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[JB_Orchidguy]

LJA there is a quick fix for that problem. Now this would provide that the DNA testing prices are resonable. All they have to do is judge normaly, and if the plant recieves the award then test it. They are given the award pending the test results. If things come back hunkydory then the award stands if not then its revoked. They do the same thing in Nascar for the Datona 500. The winning car is given the trophey and all the celbrating is done, but the car is dismantled and tested to make sure everything is par and ok and not breaking any rules. If the car is found to be illegaly altered then the win is revoked and the second place winner wins. The car is also inpounded for the season so it can be displayed in Datona's museam(sp) for the season. IN fact I think they test every winner of ever race, but the only one that keeps the car for the year is the Datona 500.

[catfan]

I did not get a good answer at the judging center this weekend in re flowers, ploidy, and judging. Just didn't have time to pursue it. I did have my interview for being accepted as a student judge, (I was accepted,)...and I got my first ever AOS award...86 point CCM for my Epi. russeauae 'Jerry Foster' ...

http://www.orchidspecies.com/epirusseauae.htm

It had never been awarded before...I'll try to get some more answers on the ploidy topic soon-

c.

[Diane]

II did have my interview for being accepted as a student judge, (I was accepted,)...and I got my first ever AOS award...86 point CCM for my Epi. russeauae 'Jerry Foster' ...

http://www.orchidspecies.com/epirusseauae.htm

It had never been awarded before...I'll try to get some more answers on the ploidy topic soon-

c.

Double Congratulations!!