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Total Records: 123
Class Number Genera Class Name  Notes
026  CATTLEYA ALLIANCE  Miniature species, hybrids and intergeneric hybrids of Cattleya & allied genera NOT entered in any previous class. (total normal mature height of plant equal to 25cm or less, excluding inflorescence)   
025  CATTLEYA ALLIANCE  Hybrids &intergenerics of genera allied to Cattleya & Guarianthe, other than above.   
024  CATTLEYA ALLIANCE  Cattleya and Guarianthe hybrids and intergenerics other than above, Other colors.   
023a  CATTLEYA ALLIANCE  Cattleya and Guarianthe hybrids and intergenerics other than above, Red/Red shades, flowers larger than 10cm (4 in).   
023  CATTLEYA ALLIANCE  Cattleya and Guarianthe hybrids and intergenerics other than above, Red/Red shades, flowers less than 10cm (4 in).   
022  CATTLEYA ALLIANCE  Cattleya and Guarianthe hybrids and intergenerics other than above, Yellow/Orange, flowers larger than 10cm (4 in).   
021  CATTLEYA ALLIANCE  Cattleya and Guarianthe hybrids and intergenerics other than above, Yellow/Orange, flowers less than 10cm (4 in).   
019  CATTLEYA ALLIANCE  Cattleya and Guarianthe hybrids and intergenerics other than above, White.   
020  CATTLEYA ALLIANCE  Cattleya and Guarianthe hybrids and intergenerics other than above, Semi-alba.   
018  CATTLEYA ALLIANCE  Cattleya and Guarianthe hybrids and intergenerics other than above, Lavender/Mauve, flowers larger than 10cm (4 in).   
017  CATTLEYA ALLIANCE  Cattleya and Guarianthe hybrids and intergenerics other than above, Lavender/Mauve, flowers less than 10cm (4 in).   
015  CATTLEYA ALLIANCE  Cattleya, Guarianthe, Laelia, Sophronitis species.   
016  CATTLEYA ALLIANCE  Species of genera allied to Cattleya other than above.   
012  CATTLEYA ALLIANCE  Brassavola & Rhyncholaelia species, hybrids and intergenerics other than above, but excluding Cattleya and Guarianthe.   
013  CATTLEYA ALLIANCE  Broughtonia species, hybrids and intergenerics other than above, but excluding Cattleya and Guarianthe.   
011  CATTLEYA ALLIANCE  Encyclia, Epidendrum and Prosthechea hybrids and intergenerics, but excluding Cattleya and Guarianthe.    
010  CATTLEYA ALLIANCE  Encyclia, Epidendrum and Prosthechea species.   
081  CYMBIDIUM ALLIANCE  Species, hybrids and intergenerics of genera allied to Cymbidium other than above.   
080  CYMBIDIUM ALLIANCE  Cymbidium hybrids, flowers less than 7.5cm (3 in)    
080a  CYMBIDIUM ALLIANCE  Cymbidium hybrids, flowers larger than 7.5cm (3 in).   
079  CYMBIDIUM ALLIANCE  Cymbidium species in flower (see class 98a for plants without flowers)   
042  CYPRIPEDIUM ALLIANCE  Species, hybrids and intergenerics of genera allied to Cypripedium, other than above   
041c  CYPRIPEDIUM ALLIANCE  Phragmipedium hybrids, long petal types   
041a  CYPRIPEDIUM ALLIANCE  Phragmipedium hybrids, red/yellow/orange (besseae or kovachii hybrids)   
041b  CYPRIPEDIUM ALLIANCE  Phragmipedium hybrids, green/brown, short petal types   
040a  CYPRIPEDIUM ALLIANCE  Phragmipedium species green/brown, short petal types.   
040b  CYPRIPEDIUM ALLIANCE  Phragmipedium species long petal types    
041  CYPRIPEDIUM ALLIANCE  Phragmipedium hybrids pink/white   
040  CYPRIPEDIUM ALLIANCE  Phragmipedium species, pink, red/yellow/orange, short petal types including besseae and kovachii    
037  CYPRIPEDIUM ALLIANCE  Paphiopedilum hybrids - vini-colours all types   
035  CYPRIPEDIUM ALLIANCE  Paphiopedilum hybrids - full round shape, white/pink/green/yellow   
036  CYPRIPEDIUM ALLIANCE  Paphiopedilum hybrids - full round shape, hybrids other colours, except vini-colours    
031  CYPRIPEDIUM ALLIANCE  Paphiopedilum hybrids - Maudiae, or cruciform type white/pink/green/yellow   
032  CYPRIPEDIUM ALLIANCE  Paphiopedilum hybrids - Maudiae or cruciform type other colours except vini colour    
033  CYPRIPEDIUM ALLIANCE  Paphiopedilum hybrids - hybrids multifloral    
034  CYPRIPEDIUM ALLIANCE  Paphiopedilum hybrids - hybrids sequentially flowering    
029a  CYPRIPEDIUM ALLIANCE  Paphiopedilum species - Cochlopetalum section (sequentially flowering )   
030  CYPRIPEDIUM ALLIANCE  Paphiopedilum hybrids - brachy/parvi hybrids    
028a  CYPRIPEDIUM ALLIANCE  Paphiopedilum species- Insigne and Barbatum sections    
029  CYPRIPEDIUM ALLIANCE  Paphiopedilum species - Corypetalum and Pardalopetalum sections (multifloral )   
028  CYPRIPEDIUM ALLIANCE  Paphiopedilum species-Parvisepalum and Brachypetalum sections   
087a  DENDROBIUM ALLIANCE  Dendrobium hybrids, other types   
088  DENDROBIUM ALLIANCE  Species, hybrids and intergenerics of genera allied to Dendrobium other than above.   
087  DENDROBIUM ALLIANCE  Dendrobium hybrids- nigro-hirsute type   
084a  DENDROBIUM ALLIANCE  Dendrobium species - other types.   
085  DENDROBIUM ALLIANCE  Dendrobium hybrids - nobile type   
086  DENDROBIUM ALLIANCE  Dendrobium hybrids- phalaenopsis and antelope type.   
084  DENDROBIUM ALLIANCE  Dendrobium species - nigro-hirsute type   
082  DENDROBIUM ALLIANCE  Dendrobium species - nobile type.   
083  DENDROBIUM ALLIANCE  Dendrobium species - Phalaenopsis and antelope type.   
007c  EXHIBITS  Society Display - Small   
007b  EXHIBITS  Society Display - Medium   
007a  EXHIBITS  SOCIETY Display - Large   
009  EXHIBITS  **NEW** JUNIOR GROWER class = Any species or hybrid grown by a junior orchid grower.   
006  EXHIBITS  Educational exhibits, not previously exhibited at a SOOS show.   
007  EXHIBITS  Display of ANY number of flowering orchid plants, cut inflorescences or orchids grown for unusual foliage SOCIETY Display.   
008  EXHIBITS  NOVICE GROWER class - Any species or hybrid orchid grown by a novice grower.   
005  EXHIBITS  Display of more than 25 flowering orchid plants or cut inflorescences. OPEN COMPETITION   
004a  EXHIBITS  Display of 16-25 flowering orchid plants, cut inflorescences or orchids grown for unusual foliage. OPEN    
003a  EXHIBITS  Display of 11-15 flowering orchid plants, cut inflorescences or orchids grown for unusual foliage. OPEN    
004  EXHIBITS  Display of 16-25 flowering orchid plants, cut inflorescences or orchids grown for unusual foliage. AMATEUR   
003  EXHIBITS  Display of 11-15 flowering orchid plants, cut inflorescences or orchids grown for unusual foliage. AMATEUR    
002a  EXHIBITS  Display of 1-10 flowering orchid plants, cut inflorescences or orchids grown for unusual foliage. OPEN    
002  EXHIBITS  Display of 1-10 flowering orchid plants, cut inflorescences or orchids grown for unusual foliage AMATEUR    
001  EXHIBITS  Display of any number of flowering orchids, or orchids grown for unusual foliage by a person or persons who have NEVER entered an exhibit in an orchid show.    
101  MISCELLANEOUS GENERA  Specimen plants. The exhibitor must have grown (owned) the plant for at least one (1) year.   
098b  MISCELLANEOUS GENERA  Orchid species not covered elsewhere.   
099  MISCELLANEOUS GENERA  Orchid hybrids and intergenerics not covered elsewhere.   
100  MISCELLANEOUS GENERA  Miniature species, hybrids and intergenerics - all classes except Cattleya & allied genera as covered in Class 26. Only plants not entered elsewhere (except Class 101) are eligible.   
098  MISCELLANEOUS GENERA  Jewel orchids with or without flowers    
098a  MISCELLANEOUS GENERA  Orchid species and hybrids grown for unusual foliage without flowers including Asian Cymbidiums without flowers and Neofinetia without flowers. Orchids in bloom will be disqualified automatically.    
097  MISCELLANEOUS GENERA  Species, hybrids and intergenerics of Bulbophyllum and allied genera.   
095  MISCELLANEOUS GENERA  Species, hybrids and intergenerics of Zygopetalum & allied genera other than above.   
096  MISCELLANEOUS GENERA  Species, hybrids and intergenerics of Catasetum, Cycnoches, Mormodes and allied genera.   
094  MISCELLANEOUS GENERA  Maxillaria species, hybrids and intergenerics other than above.   
090  MISCELLANEOUS GENERA  Masdevallia and Dracula hybrids and intergenerics.   
091  MISCELLANEOUS GENERA  Pleurothallis species, hybrids and intergenerics other than above.   
093  MISCELLANEOUS GENERA  Lycaste, Ida, Sudamerlycaste, & Anguloa, species, hybrids and intergenerics.   
092  MISCELLANEOUS GENERA  Species, hybrids and intergenerics of genera allied to Pleurothallis other than above.   
089  MISCELLANEOUS GENERA  Masdevallia and Dracula species.   
075  ONCIDIUM ALLIANCE  Oncidium hybrids and intergenerics, except Tolumnia, flowers more than 2.5cm   
076  ONCIDIUM ALLIANCE  Tolumnia (equitant Oncidium) species, hybrids and intergenerics.   
074  ONCIDIUM ALLIANCE  Oncidium hybrids and intergenerics, except Tolumnia, flowers less than. 2.5cm (1.0 in)   
073a  ONCIDIUM ALLIANCE  Oncidium species and species of genera allied to Oncidium , except Tolumnia - flowers more than 2.5cm (1.0 in)    
072  ONCIDIUM ALLIANCE  Miltonia/Miltoniopsis intergenerics other than above.   
073  ONCIDIUM ALLIANCE  Oncidium species and species of genera allied to Oncidium, except Tolumnia - flowers less than. 2.5cm (1.0 in)   
071  ONCIDIUM ALLIANCE  Miltonia/Miltoniopsis species & hybrids.   
070  ONCIDIUM ALLIANCE  Brassia species and hybrids,   
070a  ONCIDIUM ALLIANCE  Brassia intergenerics.   
109  ORCHID ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY  Photographic works using techniques of exposure and/or development and/or computer programs to manipulate the image   
108  ORCHID ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY  Au Naturel - use of natural light for in situ photos, group photos and or whole plant with container.   
107  ORCHID ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY  Portraiture - use of artificial light to enhance presentation. Subject of photograph can be of a single flower, whole stem of flowers and or whole plants   
106  ORCHID ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY  Orchids in use including corsages and arrangements. Orchids must predominate   
105  ORCHID ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY  Mixed media art - works incorporating non-traditional media with or without paints. Entries may include fabric art, wood carving, ceramic, glass, etc.   
104  ORCHID ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY  Paintings: oils, watercolors, and pastels   
104a  ORCHID ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY  Engravings   
052  VANDA ALLIANCE I. Phalaenopsis  Phalaenopsis hybrids - Yellow -with or without markings-Spots/bars/blush/stripes-flowers larger than 4cm. (1.5 in)   
053  VANDA ALLIANCE I. Phalaenopsis  Phalaenopsis hybrids - Other colours - with or without markings.   
050  VANDA ALLIANCE I. Phalaenopsis  Phalaenopsis hybrids - Pink - with or without markings - Spots/bars/blush/stripes- flowers larger than 4cm. (1.5 in)   
051  VANDA ALLIANCE I. Phalaenopsis  Phalaenopsis hybrids - Yellow - with or without markings - Spots/bars/blush/stripes- flowers less than 4cm (1.5 in)   
048  VANDA ALLIANCE I. Phalaenopsis  Phalaenopsis hybrids - White - Spots/bars/blush/stripes - flowers larger than 4cm (1.5 in)   
049  VANDA ALLIANCE I. Phalaenopsis  Phalaenopsis hybrids - Pink - with or without markings - Spots/bars/blush/stripes - flowers less than 4cm (1.5 in)   
047  VANDA ALLIANCE I. Phalaenopsis  Phalaenopsis hybrids - White - Spots/bars/blush/stripes - flowers less than 4cm (1.5 in)   
046  VANDA ALLIANCE I. Phalaenopsis  Phalaenopsis hybrids - White - no markings, with or without coloured lip, flowers larger than 4cm. (1.5 in)   
044  VANDA ALLIANCE I. Phalaenopsis  Phalaenopsis species, including those species formerly known as Doritis   
045  VANDA ALLIANCE I. Phalaenopsis  Phalaenopsis hybrids - White -no markings, with or without coloured lip, flowers less than 4cm (1.5 in)   
069  VANDA ALLIANCE II. Vanda (non Phalaenopsis)  Hybrids and intergenerics allied to Vanda other than above.   
068  VANDA ALLIANCE II. Vanda (non Phalaenopsis)  Species of genera allied to Vanda other than above.   
065  VANDA ALLIANCE II. Vanda (non Phalaenopsis)  Rhynchostylis species, hybrids and intergenerics other than above.   
066  VANDA ALLIANCE II. Vanda (non Phalaenopsis)  Renanthera and Aerides species, hybrids and intergenerics other than above.   
067  VANDA ALLIANCE II. Vanda (non Phalaenopsis)  Vanda hybrids with species formerly known as Neofinetia IN BLOOM ( see class 98a for plants without flowers)   
064  VANDA ALLIANCE II. Vanda (non Phalaenopsis)  Vanda hybrids, other colours, flowers less than 3.5cm (1.25 in)   
064a  VANDA ALLIANCE II. Vanda (non Phalaenopsis)  Vanda hybrids, other colours, flowers larger than 3.5cm (1.25 in).   
063a  VANDA ALLIANCE II. Vanda (non Phalaenopsis)  Vanda hybrids, Blue/Purple, flowers larger than 3.5cm (1.25 in).   
063  VANDA ALLIANCE II. Vanda (non Phalaenopsis)  Vanda hybrids, Blue/Purple, flowers less than 3.5cm (1.25 in)   
062a  VANDA ALLIANCE II. Vanda (non Phalaenopsis)  Vanda hybrids, Red/Pink, flowers larger than 3.5cm (1.25 in).   
062  VANDA ALLIANCE II. Vanda (non Phalaenopsis)  Vanda hybrids, Red/Pink, flowers less than 3.5cm (1.25 in).   
061  VANDA ALLIANCE II. Vanda (non Phalaenopsis)  Vanda hybrids, Orange/Yellow, flowers less than 3.5cm (1.25 in)    
061a  VANDA ALLIANCE II. Vanda (non Phalaenopsis)  Vanda hybrids, Orange/Yellow, flowers larger than 3.5cm (1.25 in).   
060a  VANDA ALLIANCE II. Vanda (non Phalaenopsis)  Vanda species other than above.   
060  VANDA ALLIANCE II. Vanda (non Phalaenopsis)  Vanda species formerly known as Neofinetia IN BLOOM ( see 98a for plants without flowers)    
059  VANDA ALLIANCE II. Vanda (non Phalaenopsis)  Angraecum, Aeranthes, species, hybrids and intergenerics other than above   
058  VANDA ALLIANCE II. Vanda (non Phalaenopsis)  Aerangis species, hybrids and intergenerics.