awards

San Diego County Orchid Society Show, San Diego, CA, March 27, 2015

Zygopetalum New Era Windflower Too AM 82pts
© Arnold Gum 2015
Plant Name: Zygopetalum New Era 'Windflower Too' AM/AOS 82 pts.
(Z. Millie x Z. B. G. White)

Natural Spread Horizontal: 6.8 cm Vertical: 7.5 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 2.0 cm Length: 4.0 cm
Petal Width: 1.9 cm Length: 3.8 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 2.3 cm Length: 3.2 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 4.5 cm Length: 3.8 cm

Description: Twenty-two spectacular flowers and six buds on five upright inflorescences; sepal and petal base color lime green, overlaid centrally red-brown leaving narrow base color margin ; lip white, overlaid purple, darkest in center, some white showing through, crest striated dark purple; column white, dorsal surface striated and spotted red-brown, ventral surface finely striated purple; substance very firm; texture waxy, lip velvet; commended for full form and vibrant color; fragrant resembles hyacinth.
Exhibitor: Betty Kelepecz
Epi. goodspeedianum Windflower CBR 20151979 - plant
© Arthur Pinkers 2015
Plant Name: Epidendrum goodspeedianum 'Windflower' CBR/AOS
Species

Natural Spread Horizontal: 1.6 cm Vertical: 1.3 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 0.3 cm Length: 0.8 cm
Petal Width: 0.05 cm Length: 0.8 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 0.4 cm Length: 1.0 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 0.6 cm Length: 0.7 cm

Description: One hundred twenty-four flowers and thirty-three buds on a 36.5cm multi-branched inflorescence borne terminally on a 101.0 cm cane growing on a seven cane plant of increasing size in a 20.0 cm clay pot; blooming and developing cane bearing nine 4.3 cm x 16.0 cm oblong-elliptic, basally clasping, acuminate leaves; sepals light yellow-green, margins globulose; petals translucent light green; lip white overlaid magenta-purple, margin irregularly fimbriate, keels white; column green proximally, white distally, lightly blushed magenta-pink, anther cap white; substance very firm, texture matte, sepal reverse, ovary, pedicle and inflorescence branches paleaceous; ovary red-brown; flower bracts 0.4 cm by 0.7cm; branch bracts 0.5 cm by 4.5 cm dried; Country of origin is Ecuador; Pending SITF verification; recognized for rarity in cultivation, novelty and charm of the flower.
Exhibitor: Betty Kelepecz
Epi. goodspeedianum Windflower CBR - flower
© Arthur Pinkers 2015
Epi. goodspeedianum Windflower CBR - inflorescence
© Arthur Pinkers 2015
Epi. Pacific Darling Firey HCC 78pts
© Arnold Gum 2015
Plant Name: Epidendrum Pacific Darling 'Firey' HCC/AOS 78 pts.
(Epi. Pacific Sparkler x Epi. Pacific Sangria)

Natural Spread Horizontal: 5.6 cm Vertical: 5.1 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.8 cm
Petal Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.4 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.7 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 2.8 cm Length: 3.0 cm

Description: Seventeen flowers and sixteen buds symmetrically arranged on one erect, 17.0 cm inflorescence; sepals and petals yellow overlaid orange, sepals yellow centrally; lip bright yellow; column purple-red; substance heavy; texture crystalline.
Exhibitor: Cal-Orchid
Paph Shin-Yi Surprise Chaste Moon HCC 79pts
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Plant Name: Paphiopedilum Shin-Yi Surprise 'Chaste Moon' HCC/AOS 79 pts.
(Paph. Jerry Spence x Paph. rothschildianum)

Natural Spread Horizontal: 15.0 cm Vertical: 16.0 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 4.5 cm Length: 5.8 cm
Petal Width: 1.3 cm Length: 13.4 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 3.7 cm Length: 6.0 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 2.3 cm Length: 5.5 cm

Description: Two flowers and two buds on one inflorescence; dorsal sepal bright green boldly stripped dark mahogany, distally coalescing; synsepal light green, veined dark mahogany petals bright green proximal half spotted mahogany; distal half solid burgundy; pouch bright green overlaid mahogany on front half; staminode green surface covering burgundy, hirsute; substance firm; texture waxy.
Exhibitor: Ron Midgett
Lycaste Chita Impulse San Clemente AM 80pts
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Plant Name: Lycaste Chita Impulse 'San Clemente' AM/AOS 80 pts.
(Lyc. Chita Melody x Lyc. Alan Salzman)

Natural Spread Horizontal: 16.5 cm Vertical: 14.5 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 6.0 cm Length: 9.4 cm
Petal Width: 5.1 cm Length: 6.4 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 6.2 cm Length: 9.0 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 2.8 cm Length: 4.3 cm

Description: Two large flowers on two inflorescences; sepals white overlaid rich maroon-pink revealing white halo basally; petals white overlaid maroon-pink marginally; lip white, overlaid light pink on side lobes and dark pink-red apically, midlobe overlaid dark pink-red more intensely in crescent near margin; column white, anther cap pink; substance firm; texture crystalline.
Exhibitor: Rick Wells
Cymbidium Hazel Fay Amber AM 84pts
© Arnold Gum 2015
Plant Name: Cymbidium Hazel Fay 'Amber' AM/AOS 84 pts.
(Cym. Mighty Mouse x Cym. Karen)

Natural Spread Horizontal: 11.0 cm Vertical: 9.0 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 4.6 cm Length: 7.0 cm
Petal Width: 3.8 cm Length: 6.2 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 4.1 cm Length: 6.1 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 4.0 cm Length: 3.9 cm

Description: Twenty-six flowers on two upright, slightly arching inflorescences and eight buds on one immature inflorescence; sepals and petals yellow blushed and striated light red; lip bright yellow, white centrally around crest, side lobes overlaid light red marginally, midlobe overlaid solid red in crescent near margin, crest light yellow; column yellow overlaid light red, anther cap white; substance firm; texture matte.
Exhibitor: Casa de las Orchideas
Phalaenopsis lobbii Jenny AM 88pts
© Arthur Pinkers 2015
Plant Name: Phalaenopsis lobbii 'Jenny' AM/AOS 88 pts.
Species

Natural Spread Horizontal: 1.9 cm Vertical: 2.6 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 0.7 cm Length: 1.1 cm
Petal Width: 0.5 cm Length: 0.8 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.0 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.2 cm

Description: Sixty-four flowers on twelve inflorescences borne on an 18.0 cm stick and roots up to 46.0 cm long; sepals and petals clear white; lip hinged, white, two wide, vertical light brown contrasting bars on side lobes, callus ciliate, pale yellow; column white; substance firm; texture crystalline.
Exhibitor: Andy's Orchids
Phalaenopsis lobbii Jenny CCE 93pts
© Arthur Pinkers 2015
Plant Name: Phalaenopsis lobbii 'Jenny' CCE/AOS 93 pts.
Species

Natural Spread Horizontal: 1.9 cm Vertical: 2.6 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 0.7 cm Length: 1.1 cm
Petal Width: 0.5 cm Length: 0.8 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.0 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.2 cm

Description: Sixty-four flowers on twelve inflorescences borne on an 18.0 cm stick and roots up to 46.0 cm long; sepals and petals clear white; lip hinged, white, two wide, vertical light brown contrasting bars on side lobes, callus ciliate, pale yellow; column white; substance firm; texture crystalline.
Exhibitor: Andy's Orchids
Epi Pacific Classic Duke AM 80pts
© Arnold Gum 2015
Plant Name: Epidendrum Pacific Classic 'Duke' AM/AOS 80 pt.
(Epi. Pacific Girl x Epi. Pacific Glory)

Natural Spread Horizontal: 4.5 cm Vertical: 4.0 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.3 cm
Petal Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.1 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.3 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 2.7 cm Length: 2.5 cm

Description: Twenty-nine large, full, round flowers and twelve buds on one erect inflorescence; sepals and petals orange heavily overlaid bright red-orange, midvein orange; lip yellow, fimbriate margin orange; column red-orange, yellow apically, anther cap green; substance firm; texture crystalline.
Exhibitor: Cal-Orchid
Epi Pacific Classic Orange Julius HCC 79pts
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Plant Name: Epidendrum Pacific Classic 'Orange Julius' HCC/AOS 79 pt.
(Epi. Pacific Girl x Epi. Pacific Glory)

Natural Spread Horizontal: 4.3 cm Vertical: 4.6 cm
Dorsal Sepal
Width: 1.2 cm Length: 2.2 cm
Petal Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.2 cm
Lateral Sepal (Synsepal): Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.2 cm
Lip (Pouch): Width: 2.8 cm Length: 2.3 cm

Description: Thirty full, round flowers and twenty-three buds on one erect inflorescence; sepals and petals yellow heavily overlaid orange on proximal two thirds, margins yellow; lip yellow, fimbriate margins heavily overlaid orange; column orange, yellow apically, anther cap green; substance firm; texture crystalline.
Exhibitor: Cal-Orchid
Newport Harbor Orchid Society AOS Show Trophy
© Arthur Pinkers 2015
Plant Name: Newport Harbor Orchid Society AOS Show Trophy 88 pts.


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 well arranged 64 sq. ft. display in three dimensions using driftwood, cork oak bark and Spanish moss to create a naturalistic foundation for beautifully displaying thirty-six well grown plants, many of specimen size, of a diverse variety of genera.
Exhibitor: Newport Harbor Orchid Society
Newport Harbor Orchid Society AOS Show Trophy
© Arthur Pinkers 2015
Plant Name: Newport Harbor Orchid Society Silver Certificate 88 pts.


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 well arranged 64 sq. ft. display in three dimensions using driftwood, cork oak bark and Spanish moss to create a naturalistic foundation for beautifully displaying thirty-six well grown plants, many of specimen size, of a diverse variety of genera.
Exhibitor: Newport Harbor Orchid Society