The Houston 2009 Show

SlipperKing · Apr 25, 2009

Here is the display I put in for the show. Lots of slippers in the show this year. As a fact more slippers the Phals! (before judging was done)

The judges pulled 3 plants for flower quality awards from my display, Jay's bellatulum(far left), my Black Diamond(far right) and the alba Maudiae hybrid(right). The Maudiae hybrid got an 82 AM. This is the one I ask for help with the parents awhile back. Not only do I have to pay for the award but 3 plant registrations need to be paid for too! It's current name is [(Makuli X Dragon Flag) X (Key Lime X Enchanted Child)] and of course the clonal name is 'Melinda' after the wife (and NO, she is not having it tatooed on either!)

Gilda · Apr 25, 2009

Interesting pot covers . Congrats on the awards !!:clap:

JeanLux · Apr 25, 2009

SlipperKing said:
....... The judges pulled 3 plants for flower quality awards from my display, Jay's bellatulum(far left), my Black Diamond(far right) and the alba Maudiae hybrid(right). The Maudiae hybrid got an 82 AM. .....

Great display Rick, and congratulations for the award!!!!

I have never been close to these judging proceedings !!! For you, tuning the 'material' for the display, this meant a lot of preparation!! What are your feelings today? some joy or some frustration?
Jean

goldenrose · Apr 25, 2009

:clap::clap:Well done! CONGRATS!!!
Too bad on the lack of names.

Gilda said:
Interesting pot covers . Congrats on the awards !!:clap:

My thought exactly!

SlipperKing · Apr 25, 2009

I must add to the story that Norito, Paphinatics Inc. Has agreed to pay for and register all the names! The final name (the name of my plant) will be named in honor of my late father-in-law.

Jean,
The theme was "Orchids, Texas Style" that's why the cow skulls, spiders and the "sand" look. Jean I was tired after putting the display together on Wed, went to bed early. The next day I was at the show for an hour to take pics then went home to mow the yard. I got a call on my cell phone while mowing the yard. It was a judge wanting to know "what clonal name I wanted on the plant". I was excited after that.