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Posted on April 9th, 2010 by by admin

American Orchid Society Judging

Awards for Individual Plants
First Class certificate (FCC)-Awarded to an orchid species or hybrid which scores 90 points or more
Award of Merit (AM)-Awarded to an orchid species or hybrid which scores 80-89 points inclusive
Highly Commended Certificate (HCC)-Awarded to an orchid species or hybrid which scores 75-79 points inclusive
Judges’ Commendation (JC)-Awarded to flowers or plants, [...]

Posted on April 7th, 2010 by by admin

Schedule of Events

Friday, April 30

Orchids on Display 11 a.m.-5p.m. in Mediterranean Conservatory
Orchid Judging 9:30-11 a.m. (Closed to public)
Orchids for Sale in Showroom 9 a.m. -5- p.m.
Orchid Art and Photography on Display in Education Building 11 a.m.-5p.m.

Saturday, May1

Orchids on Display 9 a.m.-5p.m. in Mediterranean Conservatory
Orchids for Sale in Showroom 9 a.m. -5- p.m.
Orchid Art and Photography on Display [...]

Posted on April 7th, 2010 by by admin

Francisco Miranda

Orchid taxonomist Francisco Miranda shared with us his knowledge about growing orchids of the Brazil. Francisco Miranda was born in Rio de Janeiro and grew up in Brazil. He has a bachelor’s degree in Biology, a Master’s degree in Botany and twenty-five years of experience growing and breeding Brazilian [...]

Posted on March 9th, 2010 by by admin

Membership

Membership Application
Benefits of Membership

Monthly newsletter
Special Discounts on Orchids
15% Discount at Osuna Nursery
Camaraderie with Fellow Orchid Lovers

Posted on March 6th, 2010 by by admin

Judging Criteria

Judging Criteria

Conformance to design schedule requirements): 20 pts
(size, shape, style)

Design Elements (5 pts per element): 30 pts
(Balance, Dominance, Contrast, Rhythm, Proportion, Scale)

Artistic Concept as evidenced by expression of the designer’s 20 pts imagination and inventiveness:

Overall Distinction and Originality: 20 [...]

Posted on March 6th, 2010 by by admin

Arrangement Categories

Orchid Odyssey
Arrangements

Entries are to represent the show theme, Orchid Odyssey. The definition of odyssey according to Webster’s New Third World Dictionary is “an extended wandering or journey”. Entries can depict any portion of this journey.

All arrangements must feature the orchid, through size, placement, and/or design. All arrangements must be the original work of the exhibitor [...]

Posted on March 6th, 2010 by by admin

Wednesday, April 28

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Posted on February 25th, 2010 by by admin

Orchid Odyssey Supporters

Jericho Nursery
Osuna Nursery
Orchid Emporium 2531 San Pedro N.E. Suite F, Albuquerque   505-884-0624

Posted on February 25th, 2010 by by admin

Culture Sheets

Catasetum
Cattleya
Cymbidium
Dendrobium
Lycaste
Masdevallia

Posted on February 12th, 2010 by by admin

Educational Events

Jericho Nursery
and The New Mexico Orchid Guild
Presents
Orchid Odyssey
by Bryce Augustine

Jericho Nursery is the proud sponsor of Bryce Augustine, owner of Monsoon Flora Orchid Lab and breeder of Paphiopedilums and Phragmipediums.  Bryce was introduced to Orchids on a trip with his lovely wife Nancy up the coast of California from West Los Angeles way back [...]

Posted on February 12th, 2010 by by admin

Children’s Activities


Posted on February 8th, 2010 by by admin

Orchid Odyssey Information

Schedule of Events
Orchid Entries
Orchid Arrangements
Photography and Art Entries
Children’s Activities
Orchid Sales
Educational Events
Supporters
American Orchid Society Judging