Paphiopedilum charlesworthii fm. sandowiae ‘Her Majesty’ FCC/AOS

[DrLeslieEe]

I just got my first FCC today at judging! Now I know how Tyler felt! I’m on the moon still lol.

Presenting ‘Her Majesty’, the charlesworthii album with 90 points! The 4th FCC to be given by the Toronto Judging Center (TJC) in over 30 years!





I named this as a tribute to my treasured friend Sue Davis who passed away recently. She was a beautiful soul and we all miss her.

This plant was originally Eggshell’s who sold it to me many moons ago because his conditions didn’t suit it anymore. Thanks for a lovely plant Ibn!

 

[DrLeslieEe]

The award:

 

[GuRu]

Leslie, this is a really extraordinarily pretty and well proportioned flower which deserves her award without any doubt. Congrats !

 

[monocotman]

Wow congratulations Leslie! Stunning bloom.
I am sure that it won’t be your last one either!
David

 

[Linus_Cello]

Congrats!

I like the different colored background pics. Maybe you can green screen some labellum’s?

 

[Guldal]

WAUW!

Congrats and kudos Leslie, for the well deserved award for this excellent and exquisite, gorgeous, amazing flower!

 

[Phragper]

congrats. She is such a stately lady

 

[Justin]

Wow very deserving!

Is Ibn still growing? He had skills.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Wow very deserving!

Is Ibn still growing? He had skills.

Thanks everyone! I’m still in shock lol.

Yes Ibn has a small collection still but his priority is family now.

 

[Djthomp28]

Wow! Congrats!!!

 

[David B]

Yeah baby , so for those who weren't there, I was, I got to write the description. Almost the easiest I have ever done. Usually an award of this level, demands adjectives galore, but this really is a simple flower. Green and white. But as we were scoring, and we were looking at each other our thoughts and nods were affirming. The dorsal form is the best we have ever seen. The clarity of color was outstanding and the richness and depth of color I'm sure was integral to achieving this score. Examined under a 20 power no blemish could be seen. The color was crisp, clean and bright like a white top hat. Frank Charley Charley!

 

[dodidoki]

Oh, this color, form , symmetry and that dorsal....best one i have ever seen!!! Congrats on award, Leslie!

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Yeah baby , so for those who weren't there, I was, I got to write the description. Almost the easiest I have ever done. Usually an award of this level, demands adjectives galore, but this really is a simple flower. Green and white. But as we were scoring, and we were looking at each other our thoughts and nods were affirming. The dorsal form is the best we have ever seen. The clarity of color was outstanding and the richness and depth of color I'm sure was integral to achieving this score. Examined under a 20 power no blemish could be seen. The color was crisp, clean and bright like a white top hat. Frank Charley Charley!

Thanks David! As you were one of the judges on the FCC team I thank you for giving such a high score for the flower. Such a memorable moment when you turn over to me and uttered ‘Frank Charlie Charlie’ lol.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

So two days after the award, the dorsal stayed flat as a cardboard (for those who questioned if the flat dorsal was because it was just opened before stretching lol).

Some pics of the flower and plant in total (that’s for Jens ):

 

[DrLeslieEe]

I decided to change the cultivar name to 'Immaculate' based on the award description. Also because I wanted a name that would be memorable and a term that could only be used on a FCC.

I'll save the one 'Her Majesty' on another future award.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

I decided to take more pictures on a black background, which is better for white flowers. Everyone agrees?

 

[Linus_Cello]

Now can you take a B&W photo ala Mapplethorpe?

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Now can you take a B&W photo ala Mapplethorpe?

Hehe maybe!!

 

[monocotman]

So lovely. I see it’s carrying a pod, what have you crossed it with?

 

[Penetang]

That is amazing, Congratulations.
Super hero #4