Haw. Code R. § 4-42-19 - Standards for individual cymbidium orchids

(a) As used in this section:

"Size" means the greatest dimension of the flower, measured in a straight line and with the various parts of the flower in normal position; and

"Well formed" means the flower is symmetrical and its form is typical of the variety.

(b) Hawaii Extra Fancy cymbidium orchids consist of individual cymbidium orchids of similar varietal characteristics which are well developed, clean, well formed, intact, fresh, firm, well colored, and free from injury caused by disease, insects, birds, or mechanical or other means.

(c) Hawaii Fancy cymbidium orchids consist of individual cymbidium orchids which are well developed, clean, well formed, intact, fresh, firm, well colored, and free from injury caused by disease, insects, birds, or mechanical or other means.

(d) Hawaii Standard cymbidium orchids consist of individual cymbidium orchids which are well developed, clean, well formed, intact, fresh, firm, well colored, and free from damage caused by disease, insects, birds, or mechanical or other means.

(e) Size of cymbidium orchids may be specified in connection with the grade, based on the following size classifications:

(1) Small, under two inches;

(2) Medium, two to three inches; or

(3) Large, over three inches.

In order to allow for variations incident to proper sizing, not more than a total of ten per cent, by count, of the flowers in any lot may vary from the size specified, but not more than one-half of this amount, or five per cent, shall be permitted for flowers which are more than one-fourth inch smaller than the size specified.

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Haw. Code R. § 4-42-19

[Eff 5/29/81; am and comp JAN 16 1984] (Auth: HRS § 147-32) (Imp: HRS § 147-32)