Haw. Code R. § 4-42-13

Current through November, 2024

Section 4-42-13 - Standards for cymbidium orchid sprays

(a) As used in this section:

"Cymbidium orchid sprays" means the racemes of various cymbidium orchids, each consisting of the stalk, stems, and four or more flowers;

"Damage" means any defect or combination of defects which materially affects the appearance or shipping quality of the spray. Removal of any flower other than those at the base of the spray constitutes damage;

"Intact" means the spray has all parts present and these parts are whole, except that old or damaged flowers may be removed from the base of the spray, provided its appearance or shipping quality is not affected;

"Properly trimmed" means the stalks have been cut off cleanly;

"Size" means the average of the width and the length of the largest flower in the spray as measured, respectively, at right angles and parallel to the longitudinal axis;

"Well developed" means the specified minimum number of flowers in the spray have attained full growth; and

"Well formed" means the general structure of the spray and the shape of the individual flowers are typical of the variety, and the flowers are symmetrical.

(b) Hawaii Extra Fancy cymbidium orchid sprays consist of cymbidium orchid sprays of similar varietal characteristics which are well developed, clean, well formed, intact, fresh, firm, well colored, properly trimmed, and free from injury caused by disease, insects, birds, or mechanical or other means. Each spray shall consist of six or more flowers.

(c) Hawaii Fancy cymbidium orchid sprays consist of cymbidium orchid sprays which are well developed, clean, well formed, intact, fresh, firm, well colored, properly trimmed, and free from injury caused by disease, insects, birds, or mechanical or other means. Each spray shall consist of five or more flowers.

(d) Hawaii Standard cymbidium orchid sprays consist of cymbidium orchid sprays which are well developed, clean, well formed, fresh, firm, well colored, properly trimmed, and free from damage caused by disease, insects, birds, or mechanical or other means. Each spray shall consist of four or more flowers.

(e) The applicable size classification for cymbidium orchid sprays may be specified in connection with the grade, as follows:

(1) Small, under three and one-half inches;

(2) Medium, three and one-half to four and one-half inches; or

(3) Large, over four and one-half inches.

In order to allow for variations incident to proper sizing, not more than a total of ten per cent, by count, of the sprays 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 sprays which are more than one-fourth inch smaller than the size specified.

Haw. Code R. § 4-42-13

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