2010-2011 BFG Horticultural Supplies Catalog

For Everything to Keep You Growing!

2010 - 2011 HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES CATALOG STRUCTURES | COVERINGS | EQUIPMENT | CONTAINERS | GROWING MEDIA | FERTILIZERS CROP PROTECTION | SUPPLIES | RETAIL PRODUCTS | THE BFG PLANT CONNECTION速

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When companies do their part, it protects not only the environment, but our industry too. And the Myers Industries Lawn & Garden Group has been ahead of the curve for years, working with growers to reduce the plastics waste stream.

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Since 1983, we have invested in technology to reprocess both post-consumer and post-industrial plastics into new containers. Our in-house reprocessing operations recycle more than 100 million pounds of plastic annually, a capability unlike any other manufacturer in our business!

By maintaining strict quality control, we create durable, high quality products while reducing waste and protecting the environment.

We want you to be part of the process!

Contact a representative today about how you can get involved in our plastic recycling program – 800-225-7712.

Learn more about our recycling capabilities at myerslawnandgarden.com

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BFG SUPPLY CO. 2010/2011 PRODUCT CATALOG The Supplies You Need!

The 2010/2011 BFG Product Catalog is a thorough listing of our product assortment – in fact, we offer over 12,000 items from more than 400 suppliers, many of which are featured in the following pages. From hardgoods like containers, growing media, fertilizer and crop protection chemicals to plant material from dozens of independent growers, BFG truly has everything you need.

Where You Need Them!

BFG Supply Co. operates a total of 14 fully-stocked and fully-staffed service centers located throughout the Great Lakes, Midwest and Great Plains regions of the U.S. These service centers allow us to provide local delivery routes and service the needs of grower customers across 17 key states.

When You Need Them!

With our strategically located service centers and long-standing business relationships with all of our suppliers, we can ship the products you need as soon as possible right from our nearby warehouses or directly from the manufacturer when necessary.

And with our S.M.A.R.T. Business™ order management system, we can send you automatic, real-time communications about your order status via e-mail or fax, so you’ll know for sure when your order will arrive.

BELLEVILLE, MI 51255 Martz Rd. Belleville, MI 48111 800-883-2234 FAX: 866-393-5447

PORTLAND, OH 54890 S.R. 124 Portland, OH 45770 800-843-2830 FAX: 866-551-6932

ADEL, IA 27804 Fairground Rd. Adel, IA 50003 888-693-1473 FAX: 866-393-5443

JENISON, MI 2485 Wilshere St. Jenison, MI 49428 800-883-4234 FAX: 866-394-7778

XENIA, OH 1321 Lavelle Dr. Xenia, OH 45385 800-883-5234 FAX: 866-551-6911

JOLIET, IL 511A Oak Leaf Court Joliet, IL 60436 800-413-0924 FAX: 866-551-6926

KALAMAZOO, MI 1144 River St. Kalamazoo, MI 49048 800-883-7234 FAX: 866-551-6927

HARMONY, PA 300 Ziegler St. Harmony, PA 16037 800-883-8234 FAX: 866-551-6929

KANSAS CITY, KS 5420 Kansas Ave. Kansas City, KS 66106 888-713-9009 FAX: 866-393-5446

MINNEAPOLIS, MN 1500 Jackson St. NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 800-798-2891 FAX: 866-393-5440

BROOKFIELD, WI rs Drive 19775 W. Sommers Brookfield, WI, 53045 6 800-269-8816 5441 FAX: 866-393-5441

LOUISVILLE, KY 4848 Jennings Lane Louisville, KY 40218 866-940-3779 FAX: 866-940-3778

LANCASTER, NY 1500 Commerce Pkwy.

Lancaster, NY 14086 800-883-3234 FAX: 866-393-6320

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BURTON, OH 14500 Kinsman Rd. Burton, OH 44021 800-883-0234 FAX: 800-645-6126

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For Everything to Keep You Growing!

Cover photo of 'Gerbera Festival Mini Orange Shades' by Alison Hollingsworth, BFG Plant Connection.

ADEL, IA (888) (888) 693-1473 | BELLEVILLE, MI (800) (800) 883-2234 | BROOKFIELD BROOKFIELD,, WI (800) (800) 269-8816 | BURTON, OH (800) (800) 883-0234 | HARMONY, PA (800) (800) 883-8234 | JOLIET, IL (800) (800) 413-0924 | JENISON, MI (800) (800) 883-4234 800) 883-7234 | KANSAS CITY, KS (888) (888) 713-9009 | LANCASTER, NY (800) (800) 883-3234 | LOUISVILLE, KY (866) (866) 940-3779 | MINNEAPOLIS, MN (800) (800) 798-2891 | PORTLAND, OH (800) (800) 843-2830 | XENIA, OH (800) (800) 883-5234 KALAMAZOO, MI ((800)

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Don't Miss the BFG Hort Expos!

Join us at the BFG Hort Expos and take advantage of the special programs, terms, pricing, and FUNNY MONEY rewards available only to BFG Hort Expo attendees!

Great deals from top suppliers

The BFG Hort Expos are designed for you to purchase your seasonal needs all at one time, saving you time later!

BFG Supply Co. is proud to represent the best suppliers and products in our industry. Many of our key vendors attend these events, and display their new products. Be the first to buy and save on all the new and essential products for your business!

Plus, the more you buy, the more Funny Money reward points you'll earn — $1 Funny Money for each $1 you spend! Funny Money points can be redeemed for great retail gift cards!

Informative seminars

The BFG Hort Expos are also great places to learn. We bring together top representatives from the industry to keep you up-to-date on a range of industry-specific topics.

These educational seminars provide the information you need to help improve your business and keep ahead in the industry.

Stay informed while saving money and time – see you at the expos!

Watch for information to be mailed during August.

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Vendor and product representation

Inventory closeouts

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COVERINGS

27

EQUIPMENT

45

CONTAINERS

113

MEDIA

217

FERTILIZER

237

CROP PROTECTION

257

SUPPLIES

327

RETAIL PRODUCTS

339

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FORMS/CREDIT APPLICATION

383

INDEX

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MEDIA

STRUCTURES

THE BFG PLANT CONNECTION

ADEL, IA (888) (888) 693-1473 | BELLEVILLE, MI (800) (800) 883-2234 | BROOKFIELD BROOKFIELD,, WI (800) (800) 269-8816 | BURTON, OH (800) (800) 883-0234 | HARMONY, PA (800) (800) 883-8234 | JOLIET, IL (800) (800) 413-0924 | JENISON, MI (800) (800) 883-4234 800) 883-7234 | KANSAS CITY, KS (888) (888) 713-9009 | LANCASTER, NY (800) (800) 883-3234 | LOUISVILLE, KY (866) (866) 940-3779 | MINNEAPOLIS, MN (800) (800) 798-2891 | PORTLAND, OH (800) (800) 843-2830 | XENIA, OH (800) (800) 883-5234 KALAMAZOO, MI ((800)

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SMART Work Smarter with BFG S.M.A.R.T. Business™ S.M.A.R.T. Business Is Simply Smart Business.

Simply put, S.M.A.R.T. Business™ is BFG Supply Co.’s state-of-the-art order management system, which utilizes technology to automate real-time communications about order status throughout the supply chain.

Order acknowledgements, changes and shipment details are sent to customers as they happen, via fax or e-mail. The ultimate result? A new benchmark in customer service.

At its simplest, S.M.A.R.T. Business consists of two elements linked electronically to process communications between vendors, BFG and our customers: S.M.A.R.T. Link™ Vendor Portal  Automates the upload of purchase orders and communicates status changes between our vendor partners and BFG. S.M.A.R.T. Connect™ Customer Communications Link  Issues order acknowledgements and status updates automatically to our customers via fax or e-mail.

With the assistance of a panel of very helpful vendors, BFG launched an enhanced version of our Vendor Portal in 2009, featuring improved speed and new capabilities.

Simple to use, S.M.A.R.T. Link guarantees that all P.O.s are received in their entirety, ensures correct order entry, and initiates proactive transmission of order updates to BFG and to our growers via S.M.A.R.T. Connect. This level of service is the point of S.M.A.R.T. Business, and that’s truly smart business. Set up S.M.A.R.T. Connect the way you want it by logging in to "My Account" at www.bfgsupply.com or call us today and start getting S.M.A.R.T.!

To ensure orders ship when promised, S.M.A.R.T. Link sends an automatic notification to our vendor when a ship date is approaching to verify scheduling.

S.M.A.R.T. Business has streamlined order fulfillment while improving accuracy and communication.

Since its implementation, credits have consistently been reduced, even as sales have increased.

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S.M.A.R.T. Link allows BFG to monitor vendor responsiveness so that we can work closely with them to continually improve service to our customers.

Currently, at least 500 S.M.A.R.T. Connect notices are sent out to BFG customers every day!

At least 80 vendors currently use BFG’s S.M.A.R.T. Link system, representing over 80% of our purchase volume.