This is question is one that is probably better answered by the Australians within the group, especially if they are AOC judges. I am particularly keen to hear David Banks' opinion on this given his experience.
A disturbing rumour was passed to me earlier this week regarding Den. kingianum var. silcockii and its status for judging. As far as I was aware, the species in question was still a species and was to be benched for judging in the Den. kingianum class at shows etc. The rumour is that the AOC now refuses to judge the species in question as a Kingianum and consider it to be an Australian Native Hybrid and it should be benched as such. Is this true or unfounded and if true what is the basis or where is the evidence that supports this decision? For those that are dual AOC/ANOS judges does this also apply to ANOS? Before I get the personal hobby horse out of the stable I want to understand exactly what is rumour and what is fact.
If indeed this rumour is substantiated then a few of us have wasted at least 10 years trying to produce the best of this species through hybridisation. I hope it is not.
Paul
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