Judging Notes
It is inevitable that judging criteria and methods will vary from one organisation to another, even within the same country. Differences are to be expected and are entirely appropriate, given the range of circumstances under which plants may be judged. What is important is that the basis of an organisation's judging is consistent, both between events and over time. Equally important is that any rules are clearly understood and freely open to scrutiny by all concerned, both judges and exhibitors.
The basis on which BOC judging is carried out has developed over many years, through
practical experience more than theory. "BOC Rules" are straightforward and may fairly
be regarded as grower-
Full details of BOC judging -
Judging of competitive classes at British Orchid Congresses and other BOC events
is wholly inclusive, whereby the judges automatically consider every plant on every
exhibit. To assist in correctly assigning plants to their classes, judges use a comprehensive
working list of natural and hybrid Orchid genera identifying Tribe and Sub-
British
Orchid Council
The British Orchid Council