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ANOS ORCHID JUDGING
The judging of Australasian native orchids is carried out by ANOS judges who undergo a rigorous education. Judging operates through the various ANOS State Judging bodies.
The ANOS judging handbook is available to download. Click here to view the ANOS handbook.
ANOS JUDGING
ANOS judging differs from judging of other orchid society judging in that it applies standards for the judging of Australian and Australasian orchid species and hybrids. The following is extracted from the Handbook for Judging Australasian Orchids (2nd Edition, February 1996) and will serve as a guide for growers and exhibitors of Australasian orchid species.
A new edition of the Handbook for Judging Australasian Orchids is now available and the following information will need to be revised.
THE ANOS AWARD SYSTEM
The ANOS Awards shall be:
First Class Certificate (FCC)
To obtain an FCC a plant must score 85 points or more out of a possible 100, provided that the plant scores a minimum of 85% of the points available for Shape, 75% of the points available for Colour, and at least 60% of the points available in each of the other individual sections.
Award of Merit (AM)
To obtain an AM a plant must score at least 80 points out of a possible 100, provided that the plant scores a minimum of 80% of the points available for Shape, 75% of the points available for Colour and at least 60% of the points available in each of the other individual sections.
Highly Commended Certificate (HCC)
To obtain an HCC a plant must score at least 75 points out of a possible 100, provided that the plant scores a minimum of 75%of the points available for Shape, 75% of the points available for Colour and at least 60% of the points available in each of the other individual sections.
Note: if a plant falls below 60% of the available points in any section it shall be deemed unworthy of any of the above awards.
Award of Botanical Excellence (ABE)
This award recognises quality in miniature or botanical Australasian native orchid species. Due to their small size or the small size of their flowers, the full range of judging standards is difficult or impossible to apply to many species. Recognised awards of horticultural quality (FCC, AM, HCC) are inappropriate because of the difficulty of application of their standards. Nevertheless, recognition of quality in these species is essential.
For a plant to be granted an ABE it must be a recognised Australasian native orchid species.
It must be well established and in superior condition and have a good flower count commensurate with its species.
In judging a plant for an ABE, an overall evaluation out of100 points shall be given. The plant should not be assessed strictly in terms of shape, colour, size, texture, floriferousness and habit of inflorescence, but generally assessed within these criteria where appropriate.
A plant must receive an averaged minimum of 75 points or more to be granted an ABE.
Note: miniature or botanical, species may be difficult to accurately differentiate from horticultural species in any absolute sense so the maintenance of a list of species eligible for an ABE may be necessary.
Award of Distinction (AD)
For a plant to receive an Award of Distinction it must have some feature outstandingly distinctive, should have a reasonable flower count commensurate with its genus or type, must be a presentable plant and the flower(s) must be of at least reasonable quality. The award is granted on the majority vote of the Judges present.
Award of Cultural Commendation (ACC)
An ACC may be granted to the grower of a plant that exhibits excellence of culture such that it is superior in floriferousness, size, robustness and cleanliness of growth to that which could be reasonably expected from a mature plant of its type.
For the award to be granted, the plant must have been grown by the applicant(s) for a minimum period of two years immediately prior to the judging. Reasonable evidence to this effect may be required by the Panel.
In the judging of a plant for an ACC, a points total from a maximum of 100 shall be allocated in respect of such attributes as floriferousness, overall plant size and vigour, presentation and perceived excellence of culture. A plant must receive an averaged minimum of 75 or more points for the award to be granted.
STANDARDS
AUSTRALIAN NATIVE ORCHID SPECIES (other than terrestrial)
Definition
An Australian native orchid is one found growing on the Australian mainland, Tasmania, or any island under the political control of an Australian state, but does not include natural hybrids.
The Exhibit
An exhibit should be well established and must not show signs of having been recently collected. Where clonal differences are apparent in the exhibit, the exhibitor may be called upon to nominate the plant to be judged.
Shape 25 POINTS
To be of optimum shape within its own species and to be symmetrical about a vertical plane. However, if it is the habit of the species to be unsymmetrical, then credit should be given for clones that approach vertical symmetry.
Colour 20 POINTS
Shall include white or any other colour or combination of colours. It should be clear glistening and fresh, and all markings and shadings should be well defined. When assessing colour, the qualities of beauty and appeal shall be considered, and credit shall be given for colours which are unusual or have special beauty and appeal.
Size 15 POINTS
Points to be allocated based on the optimum size for the species being judged. Flowers should be consistent in size along the inflorescence.
Substance and Texture 10 POINTS
The flower or flowers should be of good substance and texture for the species being judged, and should be firm, fresh, lustrous and without blemish.
Floriferousness 15 POINTS
The exhibit should carry a good floral display in proportion to its size. Credit should be given for clones carrying more flowers on the inflorescence than is normal for the species being judged. If it is the habit of the species to open progressively along the inflorescence, then only fresh and open flowers are to be judged.
Habit of Inflorescence 15 POINTS
The flowers should be displayed to best advantage and be evenly distributed along the inflorescence. The inflorescence maybe erect, arched or pendulous.
AUSTRALIAN NATIVE ORCHID HYBRID (other than terrestrial)
Definition
An Australian native orchid hybrid shall be the progeny exclusively of Australian native orchid species or their hybrids. That is to say, no exotic orchid shall be included in their ancestry.
The Exhibit
An exhibit should be well established and must not show signs of having been recently collected (natural hybrids). Where clonal differences are apparent in the exhibit, the exhibitor may be called upon to nominate the plant to be judged.
Shape 25 POINTS
To be of optimum shape for the style of hybrid being judged and to be symmetrical about a vertical plane. However, if it is the habit of the hybrid style to be unsymmetrical (e.g.Dendrobium section Spatulata hybrids), then credit should be given for clones that approach vertical symmetry.
Colour and Attractiveness 20 POINTS
Shall include white or any other colour or combination of colours. It should be clear glistening and fresh, and all markings and shadings should be well defined. When assessing colour, the qualities of beauty and appeal shall be considered, and credit shall be given for colours which are unusual or have special beauty and appeal.
Size 15 POINTS
Points to be allocated based on the general style of the hybrid and its genetic background. Flowers should be consistent in size along the inflorescence.
Substance and Texture 10 POINTS
The flower or flowers should be of good substance and texture, and should be firm,
fresh, lustrous and without blemish.
Floriferousness 15 POINTS
The exhibit should carry a good floral display in proportion to its size. Credit should be given for clones displaying more flowers than is considered average for the hybrid style.
If it is the habit of the inflorescence to open progressively, then only fresh and open flowers are to be judged.
Habit of Inflorescence 15 POINTS
The flowers should be displayed to best advantage and be evenly distributed along the inflorescence. The inflorescence maybe erect, arched or pendulous.
AUSTRALIAN NATIVE TERRESTRIAL SPECIES AND HYBRIDS
Definition
As for Australian Native Orchid Species and Australian Native Orchid Hybrids.
The Exhibit
An exhibit should be well established and must not show signs of having been recently collected.
Standards
The Judges Panel meeting for April 1993 determined that, as an interim measure until standards can be developed, Australian Native terrestrial orchids and their hybrids shall be judged by the appreciation method.
AUSTRALASIAN SPECIES AND HYBRIDS
Definition - Species
An Australasian orchid species is a tax a found growing within the boundaries of Australasia as determined by the ANOS Constitution, but not one found growing on the Australian mainland, Tasmania, or any island under the political control of an Australian State. Where tax a are shared between Australia and Australasia (as here defined) the plant shall be judged as an Australian native orchid unless the contrary be known.
Definition - Hybrid
An Australasian orchid hybrid shall be the progeny exclusively of Australasian orchid species or their hybrids, or a combination of Australasian orchid species or their hybrids and Australian orchid species or their hybrids.
The Exhibit
Where clonal differences are apparent the exhibitor may be called upon to nominate the plant to be judged.
Standards
Australasian orchid species and their hybrids shall be judged by the appreciation method.
DISPLAY JUDGING
Displays will be judged by a Panel of judges and Associate Judges having regard to six criteria.
Design and Appearance 20 POINTS
Originality, visual impact and interest, proportion and line. Display should have open space sufficient to allow judges access to prominent plants.
Presentation 15 POINTS
Visibility of plants without crowding, pleasing arrangement of colour and placement of outstanding plants.
Finish and Ticketing 15 POINTS
Pots and stands should not be visible. Ticketing should be taxonomically correct, legible but not obtrusive.
Quality of Orchids 30 POINTS
Assess overall quality of flowers in the display, particularly plants that enhance the display. To be assessed in relation to the total number of plants in the display.
Variety of Orchids 10 POINTS
To be calculated based on the varieties of genera, sections and hybrids in accordance with the table at Annex One.
Variety of Colour 10 POINTS
To be assessed on the range of attractive colours present in the orchids on display and their impact on harmony.
ANNEX ONE
Table of Genera, Sections and Hybrids for Display Judging.
The points for Variety of Orchids will be calculated on the basis of ¼ point for each of the following genera, sections and hybrids represented in the display, up to a maximum of 10 points.
Genera
All naturally occurring genera within the boundaries of Australasia (as defined by the ANOS Constitution).
Sections
Dendrobium sections Monophyllaea, Dendrocoryne,Latouria, Rhizobium, Phalaenanthe, Spatulata, Pedilonum,Calyptrochilus, Oxyglossum, Other Dendrobium.
Hybrids
Dendrobium section Dendrocoryne
Dendrobium section Latouria
Dendrobium section Rhizobium
Dendrobium section Spatulata
Dendrobium section Phalaenanthe
Dendrocoryne X other section
Rhizobium X other section
Spatulata X other section
Other Dendrobium
Cymbidium
Sarcochilus
Other Sarcanthinae
Diuris
Pterostylis
Thelymitra
Other Terrestrial
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