Blc Copper Queen

shavedmonkey (Harvey in South Fl.)Z10b

5 years ago

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shavedmonkey (Harvey in South Fl.)Z10b
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5 years ago

It is certainly better than judging our own plants. And I do go and provide a variety of support. The local high schools need us to continue with a judged show so we can raise money for scholarships. I am glad you have joined a society. Once you get indoctrinated and get your feet wet it will be your turn to let interested parties know about the benefits of a society.

From a breeding point of view, bad judging can be harmful to the goal of making better orchids. If an unworthy plant wins it might get the attention of a breeder and degrade plants. Judges influence the future offerings of orchids.

I have had a plant disqualified that likely would have won best of show. I complained to and spoke to the president of AOS. He was sympathetic but his hands are tied. Judges get no pay. They pay for some of their expenses. It takes years to be qualified. And there are a shortage of judges. AOS management has no choice but to go along with whatever they do. So I no longer expose my plants to the stress for the benefit of a few questionable judges. It is not all judges. From my point of view it is the old adage a rotten apple can spoil the whole batch.

If I can have a best of show opportunity with an exceptional plant peaking at just the right time I think I would show it at our show in March. Otherwise I will enjoy sharing my orchids to you all right here!

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User
5 years ago
your orchids are beautiful! do you show them?
shavedmonkey (Harvey in South Fl.)Z10b
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5 years ago
Thank you luvmy. I did but after a many year I decided against showing orchids. I do support our annual show with time and energy and a little cash.

I stopped when I found some corruption in the judging. Showing plants is stressful for plants. I lost 2 or 3 good plants. There are many reasons for the stress. And if there is questionable issues with the judges, then I just keep away. I look to see the judging results and take pictures. I have a fist full of blue ribbons and I have more than enough.
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shavedmonkey (Harvey in South Fl.)Z10b
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you luvmy. I did but after a many year I decided against showing orchids. I do support our annual show with time and energy and a little cash.

I stopped when I found some corruption in the judging. Showing plants is stressful for plants. I lost 2 or 3 good plants. There are many reasons for the stress. And if there is questionable issues with the judges, then I just keep away. I look to see the judging results and take pictures. I have a fist full of blue ribbons and I have more than enough.
westoh Z6
5 years ago
As I understand it, 'issues with judges' is one of the main reasons why the AOS is struggling. I like the magazine and most of what they stand for so I've subscribed for 15+ years, but I have never entered an orchid at any show and don't plan to in the future. Personal satisfaction of a plant well grown and/or bloomed is rewarding enough for me.

Bob
arthurm2015
5 years ago
Dear Love my orchids. If you love your orchids, you should join a local Society (that is if one is in reasonable distance) Mostly not a problem in NSW, Australia where there some 90 orchid Societies.

Do not give this "my orchids are not enough to show" excuse for not joining an orchid Society because there are beginners sections where you do not have to compete against the experienced growers such as Harvey.

Then we get the same old thing about the judges, "they are mostly blind or corrupt."

My last year as the Show Marshal for the coming winter and spring shows, getting too long in the tooth. Happiness is when the AOC panel arrives to judge the shows. There would be nothing worse than getting orchid society members to judge their own show.

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User
5 years ago
I recently joined the Long Island Orchid Society, which is my local society. I have learned more from speaking to the members and attending the meetings than I have from five years browsing for information on the internet! I think I got the idea to join from one of your's or Harvey's past comments and I have to say, it's the best advice to give a newbie like myself, so Thank You both!
Tom Crosman
2 years ago
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The flower is almost done. Signs on the spike of one already gone.