Judging classes
Classes to be judged at all shows, including monthly table shows.
At the discretion of the judges, any class with numerous entries can be split and a new sub-class created if needed.
The Society reserves the right to amend the schedule as necessary according to any official reclassification of the genera etc.
Main classes featuring one plant:
Class 01 - Laeliinae species
Class 02 - Laeliinae hybrids, including intergeneric
Class 03 - Cymbidium species
Class 04 - Cymbidium hybrids
Class 05 - Dendrobium species
Class 06 - Dendrobium hybrids
Class 07 - Oncidiinae species
Class 08 - Oncidiinae hybrids, including intergeneric
Class 09 - Paphiopedilum species
Class 10 - Paphiopedilum hybrids
Class 11 - Phragmipedium species
Class 12 - Phragmipedium hybrids
Class 13 - Phalaenopsis species
Class 14 - Phalaenopsis hybrids, including intergeneric
Class 15 - Vandeae species, excluding Phalaenopsis
Class 16 - Vandeae hybrids, including intergeneric but not those with Phalaenopsis
Class 17 - Pleurothallidinae species
Class 18 - Pleurothallidinae hybrid, including intergeneric
Class 19 - Maxillarieae species
Class 20 - Maxillarieae hybrids, including intergeneric
Class 21 - Terrestrial species or hybrids
Class 22 - Other species not listed
Class 23 - Other hybrids not listed
Class 24 - Species or hybrids grown for its decorative foliage, to be judged for its foliage only
Classes featuring the display of 3 and more plants together as a set:
Class 25 - 3 Laeliinae species
Class 26 - 3 Laeliinae hybrids, including intergeneric
Class 27 - 3 Cymbidium species
Class 28 - 3 Cymbidium hybrids
Class 29 - 3 Dendrobium species and/or hybrids
Class 30 - 3 Oncidiinae species
Class 31 - 3 Oncidiinae hybrids, including intergeneric
Class 32 - 3 Paphiopedilum species and/or hybrids
Class 33 - 3 Phragmipedium species and/or hybrids
Class 34 - 3 Phalaenopsis species
Class 35 - 3 Phalaenopsis hybrids, including intergeneric
Class 36 - 3 Terrestrial species or hybrids
Class 37 - 3 Pleurothallidinae species and/or hybrids
Class 38 - 3 Species of the same genus not listed in classes 27 - 39
Class 39 - 3 Hybrids of the same genus not listed in classes 27 - 39, including intergeneric
Class 40 - 4 Species from different genera
Class 41 - 4 Hybrids from different genera, including intergeneric
Class 42 - 6 Species from different genera
Class 43 - 6 Hybrids from different genera, including intergeneric
Class 44 - 6 Species and/or hybrids of one genus, including intergeneric
Class 45 - Display of orchids in one square metre - can include ornamental plants but cannot exceed 50% of the exhibit
Other classes:
Class 46 - 1 Species or hybrid, exhibited by an OSGB Member who has not previously gained a First Prize at the Spring Show
Class 47 - 1 Species or hybrid, exhibited by an OSGB Member under the age of 21
Class 48 - 1 Corsage or buttonhole (flowers used don't have to be grown by the exhibitor)