Section 4-42-21 - Standards for individual vanda hybrid orchids(a) As used in this section: "Damage" means any defect or combination of defects which materially affects the appearance or shipping quality of the-flower. Any defect or combination of defects exceeding an aggregate area one-eighth inch in diameter shall be considered as damage;
"Individual vanda hybrid orchids" means vanda hybrid orchids which have been detached from the main flower spike and consist of the stem and all floral parts normally present;
"Size" means the average of the width and length of the flower as measured, respectively, at right angles and parallel to the longitudinal axis;
"Well developed" means the flower has attained full growth and is fully opened; and
"Well formed" means the flower is practically symmetrical and its form is typical of the variety.
(b) Hawaii Extra Fancy vanda hybrid orchids consist of individual vanda hybrid orchids of similar varietal characteristics which are well developed, clean, well formed, intact, fresh, firm, well colored, and free from injury caused by insects, birds, or mechanical or other means.(c) Hawaii Fancy vanda hybrid orchids consist of individual vanda hybrid orchids which are well developed, clean, well formed, intact, fresh, firm, well colored, and free from injury caused by insects, birds, or mechanical or other means.(d) Hawaii Standard vanda hybrid orchids consist of individual vanda hybrid orchids which are well developed, clean, well formed, intact, fresh, firm, well colored, and free from damage caused by insects, birds, or mechanical or other means.(e) Size of individual vanda hybrid orchids may be specified in connection with the grade, based on the following size classifications:(1) Small, under three inches;(2) Medium, three to three and one-half inches; or(3) Large, over three 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 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.
[Eff 5/29/81; am and comp JAN 16 1984] (Auth: HRS § 147-32) (Imp: HRS § 147-32)