Which Is The Better Flower

[Leisurely]

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

[kiki-do]

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]

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]

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

[Royal]

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]

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]

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

[whygreenberg]

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

[RosieC]

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]

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.