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There are two tables running in parallel, an open judging table for exhibits that
members would like to be formally judged and awarded and a show table purely
for "showing off" plants with unusual or interesting aspects in their breeding
or culture that the grower has been good enough to bring along to share with
other members.
The Open Judging Table:All members are requested to exhibit orchids whenever they are able to. Our Society depends on these plants for each of us to expand our knowledge of the growth habits and flowering ability of the widest possible variety of orchids. However, once again to maintain fairness to all members, it is necessary to abide by certain rules:a) All members are eligible to enter different plants on the judging table as many times as they wish over the course of a year. b) Any plants entered on either of the judging tables must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for no less than six months or since its previous flowering. c) Once a plant has been entered for judging it may not be re-entered for at least six months. d) No more than 4 plants may be entered for judging by a member in any one month. e) Judging slips must be completed by the exhibitor including both the name of the grex. preferably its parentage, if known. It is essential that the exhibitor enters their name on the reverse side of the slip. f) The exhibitor will be responsible for ensuring the plant bears the correct name. g) Plants together with the completed paperwork should be on the tables for 2.30 p.m. ready for judging. Any plant arriving after that time will not be judged as the speaker will commence at 3.00 p.m. h) PLANTS THAT SHOW SIGNS OF INSECT INFESTATION OR VIRUS WILL NOT BE JUDGED AND THE EXHIBITOR, OUT OF COURTESY TO OTHER GROWERS, WILL BE ASKED TO REMOVE THE OFFENDING PLANT IMMEDIATELY. i) Whilst every precaution is taken to ensure that plants exhibited will be well looked after, the Society can accept no liability for damage of whatsoever nature and however caused. Rosettes, "first"," second" and "third" will be awarded to the three plants gaining the highest scores at each monthly meeting. Judging will be made as close to BOC standards and rules as is appropriate for a local Society meeting and where possible, will be made jointly by no fewer than two BOC qualified judges or experienced Growers. The decision of the judges is final.
The Show Table:Orchids of any type that the grower either does not wish or is not permitted to enter for judging may be exhibited on the show table for the benefit of other society members to view and again, all members are encouraged to do so. ONCE MORE, INFESTED OR VIRUSED PLANTS SHOULD NOT BE BROUGHT AT ANY TIME INTO THE HALL.If you have any queries relating to this issue please contact a committee member for clarification.
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