Note: Judges Council Meetings are open to Judges Council Members only and invited guests.

Program: Focus on Orchids 

New Developments and Judging Tips. Beautiful and elegant, orchids have become very accessible. Mini-orchids and extended bloom life are among the trends. Judy Becker, an American Orchid Society judge here in Connecticut, a Connecticut Orchid Society mentor to many orchid growers, and a frequent judge at our state Flower show, will share her insights on today’s orchids and how to judge them.

Horticulture:

Section A: Daffodils

• Class – 1 Single Stem
• Class – 2 Collection of 5 or more cut specimens each shown in individual containers

Section B: Any other flowering bulb

Section C: Any other named exhibit

Horticulture Judges: Carolyn Bernard, Gay Canal, Carol Martens

Design: Apple Pie

A Featured Plant Material Design (HB pg. 74) staged on a black pedestal 42 inches high and 18 inches square. Designer’s choice of plant material – it does not have to be apples!

Designers: Sylvia Abbott, Mary Ann Tyma, Deb Osborne, Carmelina Villani

Design Judges: Helen Nado, June Kloper, Sharon Bender

Techniques Show ‘n’ Tell: Jan Cernoch (Winding), Diane White (Rolling), Jessica Fischer (Reflexing)