Which Is The Better Flower - Orchid Board

Leisurely · #1 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 07:51 PM

1. Blc Keowee 'Mendenhall'
2. Blc Keowee 'Newberry'

kiki-do · #2 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 08:03 PM

Huh? Is this a trick question?

They are both very beautiful! Very similar, but both beautiful! The color of the lip seems more intense with the Newberry, but I wouldn't throw either of them out with the wash, if you know what I mean.

quiltergal · #3 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 10:37 PM

I think I prefer the 'Mendenhall' over the 'Newberry'. The lip is a bit darker and offers better contrast to the petals & sepals. But like Kiki said...I wouldn't kick either one off the grow rack!

Gin · #4 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 10:48 PM

Well I tend toward the Mendenhall bloom seems smoother .. actually I like both of them

Gin

RoyalOrchids · #5 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 10:56 PM

Oooh, I like these. Personal preference = no wrong answer.

Looks like the petals on Mendenhall are fuller, but come on - we all know you get this orchid for the lip! I like the spotting on Newberry better.

jim blanford · #6 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 10:59 PM

I realy like them both, but I think Mendenhall has what judges look for, the mirror image, both sides of the bloom are alike..... Jim.

Lorraine · #7 (**permalink**) 07-04-2009, 12:05 AM

I like them both. Such a problem having both and choosing a favorite.

whygreenberg · #8 (**permalink**) 07-04-2009, 12:14 AM

Gorgeous, Jerry! Both are simply stunning, but I like the more clearly defined markings in the lip of the Newberry.

RosieC · #9 (**permalink**) 07-04-2009, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoyalOrchids

Oooh, I like these. Personal preference = no wrong answer.

Looks like the petals on Mendenhall are fuller, but come on - we all know you get this orchid for the lip! I like the spotting on Newberry better.

Just what I was thinking.

They are both fantastic. I looked at the Mendenhall first and thought Wow. Then opened the pic of the Newberry and the spotting on the lip just clinched it for me.

Leisurely · #10 (**permalink**) 07-04-2009, 11:59 AM

Well, ladies and gentlemen the winner is 'Mendenhall' according to the judges. They gave it an AM and even though the flower on 'Newberry' is beautiful it has not been awarded.