AOS JUDGING INFORMATION |
Orchid societies’ monthly show tables provide a great opportunity for members to show off their blooming plants and see what others are doing. A Judge may comment on the quality or rarity of a plant and suggest that it be brought to an AOS judging center where it may be researched in their records. Unless your plant or inflorescence was AOS judged the day before, you’ll probably never know if it’s awardable but one thing is certain - your plant won’t be awarded if it stays at home. So, what are you waiting for? An AOS Judging Center is a great place to see how new hybrids are blooming and what new species are coming out of the wilds or even flasks. Hybridizers, whose goal is to make better-looking flowers and plants, get to see what’s working, and, what’s not. All attendees get a first-hand look at the best, most unusual, and even the worst in orchid breeding. | Learning how to judge an orchid begins with a minimum six-year training period; but, with orchids (and orchid judging) constantly evolving, the learning process is ongoing - What was good 5, 10 or 15 years ago may be substandard today. The Judging Program affords exhibitors and judges alike with an opportunity to look at issues like this through informative presentations and lively discussions that precede plant judging. The bottom line is that Judging Centers are in place for the benefit of all orchid interests. |
Morris Township, NJ Monthly on 3rd Saturday, 12:00 PM John Sullivan, Chair Frelinghuysen Arboretum 353 E. Hanover Ave. | Northboro, MAMonthly on 1st Saturday, 12:00 PM Bob Winkley, Chair First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist of Northboro, MA 40 Church Street, Northborough, MA 01532 Judging is in the Parish Hall across from the Church. |
Programs usually begin at 10:15 AM. Plants submitted for judging should be registered by 11:45 AM.
Judging sessions at both locations are Free and Open to the Public. Donations to the Northeast Regional Center are appreciated.
There is no entry fee for judging, however a nominal cost is charged to process any award. The fee is $36 online.