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2017
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Growing your business from the ground up since 1890
July 2016 Dear Valued Customer, I visited California for the spring trials earlier this year to find a great deal of conversation centering on Millennials, a group born between 1980 and 2000. The big concern with this group is their lack of knowledge about our products. Many have no idea what a flat is or what to do with it. On a brighter note, some statistics indicate that a good percentage own a home and enjoy gardening as a hobby. One retailer I spoke with indicated that the initial time spent to educate, makes for a very loyal customer in the end. The breeders on display in California are not resting on their laurels. Many exciting new additions will be luring the attention of this Millennial group for years to come. From Syngenta, we have the Calliope interspecific Geraniums that come in two size classes, large and medium. Calliope Large is designed for vigorous performance in the garden and larger containers. Calliope Medium provides a controlled growth for a wide range of pot sizes. From PanAmerican Seed, you can build a better combination planter with Fuseables - a breakthrough in seed technology. From their revolutionary precision multi-pellets that are easy to sow and easy to grow; three plants per pellet are evenly matched for a uniform finish! From Dßmmen Orange, we have the new Suntunia series for 2017. This series is perfectly matched in vigor and habit. As the name implies, Suntunias are more heat and sun tolerant than traditional petunias. They are great for baskets or out in the landscape! From Sakata Seed America, we have the new Majorette Gerbera Series, which comes from a breeder who really knows Gerbera. The Majorettes have improved uniformity on compact plants that produce flowers measuring 3-4 inches across. The seeds are coated with a slick coat making perfect for today’s seeding machines. Gaining customer insights has become increasingly more important to the horticultural industry. Obtaining general information on customers as a whole, as well as regional and market-specific information, is vital to designing programs best suited for a particular area. Retail Tracker can help achieve this by allowing you to create surveys by region and retail banner, providing these segmented results. Performing quick customer surveys to gather consolidated data can be done in seconds. This invaluable tool provides an in-depth understanding about your customers, facilitating better decision-making in the retail setting. To learn more about Retail Tracker visit our website and click on: www.RetailTracker.com. Have a very successful 2017 and thank you for the business you entrust with Michell’s. Sincerely,
Henry F Michell 4th President & CEO
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FLOWERING VEGETATIVE
ANNUALS Unrooted & Rooted Cuttings
Compatibles® Tiki Torch
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Begonia Unbelievable Tweetie Pie
Begonia Unbelievable Tweetie Pie
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Calibrachoa Volcano Pink
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New Guinea Impatiens SunStanding Orange Aurora
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CALIBRACHOA IMPATIENS
Unbelievable Tweetie Pie
Volcano
SunStanding
A unique “lava flow” pattern in decorator colors, great for combos. Medium to compact vigor and timing. Moderate sized single flowers with green leaves. New for 2017 Volcano Pink - the brightest selection that can’t be missed!
SunStanding – Outstanding! A stand out solution for both grower and landscape programs. Carefully selected for compact uniformity without PGR requirements. SunStanding thrives in a wide variety of planting locations.
Gold Neon Pink Sunrise Sunset
Cherry Coral Aurora Fire Red Glowing Scarlet Hot Pink Glowing Scarlet Hot Pink Lavender Light Pink Aurora Neon Orange Aurora Purple Rose Aurora Salmon Salmon Pink Scarlet White Cloud
An absolutely striking new begonia just in time for the National Garden Bureau’s Year of the Begonia. A must-have for your spring and potted programs. This variety features hybrid breeding for better branching and a medium-compact habit. Soft yellow, double blooms are prolific and pop against dark green foliage.
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Verbena Empress Flair Neon
VERBENA Empress
Empress Verbena is loved by growers for its semi trailing habit and extra-large flowers, perfect for weaving color into mixed combinations. Flowers sit amid dark green leaves on a semi-upright habit. Empress has medium vigor and is very cold and heat resistant. Burgundy Charme Dark Red Flair Blue Charme Flair Burgundy Flair Cherry Flair Dark Red Charme Flair Lavender Blue Flair Neon Flair Peach
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Blue Star
Petunia Blanket ®
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Calibrachoa Cruze® Deep Red
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Calibrachoa Cruze® Pink
Calibrachoa Cruze® Red Delicious
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Fuchsia Windchimes® Upright Neon/White Imp
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Fuchsia Windchimes® Upright Red/White Imp
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Lobelia Oceanis® Blue
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Fuchsia Windchimes® Upright Lilac/Rose
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Lobelia Oceanis® Lavender
Fuchsia Windchimes® Upright Rose/Purple
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Lobelia Oceanis® Pink
Lobelia Oceanis® Shine
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FUCHSIA
LOBELIA
Cruze®
Windchimes® Upright
Oceanis®
The 2017 introductions continue with the selection of varieties with extra large flowers and expand the line with unique colors and tones. The new varieties are early to flower and perform well during the summer months. Mature height is 6-10”. Blue Deep Red Lavender Imp Lavender Pink Red Delicious Rose Yellow Delicious Persimmon Pink Rose Red Rose Violet White Yellow
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The Windchimes® Upright Neon/White and Upright Red/White are both upgraded with an improved habit to more closely match the rest of the series. Also, both carefully selected varieties include richer colors. Finished height is 10-14”. Lilac/Rose Neon/White Imp Pink/Lilac Red/White Imp Rose/Purple White/White
Green Fuse™ is introducing a brand new Lobelia series that has increased heat tolerance and excellent performance for the entire growing season. The series starts with four colors which include Blue, Lavender, Pink and a blue and white bicolor variety called Shine. Mature height is 4-7”. Blue Lavender Pink Shine
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Nemesia Momento® Burgundy Frost
Nemesia Momento® White
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Lobularia Marineland™ Lavender
Petunia Blanket® Rose
Petunia Blanket® Rose Star
Petunia Blanket® Blue Star
Petunia Blanket® Lemon Glow
Petunia Blanket® Violet
Petunia Blanket® Zinfandel
LOBULARIA
NEMESIA
PETUNIA
Marineland™ Lavender
Momento®
Blanket ®
Marineland™ Lavender is the first of many colors in this compact Lobularia series. The flowers are fragrant with tones of lavender and white. Lobularia thrive in both warm and cool weather regions presenting continuous flowers. Finished height is 3-6”.
Momento™ Nemesia are compact growers, making them ideal for 4” or quart production. Even though Nemesia is an early season crop tolerant of cool temperatures, these new genetics are heat tolerant and will perform in summer conditions. The flowers are also slightly scented. Mature height is 3-5”. Burgundy Frost White
The new Blanket® Blue Star exhibits a bright white star pattern against a vibrant blue background. Well known for their vigor and exceptional weather tolerance, Blankets® create large display baskets and containers that maintain a ‘blanket’ of color all season. Exceptional for the landscape in all regions, thriving in high heat and high humidity conditions. Finished height 6-8”. Blue Star Lemon Glow Midnight Velvet Purple Red Rose Rose Star Violet White Yellow Zinfandel
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Petunia Good & Plenty® Bubbilicious
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Petunia Good & Plenty® Pink Star
Petunia Good & Plenty® Red Star
Purslane Hot Shot® Mango
Purslane Hot Shot® Mix
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Petunia QT® Red
Purslane Hot Shot® Flambeau Rose
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Salvia Grandstand® Blue Bicolor
Salvia Grandstand® Lavender
Salvia Grandstand® Red Lipstick Pink
Salvia Grandstand® Salmon
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Green Fuse™ is excited to introduce three unique colors and patterns for 2017. Bubbilicious, Pink Star and Red Star which showcase gorgeous star patterns on the flowers. Finished height is 8-12”. Blue Blue Ice Bubbilicious Grape Ice Nightlife Orange Peach Pink Star Pomegranate Purple Splash Purple Skirt Red Red Star Rose Strawberry Flash White Yellow
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Petunia QT® is a multiflora hybrid with medium sized flowers and rounded mounded growth habit. More importantly, they will hold for a long period maintaining the plant habit without use of PGR’s. The new variety, Red, is the model plant for the series. Mature height is 8-11”. Cherry Orange Highlight Pink Ice Red Salmon Highlight
Tolerates hot, dry landscape conditions making them perfect for regions with limited water resources. Plant in pots, hanging baskets and combination planters. High light, longer daylength and warm temperatures are necessary for large, well-branched plants. Finished height 4-6”. Flambeau Rose Fuchsia Mango Orange Rose Salmon Scarlet White Yellow Mix
Grandstand ®
Magnets for nectar loving hummingbirds and butterflies. Grandstands grow into stately and full plants that remain in flower from early spring (day-neutral) until autumn frost. New for 2017, Red Lipstick Pink displays exciting bicolor flowers, (hot pink corolla contrasting with the bright red calyx). Finished height 18-24”. Blue Bicolor Lavender Purple Red Red Lipstick Pink Salmon
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Cordyline Zumba
Original Belle's Pink Cranesbill
Original Ali's Sensitive Plant
Terrarium Holden’s Mother Fern
Terrarium Di's Artillery Plant
Original Cyclamen Super Serie Micro Pink and White
Gargoyle Succulent Gawain's Fine Gold Leaf Sedum
Gargoyle Succulent Gula's String of Pearls
Phormium Purple Mountain
CORDYLINE
FAIRY GARDENING®
PHORMIUM
Zumba
Original
Purple Mountain
Thin grass-like foliage features a bright rosy-red center with darker burgundy margins. Extremely striking upright/ arching habit is great for xeric landscapes and container centerpieces. Height 24-30”. Spread 36-48” (mature in landscape). Zone 8. Plant in full sun to part shade; low moisture. From Kiwi Flora.
Bloomers, groundcovers and shrub-like plants. Each naturally stays small or can be trimmed to stay tiny. The plants in this line perform well in a variety of conditions. 28 varieties available as finished Fairy Flowers® or in plug trays.
Succulent Gargoyle Gardening TM
A hit with gardeners! Tags each feature a unique gargoyle with fun facts about each character. 15 stunning varieties available as finished Fairy Flowers® or in plug trays.
Terrarium
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An ideal solution for combining the popular hobbies of Fairy Gardening® and terrarium gardening. 12 varieties available finished or in plug trays.
Graceful dark purple blades add a striking accent to any landscape or mixed container garden. Leaves widen with age and feature an electric blue tinge on undersides. Drought tolerant once established, Purple Mountain is a perfect choice for xeric landscapes. Height 36”. Spread 36-48” (mature in landscape). Plant in full sun to part shade; low moisture. Zone 8.
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SunPatiens Compact Tropical Rose
Calibrachoa Candy Bouquet
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Pentas Falling Star Pink Bicolor
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Verbena BeBop Lavender
Verbena BeBop Pink
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PENTAS
VERBENA
Candy Bouquet
SunPatiens Compact Tropical Rose
Falling Star Pink Bicolor
BeBop
With a unique color pattern and flowers from late spring to fall, Candy Bouquet is sure to please. Bright magenta petals with a bright gold star pattern sits happily on top of small dark green leaves. Ideal for hanging baskets and combination planters. Garden height 6-10”.
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Well branched, mounded plants are topped with large bright rose flowers displayed against the dramatic variegated foliage. Like all SunPatiens, the new Compact Tropical Rose is a strong garden performer, and will thrive in full sun. Garden height 18-24”.
The first trailing Pentas for hot climates! Falling Star has an unsurpassed heat tolerance and is great for summer mono or combination containers.
These beautiful verbena are a great trailing series with beautiful blooms that have unique color patterns and will add interest to any container, basket, or landscape planting. Lavender Pink
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Mast Young Plants is excited to offer you our 2016-17 program, featuring the highest quality plant genetics the industry offers and produced by an innovative and experienced team committed to exceptional customer service.
View our live availability @ www.mastyoungplants.com 800.541.3910
Why Choose SunPatiens®?
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One annual, countless options! It's no wonder why SunPatiens® are trusted by growers, retailers and landscapers for flourishing blooms in both sun and shade, spring through fall. With over 10 years of proven market performance, no other annual brings truly reliable flower power in a variety of colors and applications.
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Angelonia Angelface® Perfectly Pink
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Calibrachoa Superbells® Tropical Sunrise
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Heuchera Primo™ Black Pearl
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Petunia Supertunia® Vista Fuchsia Imp
ANGELONIA CALIBRACHOA HEUCHERA
PETUNIA
Angelface® Perfectly Pink
Superbells® Tropical Sunrise
Supertunia® Vista Fuchsia Improved
Striking bright pink flowers top this easy-to-grow annual from spring into fall without having to continually remove the spent blooms. Angelface® Angelonias make excellent vertical accents in containers and landscapes with their showy spikes of colorful blooms. They thrive in hot, humid conditions and can handle low water conditions too.
For a bit of splashy glitz ‘n glam, plant Superbells® Tropical Sunrise. Its incredibly unique flowers each feature stripes of orange, pink and coral tones—no two flowers are exactly alike. Plant this one in containers on your sunny patio where you can appreciate its novel blossoms up close. Like all Superbells®, it blooms beautifully from spring into fall without having to remove its spent flowers.
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Primo™ Black Pearl PPAF CPBRAF
Unbelievably dark, jet black, shiny leaves with ruffled edges make this new variety of coral bells really stand out from all the rest. Primo™ Black Pearl forms a dense mound and keeps its dark color all season, even when planted in full sun. Since it is a H. villosa hybrid, it is naturally robust, tolerating heat and humidity with ease. Pink flowers are produced in midsummer, but this selection is grown more for its fantastic foliage. Try it in containers and landscapes in sun or shade.
If you’re looking to fill large spaces with masses of electric fuchsia color that lasts from spring into fall, plant Supertunia® Vista Fuchsia petunias. You won’t believe the amazing vigor of this plant as it scaffolds higher and wider as the season progresses. A single plant will quickly fill a four foot space in just one season. No deadheading is required to keep this beauty blooming all season long.
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Pericallis Senetti® Ruby Red
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Lobelia Suntory® Lobelia Trailing Purple with Eye
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Surdiva Blue Violet
Surdiva Fashion Pink
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Petunia Surfinia® Heartbeat
Scaevola Surdiva® Light Blue
LOBELIA
PERICALLIS
PETUNIA
SCAEVOLA
Suntory ® Lobelia
Senetti ®
Surfinia® Heartbeat
Surdiva®
New breeding for heat and weather tolerance have made lobelias an essential, versatile vegetative annual. Suntory has two series – Suntory Lobelia Trailing and Suntory Lobelia Compact.
Ruby Red is a breakthrough color in Senetti pericallis, which is best known for vivid blues, purples and magentas. Ruby Red’s flowers have solid, deep wine red petals with dark centers. Plants match the original Senetti series in growth habit.
Surfinia Heartbeat is an adorable novelty – white flowers with a pattern of pink hearts! The hearts grow with love, care and adequate fertilizer. Plants have a compact mounding and trailing habit. Charming in hanging baskets, containers and window boxes.
Suntory is rolling out a whole new generation of Surdiva scaevolas. The new improved versions are two weeks earlier, more densely branched and compact, and offer richer colors and superior floral coverage.
Compact Blue Compact Pink Compact Sky Blue Compact White Imp Trailing Blue with Eye Trailing Pink Trailing Purple with Eye Trailing Sky Blue Trailing White
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Blue Blue Bicolor Blue Eye Deep Blue Lavender Light Blue Bicolor Magenta Magenta Bicolor Pink Bicolor Ruby Red Super Blue Violet Bicolor
Blue Violet Classic Blue Classic Light Blue Classic Pink Fashion Pink Light Blue White Imp
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t o c i r Ap Gorgeous new color! Fast, vigorous growth and excellent branching Produce in pots 6 inches or larger as a trellised item and in hanging baskets.
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Dahlia Grandalia Pink
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Lantana Bandana® Lemon Zest
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Lantana Bandana® Red Imp
Dahlia Grandalia Sunrise
Dahlia Grandalia Yellow
Impatiens Sonic® Scarlet
Impatiens Sonic® Mango
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Pentas Falling Star Pink Bicolor
Pentas Falling Star Rose
DAHLIA
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LANTANA
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Grandalia
Sonic®
Bandana®
Falling Star
Versatile in commercial production — easily manipulated with PGR’s for 6” pots and larger. Rich, vibrant blooms with strong petioles present themselves nicely above the plant canopy for an eye-catching display at retail. Continuous flower bud development and blooming equal maximum consumer satisfaction.
This New Guinea Impatiens has immense flower size and a strong, well-branched habit that fills pots quickly. Reliable and highly efficient for pottight,bench-run production. A full color range, including bicolors, allows customization of individual program offerings.
Big vigor for maximum impact. Landscape Bandana® Lantana is the optimum choice for in-ground plantings where size does matter. Spreading up to three feet, Landscape Bandana’s superior vigor and flower power make it the ideal choice for landscapes, large containers and baskets.
Dark Red Deep Red Orange Pink Red Rose Sunny Flame Sunrise White Yellow
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Amethyst Bright Pink Deep Purple Deep Red Light Lavender Light Pink Lilac Magic Pink Mango Orange Pink Red Salmon Scarlet Sweet Cherry Sweet Orange Sweet Purple Sweet Red White
trailing
A great new choice for multi-species combo planters and hanging baskets. A stunning new trailing habit, never before seen in pentas –is sure to make a splash. Falling Star also has unsurpassed heat tolerance. Pink Bicolor Rose White
Cherry Cherry Sunrise Lemon Zest Light Yellow Orange Peach Pink Red Imp Rose White
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Petunia Sanguna Pink Vein
Petunia Sanguna Salmon
Verbena Lanai Bright Eye
Verbena Lanai® Passion Mix™ Mix
Verbena Lanai® Purple Rain™ Mix
Kwik Kombo™ Lemon Meringue™ Mix
Kwik Kombo™ Lemon Squeeze™ Mix
Kwik Kombo™ Grape Expectations™ Mix
Kwik Kombo™ Night in Pompeii™ Mix
PETUNIA
VERBENA
MULTI-SPECIES
Sanguna
Lanai
Kwik Kombos™
Early blooming; large flowers fill the center of each plant. Strong branching & vigor fills containers and baskets quickly providing a premium-looking finished product. Sanguna is an essential component to several Kwik Kombo™ mixes.
Rock solid performance and breakthrough flower patterns create high impact displays. Enjoy a uniform, mounded, trailing habit and tolerance to powdery mildew.
Tried and true Kwik Kombos™ ensure the best combination of color, performance and style. Components are carefully selected to provide harmonious and long lasting combinations, taking the guesswork out of your mixed basket programs.
Blue Blue Denim Blue Eyes Bright Eye Bright Pink Dark Red Deep Pink Deep Purple Lavender Star Atomic Blue Blue Blue Vein Magenta Peach Premium Candy Cane Burgundy Lavender Vein Light Blue Premium Twister Pink Purple Star Red Lipstick Picotee Punch Pink Vein Royal Purple w/Eye Scarlet w/Eye Plum Vein Purple Radiant Blue Strawberry & Cream Twister Amethyst Red Imp Rose Vein Salmon Twister Purple Twister Red Vintage White Imp White Pearl White
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American Anthem™ Mix Bandana® Lemon Meringue™ Mix Bandana® Lemon Squeeze™ Mix Bombay® Summer Sparkler™ Mix Callie® Citrus Fire™ Mix Callie® Pink Bliss™ Mix Callie® Pure Joy™ Mix Carita™ Summer Berry Blast™ Mix Cascading Waterfall™ Mix Darling Pink™ Mix Fire and Ice™ Mix Grape Expectations™ Mix Lanai® Passion™ Mix Lanai® Purple Rain™ Mix Lanai® Spirit™ Mix Magelana™ Enchanted™ Mix Night in Pompeii™ Mix Pink Infusions™ Mix Imp Pink Lemonade™ Mix Pink Vibrations™ Mix Primary Perfection™ Mix Royal Gold™ Mix Sanguna® Moody Blues™ Mix Sanguna® Sangria™ Mix Sanguna® Summer Cooler™ Mix Shady Lady™ Mix Techno® Blue Ray™ Mix Whimsical Spice™ Mix
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Keep customers coming back for more From breakthroughs to bread-and-butter, Syngenta Flowers, Inc. new varieties keep your sales on track • Save on production costs with Topspin™ Begonia. Grow with spring bedding plants and increase early SpringSummer sales. • Pollinator-friendly BeeBright™ Pentas offers an abundance of nectar. Great for summer landscape borders and mass plantings. • Calliope™ Medium is easy to grow, has a more controlled habit and outstanding heat and drought tolerance.
TopspinTM Mix CalliopeTM Medium Dark Red
BeeBrightTM Mix
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FOLIAGE Indoor, Flowering, Ferns & Liners
Dipladenia Rio Deep Red
Dipladenia Summer Romance
Boston Fern
Gardenia Aimee
Eugenia Topiary
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Rio
2 or 3 Ball Topiary
Kimberly Queen
Summer Romance
FERN
Controlled, upright habit with little to no vining. Compact plants display large 3” trumpet-shaped blooms in abundance, in rich, clear colors. These heat lovers will flower all summer long, in full sun, with minimal care.
A truly unique option for growers and gardeners. Summer Romance has large, deep yellow flowers that brighten up patios and gardens.Vining plants produce trumpet shaped blooms all season long, and thrive in hot weather and full sun. Height 18-36”. Spread 12-16”.
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This ornamental topiary is characterized by its small, green leaves and delicate branches. Eugenia is a resilient shrub that is easily trimmed to retain the desired form, and grows best in full sun. Performs best when kept moist.
Boston Fern
The Boston Fern is prized for its long arching fronds that cascade gracefully as the plant matures. This classic favorite requires bright indirect light and high humidity to flourish, especially indoors, and is ideal for outdoor shaded areas during the summer months in planters, urns and hanging baskets.
Distinguished by its regal, upright form, dark green fronds and bushy habit, Kimberly Queen performs best in bright, indirect sunlight but tolerates more direct sun than a Boston fern. Ideal in large urns at entryways, on the patio, or in any partly shaded outdoor space given ample moisture through the hot summer months.
GARDENIA Standard
Gardenias are known for their unmistakable fragrance and white to cream colored large blossoms showcased against dark green, shiny foliage. They require regular watering and full sun to partial shade. Gardenias are a great choice for containers or raised beds.
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Hibiscus 10” bush
Mandevilla Sun Parasol® Apricot
Mandevilla Sun Parasol® Pretty Pink
Mandevilla Sun Parasol® Stars & Stripes
Pineapple
Stromanthe Triostar
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Hibiscus bushes produce huge, colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers over a long season. Flowers may be up to 6” in diameter, with colors ranging from yellow to peach to red. They are extremely easy to grow. Plant in full sun and enjoy a summer full of spectacular blooms; it attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
MANDEVILLA Sun Parasol Apricot ®
Sun Parasol Apricot is a unique color with creamy peach flowers and golden yellow throats. Big blooms span 3.5-4.5”. Ideal for trellises in larger pots, it is a fast grower with excellent branching. Apricot’s trailing habit is also beautiful in hanging baskets.
Distinguished by its superior branching and shorter internodes, while maintaining vigorous growth. May be grown as a single plant in 4-t6” pots, without added support, or use 3 or more plants in a hanging basket. Ideal plant for a sunny balcony or patio.
Always an eye catcher, the pineapple makes an appealing patio plant and bears delicious ornamental fruit. It requires little maintenance and is also drought tolerant. Pineapples require bright light to full sun for maximum growth.
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STROMANTHE Sun Parasol® Stars & Stripes Part of the Original Group of Sun Parasol Mandevilla, sporting deep red blooms with distinct white stripes. Habit is well branched with glossy dark green leaves and a natural climbing habit. A great performer in full sun, suitable as a hanging/ cascading plant, or upright on a trellis.
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Triostar
This eye-catching variety is easily recognizable by its green, cream and pink variegated foliage; flowers are produced in a compact band. Stromanthe does best in the shade with well-watered soil and proper drainage.
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MANDEVILLA SUN PARASOL® APRICOT Unique color with large blooms and excellent branching. Ideal for trellises in larger pots. Sun Parasol Apricot’s trailing habit is beautiful in hanging baskets.
GERANIUMS Seed, Unrooted & Rooted Cuttings
Geranium Americana Pink
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Brocade Fire Night
Brocade Salmon Night
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Cumbanita Dark Red
Cumbanita Lilac
Cumbanita Rose Splash
Patriot Papaya
Patriot Salmon Chic
Patriot White
GERANIUMS Brocade
Zonal geraniums that differentiate themselves with colorful foliage patterns. Highly refined plant habit with excellent weather tolerance. Great for use in combination planters. Catalina Cherry Night Fire Fire Night Mrs. Pollock Salmon Night Vancouver Centennial Wilhelm Langguth
Cumbanita
Vigorous interspecific geranium with large double flowers. Cumbanita is heat tolerant and transitions well from spring into summer. Dark Red Deep Rose Lilac Rose Splash
Patriot
Vigorous geraniums with large blooms, are early to flower, have proven heat tolerance, and a self-branching, mounding habit. These Zonal Geraniums perform well in containers and beds alike. Most vigorous series for use in the landscape and large containers. Mature height 24-30”. Spread 12-24”. Hardy in zones 9-11. Berry Parfait Bright Pink Bright Red Bright Violet Cherry Rose Imp Cranberry Red Evening Glow Lavender Blue Orange Papaya Red Imp Rose Pink Salmon Salmon Chic Salmon Frills Soft Pink Tickled Pink Watermelon White
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Savannah Cerise Sizzle
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Elegance Orange
Graziosa Red
Graziosa Royal Lilac
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GERANIUMS Savannah
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Savannah offers eye-catching varieties with dark foliage providing a stunning backdrop for large, brilliantly colored flowers. Good vigor, early flowering and easy to grow; they handle extreme weather conditions and call for reduced chemical input. Blue Bright Eyes Cerise Sizzle Coral Hot Pink Sizzle Lavender Splash Light Salmon Merlot Sizzle Oh So Orange Orange Red Pink Pink Sizzle Pink Splash Punch Really Red Ruby Sizzle White White Splash
Elegance
(Regal)
One of the leading regal geranium series, offering a complete range of color for early spring sales. Appleblossom Ballet Baroness Bravo Burgundy Imp Cherry Blush Choco Claret Crystal Rose Hot Pink Blush Imperial Light Lavender Splash Lilac Majesty Lilac Sachet Orange Purple Majesty Red Velvet Rose Bicolor Royalty White Sunrise
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Graziosa
(Regal)
A modern series with a classic look. This unique series is bred by interspecific crosses between Pelargonium, Domesticum, and Crispum. It combines the attractive flowers of the classic Regal Geraniums with the ease of production and flower power of Crispum. A classic Regal type with no need for a cooling period – a great spring option. Merlot Red Merlot Picotee Purple Picotee Red Royal Lavender Royal Lilac Royal Salmon Royal White
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FA S T F I N I S H 11 WEEK GERANIUM VARIETIES AVAILABLE HORIZON Appleblossom Coral Spice Deep Salmon Deep Red Lavender Neon Rose Orange Petticoat Pure White Red Rose Scarlet Violet
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⍟ Sold in multiples of 275 per variety Geranium Horizon Deep Red
Geranium Maverick Coral
Geranium Pinto Pink
GERANIUMS Horizon
(Seed)
Horizon offers unrivalled performance in pack, pot or garden. Its unique combination of fast cotyledon emergence, 360º branching, small neat foliage and large 4-5” flowers borne on uniform flower stems make Horizon the best choice for high-density production. Requires less PGR’s than competing varieties. Height 12-14”. Spread 10-12”. Appleblossom Coral Spice Deep Salmon Deep Red Lavender Neon Rose Orange Petticoat Pure White Red Rose Scarlet Violet
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Maverick
(Seed)
Colorful, attractive foliage on an upright habit with large 4-5” flower heads. Very heat tolerant and low maintenance; plant in full sun. Blooms spring through summer. Excellent garden performer. 13 to 14 weeks. Height 12-14”. Width 14-16”. Appleblossom Coral Orange Pink Quicksilver Red Rose Salmon Scarlet Scarlet Picotee Star Violet White
Pinto
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Pinto has a vigorous, branching upright habit with excellent response to PGR's, ideally suited for 4-6” pots and large packs. Height 12-14”. Width 14-16”. Pink Premium Coral Premium Deep Red Premium Deep Rose Premium Lavender Premium Lavender Rose Premium Orange Bicolor Premium Rose Bicolor Premium Salmon Premium Salmon Splash Premium Scarlet Premium Violet Premium White Premium White to Rose
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Rise Above The Rest With Calliope® Diversify your programs with Calliope Medium and Calliope Large interspecific geraniums. A class of its own, Calliope provides full flowers and intense color, all wrapped up in a controlled, grower-friendly habit. Calliope Large Extreme flower power and intense color offers superior performance in the garden and in large containers. Calliope Medium Easy to grow with a highly controlled habit that provides versatility for a wide range of pot sizes.
Contact your Michell’s representative to find out how you can add Calliope to your programs.
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Calliope® Large Dark Red
Calliope® Large Pink
Calliope® Medium Crimson Flame
Calliope® Medium Hot Pink
Calliope® Medium Scarlet
Caliente® Coral Salmon
Caliente® Fire
Caliente® Lavender Imp
GERANIUMS Calliope® Large
Calliope® Medium
Dark Red Pink Scarlet Fire
Crimson Flame Hot Pink Scarlet
With brilliant color and best-in-class garden performance, Calliope® Large is the optimum choice for large premium container and basket programs. A vigorous grower, Calliope Large is the consumer’s best choice for large containers, hanging baskets, and landscape gardening.
The newest and most versatile series of interspecific geranium breeding, Calliope® Medium has a controlled habit with superior performance over traditional zonal geraniums. The ideal candidate for high volume production of wow-factor color and superior garden performance.
Caliente®
Hot colors for hotter climates. Caliente® displays continuous colors throughout the hottest summer heat and drought, more than any other geranium. Recognized with more than 50 industry trial awards, Caliente is the best in class for landscape performance and remains versatile at retail for quarts, gallons, and large containers. Coral Salmon Fire Lavender Imp
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MUMS
UnRooted & Rooted Cuttings
Chrysanthemum Jasoda Mix
Thanks to more than 40 years of chrysanthemum breeding experience, Dümmen Orange now offers many of the most grower friendly garden mums available. From the very earliest Daybreaks, through the Sunbeam, Meridian, Eventide, and Afterglow groups, Mystics are characterized by large flowers with strong colors, great color retention and shelf life and a flexible, mounded plant habit. Mum Meridian Bronze Bicolor
Mum Meridian Dark Pink
Mum Meridian Deep Red
Mum Meridian Purple
Mum Sunbeam Dark Bronze
Mum Sunbeam Peaches 'N Cream
Mum Sunbeam Purple
Mum Sunbeam Yellow
MUMS (CHRYSANTHEMUM) Meridian
Sunbeam
Bronze Bicolor Dark Bronze Dark Pink Dark Red Deep Red Purple Red White
Bronze Bronze Bicolor Coral Dark Bronze Dark Red Golden Yellow Off-White Peaches 'N Cream Pink Bicolor Pink w/Yellow Glow Purple Red Yellow
Mid-season; large decorative flowers with unique mono and bi colors. Strong composition, mounding habit and optimal color retention with a full color range for every natural blossoming phase.
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This beautiful decorative variety is early, vigorous and recommended for both natural season and shaded programs.
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Mum Vega Red
Mum Vigorelli Violet
MUMS (CHRYSANTHEMUM) Amiko White
Miora Orange
Vega Red
Jasoda Mixed Combos
Staviski Mixed Combos
Vigorelli Violet and Orange
Orange Purple Red White Yellow Mix
Pink Orange Red White Mix
Amiko White is the fourth color in the Amiko family, introduced in 2016. It is an excellent choice for late September sales as a solid white or in combination with other Amiko varieties. Amiko will flower later in the South and its large decorative flowers will last well into November. Bronze Violet White Yellow
Jasoda offers great color combinations and is a great season extender with five colors. They all flower on the same day and are designed to perform as well inside as outside, which makes them perfect for early crop production under black cloth. Natural season flowering is early October in the North, mid October in the South.
Miora Orange – for mid September sales, vibrant decorative orange variety with darker centers. Lower vigor makes it more suitable for gallon, 8” containers and hanging baskets. It works well under black cloth with a 6.5 week response time. Miora has perfect round shape and great flexibility. Introduced in 2016.
Staviski mixed color combos. Excellent choice for early October flowering under natural days, as well as for black cloth production. All color mixes are very uniform and will flower on the same day. Staviski family offers vivid, long lasting colors with unmatched flexibility and perfect round growth habit.
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New for 2017. Vega Red will flower in early September in the North and mid-September in the South. It has perfect rounded shape with large dark red, decorative flowers. Vega has medium vigor and is suitable for all container sizes.
Vigorelli Violet and Vigorelli Orange are beautiful bicolor varieties with dark centers for late October sales and Halloween decorations. Suitable for inside and outside production. Vigorelli is vigorous enough to size up in large containers. Very impressive for inside blackcloth production but with a long response time (7 weeks). They are also very disease resistant and have a long shelf life. Introduced in 2016. 2017 Michell’s 33
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Mum Beverly™ Orange
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MUMS (CHRYSANTHEMUM) Beverly™ Orange
A great new introduction of an orange two-tone. Works well across all programs and complements both mid-season fall and black-cloth crops. Works well in nopinch production. Medium-Large vigor and spherical habit.
Nikki™ Family
A new garden mum family that flowers for late season extenders. Opportunity for both black-cloth and natural season crops. The ideal candidates for a three-color combo. Sturdy, round plants with frost tolerance for late season longevity. Dark Pink Orange Yellow
Rhonda™ Family
A new opportunity for the end of the natural season. Full color family that flowers later in the season allowing for later planting while still being vigorous enough to fill out the container. Rhonda™ varieties have proven frost tolerance, a must have for late flowering varieties. Bronze Pink Purple Red White Yellow
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NURSERY Containers, B&B, Liners, Bare Root, Pot in Pot & Caliper Trees
NURSERY VENDORS EAST COAST
√ = Pre Pricing available
Abraczinskas
Pennsylvania
High quality evergreens
Angelica Nursery
Maryland
High quality and large size material
Bass Nursery
North Carolina
Good quality dogwood and B+B trees, limited areas
Benfield Nursery
North Carolina
High quality, good assortment B+B, cans & P+P trees
Casper Nursery √
New Jersey
Local source for inexpensive container material.
Griffith Propagation
Georgia
32 cell nusery plant liners
Hillis Nursery
North Carolina
Bare root liners, shrubs and native material
Half Hollow Nursery
Long Island
Outstanding quality B+B, trees up to 4”, P+P containers!
Infante Farms √
New Jersey
Good source for containers, B+B shrubs & WB trees
Kogut Nursery √
Connecticut
Good assortment of B+B, container, P+P, outstanding evergreens!
Lancaster Farms √
Virginia
High quality container plants and P+P material. Limited distribution.
Michigan Evergreen
Michigan
Originator of LA Dreamin Hydrangea, good assortment of container stock.
Morris Nursery
North Carolina
Great Dogwood, Leylands, large Thuja!
Mountain Creek √
Tennessee
Great value, P+P and B+B trees & shrubs
Odom Nursery
Tennessee
Impeccable quality larger sized field grown trees & shrubs.
Scott Farms
New Jersey
Outstanding container shrubs, perennials & grasses. Limited areas.
Transplant Nursery
Georgia
#1 nursery plants for shifting material, limited areas
WEST COAST
√ = Pre Pricing available
Blue Heron Farms √
Oregon
Good assortment - containers
Bountiful Farms √
Oregon
High quality B+B and P+P, great assortment
Burchell Nursery
California
Assorted citrus, fruit trees, lavender, olives and berries. Retail ready packages. ** Cannot ship citrus into Florida, Louisiana & Texas**
Colony Nursery
Oregon
High quality B+B and container grafts
Ekstrom Nursery
Oregon
Great assortment, B+B retail sized inexpensive plants
Fairway Nursery
Oregon
Nice assortment of B+B plants
Frank Henny & Sons
Oregon
Specializing in Buxus
KG Farms √
Oregon
High quality grafted plant material, larger sizes available
Kraemer Nursery
Oregon
Wide assortment of container material
Marjama Nursery
Oregon
High quality grafted material
Neuschwander Nursery Oregon
Large Thuja Plicata varieties
Obersinner Nursery √
Oregon
Outstanding quality Rhododendron, Pieris and grafts
Reardon Nursery
Oregon
Pieris-Pieris-Pieris, large sizes
Russells Nursery
Oregon
High quality grafted material, unique varieties
Schiedels Nursery
Oregon
Nice assortment of grafted nursery stock
Schmidt Nursery
Oregon
Unique assortment of Japanese Maples, including specimens
Spada Farms √
Oregon
Great assortment of retail sized commodity items
Stanley & Sons
Oregon
Miniature and dwarf conifers assortments
Twin Springs Nursery
Oregon
Nice arborvitae, grafted items
Van Essen Nursery √
Oregon
High quality PW, B+B containers, Thuja Plicata, Buxus & shrub liners
Wells Nursery
Washington
Large sized grafted material
Woodburn Nursery √
Oregon
High quality mostly container and P+P; dormant & forced florist azaleas
Michell’s services retailers, landscapers, and wholesalers nationwide by offering top quality nursery stock from suppliers all over the country. From finished container material, potted and bare root liners, & a wide assortment of B/B plants to large caliper trees, Michell’s knows how to take care of your nursery stock needs! Check out our online availability for nursery products at www.michells.com/availability#Nursery
BOUNTIFUL FARMS
Picea pun Baby Blue block
Acer p dis Tamukeyama #20
Fagus syl Roseo Marginata 4-5'
Cercis can The Rising Sun #15
Buxus m var k Green Mtn Spiral 4-5'
Thuja occ Smaragd Flower medium
ACER
FAGUS
FLOWERING SCULPTURES
Japanese Maples
Tricolor Beech
Flowering Patio Plants
Bountiful offers a wide selection of both Upright and Dissectum Maple varieties grown in various habits (tree, standard, branched, clump, low graft) and are available as container grown or balled and burlaped.
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Young plants are heavily trimmed to encourage more side branching. The finished plants are much fuller bodied than the industry standard.
Tree form Hibiscus, Hydrangea, Lilac, and Crape Myrtle to name a few.
Topiary & Sculptures
Bountiful does a full line of topiary and sculptured art forms. In addition to the basic spiral and tiered forms, they offer many animals, plants, people, letters, arches, umbrellas, screens, geometric shapes, and custom creations as well. If you can imagine it, they can turn it into living art!
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For almost 75 years three generations of the Burchell family have been at the forefront of research and development to breed plants and trees of the highest quality. With everything from fruit to nut trees, herbs to ornamentals, shrubs to strawberries, lingonberries to lavender they have all been carefully cultivated for your customers’ landscape or garden.
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Now, your customers can grow with the promise that tomorrow will be filled with goodness.
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6” Blueberry
10” Pink Lemonade Blueberry
6” Brazelberries® Blueberry Peach Sorbet
6” Brazelberries® Raspberry Shortcake
6” Brazelberries® Jelly Bean
8” Mexican Lime Corona Bucket
8” Mexican Lime
10” Meyer Lemon
BERRIES
BRAZEL BERRIES CITRUS
Blueberries, Lingonberries & Raspberries
Brazel Berries®
Quart size antioxidant assortment of Blueberries, Lingonberries and Raspberries or assorted Blueberries in 6” pots.
BrazelBerries® is a registered trademark of Star® Roses and Plants/Conrad-Pyle
An assortment of 3 varieties of Brazelberries including Blueberry Jelly Bean, Blueberry Peach Sorbet, and Raspberry Shortcake. They are easy to grow and perfect for small garden spaces. Available in 6” pots. Move the note about Brazelberries being a registered trademark to the bottom of this section.
Meyer Lemons & Limes
A mix of Meyer Lemon and Limes in decorative 8” pots & Meyer Lemons in 10” decorative pots. With fragrant blooms and glossy foliage, small potted citrus trees make delightful hostess gifts and are the perfect size for retail sales!
All potted material ships on E-Z Racks for off loading convenience and to ensure optimal plant quality. Note: Pots may vary from images shown.
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10” Apple Tree
10” Cherry Tree
10” Fig Tree
10” O’Henry Peach Tree
10” Lavender Standard
6” Lavender
6” Olive Bush
6” Rosemary Standard
FRUIT TREES LAVENDER
OLIVES
ROSEMARY
Apples, Cherries, Figs & Peaches
Assorted Olives
Assorted Varieties
Anouk & Madrid
Tomorrow’s Harvest offers a nice selection of Apples, Cherries, Figs and Peaches in 10” pots. Bareroot trees ships by February 1, 2017.
Purple Spanish Lavender with delightful fragrance. Available in 6” bush form or 10” pots on Standards. Plants arrive in bud and bloom!
An assortment of oil type olives available in 6” bush, 6” twist Standard, or 10” Standard.
Available in 6” Standards or 10” Standards. Upright habit with intensely scented foliage. Perfect for the home chef!
Bareroot fruit trees are 5/8” caliper and carefully packed and shipped in sturdy boxes. 80 plants per box.
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NURSERY INC.
Bamboo Fargesia sp Rufa #7
Ilex aquif Dragon Lady 4-5’
Picea ab Cupressina 7-8’
Cham obt Nana Gracilis 21-24”
Picea pun Bacheri 3-4’
BUXUS
ILEX
CHAMAECYPARIS
PICEA
Boxwood
Holly
Hinoki Cypress
Ornamental Spruce
Many different varieties and sizes to choose from. Outstanding quality.
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From Dragon Lady to Blue Maid, excellent quality and larger sizes.
A very wide selection of varieties to choose from.
Wonderful selection of varieties and sizes to choose from. Unusual dwarf forms to the tried and true older varieties.
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Buxus m Winter Gem
Picea pungens Bacheri
Chamaecyparis p Cyano Viridis Tiered with Double Spiral
Picea pungens The Blues
Cedrus atlantica Glauca Pendula
BUXUS
CONIFERS
LAUREL
Boxwood
Grafted Conifers
Large Laurel
KG offers a nice selection of Boxwood in some larger sizes than most nurseries. Sempervirens, Green Mountain, and Green Velvet are a few of their staples.
KG has a wonderful assortment of top quality grafted conifers from Abies to Pinus, and Cedrus to Picea.
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Very full heavy English, Dwarf English, Otto, and Skip Laurels! Perfect for instant effect.
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DON MARJAMA NURSERY
Cercis can Forest Pansy 2.5” Cal WB
Juniperus Skyrocket Spiral 6-7’
Acer palm Emperor 1 5-6’
Acer griseum 6-7’ Clump
Juniperus Moonglow 6-7’
Cham p Cyano Viridis Pompon 3-4’ Hvy Block
Field of Grafted Standards
Container Yard
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CONIFERS
FLOWERING TREES
Acer
Grafted Conifers
Flowering Trees
Marjama has wonderful selection of both upright and dissectum varieties in a wide array of sizes from small to specimen. Acer griseum are top notch!
Cedrus, Chamaecyparis, Picea, and Pinus are all very full. One of the few nurseries still growing upright Junipers!
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Marjama does an outstanding job with Cornus, Cercis, & Stewartia providing nicely trimmed, beautiful trees.
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Cedrus atl Glauca Pendula 4-5’
Acer p dis Tamukeyama 36-42” Low
Picea ab Pendula Block
Pieris jap Mountain Fire #10 30-36”
Pieris jap Scarlet O'Hara #6 24-30”
Rhododendron Cat Album #10 24-30”
Rhododendron Minnetonka #6 21-24”
Rhododendron Nova Zembla #10 30-36”
GRAFTED MATERIAL PIERIS JAPONICA RHODODENDRON Many Varieties
Obersinner has greatly expanded their offering of various grafted items. From Acer to Cedrus, Chamaecyparis to Picea, and Ilex to Tsuga, they offer a wide selection to choose from! 46 Michell’s 2017
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Grown in field beds or Pot in Pot. Trimmed to produce very full, finished plants which can’t be beat.
Assorted
Grown in field beds and Pot in Pot, quality is first and foremost. Larger sizes available. Great selection of varieties in both H-1 and H-2 hardiness.
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Cedrus atl Glauca Pendula Serpentine 3-4’
Ilex x aquip Dragon Lady 5-6’
Picea pun Baby Blue block
Picea gl Conica #7 42-48”
Thuja occ Smaragd 5-6’
Thuja occ Smaragd #10 6-7’
THUJA
PICEA PUNGENS PICEA GL CONICA
Emerald Green Arborvitae
Baby Blue
Container grown, field potted, or B/B, Spada has you covered. Uniform trimming ensures great quality every time!
A seedling Colorado Spruce brought out of Canada, it maintains a uniform blue color that intensifies as it ages. Available as #1 liner material through field grown sizes.
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Dwarf Alberta Spruce
From #1 through #10, Spirals and Tiered from #3 though #7, and Spiral Combo planters (spirals underplanted with Gold Mop Cypress or Euonymus) for an instant patio or terrace plant. 2017 Michell’s 47
Azalea EV Stewartstonian #3
Prunus l Schipkaensis #15
Buxus semp Suffruticosa
Picea gl Conica #3 24-30”
Hydrangea pan Limelight #6
Pieris j Katsura #6 new growth
Rhododendron Cunningham White #10 36-42”
Rhododendron Percy Wiseman #6 18/24”
AZALEAS
BUXUS
RHODODENDRON
SHRUBS
Evergreen Azaleas
Boxwood
Rhododendron
Flowering Shrubs
A nice selection of hardy evergreen azaleas in #1, #3 and #6 sizes.
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A great assortment of container grown Boxwood in sizes from #1 through #10.
From outstanding #1 shift material to finished #10 Pot in Pot, quality and fullness are their hallmark!
Woodburn grows a nice assortment of #6 Hydrangea, caryopteris, weigela, syringa, and physocarpus including popular Proven Winner varieties.
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PERENNIALS Bare Root, Vegetative & Seed Liners
Leucanthemum Angel DaisyÂŽ
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Lavandula Big Time Blue
COLOCASIA
(ELEPHANT EAR) esculenta
Royal Hawaiian® Tropical Storm'
Bold, dark leaves with a wide, creamy-white center stripe. Smaller leaves than others in the collection and overall, more compact habit. Suitable for mixed containers or 1-gallon pots. Height 24-28”. Spread 28”. Zones 7b-11.
LAVANDULA
Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® Tropical Storm
Coreopsis UpTick™ Gold &Bronze
Dianthus Pinball Wizard
Leucanthemum Real Charmer
Salvia Mirage™ Burgundy
Stokesia Blue Frills
COREOPSIS
DIANTHUS
(TICKSEED) hybrida
UpTick™
Bold, new series of Coreopsis with large, single flowers, a long bloom time, and an outstanding habit for 1-gallon containers. Easy to grow without vernalization. Height & spread 12-14”. Zones 5-9. Cream Cream & Red Gold & Bronze Yellow & Red
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Pinball Wizard
Poco™
SALVIA
Poco Orange Poco Red Poco Yellow
A funky, fun, pin-striped flower! A pink to white double form with darker pink splashes. Gray foliage produces loads of elegant flowers and a spicy perfume. Height & spread 12”. Zones 5-9.
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LEUCANTHEMUM greggii Mirage™ Burgundy (SHASTA DAISY)
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Big Time Blue
An early-blooming L. angustifolia with superbly deep lavender-blue flowers, and an improved flower form over 'Hidcote'. Larger flower spikes that are more densely-packed with flowers. Height 20-24”. Spread 16-24”. Zones 5-8.
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Real Charmer
Exquisite, fringed petals with in a creamy-yellow color. Super sturdy stems. Height 22”. Spread 18”. Zones 5-9.
KNIPHOFIA
Series S. greggii with large flowers and bold colors, with a mounding habit that resists breakage making pots easier to ship, and easier to display. A wide-selection of nine colors are available. Height 12-14”. Spread 14-16”. Zones 7-9.
A breakthrough in Kniphofia! Grassy foliage blooms on shorter stems with large, striking spikes. Poco requires warm temperatures for best performance, day neutral flowering response. Hummingbirds love these! Height 20-21”. Spread 16”. Zones 6-9. From Terra Nova
STOKESIA
(STOKES' ASTER) laevis
Blue Frills
Large, violet-blue flowers with a white center. Loads of flower stems on a vase-shaped habit. Improved flowering performance over 'Peachie's Pick'. Height 16-18”. Spread 20”. Zones 5-9. From Blooms of Bressingham.
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Echinacea ButterflyTM Postman
Heuchera Marmalade
Chick Charms Collection
Monarda Beebop
Muhlenbergia Undaunted
Panicum Cape Breeze
ECHINACEA FESTUCA
HEUCHERA
MONARDA
Butterfly™ Postman
Marmalade
Monarda Beebop
A classic coneflower shape and habit, Postman brings back garden nostalgia with a hot new color. The perfect zing of red in a great size for a small spaces, butterfly or cutting gardens and mixed borders. Butterfly Postmans bright red petals fade to a soft shade and remain until a hard frost. 1824” tall by 18-24” wide. Zone 4-9.
MUHLENBERGIA riverchonii
Undaunted
Graceful fine-textured graygreen mounds are topped by clouds of tiny ruby flowers that glow brilliantly when backlit in autumn. Long-lived grass from the southern Great Plains are splendid in mass plantings, great as accents and perfect for erosion control. Height 1620”. Width 18-24”. Zone 5-10.
Cool as Ice
Fine blue foliage with a hint of grey green in spring and turning blue in the summer. Small tight habit with better heat tolerance than others. Vigorous with flower stems up to 18”. Great heat tolerance.
PANICUM Cape Breeze
Selected for upright habit, compact size and early flowering. Its perfect, tidy stature combines the toughness of seaside Panicum with the neatness of garden worthy cultivars. Great texture and movement in the landscape! Height: 24-30”. Zones 4-9.
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Rich, shiny, vigorous foliage ranges in color from umber to deep sienna with hot pink undersides. Marmalade is showy in all seasons and holds up in inclement weather performing well in both sun and shade. 10” high, 18” wide. Zone 4-9.
Is a North American native perennial. Pink and green pineapple-like blooms have aromatic foliage that profusely bloom from late May through October. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Height 24-30”. Zone 5.
PENNISETUM SUCCULENTS Ginger Love
Beautiful large bottlebrush ornamental fountain grass with smokey purple blooms attracts birds! Blooms July through February. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Zones 6-9.
Chick Charms
Hand selected from breeder Chris Hansen for their great garden vigor and disease resistance, long-lasting seasonal color and uniqueness. Orders must be placed for November shipments as these trays will not be available at any other time.
Collection A Appletini™ Berry Blues™ Cherry Berry™ Cranberry Cocktail™ Fringed Frosting™ Key Lime Kiss™ Collection B Bing Cherry™ Chocolate Kiss™ Cinnamon Starburst™ Cotton Candy™ Mint Marvel™ Watermelon Ripple™
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Dianthus Constant Beauty® Garnet
Lavender Madrid® Magnum Purple
Lavender New Madrid® Rose
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Gaillardia Lunar® Harvest Moon
Gaura Bantam® Red
AGASTACHE DIANTHUS Acapulco®
Acapulco®, a tender perennial, offers continuous flowers all summer until frost. Garden height 18-24”. Zone 5. Dark Blue Orange Peach Pink Rose Salmon White & Yellow
Acapulco® Deluxe
Acapulco® Deluxe are nicely compact and naturally well branched with the same garden attributes as the original series. Garden height is 8-12”. Zone 5. Red Chiffon Rose Yellow
Agastache Acapulco® Deluxe Rose
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Cadence®
The Cadence® habit is slightly more upright making it ideal for container production. This product can be sold as a gift item and then be planted in the garden for use as a seasonal perennial. The series begins with three colors. Garden height is 6-8”. Zone 4 cold hardiness. Cherry Red Raspberry Salmon
DIANTHUS Constant Beauty®
Heat tolerant, maintains flowering into the summer, even in warmer regions. The Constant Beauty® flowers are large and fully double, producing a great amount of color for containers and the garden. The 2016 introduction, Garnet, expands the line and includes the same excellent characteristics. Garden height is 6-8”. Garnet Pink
GAILLARDIA LAVENDER Lunar®
Famous for its compact garden form and large flowers. Garden height 6-10”. Zone 5. Harvest Moon Red Moon Two Moon
GAURA Bantam®
Both Bantam® varieties are improved for 2017. The series retains the compact growth and flowers displayed as a canopy. The new selections are earlier flower and Red colored variety is unique for its burgundy/red color. Garden height is 10- 14”. Zone 5 cold hardiness. Red White Imp
Madrid® Magnum Purple
Madrid® Magnum is a naturally XL to fill larger containers like 2 gallons and up. Madrid® Magnum is early flowering and wait until you see the massive flowers on Magnum Purple. Seeing is believing!
Madrid® Pequina
Pequina stands for petite, so these varieties are selected for smaller containers. Madrid® Pequina Purple will develop a multitude of smaller flowers on dense canopy. Pink Purple
New Madrid®
The Lavender Madrid® series has been updated with the New Madrid®. This new version has stronger colors, longer flower bracts and are exceptionally early. Blue Purple Rose
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Leucanthemum Darling Daisy®
Leucanthemum White Mountain®
Lupine Staircase® Mix
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Trifolium 4Luck® Coco Mint
Veronica Vernique® Pink
Veronica Vernique® Shining Seas
LEUCANTHEMUM
LUPINE
SALVIA
TRIFOLIUM
Angel Daisy®
Staircase®
Swifty®
4Luck®
A distinctive flower form where the petals reflex and the yellow center transforms to white as the flower matures. Garden height 8-12”. Zone 4.
Darling Daisy®
This Leucanthemum is compact in stature and will flower year round for many regions. Darling Daisy® is ideal for quart production. Garden height 6-8”. Zone 6.
White Mountain®
Large flowers sit high on a big sturdy plant. White Mountain® is one of the earliest large leucanthemums. Garden height 18-24”. Zone 4.
Large flower stalks put on a brilliant display of solid and bicolor hues. Propagated from tissue culture, Staircase® is stronger and more disease resistant than seed varieties. Available as liners for 2016/17. Garden height 20 - 26”. Zone 3. Blue Red Rose Dulpine Mix
PEROVSKIA Caspian™ Blue
Caspian™ Blue is a short Russian Sage with a columnar habit to reduce breakage in the container and garden.
More flower spikes per plant than other salvias on the market. Garden height 8-12”. Zone 3. Deep Rose Violet Blue White
SCABIOSA Giga® Blue
We called them Scabiosa Giga® because they have such extra-large flowers. Giga® series have been bred to produce beautiful, broad leaves that cover soil in pots quickly and therefore look more substantial for retail sales. Garden height 16-20”. Zone 4.
An exciting addition to the First Light® Perennial category is Trifolium 4Luck®. These multicolored foliage plants are excellent plants for containers and will flourish in landscape beds. These plants have a propensity to develop stems with four leaves, hence the name 4Luck®. Garden height 3-5”. Coco Mint Green Glow Red Green
VERONICA Vernique®
First year flowering veronica that can be timed for flowering any time during the spring and summer through the fall. This year’s upgrade is to Rose and the new introductions consist of a Pink selection and beautiful soft blue variety called Shining Sea. Garden height is 10- 14”. Zone 4 cold hardiness. Blue Dark Blue Pink Rose Imp Shining Seas White
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Coreopsis Uptick Yellow & Red
Lupinus Gladiator
Lupinus Manhattan Lights
COREOPSIS (TICKSEED) Uptick
A tidy compact habit and extra large flowers! Beautiful bicolor combinations are eye catching from a distance. The flowers stand nicely above the foliage and cover the spent blooms. Light/Water: Full sun; low to average moisture. Height 1214”. Spread 12-14”. Zones 5-9.
Dianthus Beauties Kate
Lupinus Masterpiece
Lupinus Red Rum
DELOSPERMA DIANTHUS (FLAME ICE PLANT)
Red Mountain Flame Ice Plant
Beauties Kate
Kate features eye-catching neon pink flowers that are extremely slow to fade. With the easy to grow Kahori-type habit, with even larger flowers. Plants are day-length neutral and do not require any type of cold treatment, so can be easily timed for year-round sales. Height 6-8”. Spread 10-12”. Zone 4. Plant in full to part sun.
Lavandula Wee One
Veronica Snowmass
LAVANDULA angustifolia
Wee One
This wonderful dwarf English lavender has compact heads of lavender-blue flowers and dark blue calyxes. Wee One is tight growing and great for small spaces and grows to about 10” in height. Excellent heat tolerance and cold hardiness. Height 8-10”. Spread 12-15”. Zone 5.
Cream Cream & Red Gold & Bronze Yellow & Red
This Delosperma has large blazing red-orange flowers with a very attractive low-growing habit that bloom late spring through early summer. Tough, vigorous, cold hardy, and drought tolerant. Plant in full sun to part shade. Height 2”. Spread 12-24”. Zone 4-9.
LUPINUS
PHLOX
SALVIA
VERONICA
Westcountry
hybrid
nemorosa
liwanensis
Large, floriferous flowers are very eye catching, early bloom season, has tough foliage and is very cold tolerant! A spreading-trailing habit features large shiny green foliage that is also shade tolerant. Height 8-10”. Spread 18-24”. Zone 4.
Gorgeous deep violet-purple flowers emerge in early spring and will be in full flower in late April / early May. The wellbranched habit is improved above other nemorosa-types. Compact foliage and larger flowers. Plant in full sun to part shade. Height 12-18”. Spread 12-18”. Zone 4.
Dense mats of glossy foliage are covered by a stunning display of small, four-petaled white flowers with a blue eye. Beautiful as a groundcover among flagstones and patio pavers. Plant in full sun to part shade; well-drained soil, average to dry moisture. Height 1-2”. Spread 15-18”. Zone 3.
The Westcountry Lupines are back in action! Robust disease-free tissue culture varieties create a spectacular show of flower spikes April through June. Liners available August 2016. Plant in full sun. Height 24-36”. Spread 24”. Zone 5. Gladiator Manhattan Lights Masterpiece Red Rum
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Sweet Seduction
Blue Pink
Spring King
Snowmass
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First Light ® Perennials - grow them with ease ! Just like an annual crop, First Light ® Perennials offer outstanding performance with the world’s best perennials. They make great mixes and can be programmed to finish together without special handling or vernalization. We have two new mixes!
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Coreopsis UpTick Cream & Red
Delosperma Wheels of Wonder Orange Wonder
Hemerocallis Mini Stella
Rudbeckia Little Goldstar
Salvia April Night
Tradescantia Lucky Charm
COREOPSIS
DELOSPERMA HEMEROCALLIS HIBISCUS
hybrida
Wheels of Wonder Orange Wonder PPAF
UpTick PPAF
A Darwin Perennials introduction. Tight, mounded habit & large, long lasting blooms in cream with dark red centers all summer. Full sun. Grows 12-14” tall. Zone 5. (Proven Winners®) Cream & Red Yellow & Red
Intense orange flowers with yellow & white centers stand out over the dense, succulent leaves. Ideal for hot, dry locations. Full sun. Grows 4-6” tall. Spread 18”. Zone 6.
Mini Stella
Small clumps of grassy leaves produce 1” blooms, re-blooming all season. A miniature version of the classic Hemerocallis Stella De’Oro. Full sun. Grows 8-12” tall. Zone 3.
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SALVIA ROSE Miniature
Parade Lamy
PPAF
A Poulsen Roser introduction. Unique lavender colored blooms & rose tones appear all season. This series is perfect for pots or gardens. Full sun to part shade. Grows 12” tall. Zone 5. (Proven Winners®)
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RUDBECKIA
nemorosa Sallyrosa
fulgida var. sullivantii
Vivid blue flower spikes on compact foliage from May through July. Drought & mildew tolerant. Full sun. Grows 12-14” tall. Zone 5.
Little Goldstar
A new introduction from Jelitto. An improved Goldsturm type, Little Goldstar offers more blooms all Summer & Fall on a tighter habit. Full sun. Grows to 16” tall. Zone 4. USPP #22397.
April Night PPAF
Purple Hearts PPAF
A new introduction from Fleming. Dark purple, heart shaped leaves with red blooms. Full sun. Grows to 36”. Zone 4. (Proven Winners®)
TRADESCANTIA Lucky Charm
A dwarf & compact gold leaf Tradescantia with bright blue blooms. Full sun to part shade. Grows 8-10” tall. Zone 5. USPP #22,981.
(Proven Winners®)
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Begonia Daystar™ Yellow
Coleus Fancy Feather™ Copper
Coleus Terra Nova™ Allspice
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Echinacea Kismet™ Intense Orange
Heucherella Happy Hour™ Lime
Heucherella Plum Cascade™
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BEGONIA
COLEUS
ECHINACEA HEUCHERELLA
Daystar™ Yellow
Terra Nova™ Macaw
Kismet™ Intense Orange
The first in a NEW series with more to come! This lushly beautiful, cascading begonia has large 3” yellow flowers on display all season. The Daystar™ series show amazing hybrid vigor of our new breeding lines. The flowers are well set off with the dark and patterned foliage. Excellent for hanging baskets. Zones 9-11. Size 24”/16”/8”.
COLEUS Fancy Feather™ Copper
Coleus Fancy Feather™ Copper forms a mounding tuffet of narrow feather-like leaves of copper orange. Looks adorable in a 4” pot and drapes beautifully in a 10 inch hanging basket. Self-branching. Zones 10-11. Height 10”. Spread 23”.
Terra Nova™ Macaw has a compact, tight habit and leaves that are maroon and lobed with cream centers. Makes a cute, small container plant. Self-branching. Zones 10-11. Height 12”. Spread 9”.
Terra Nova™ Allspice
This vigorous spreader has narrow khaki leaves with dark maroon centers. It is perfect to hanging baskets, ground covers, and large mixed containers. Self-branching. Zones 10-11. Height 16”. Spread 30”.
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Amazing with it’s long bloom time and plethora of blooms. All of this in addition to intense orange blooms that remain attractive for weeks with a great bloom size on an upright, compact habit. Blooms from early summer until frost. Years of persistent Echinacea breeding has certainly paid off. Zones 4-10. Size 16”/24”/18”.
HEUCHERELLA Happy Hour™ Lime
Clean, clear lime green foliage with no marbling. A mutation of ‘Buttered Rum’. This great mixer has a wonderful vigor and forms a dense clump quickly. Easy maintenance with spring only bloom with short stems of white flowers. Heucherella don’t rust. Zones 4-9. Size 10”/16”/18”.
Plum Cascade™
The first purple Heucherella, and it’s trailing up to 36"! Plum Cascade has lobed, purple silver leaves. Small, light pink flowers appear all summer on short stems. Zones 4-10. Size 9”/32”/12”. Autumn Cascade Copper Cascade Gold Cascade Plum Cascade
KNIPHOFIA Poco™ Sunset
This new addition to the Poco™ Series has the short habit, the multiple crowns, and the short flower spikes in the first season. The flowers of ‘Poco Sunset’ are bicolor red-orange and orange and the plants have a very long bloom time with repeat blooming from July through October in Canby, Oregon. Zones 6-9. Size 16”/15”/23”.
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Coreopsis Sizzle & Spice™ Crazy Cayenne
Coreopsis Sizzle & Spice™ Curry Up
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Dianthus Paint the Town Fuchsia
Heuchera Dolce® Appletini
Heuchera Primo™ Black Pearl
BUDDLEIA
COREOPSIS
DIANTHUS
HEUCHERA
Monarch® Prince Charming
Sizzle & Spice Curry Up PPAF
Paint the Town Fuchsia PPAF
Dolce® Silver Gumdrop PPAF
PPAF
The newest addition to the Monarch® Buddleia Collection and a color break for the genus. Bright cerise pink flowers cover the upright, gumdrop-shaped habit from mid to late summer. Height 3.5-4’. Spread 3.5-4’. Zones 5-10. (Proven Winners®)
A new series of Threadleaf Coreopsis with compact, rounded habits and blooms from early to late summer. ‘Curry Up’ has golden yellow flowers with clear, dark red eyes and wide petals. Height 15-18”. Spread 20-22”. Zones 5-9. (Proven Winners®)
COREOPSIS
DIANTHUS
Sizzle & Spice™ Crazy Cayenne PPAF
Fruit Punch Spiked Punch
Sizzle & Spice™ Coreopsis are a new series of Threadleaf Coreopsis with compact, rounded habits and blooms from early to late summer. ‘Crazy Cayenne’ has fiery sunset orange flowers with red-orange color concentrated at the base of the petals. Height 15-18”. Spread 20-22”. Zones 5-9. (Proven Winners®) 58 Michell’s 2017
PPAF
A new and unique color to the popular Fruit Punch® series! Incredibly vibrant fuchsia pink, double flowers have deep red eyes, serrated petals, and steel blue foliage. Height 6-8”. Spread 12-14”. Zones 4-9. (Proven Winners®)
This compact beauty’s claim to fame is its bright flower color and increased heat tolerance. Single fuchsia flowers with lavender centers and serrated petals cover a low mound of glaucous blue foliage. Sheer back to encourage rebloom. Height 6-8”. Spread 12-14”. Zones 4-9. (Proven Winners®)
HEUCHERA Dolce® Appletini
PPAF
This continues the trend of bringing flowering performance back to Coral Bells. Medium sized, lime green leaves have a silver overlay. Rich ruby red flowers are held on 18-24” scapes, with occasional rebloom into fall. Height 8-10”. Spread 24-30”. Zones 4-9. (Proven Winners®)
This petite plant differs from other silver foliaged varieties by having proportionate vibrant pink flowers. Silver, iridescent leaves take on a rosy blush later in the season. The perfect size for containers! Height 6-8”. Spread 20-24”. Zones 4-9. (Proven Winners®)
Primo™ Black Pearl PPAF
The newest and arguably the best black Heuchera on the market. This forms a dense habit of shiny, jet black leaves with scalloped, ruffled edges. Although grown mainly for its fantastic foliage, white flowers with pink calyxes appear in midsummer. Requires vernalization to bloom. Height 8-10”. Spread 18-20”. Zones 4-9. (Proven Winners®)
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Heuchera Primo™ Pretty Pistachio
Heucherella Catching Fire
Hibiscus Summerific® Ballet Slippers
Hibiscus Summer in Paradise
Phlox Fashionably Early Flamingo
Phlox Fashionably Early Princess
Veronica Magic Show Pink Potion
Veronica Royal Rembrandt
HEUCHERA
HIBISCUS
PHLOX
VERONICA
Primo™ Pretty Pistachio PPAF
Summerific® Ballet Slippers
Fashionably Early Flamingo PPAF
Magic Show Pink Potion
Fashionably Early Princess PPAF
Royal Rembrandt
This big and beautiful plant is prized for both its chartreuse foliage and its pink flowers. An added perk: the huge, medium pink flowers bloom all summer long. The brightest yellow leaf color is in spring, which mellows to lime green in summer. Height 8-10”. Spread 26-30”. Zones 4-9. (Proven Winners®)
PPAF
A beautiful new Hardy Hibiscus with feminine appeal. Huge, 7” ruffled flowers are white with a deep red eye, with the petals edged with blush pink. Bright green, attractive leaves form a polished, upright habit with a high bud count, ensuring a long season of bloom. Height 4’. Spread 4.5-5’. Zones 4-9.
A new series of hybrid Phlox that are early blooming and disease resistant. This produces light lavender pink flowers with thick, bright green foliage. The taller height is appropriate for the middle of the border. Height 30-36”. Spread 26-30”. Zones 4-8. (Proven Winners®)
PPAF
The perfect match in size and habit to other members of the MAGIC SHOW® Series, but with a new color. Baby pink flowers cover the top half of the plant. Deep green foliage forms a rounded, low habit. Requires vernalization to bloom. Height 14-16”. Spread 18-22”. Zones 4-8. (Proven Winners®)
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HEUCHERELLA Catching Fire
PPAF
The perfect brightly colored foliage plant for shade! Vibrant lime green, rounded leaves have defined cherry red flameshaped markings that flare from the centers. A beautifully robust, refined habit. Cream flowers in early summer. Height 8-10”. Spread 16-20”. Zones 4-9. (Proven Winners®)
HIBISCUS Summer in Paradise PPAF
Aptly named for its impressive show in late summer. Huge 7-8” hot cerise pink flowers appear on a refined habit of medium green, maple-like leaves. Leaves are accented by olive green edges. Height 3-3.5’. Spread 3.5-4’. Zones 4-9. (Proven Winners®)
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A new series of hybrid Phlox that are early blooming and disease resistant. This produces light fuchsia pink flowers and a darker pink eye and is the first of the series to bloom. The taller height is appropriate for the middle of the border. Height 28-32”. Spread 26-30”. Zones 4-8. (Proven Winners®)
PPAF
This purple beauty showcases both attractive foliage and flowers in equal measure. Violet purple flowers cover the top half of the plant, with dark green foliage filling out the bottom. This will rebloom later in summer if the flowers are sheered back. Height 18-20”. Spread 18-20”. Zones 4-9. (Proven Winners®)
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ANNUAL
PLUGS Plugs
Cyclamen Perfetto Synchro Mix
MICHELLS' TOP PLUG VENDORS
Big Red Bronze Leaf
Big Rose Bronze Leaf
Big Red Green Leaf
Bossa Nova® Ivory
Bossa Nova® Pink Glow
Bossa Nova® Red
Bossa Nova® Salmon Shades
Trilogy Purple
Trilogy Salmon Morn
Trilogy Scarlet
Trilogy White
BEGONIA
BEGONIA
PETUNIA
Big benariensis/landscape
Bossa Nova®
Trilogy
Pink Green Leaf Red Bronze Leaf Red Green Leaf Rose Bronze Leaf Rose Green Leaf
Ivory Orange Pink Glow Pure White Red Rose Salmon Shades White Formula Mix
Big has increased flowering, versatility, large 2-3” flowers, vigorous growth and unsurpassed garden performance. Big will be the focal point of any garden with deep colored bronze or green foliage for maximum show and great contrast. These begonias grow quickly to provide lush, beautiful displays in hanging baskets, mixed containers and large landscape plantings.
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Begonia Bossa Nova® has brilliant blooms that cover well branched plants from late Spring until frost, they look stunning in large containers or hanging baskets, solo or as part of a combo. The large flowers and nonstop flowering makes Bossa Nova® a great choice for any climate but will particularly thrive in warm situations. Garden Height 12-16”. Garden Spread 1620”. (Pelleted)
A beautiful spreading petunia series has a novel dome habit that is chock full of flowers. Short internodes keep the plants tightly branched and yield prolific flowering. Trilogy has good daylength neutrality, resulting in earlier flowering for nice spring retail sales. Trilogy is great for hanging baskets, mixed containers, gardens and landscapes. Height 12-15”. Spread 30-36”. Lavender Blush Purple Rose Salmon Salmon Morn Scarlet White
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Sprint Plus Blush
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BeeBright™ Mix
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Sprint Plus Orange
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Zinnia Solmar Mix
BEGONIA
PENTAS
ZINNIA
Sprint Plus
Beebright
Solmar
semperflorens
The fastest and most uniform begonia on the market – 10 days earlier than others! Large, round flowers with strong, uniform colors; quick to bloom. A compact round plant habit with the best basal branching of all competition; no stretching! Little to no PGRs. 10-14 weeks. Height 4”. Plant in partial shade to sun. (Pelleted) Appleblossom Blush Orange Pink Red Rose White Maxi Mix
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Perfect for packs. BeeBright™ Pentas redefines production efficiency in the heat loving class. New for 2017, BeeBright™ is the ideal choice for summer pack programs as well as other small containers such as pints and quarts. BeeBright’s™ compact and uniform habit makes production a breeze. BeeBright™ is available in four hot colors for 2017.
A early flowering, large 3-4” flowered variety that will provide a spectacular color display in containers or a large landscape displays. Zinnia Solmar is robust with good disease tolerance and is well suited to challenging weather conditions. Garden height 18-26”. Spread 24-28”. (Raw) Red Rose Scarlet Yellow Mix
Red Lipstick Pink White Mix
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Kale Kosmic™
Ketchup 'n' Fries™
Tomato Beefsteak
Tomato Brandywine
Tomato Cherokee Purple
Tomato Early Girl
Tomato San Marzano
Tomato Sun Sugar
KALE
TOMATOES
Kosmic™
Brandywine
The newest cool addition to your edibles program! Unusual, ornamental edible has out-of-this-world coloring, with blue-green leaves edged in cream. Plants are beautiful in mixed beds or containers, and provides a continuous harvest of delicious, nutritious, eye-catching greens for garnish, salad, or steaming.
One of the world’s best-tasting tomatoes! This famous heirloom produces 1-2 lb., scarlet-pink beefsteaks with high acid and sugar content.
Cherokee Purple
Dusky rose, 8-12 oz. round fruits with complex, old-time flavor. Pre-1890 heirloom. Perfect for slicing, sandwiches.
Early Girl
Bright red, 4-6 oz. round slicers. Early, dependable, and flavorful fruits in almost any climate!
TOMATOES Beefsteak
Bright red, slightly ribbed 4-5” fruits with delicious, sweet, meaty flesh. An excellent slicer but also wonderful for cooking, salads, or canning. Tomato Liner
Ketchup 'n' Fries™
Non-GMO
A hand-grafted plant producing potatoes AND cherry tomatoes. On the vine harvest up to 500 sweet, cherry tomatoes. Below ground harvest up to 4½ lb. of tasty, white potatoes for baking, cooking, and fries. .
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Tomato Pixie® Grapes
Pixie® Grapes
The world’s first line of dwarf (18”climb) grapevines — a Plug Connection EXCLUSIVE! Vines produce dozens of miniature grape clusters, the first year! Easy to maintain both indoors and out. Perfect for the urban patio vineyard but also hardy to Zone 3 in the ground! Cabernet Franc Pinot Meunier Purple Pinot Meunier White Riesling
San Marzano
Famous Italian heirloom yields bright red, tapered 3” fruits. Meaty & flavorful – ideal for canning or sauce.
Sun Sugar
Abundant candy-sweet orange cherry tomatoes with high levels of sugar and vitamin A. Possibly the world’s sweetest tomato!
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PREMIUM SPEEDLING VARIETIES AVAILABLE:
Available in a 128 or 288 4 Speedling 128 cell Gerbera plug ships 8-9 cell tray size weeks from seeding. Speedling 128 Cell Gerbera Plug Ships
Cool Wave
from seeding. 4 High southeastern light levelsweeks provide: increased bloom count, larger/showier blooms and increased plant weight. High Southeastern light level
Wonderfall
ARTWHEEL 128 CELL GERBERA SPEEDLING PANSY PROGRAM VARIETIES AVAILABLE:
HEEL VARIETIES VAILABLE:
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hardonnay
provide: 4 Finish in a 5” or larger premium pot.
Increased 4 Flowers will vary in color from pot to bloom pot to count produce a wide range color mix to give a sense Larger/showier blooms of novelty.
80% in flower after 7 weeks from a Speedling 128 plug. Cartwheel Strawberry Twist
Colossus
Increased plant weight
4 Less expensive than TC varieties, easier and faster to finish with the same added value look.
Crown
wing Ember
wberry Twist
Gerbera Cartwheel Strawberry Twist Delta
128 Cell Gerbera Plug
Majestic Giant II
LING GERBERA ES AVAILABLE:
Cartwheel
Mammoth
Festival Jaguar
Matrix
evolution
a Revolution Royal Midi Maxi Mini
FEATURING THE MUST HAVE Cartwheel Gerbera Variety Features ⍟ Large 4” semi-double flower
All Others are available⍟ special Finish in a 5” or larger premium pot order, contact a sales ⍟ Flowers will vary rep in colorfor from pot to pot to produce a wide range color mix to give a sense of novelty details.
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MATRIX SERIES ⍟ Extra-large flowers
best series for early flowering under longer days and warmer temperatures
Speedling 128 Cell Gerbera Plug Ships 8-9 weeks from seeding.
⍟ ALL Matrix varieties will flower within a 7 day period at 25% color in
Gerbera CartwheelHigh Autumn Colors Mix Southeastern light levels provide:
Gerbera Jaguar Pink
Gerbera Jaguar Mix
your fall production
Increased bloom count
Larger/showier blooms Increased plant weight
Speedling 288 Pansy Plug is shipped in 6-7 weeks from sow and ready for a Fast Finish!
Your plugs will be grown in the cool North Georgia mountain air for peak performance. Pansy Delta Blaze Mix
288 Pansy Plug
GERBERA Cartwheel jamesonii
Large 4”, semi-double flowers and rich, continually blooming colors capture attention at retail. The distinctive flower form, vigorous plant and upright habit are perfectly suited for 5-inch and larger premium programs. Excellent as a pot crop or a retail-ready planter. Height 12 16”. Width 16-18”. Chardonnay Glowing Ember Strawberry Twist Autumn Colors Mix
PANSY Jaguar jamesonii
Compact and uniform, upright habits with strong retail appeal, displaying up to 5 blooms per plant at once. No PGRs. Plant in baskets or 4-6” pots. Height 6-8”. Width 8-10". Deep Rose Fire Fire Dark Center Lemon Dark Center Orange Picotee Pink Red Rose Dark Center Rose Picotee Salmon Pastels Scarlet Shade Dark Center Tangerine Tangerine Dark Center White Yellow Yellow Dark Center Fall Colors Mix Mix Salsa Mix Springtime Mix
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Pansy Majestic Giants II Mix
Delta
An excellent series, great for spring and fall production, colors fit the season. Medium 2.5” blooms, uniform compact plants that resist stretching; excellent over-wintering. Height 6-8”. Width 4-6”. Fire Lavender Blue Shades Orange w/Blotch Pink Shades Pure Red Pure Rose See additional 24 Premium Colors and 17 Mixes on page 85
Majestic Giants II
The core of any pansy assortment! MG II has extra large 4” blooms with tons of flower power, even during short days. Simultaneous bud and bloom for continuous color. Blue & White Blue Jeans Clear Purple Clear White Clear Yellow Deep Blue w/Blotch Fire Marina Mid Blue w/Blotch Ocean Purple w/Blotch Red w/Blotch Rosalyn Rose w/Blotch Sherry White w/Blotch Yellow w/Blotch Autumn Mix Clear Mix Girl Friends Mix
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OUT OF THE PAST, YOUR BRILLIANT FUTURE EMERGES. Speedling Ornamentals. Growing trends, making history. Trace the roots of any brilliant ornamental and chances are you will find Speedling. Growing for over 40 years of trendsetting technology and leadership, Speedling ranks among the top young plant growers in America. Our enhanced facilities allow faster, more flexible options for affordable annuals, high-performance perennials, custom-grown pre-finished, finished and more. Share our history and own the future.
CARTWHEEL 128 CELL GERBERA ORNAMENTALS PROGRAM
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Perfetto Synchro Scarlet
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Perfetto Synchro Mix
CYCLAMEN Perfetto Synchro intermediate
Pairs compact plants with large flowers resulting in florist-quality plants with a similar crop time to Laser. Also suited to high-density production. Scarlet White Mix
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Super Serie Compact Fuji Mix
Super Serie Petticoat F1 Mix
A high quality plant with an abundance of brightly colored, novelty blooms. The tips of the of the blooms fade out to white just like the snow-covered tip of Mount Fuji.
Shows unique novelty blooms that point downwards and are reminiscent of a billowing skirt. Works very nicely in a hanging basket so you can see how beautiful the flowers are.
miniature
miniature
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POINSETTIAS Unrooted & Rooted Cuttings
Poinsettia Premium Red
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Premium Apricot
Premium Polar
Infinity Marble
Premium Ice Crystal
Premium Red
Infinity Red
Premium Picasso
Viking Cinnamon
Viking Red
POINSETTIAS Gold Rush
The first true gold poinsettia on the market, Gold Rush will add an elegant and decorative accent to the holidays. Medium to compact vigour with deep green leaves.
Infinity
The Poinsettia Infinity is a mid-season poinsettia with an elegant and traditional smooth bract shape. Perfect for 8” and 10” production. The star of the series is Infinity Polar. Marble Polar Red
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Viking
Apricot Early Red Ice Crystal Lipstick Pink Marble Picasso Polar Red White
Cinnamon Red
Premium is an early family with compact growth. Little to no growth regulators are required. Premium is optimal for “Keep Cool”-production. Shoots will develop uniformly without applying a growth regulator; develops thick stems and excellent root systems.
Perfect variety for high volume production, easy to produce, medium vigor. More intense than RED FOX Euro and Early Glory. Extreme cold resistance, non-sensitive to botrytis, very stick stems, good branching.
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Freedom Early Marble
Freedom Early Pink
Jubilee Jingle
Jubilee White
Freedom Early Red
Jubilee Pink
Prestige Burgundy
Ice Punch
Jubilee Red
Prestige Early Red
Prestige Red
POINSETTIAS Freedom
Uniform in size, habit, and timing. Ideal for multicolor combination pots. Dark green leaves, medium vigor and a 7.5 week response time; flower initiation around September 10th for November 10th timing. Early Marble Early Pink Early Red Early White Marble Peppermint Pink Red White
Ice Punch
Striking red bracts with white centers, dark green leaves and a medium vigor. Outstanding consumer recognition. Ideal for early season sales with an 8 week response time; flower initiation is approximately September 15th for November 15th timing. Adaptable to a wide range of container sizes.
Jubilee
Well matched in culture and habit. Ideal for multicolor combination pots. A medium vigor plant habit with upright branching and a horizontal bract position. Dark green leaves with large cyathia. An 8 week response time; flower initiation is approximately September 25th for a November 256th finish.
Prestige
Early season poinsettias with a strong v-shaped architecture. Dark green leaves and large showy horizontal bracts have a medium vigor, 8.5 week response time. Flower initiation is approximately September 15th for November 15th timing. Burgundy Early Red Maroon Red
Jingle Pink Red White
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Sigma™
Neva™
Titan™ Pink
Venus™ Hot Pink
Titan™ Red
Titan™ White
POINSETTIAS Neva™
This award winning variety is the strongest and sturdiest poinsettia from Syngenta. One of the best mid-season varieties for the South. Perfect for 6” production, with a great upright V-shaped habit, strong stems, ring-free growing, and a controlled canopy of medium sized bracts. Easy to sleeve, ship and it has superior post-harvest performance. 74 Michell’s 2017
Sigma™
The best choice for Black Friday sales. With a compact habit, Sigma™ allows for more efficient production, leading to high volume sales. Its deep red color and large yellow center make Sigma a hit with consumers. Sturdy stems, upright habit, and excellent post-harvest health make Sigma excel in miniature to 6” pots.
Titan™
A highly-awarded complete early season series, Titan™ has unparalleled keeping quality and superior post-harvest performance. Bred to finish in cooler temperatures, Titan reduces the need for inputs, saving growers money. With a strong V-shaped habit and upright bracts, Titan ships easily and shines at retail.
Venus™ Hot Pink
With a vibrant pink color, Venus™ Hot Pink is an eye catcher at retail. Its sturdy, V-shaped habit make shipping effortless. Venus Hot Pink has medium-Late timing for late November/early December turns.
Pink Red White
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SEED Raw, Pelleted, Primed, Coated & Mult-Pelleted
Osteospermum Akila White w/Purple Eye
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Fuseables® Paradise Island
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Fuseables® Rise N Shine
Fuseables® Sunglow
Fuseables® Healing Waters
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FUSEABLES Fuseables is the only combo program from a single pellet. These easy-to-produce, two to three variety mixes are ideal for color bowls, hanging baskets and large patio containers. No other combo series gives you great texture and color for spring and autumn, with amazing resulsts every time!
BACOPA
GRASS
MULTI-SPECIES PETUNIA
Utopia
Twisted Arrows
Wine Cooler
A combination of Blutopia and Snowtopia bacopa.
Blue Arrows juncus and Juncus effusus spiralis (curly juncus).
Twisted Dart
CALIBRACHOA
Blue Dart juncus and Juncus effusus spiralis (curly juncus).
Paradise Island
Kabloom Yellow, denim and rose. 7-day flowering window.
MULTI-SPECIES Blue Dawn
COLEUS
Easy Wave® Rosy Dawn petunia and Blutopia® bacopa.
Chocolate Symphony
Healing Waters
Chocolate Mint and Lime Delight coleus makes an easy combo for the shade.
Under the Sun
Crimson Gold and Lime Delight Coleus. Great for both sun and shade. 76 Michell’s 2017
Cool season combo of Sorbet Midnight Flow viola and Clear Crystal Purple Shades alyssum.
PETUNIA Berry Bold
Easy Wave® Berry Velour and Daddy® Red petunias.
Blueberry Lime Jam Sophistica Lime Green and Dreams Midnight petunias.
Shock Wave® Denim Petunia, Easy Wave® Violet Petunia and large-flowered blue Bacopa.
Lime Coral
Silk N’ Satin
Ooh La La
Shock Wave® Pink Shades petunia and Snowtopia® bacopa.
Dreams Coral Morn and Sophistica Lime Bicolor petunias.
Easy Wave® Burgundy Star, Easy Wave® Neon Rose and Shock Wave® Coconut.
Pleasantly Blue
Dreams Midnight and Daddy Blue petunias.
Rise N Shine
Easy Wave® Yellow and Rosy Dawn. This second all-Wave Fuseables is great for Spring.
Strawberry Wine
Easy Wave® Shell Pink, Dreams Red and Daddy Red Petunias.
VIOLA Sunglow
Sorbet® Lemon Chiffon and Midnight Glow.
Sunset Boulevard
Sorbet® Lemon Chiffon and Peach Melba.
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build a better combo
GREAT-LOOKING, BALANCED COMBOS THAT SELL NEW Paradise Island The first Fuseables to contain the first seed calibrachoa, Kabloom®
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FROM “EASY-SOW, EASY-GROW” PLUGS
FROM OUR REVOLUTIONARY PRECISION MULTI-PELLETS SEED TECHNOLOGY
fuseables
The complete line of Fuseables is available from Michell’s. Order your seed and plugs early! More info at panamseed.com.
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Blue Hawaii 5.0
Clear Crystal White
Serena Mix
Serenita Mix
Serenita Pink
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Big Rose Green Leaf
Nonstop White Imp
Dragon Wing Pink
AGERATUM ANGELONIA ASTER
BEGONIA
Blue Hawaii 5.0
Dragon Wing hybrida
Setting the industry standard for ageratums, Blue Hawaii 5.0 is an all around good performer in packs, pots and the garden. Especially good in warm climates. Height 6”. 70-75 days. (Pelleted)
ALYSSUM Clear Crystal
A new tetraploid alyssum delivering more vigor than standard diploid varieties like Easter Bonnet. Large, fragrant flowers with strong performance in containers and landscapes. Lavender Shade and Purple Shade are the first ever pigmented tetraploid alyssums and are well-matched in vigor and flower size with the Clear Crystal White. (Coated & Multi-pelleted)
Lavender Shade Purple Shade White Mix
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Serena & Serenita * AAS winner
Serena is an excellent selection for landscapes and borders in moderate to hot climates with low to high humidity. Garden height 10-12”. Spread 12-14”. 91-105 days. Serenita is a more compact and controlled version of Serena with the same crop time. Purple has large flowers and is the tallest in the series. Plant in full sun. Height 10-14”. Spread 12-14”. Space 8”. Deer and rabbit-resistant. Pelleted seed with an 85%+ Yield Potential rating. Serena: Blue Lavender Purple White Mix Waterfall Mix (Purple, Sky Blue & White) Serenita: Lavender Pink (rose-pink) * Pink Purple Raspberry White Mix (all colors)
ANTIRRHINUM See Snapdragon……….....…93
Pot & Patio
Well suited for 4” pots and packs. Fully double, 2.5-3” flowers; day neutral. Not recommended for landscape. Height 6”. 50-60 days. Blue Pink Scarlet White Mix
BEGONIA Big benariensis/landscape
Big has increased flowering, versatility, large 2-3” flowers, vigorous growth and unsurpassed garden performance. Big will be the focal point of any garden with deep colored bronze or green foliage for maximum show and great contrast. These begonias grow quickly to provide lush, beautiful displays in hanging baskets, mixed containers and large landscape plantings. Pink Green Leaf Red Bronze Leaf Red Green Leaf Rose Bronze Leaf Rose Green Leaf
Adapts well to hanging baskets, with a unique, beautiful arching, and pendulous habit. Large containers and inground plantings. Exceptional garden performance in sun or shade. 16 weeks for 10” basket. Height 12-15”. Spread 15-18”. Pink Red
Nonstop tuberosa
A leader in tuberous begonias, Nonstop is great for bedding, pots and the landscape. Early plants yield a full, mounded plant habit and large 3-4”, fully double flowers. Best for premium quality production. Height 8”. Plant in sun to partial shade. 17-20 weeks. (Pelleted & Raw) Appleblossom Deep Rose Deep Salmon Golden Orange Joy Yellow Orange Pink Red Rose Petticoat Imp White Imp Yellow Yellow Red Back Mix
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Sun Cities Santa Barbara
Kabloom Rose
South Pacific Scarlet
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Tropical Rose
TopSpin Scarlet
Fresh Look Mix
BEGONIA
BEGONIA
CALIBRACHOA
CELOSIA
Sun Cities Collection
TopSpin
Kabloom
Castle plumosa (Feather type)
boliviensis / fibrous/green foliage
semperflorens/green foliage
Large, 2” fiery bright red-orange, bell shaped flowers sit atop wing-shaped green leaves. The upright habit cascades as it matures. Blooms May through August. Drought and rain tolerant, low maintenance. Ideal for hanging baskets, containers and mass plantings, plant in sun or shade. Crop time 14-16 weeks.
TopSpin is the earliest and most uniform green leaf series in the market. Grow it with your other cooler grown spring bedding plants to save on heating. Recommended for packs, pots, hanging baskets and in combinations. Great field performance, strong vigor, flower size and great branching. Long selling season – early spring through summer sales. Garden height 10- 12”. (Pelleted & Raw)
(Pelleted)
Santa Cruz (red) Santa Barbara (white) San Francisco (salmon)
Sweetheart fibrous/bronze foliage
Pink Rose Scarlet White Mix
Valentine Improved
The standard for beauty and unparalleled garden performance! Deep bronze leaves accent large, vibrant flowers. Early flowering and vigorous, with a uniform flowering window great for growers and retailers alike. Beauty, durability and garden performance makes this series a must! Pack crop time 63-77 days.
fibrous/green foliage
Bicolor Dark Pink Pink Red Rose White Mix
Blossom Dark Pink Pink Rose Rose Splash Scarlet White Mix
An early begonia with excellent garden performance. The deep green, glossy leaves and vibrant flower colors makes Valentine stand out in retail and the landscape. Uniform in the pack and vigorous in the garden, this series provides durability and color all summer long. Crop time 63-77 days.
The first ever calibrachoa from seed! Suitable for 4.5” tpots and up. Ideal for single and combination planters. (Pelleted) Deep Blue Deep Pink Rose White Yellow
CANNA South Pacific Scarlet
* AAS winner
Begins to flower at 12”, producing long lasting and non-fading 7-8” plumes. The ability to withstand summer heat and drought makes this series an excellent choice for gardens. Height 12-14”. 60-65 days. Orange * Pink Scarlet Yellow Mix
* AAS Winner
Beautiful and vibrant, capturing the vibrant essence of a tropical sunset. The first hybrid canna from seed. South Pacific is loaded with hybrid vigor and fills the pot faster, blooms sooner and more prolifically.
Tropical * AAS winner
This bronze leaf, extra dwarf canna, grows only 24-30” high and is great for pots and bedding. Bright 3-4”, early blooms are held above the foliage. Blooms about 90 days after sowing in warm conditions.
Fresh Look plumosa * AAS winner ‡ Fleuroselect Novelty winner
Green leaf companion to New Look. Consistent performance, minimal maintenance and pest-free growth. Outstanding floral display with 3-5” wide, 8-10” high, feathery plumes. Great garden performance; new leaves cover old plumes to keep a fresh look all season. Heat, humidity & rain tolerant. Garden height 12-18”. Spread 12-20”. 110 days. (Coated) * ‡ Gold ‡ Orange * ‡ Red * ‡ Yellow Mix (all colors)
Bronze Scarlet Red * Rose Salmon * White Yellow
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best. spring. ever.
fresh takes DASH
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The best Dianthus barbatus for premium quarts & gallons. Easy & upscale. Masses of fragrant color. Naturally compact – needs less to no PGRs for easy, year-round production. Order your Dash seed and plugs early from Michell’s. Call 1-800-422-4678 today. More info at panamseed.com.
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Sonata Mix
Figaro Original Field Mix
Super Parfait Crimson Star
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Dianthus Venti Parfait Crimson Eye
Gazoo Mix
Silver Falls
New Day Tiger Mix
COLEUS
DAHLIA
DIANTHUS
GAZANIA
Kong
Figaro
Super Parfait
Gazoo
Unique patterns on well branched plants with very large leaves with a mounded and upright habit. Great shade alternative for large containers, mixed combos and landscapes. Height 16-18”. Width 15-18”. Green Lime Sprite Mosaic Red Rose Salmon Pink Scarlet Empire Mix
COSMOS Sonata bipinnatus
† Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner ‡ Fleuroselect Novelty winner
Excellent basal-branching, uniform height, and long garden performance. This semidwarf cosmos is ideal for use in patio pots, color bowls and gallons. Height 24”.
‡ Fleuroselect Novelty winner
Full, semi-double to double flowers on well-branched plants. Excellent pack and garden performance. Height 12-14”. 55-60 days. ‡ Orange Shades ‡ Red Shades ‡ Violet Shades White ‡ Yellow Shades ‡ Original Field Mix
DIANTHUS Dash
The best Dianthus barbatus for premium quarts & gallons. Enjoy masses of fragrant color. Dash is naturally compact and needs little to no PGRs for easy, year-round production. Crimson Magician Pink Violet White Mix
‡ Carmine ‡ Pink ‡ Pink Blush † ‡ White ‡ Mix
Large flowers with a bold eye pattern and vibrant colors. Good in both cool-weather and warm-weather conditions. A mounded habit and long blooming. Height 8-10”. Width 6-8”. Plant in packs and 4-6" pots. (Raw & Pelleted) Crimson Star Raspberry Red Peppermint Strawberry
Venti Parfait
Very early with slightly larger flowers than original Parfait. A mounding habit and long blooming; great for early spring sales. Height 8-10”. Width 6-8”. Plant in packs and 4-6” pots. (Raw & Pelleted) Crimson Crimson Eye
DICHONDRA Silver Falls D. argentea
Dash Magician
Cascading small rounded silver leaves on silver stems. Heat and drought tolderant. Grows up to 6’. Low growing, 2-3” as a ground cover when planted in well-drained soil. 75-84 days.
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Extra-large blooms in bold colors; long blooming and heat loving. Gazoo has a mounded habit and is suited for production in pots and patio containers. Height 10-12”. Clear Orange Clear Vanilla Clear Yellow Orange w/Ring Red w/Ring Yellow w/Ring Mix
New Day g.rigens
Compact with large blooms than most and a sturdy, compact habit. Bright, beautiful colors look great in beds, containers, hanging baskets or landscapes. Plant in full sun. Height 8-10”. Spread 6-8”. Bronze Shades (red to bronze) Clear Orange Pink Shades (rose to pink) Red Shades White Yellow (w/dark center ring) Bright Mix (Bronze Shades, Yellow, Clear Orange & Pink Shades) Mix (all colors plus Rose Stripe) Strawberry Shortcake Mix (Pink Shades, Rose Stripes & White) Sunny Side Up Mix (Clear Orange, Yellow & White) Tiger Mix (Rose Stripe & Red Stripe)
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Majorette
NEW!
Leading the Way!
Gerbera
Introducing a gerbera series that leads the way in terms of uniformity, ease and beauty! Compact plants are loaded with buds and blooms, each flower measures 3 – 4 inches across. Majorette is perfect for quarts or larger containers with multiple plants. It is also offered as Slick Coat for streamlined sowing. Featuring an array of bright colors, including unique Sunset Orange, Majorette is sure to be the center of attention at retail and at home.
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Bengal Mix
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Cartwheel Strawberry Twist
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Elephant Scarlet
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Majorette Sunset Orange
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Jaguar Mix
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Mega Revolution Golden Yellow w/Dark Eye Imp
GERBERA Bengal jamesonii
The best gerbera for large containers with a vigorous, tidy habit and superior flowering. Bengal fills 6” or gallon containers with a controlled habit and the short, thick stems maximize shipping. Early, uniform flowering, with strong shelf life and open flowers at time of shipment encourage sales at retail. Orange Orange w/Eye Red w/Eye Rose w/Eye White Yellow w/Eye Mix
Cartwheel jamesonii
Cartwheel features very large, 4” semi-double flowers that demand attention. The unique variations, bold, rich colors and shades within each variety add a sense of novelty. A vigorous plant habit, suited for 5” or larger premium containers. Growers will appreciate the simplified production and planning that Cartwheel offers, making it more cost-effective. Autumn Colors Mix Chardonnay Glowing Ember Strawberry Twist
Elephant Scarlet jamesonii
An upgrade to classic gerbera, this unique, oversized variety has giant 6” wide flowers. Thick, strong stems support the huge blooms above robust plants that continuously flower throughout their life. Elephant is suited for 6” and larger containers and works well in combination planters.
Jaguar jamesonii
The earliest and most uniform series on the market today! Manageable foliage and short, sturdy flower stems showcase the superior bloom quality of Jaguar and allow for more high-density production than other varieties. Jaguar is ideal for four- to six-inch premium containers and baskets, requiring no PGRs. Deep Orange Deep Rose Fire Fire Dark Center Lemon Dark Center Orange Picotee Pink Red Rose Dark Center Rose Picotee Scarlet Shade Dark Center Tangerine Tangerine Dark Center White Yellow Yellow Dark Center Fall Colors Mix Mix Salsa Mix Springtime Mix
Majorette jamesonii
Introducing the most uniform gerbera series ever! Majorette is perfect for quarts and larger containers with multiple plants. It's also offered as Slick Coat for streamlined sowing and singulation. Height 8-10”. Spread 10-12”. Bright White Dark Eye Orange Dark Eye Pink Halo Red Dark Eye Rose Sunset Orange Yellow Dark Eye
Mega Revolution jamesonii
Extremely large flowers are good in large patio planters and gardens; plant in partial sun. Revolution produces vigorous, bushy plants with great bloom size. Height 12-16”. Width 7-8”. Zones 9a - 10b. Bright Red w/Light Eye Champagne Golden Yellow w/Dark Eye Imp Orange w/Dark Eye Purple Shades Red w/Dark Eye Rose w/ Green Center Scarlet Dark Eye Imp Watermelon White w/Light Eye Yellow Shades Classic Mix Select Mix
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Royal jamesonii
Early flowering and floriferous with large, eye-catching, flowers in bright colors. Medium, uniform plants have dark green foliage and a compact growing habit. All but Salmon Rose and White are dark eyed. Tight bloom window, no PGRs. Height 8-12”. 100-112 days. Apricot Bicolor Red Champagne Deep Orange Deep Pink Deep Rose Golden Yellow Lemon Orange Scarlet Peach Red Rose Salmon Rose w/Green Eye Scarlet Soft Pink White w/Green Eye Yellow Breeder's Choice Mix Pastel Mix Premium Mix Mix
Royal Semi-double jamesonii
An extra row of mini petals around the center eye, gives Royal Semi-double blooms extra flair. Early flowering and floriferous with eye-catching, large flowers. Medium, uniform plants have dark green foliage and a compact growing habit. Short culture time; a tight bloom window; no PGRs. Height 8-12”. 100-112 days. Deep Rose Pink Vanilla Watermelon Mix
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Accent Premium Red
Accent Premium Pastel Mix
Heat Elite Mix
Impreza Formula Mix
Divine Fresh Mix
Divine Hot Cha Cha Mix
Lollipop Cherry, Orange and Peach
HYPOESTES
IMPATIENS
Splash Select
Accent Premium
Heat Elite
walleriana
fibrous / green foliage
Great uniformity of flowering with large blooms that are perfect for mixed containers. Strong vigor allows for great stamina in cooler temperatures and other environmental stresses. Excellent branching habit fills pots and baskets quickly and flowers display nicely above foliage. Garden height and width 10-12”.
Exceptional heat tolerance, garden performance and blooms in a variety of bright beautiful colors. Heat Elite is exceptional in cool, low light conditions and remains compact with awesome pack performance and a long shelflife. Large, 1.25” blooms sit atop beautiful 8-10” plants.
Dwarf with large, uniform leaves and more colored splashes. Best for 4” pots. Height 10-18”. 70-77 days. Pink Red Rose White Mix
IMPATIENS Divine hawkerii (New Guinea) Professional quality seed with consistent, high transplantable yields. Low-maintenance, high color impact alternative for shade landscapes. Versatile bedding plant for in-ground and container use means easy gardening success. Does well in heat and shade; long shelf life. Plant in partial shade. Height 10-14”. Spread 12-14”.
Bright Eye Deep Orange Lilac Orange Star Imp Pink Red Rose Salmon Violet Violet Star White Mix Mystic Mix (Bright Eye, Lavender Blue, Lilac & Violet) Pastel Mix (Bright Eye, Pink, Rose & White) Peppermint Mix (Bright Eye, Pink, Red & Rose)
Blue Pearl Lavender Orange Green Leaf Orange Bronze Leaf Pink Scarlet Bronze Leaf Scarlet Red Violet Fresh Mix Hot Cha Cha Mix Islander Mix Mix Mystic Mix Red White Mix Salsa Mix
Accent Premium Orange Star Imp
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Blue Silk Bright Eye Carmine Coral Deep Pink Lilac Orange Pink Red Rose Salmon Scarlet Violet White Mix
Impreza walleriana Grower and retailer-friendly with a tight 5 to 7 day window, great for high-density programs. Long shelf life. Plants stay full and beautiful all season. Blooms spring through late summer. Plant in shade. Height 6-8”. Width 12-14” Blue Pearl Cherry Splash Pink Punch Red Rose Salmon Violet White Formula Mix Intense Mix Passion Mix Red White Mix South Beach Mix Wedgewood Mix
Divine Islander Mix
Super Elfin Violet Starburst XP
Lollipop wallerianat
This uniform series yields more flowers than other varieties. When fully bloomed Lollipop will hide the pot. Height: 11”. Plant in partial shade. (Raw) Bubblegum (Pink) Cherry (Red) Coconut (White) Fruit Punch (Rose) Orange Peach (Salmon) Pomegranate (Carmine) Raspberry (Violet)
Super Elfin walleriana
Vigorous with uniform timing delivering a tight, 5-7 day window across all colors. Mix and match colors to achieve the most uniform crop. Available in 25 colors. Plant in shade. Height: 8-10”. Spread 12-14”. (Raw) Blue Pearl XP Cherry Splash XP Coral XP Deep Pink XP Lilac XP Melon XP Pink XP Punch XP Red XP Red Starburst XP Rose XP Rose Starburst XP Salmon XP Salmon Starburst XP Scarlet XP Violet Imp XP Violet Starburst XP White XP Standard Series Apricot Bright Orange Lavender Light Pink Lipstick Magenta Ruby Salmon Blush
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Riviera Mix
Antigua Mix
Bonanza Mix
Discovery Yellow
Durango Bee
Sweet Cream
Saratoga Mix
Glamour Red F1
LOBELIA
MARIGOLD
Riviera
Bonanza tagetes patula (French) Durango tagetes patula (French)
Dwarf, compact plants with vigorous garden performance. Blooms very early with an abundance of flowers. Great for containers and gardens. Height 5”. 70-75 days. Blue Eyes (medium blue w/white throat and bronze foliage) Blue Splash (white w/blue throat) Lilac Marine Blue (deep blue flowers/ green foliage) Midnight Blue (bronze foliage) Rose Sky Blue (bright blue flowers) White Mix
MARIGOLD Antigua
tagetes erecta (African)
Easy to grow with a naturally dwarf, uniform and, basal-branching habit. Strong bloom stems support round 3” flowers. Great for patio containers, as border plants or in the garden. Height 10-12”. Spread 10-12”. 70–84 days.
‡ Fleuroselect Novelty winner
Beautiful 2” crested flowers on uniform plants with good lasting quality. Excellent outdoor performance. Height 10-12”. 35-40 days. (Detailed & Coated) Bee (mahogany edged in pale gold) ‡ Deep Orange Flame (mahogany w/orange border) Gold Harmony (orange crest w/maroon collar) Orange Yellow Mix
Discovery
tagetes erecta (dwarf African)
Very dwarf but large, fully double hybrid flowers, uniform with 2.5-3” blooms. Great for early forcing 4” pot plants. Superb garden performance. Garden height 6-8”. 65-75 days.
MARIGOLD Uniform, excellent branching and extra-large 2-2.5” flowers with strong stems. Early to bloom. 5-7 day flowering window. Great for packs and pots. Height 10-12”. Width 6-8”. Bee Bolero Flame Gold Orange Red Tangerine Yellow Mix Outback Mix
NICOTIANA
(FLOWERING TOBACCO)
Saratoga x. alata Earliness, uniformity in habit and timing, wide color range and a high germination rate of 90%. Bushy, dwarf 10-12” plants are great in packs, pots and in the landscape. 70 days. (Pelleted)
Appleblossom Lime Purple Bicolor Red Rose White Mix
Sweet Cream
tagetes erecta (African hybrid)
2.5-3” white-cream blooms. Superior performance in the pack and garden. Garden height 16-20”. 77-84 days. (Detailed & Coated)
(Detailed & Coated) Orange Yellow
(Detailed & Coated)
ORNAMENTAL KALE Glamour Red F1 * AAS winner
Its unique shiny leaves create a dramatic contrast to the colorful rosette of center leaves, and adds color to fall and winter gardens and containers. Amazingly slow to bolt 4” pots and larger.
Gold Orange Primrose Yellow Mix
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be cool COOL WAVE®
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The fastest-growing, longest-lasting, truly-trailing pansy. Decorator’s dream. Fast & fabulous DIY. Pumps out seasonal color. Wow ‘em with WaveTM. Order your Cool Wave seed and plugs early from Michell’s. Call 1-800-422-4678 today. More info at panamseed.com/wave.
Akila Daisy White
Cool Wave Berries ‘N Cream Mix
Akila Purple
Cool Wave Mix
Cool Wave Pastels Mix
Colossus Fire
Colossus Neon Violet
Colossus Tricolor
Delta Deep Blue
Delta Rose w/Blotch
Delta Pure Golden Yellow
OSTEOSPERMUM
PANSY
Akila ecklonis
Colossus x. wittrockiana
Delta x. wittrockiana
Deep Blue w/Blotch Fire Lavender Medley Lemon Shades Neon Violet (blue face) Ocean Pure Rose Purple w/Blotch Red w/Blotch Rose Medley Rose w/Blotch Tricolor White White w/Blotch White w/Purple Wing Yellow Yellow w/Blotch Imp Blotched Mix Formula Mix
Premium Colors: Beaconsfield Blue w/Blotch Deep Blue Gold w/Blotch Marina Neon Violet Imp Pure Deep Orange Persian Medley Pure Golden Yellow Pure Lemon Pure Light Blue Pure Primrose Pure Violet Pure White Pure Yellow Primrose w/Blotch Red w/Blotch Rose w/Blotch Tapestry True Blue Violet & White White w/Blotch Yellow w/Blotch Yellow w/Purple Wing
* AAS winner † Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner
Akila (beauty in Swahili) describes this full branched plant with beautiful blooms. Drought tolerant once established. Best seed-raised variety for both habit and seed quality. Excellent performance in the landscape, gardens and containers. Plant in full sun. Height & spread 16-20”. 90% germ. * † Daisy White Lavender Shades Purple White White w/Purple Eye Grand Canyon Mix Mix
Attractive, extra-large blooms face upward in a tight, non-stretching habit. Great under hot, stressful conditions; requires less PGR's. Blooms earlier in winter and low light conditions. Height 4-5”. Width 6-8”. Blooms in spring 80-85 days. Flower size 3.5-4”. (Primed)
Cool Wave x wittrockiana
Expand your selling opportunities in spring and fall. The Cool Wave series has redefined the entire pansy class. They beat other pansies hands down for vigour and overwintering. (Primed)
Akila White w/Purple Eye
Blueberry Swirl Blue Skies Frost Golden Yellow Lemon Surprise Purple Sunshine 'n' Wine Violet Wing White Berries ’N Cream Mix Pastels Mix Mix
Delta™ Premium Pansy raised the bar for reliable programming and ease of production for spring and fall finishing due to its uniformity in habit, timing and manageability. Large eye-catching blooms on compact tightly branched plants make it the grower’s choice for packs and 4” containers. Delight consumers with its extended color palette and range of mixes to match the season.
Original Colors: Fire (scarlet & yellow w/mahogany wing) Lavender Blue Shades Orange w/Blotch Pink Shades Pure Red Pure Rose Mixes: Apple Cider Mix (Tapestry, Pre. Rose w/ Blotch & Pre. Pure Primrose) Berry Tart Mix (Pre. Pure Light Blue, Blue w/ Blotch, Pre. Pure Violet & Pure Rose) Blaze Mix (Fire, Pure Red, Pure Yellow & Yellow w/Red Wing) Blotch Mix (blotched, faced, winged & premium) Buttered Popcorn Mix (Pre. Pure Primrose, Pre. Pure White & Pre. Pure Golden Yellow) Citrus Mix (Deep Orange, Pure Lemon, Pure White & Pure Yellow) Cool Water Mix (True Blue, Pre. Pure White, Pure Light Blue, Blue w/
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Blotch) Cotton Candy Mix (Pre. Pure Light Blue & Pink Shades) Formula Mix (All colors) Fruit Salad Mix (Pure Rose, Violet w/ Face, Premium Pure Golden Yellow, & Pure Deep Orange) Monet Mix (Lavender, Pink, Rose, Pure Yellow, & True Blue) Premium Blotch Mix (All Pre. w/blotches) Pumpkin Pie Mix (Fire, Orange w/ Blotch, Pre. Pure White, Pure Deep Orange & Pre. Pure Primrose) Pure Colors Mix Tri-Color Mix (Light Blue, Lemon & Violet) Watercolors Mix (Deep Orange, Pink, Lavender, Light Blue, Primrose & White) Wine & Cheese Mix
Delta Premium Monet Mix
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Heat Elite Blue Blotch
Heat Elite Lilac Shades
Heat Elite Rose Blotch
Inspire Deep Orange
Inspire Lilac Shades
Inspire Mix
Inspire Deluxxe Deep Blue Blotch
Inspire Deluxxe Red Blotch
Inspire Deluxxe White Blotch
Inspire Plus Marina
Inspire Plus Red Blotch
Inspire Plus Yellow Purple Face
PANSY Heat Elite
Pansy Heat Elite flowers early and performs beautifully in the heat while resisting stretching. Uniform color range, compact habit and extensive color options makes Heat Elite a top pick for exceptional pansies. (Raw & Primed)
Beaconsfield Blue Blotch Clear Blue Lilac Shades Orange Orange Blotch Pink Shades Porcelain Blue Primrose Pure White Purple Purple Bicolor Red Blotch Red Wing Rose Blotch Scarlet Shades White Blotch Yellow Yellow Blotch Blotch Mix (Not shown. Yellow Blotch, Blue Blotch, White Blotch, Mulberry Blotch, Rose Blotch, Porcelain Blue Shades and Red Wing) Clear Mix (Clear Blue, Pure White, Yellow, Orange and Purple) Formula Mix (Not shown. Yellow Blotch, Yellow, Blue Blotch, Mulberry Blotch, White Blotch and White. ) Watercolor Mix (Not shown. Clear Blue, Clear Orange, Clear White, Lilac Shades, Pink Shades, Porcelain Blue, Primrose.)
Inspire wittrockiana
Hardy, uniform and compact, great for containers, borders and ground covers. Ideal for spring and fall; excellent late fall performance. Sun to partial shade. Height 4-6”. Spread 6-8”. 70-90 days. (Raw and Primed) Blue Angel Blue Velvet Blue w/Blotch Carmine w/Blotch Deep Blue w/Blotch Deep Orange Golden Yellow Lavender Pink Lemon w/Blotch Lemon w/Red Blotch Lilac w/Blotch Lilac Shades Peach Shades Primrose Purple Purple & Orange Purple & White Red w/Blotch Scarlet Silver Blue w/Blotch Terracotta True Blue Violet & Yellow White White w/Blotch White w/Red Blotch Clear Face Mix Blotch Face Mix Clear Face Mix Fall Fireball Mix Spring Sunrise Mix
Inspire Peach Shades
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Inspire Deluxxe wittrockiana
Inspire Deluxxe has unmatched uniformity for habit and timing. They fill the pot easily with extra-large, long-lasting flowers and are earlier to bloom than other varieties. Exhibits superior outdoor performance, perfect for fall or spring production. Plant in sun. Height 7”. (Raw and Primed) Deep Blue Blotch Denim Red Blotch Rose Blotch White White Blotch Yellow Yellow Blotch White Violet Wing Blueberry Mix Maxi Mix Mulberrry Mix
Inspire Deluxxe Denim + Yellow + Yellow Blotch
Inspire Plus wittrockiana
These hardy, uniform and compact flowers are a great selection for containers, borders, and ground covers. Great for spring window boxes and pansy planter programs. They are ideal for spring and fall production and have excellent late fall performance. Plant alone or with other components. Available in 30 colors. Plant in sun-partial shade. Height 4-6”. Spread 6-8”. 70-90 days. (Raw and Primed) Beaconsfield Blue Blotch Marina Orange Red Blotch True Blue Violet Violet Face White White Blotch Yellow Yellow Blotch Yellow Purple Face Mardi Gras Mix Maxi Mix Sun n Surf Mix Sunny Day Mix
Inspire Plus Mardi Gras Mix
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*GP* Heat Elilte Mambo Peach
Graffiti Mix
*GP* Heat Elilte Mambo Pink Morn
PENTAS (EGYPTIAN STAR) BeeBright™
New for 2017, BeeBright™ is the ideal choice for summer pack programs as well as other small containers such as pints and quarts. BeeBright’s™ compact and uniform habit plus heat loving habit makes production a breeze. Pollinator-friendly BeeBright™ Pentas offers an abundance of nectar. Great for summer landscape borders and mass plantings. Seed) Lipstick Pink Red White Mix
Graffiti
Early-flowering with a wellbranched, uniform habit and large flower heads. Ten days earlier than ‘New Look’ with much improved vigor. Height 12-15”. (Pelleted)
*GP* Heat Elilte Mambo Red
African Sunset
Dreams Mix
Limbo GP Rose Veined
Sophistica Lime Bicolor
PETUNIA African Sunset x. hybrida *GP* Heat Elite * AAS winner Mambo The first orange hued petunia from seed! Excellent mounding habit with strong stems, excellent vigor and high flower count. The strong flower petals resist humid conditions.
Dreams grandiflora (single)
Uniform series performance. Compact and tightly branched habit, displays 3-4” blooms. Above average weather tolerance. 5-7 day spring bloom time window. Height 10-15”. Spread 10-12”. (Pelleted)
*GP* Heat Elite Mambos are the next generation with "Greater Performance" from grower to customer. The earliest to bloom of any multiflora; does extremely well under hot and cool conditions and will not stretch! Its compact habit, helps it hold in the pack, on shelves and in the greenhouse. No PGR’s required! Blue Burgundy Mid-Blue Orchid Peach Pink Pink Morn Red Red Morn Red Vein Rose Rose Morn Rose Vein Salmon Sweet Pink Violet White Mix
Appleblossom Burgundy Burgundy Picotee Coral Morn Fuchsia Midnight (violet-blue) Neon Rose Pink (yellow throat) Red Red Picotee Rose Rose Morn Rose Picotee Salmon (white throat) Sky Blue White Patriot Mix Waterfall Mix Wild Rose Mix Mix
Limbo GP grandiflora (single) * AAS winner » Fleuroselect Quality winner
The next generation natural dwarf Limbo petunias with Greater Performance. Since Limbo lacks the genetic capacity to stretch, no PGR's are required. Enjoy an abundance of large flowers on mounded, compact, well branched plants all season long. Height 8-10”. Width 10-12”. (Pelleted) Blue Peach (light salmon) Pink Morn *Red Red Veined Rose Rose Morn Rose Veined Salmon Salmon Morn Sweet Pink * » Violet White Blue Veined Mix
Sophistica grandiflora (single) Sophistica creates a unique garden display with beautiful, large flowers. Matching bloom time for easy shipping and scheduling. Antique Shades has the most upright habit. Height and width 10-15”. Weeks to flower 11-13. (Pelleted)
Bright Red Lavender Lipstick Pink Red Lace Rose Violet White Mix
*GP* Heat Elilte Mambo Salmon
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Antique Shades (rose w/yellow throat) Blackberry Blue Morn (blue margin w/silver white throat) Lime Bicolor Lime Green Twilight
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Easy Wave Yellow
Easy Wave Starfish Mix
Easy Wave Mix
Shock Wave Denim
Shock Wave Pink Shades
Shock Wave Rose
Tidal Wave Purple
Tidal Wave Red Velour
Tidal Wave Silver
Wave Blue
Wave Lavender
Wave Purple
PETUNIA TriTunia grandiflora (single) A one-stop shop of top performers with a wide color selection of bold, bright solids, crisp bi-colors, novelty veined and morn patterns. Matched for uniformity in habit and flowering and performance you can trust. Blue Blue Star Blue Veined Burgundy Crimson Star Lavender Pink Pink Morn Pink Veined Plum Purple Star Red Red Star Rose Rose Star Salmon Salmon Veined Sky Blue Violet White Mix Star Mix Pro Formula Mix Veined Mix
Ride the Wave spreading
* AAS winner † Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner
Easy Wave
Earlier to flower under short days and more adaptable to production in smaller packs and pots. Great for baskets, containers and small space gardens. Minimal maintenance required; quick overhead watering rebound. These excellent outdoor performers offer strong fill and season-long colors that fill out and stay fuller longer. Height 6-12”. Spread 2.5-3’. Blue Burgundy Star Coral Reef Mystic Pink Neon Rose Pink Plum Vein Red Rosy Dawn Salmon Shell Pink Violet White Yellow Beachcomber Mix Flag Mix Great Lakes Mix Opposites Attract Mix Plum Pudding Mix South Beach Mix Starfish Mix Mix
Shock Wave
Produces a mounded, spreading plant similar in shape and as easy to manage as Easy Wave. Bloom size 1.5-2”. Height 7-10”. Spread 2.25-3’. Coconut Coral Crush Deep Purple Denim Pink Shades Pink Vein Red Rose Amp Mix Buzz Mix Power Mix Spark Mix Volt Mix
Tidal Wave
The tallest of the Waves, with a full plant habit and a plethora of blooms. Plants grow outward, then upwards, making a shrublike shape that holds all season. An excellent landscape performer with terrific Botrytis tolerance and quick rain recovery. Height 16 - 22”. Spread 30 - 60”. Cherry Hot Pink Purple * Red Velour * Silver
Wave
Flowering requires day lengths longer than 13 hours (Misty Lilac 12 hours). Use for 4-6” pots and 10” hanging baskets. Excellent spreading petunia and free-flowering ground cover. Spring 84-112 days. Summer 63-91 days. Height 4-6”. Spread 4’. (Pelleted) * Blue Classic Purple * † Lavender Misty Lilac Pink * Purple Rose TriTunia Pro Formula Mix
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Happy Hour Mix
Happy Hour Pink Passion Mix
Happy Hour Tropical Mix
Sundial Gold
Sundial Mango
Sundial Scarlet
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Danova Rose & White Bicolor
Danova Scarlet
Danova Sky Blue
Heat Elite Mojave Imp
PORTULACA PORTULACA PRIMULA (PURSLANE)
Happy Hour grandiflora
Bred for reduced daylength sensitivity, Happy Hour blooms under shorter days. Uniform across the series, wellbranched, mounded plants are easy to pack and ship. Excellent garden performance, full habit and large, semi-double blooms. Drought-tolerant, great for hot, dry, full-sun conditions. Prefers well-drained media and garden soils. Height 8-10”. Width 10-12”. 2 weeks earlier in zones 7-10 for early-season sales! Plant in full sun. (Multi-seed & Raw)
(PURSLANE) Sundial
Early with a vigorous, wellbranched habit. Fills pots and packs quickly. Mixed containers, bedding, landscaping. Plant in full sun. Garden height 5”. Crop time 8-10 weeks. (Raw & Multi-pelleted) Chiffon Cream Fuchsia Gold Mango Orange Peach Peppermint Pink Princess Pink Scarlet Tangerine White Yellow Mix
Banana Coconut Deep Red Fuchsia Lemon Orange Peppermint Rosita Mix Pink Passion Mix (Rosita, Peppermint & Fuchsia) Tropical Mix (Deep Red, Orange & Banana)
Happy Hour Peppermint
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Danova acaulis F1
Sundial Mix
This vigorous variety produces large, showy blooms between 2” and 2.5” and will drive strong early season sales. They are well suited for bedding, mixed containers and pot plants. This series sets the standard for uniform plant habit, flower size and quality. Danova provides a rich assortment of strong colors from which to choose. Apple Blossom Bicolor Blue Burgundy Bicolor Cherry w/Edge Copper Cream Yellow Lemon Yellow Light Violet Lime Orange Yellow Pink Bicolor Pink Imp Purple Red Red & Rose Shades Red w/Yellow Edge Rose Rose & White Bicolor Rose Lavender Shades Salmon Orange Scarlet Sky Blue Velvet Red White Wine Bicolor Wine Red Yellow w/Eye Bicolor Mix Grower's Select Mix Mix
Danova Grower's Select Mix
Summer Jewel Lavender
SALVIA Heat Elite Mojave Imp Salvia Heat Elite is the next generation of salvia. Outperforming existing heat tolerant varieties, this Heat Elite is compact and early to flower with outstanding garden performance. Unique flower spike structure and branching habit is new to the marketplace. Suitable for pack production. Garden height 9-10”.
Summer Jewel coccinea * AAS winner
Blooms all season long , 7-9 weeks after sowing. Compact habit with excellent branching. Attracts hummingbirds. Lavender * Pink Red White Mix
Summer Jewel Pink
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Sizzler Salmon
Heat Elite Little Kiss Blue
Vista Red & White
Heat Elite Little Kiss Burgundy
Heat Elite Little Kiss Rose
Twinny Rose
Snaptastic Red
Kauai Lemon Drop
Quartz Burgundy XP
SALVIA
SNAPDRAGON TORENIA
VERBENA
Sizzler
Twinny
Quartz hybrida
splendens
The earliest and best full color range of pack Salvia with bright, clear colors and stunning bicolors. Bred for early plug and pack performance. Foliage and flower spikes remain tight and compact for extended shelf life. Day length neutral. Height 12”. 56-70 days. Burgundy Burgundy Halo Purple Red Salmon Mix
Vista splendens
Compact habit, dark green foliage and well-packed flower spikes hold their color intensity throughout the season. Vista is well-matched in heat tolerance, habit and earliness (5-7 day window). Height 10-12”. 63-70 days. Lavender Purple Red Red & White Rose Salmon White Mix
The first low bed heat tolerant type antirrhinum with a double flower form. This series consists of bronze shades, peach, violet, white and yellow shades. Twinny Peach is a 2010 AAS winner, owing to its unique color blend of peach, yellow and light orange along with its excellent garden performance nation wide. Appleblossom Bronze Shades Peach Rose Violet White Yellow Shades Mix (not shown)
Snaptastic
Kauai fournieri
True to its namesake, “the garden island”, Kauai adds beauty to your garden with vivid colors. It is compact, well-branched and has a tighter flowering window which blooms uniformly. Great in bedding, mixed combos and indoor containers. Plant in full shade to partial sun. Height and spread 8”. Heat and humid tolerant. (Pelleted) Blue & White Burgundy (w/white tube) Deep Blue Lemon Drop (white flower w/yellow spot) Magenta (w/white tube) Rose (w/white tube) White Mix
intermediate
Large flowers provide long lasting color . Strong stems support lateral branching which means less breakage during production and transport. Less day length sensitive than other snapdragons. Perfect for both quart and gallon size finished containers.Sell it in both spring and fall – great cross selling opportunity with pansy, viola and mums. Magenta Orange Flame Pink Red Yellow Mix
Heat Elite Little Kiss
* AAS winner ‡ Fleuroselect Novelty winner
Beautiful with large florets, umbels and a spreading, mounded habit. Excellent vigor for a strong plug tray, (85% + yield potential). Strong garden performance under stressful conditions; powdery mildew resistant. XP varieties are extremely uniform with a tight 6-7 day flowering window. Height 10-12”. Width 12-14”. North 84-91 days. South 77-84 days. Blue * Burgundy XP Burgundy w/Eye XP Carmine Rose XP Pink XP ‡ Purple XP Red w/Eye XP Scarlet XP Silver XP White XP Merlot Mix XP Mix XP Waterfall Mix XP
An AAS winner, Heat Elite Little Kiss beats the heat and performs exceptionally well in packs, pots, containers and the garden. A profuse bloomer; compact with tight foliage. Minimum stretch and maximum beauty. Heat Elite Little Kiss will liven up any space. Height and spread 8”. Blue Blue & White Burgundy Rose White
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Quartz Waterfall Mix XP
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Obsession Apricot
Sweetspot Rose Morn
Cobra Heat Elite Passion Fruit
Vitesse Heat Elite Orange
Vitesse Heat Elite Pink
VERBENA
VINCA
Obsession hybrida
Cobra Heat Elite
» Fleuroselect Quality winner ‡ Fleuroselect Novelty winner
An excellent pack habit with extended performance in the garden. More continuous flowering than other verbenas. Earlier and uniform with a more compact and branching habit. Germination standard 85%. Garden height 6-8”. 70-75 days. (Raw & Primed) » ‡ Apricot Blue w/Eye Bordeaux Burgundy Eye ‡ Coral w/Eye Crimson w/Eye Lavender ‡ Lilac Pink Pink Chiffon Red Red w/Eye Scarlet White Eyed Mix Mix (all colors) Pastel Mix (Bordeaux, Lavender, Pink, Purple, Scarlet and White) Spirit Mix Wine & Cheese Mix
Gorgeous, large flowers enhance landscapes. Cobra Heat Elite resists stretching in high temperatures and humid conditions. It also does well in cool temperatures and low light. Basal-branched and mounded with a compact habit, bred for packs; great disease tolerance. Height 10-12”. Apricot Imp Orange Orchid w/Eye Passion Fruit Peppermint Purple w/Eye Red Red w/Eye Rose Imp Rose w/Eye Strawberry Red White Mix
Cora F1
Catharanthus roseus (upright)
Cora displays both a uniform habit and flowering time. A plethora of huge 2” blooms proudly sit on top of thick, glossy foliage in full sun. High seedling stands mean no double sowing; resistant to aerial Phytophthora. Height 14-16”. Crop time 98-119 days.
Obsession Mix
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Cora F1 Apricot
Apricot Burgundy Deep Lavender Lavender Peach Blush Pink Punch Red Strawberry Violet White Mix
Vitesse Heat Elite Red w/Eye
Cora Cascade F1 Lilac
Jams N Jellies Blackberry
Cora Cascade F1 trailing Vitesse Heat Elite A vigorous, trailing vinca that fills landscapes and baskets with an abundance of large, long-lasting flowers. Uniform in habit and flowering time, Cora Cascade thrives in heat and humidity and is Phytophthora resistant. Height 6-8”.
Cherry Lilac Magenta Peach Blush Polka Dot Strawberry Mix
Sweetspot
Bred for well matched habit and uniformity throughout the series. Vinca Sweetspot really hits the spot for the grower, providing a neat, compact, well branched habit and very good seed quality across the color range. The large round flowers with overlapping petals never turn gappy, even under high temperatures and the color range available makes Sweetspot another alternative for impatiens. Apricot Lavender Orange Passion Fruit Peppermint Pink Red Rose Rose Morn White
Vinca Vitesse Heat Elite F1 hybrid has extremely large flowers and incredible disease tolerance. Great basal branching, creating full, lush plants. Unrivaled cold tolerance and extraordinary garden performance makes this vinca a must in your garden. Height 12-14”. (Mix not shown) Apricot Lavender Lavender Morn Orange Orchid Peppermint (white w/red center) Pink Purple Raspberry Red Red w/Eye Rose Rose Morn Strawberry Red White Mix (not shown)
Jams N Jellies Catharanthus roseuts
Unique color of Blackberry mimics its namesake fruit. American Pie Mix includes Blackberry, red with white eye and pure white vincas. Drought tolerant; plant in full sun. Height 14-16". Spread 10-12”. Zones 9-11. 85% minimum germination standard. Blackberry Blueberry American Pie Mix
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Titan Cotton Candy Mix
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Titan Romance Mix
Dreamland Rose
Titan Summer Breeze Mix
Magellan Orange
Penny Marlies
Profusion Cherry
VINCA
VIOLA
ZINNIA
Titan
Penny cornuta
Dreamland elegans
Catharanthus roseuts
Titan flowers up to two weeks faster than other varieties, with up to 50% larger blooms in cooler temperatures. The most uniform F1 Vinca series on the market, with all the top-selling colors. Robust plants have superior branching. Plant in sun. Height 14-16”. Spread 10-12”. (Raw). Apricot Blush Burgundy Dark Red Icy Pink Lavender Blue Halo Lilac Polka Dot Punch Pure White Rose Cotton Candy Mix Romance Mix Summer Breeze Mix
Titan Rose
A multi-season wonder, uniform in habit with continuous and uniform flowering; tight branching and non stretching. Compatible in spring and fall; cool weather tolerant. Dependable overwintering with strong winter colors. Blooms 1”. Height and spread 4-6”. Fall 63-77 days. Spring 77-91 days. (Raw & Primed) Azure Dawn Azure Twilight Azure Wing Beaconsfield Blue Clear Yellow Deep Blue Deep Marina Denim Jump Up Lavender Shades Marina Marlies Mickey Orange Orange Jump-Up Orchid Peach Jump-Up Primrose Bicolor Primrose Picotee Primrose w/Blotch Purple Marina Purple Picotee Red Blotch Red Wing Rose Blotch Violet Beacon Violet Flare White White Blotch White Jump-Up Yellow Yellow Blotch Yellow Jump-Up All Seasons Mix Citrus Mix Jump-Up Mix Penny Lane Mix Winter Mix
Penny Peach Jump-Up
Extra large, Dahlia-type flowers with 4” double blooms. Excellent for pots and packs. Little disease issues. Height 8-10”. 50-55 days. (Primed) Coral Ivory Pink Red Rose Scarlet Yellow Mix
Magellan
elegans Fully double blooms flower continuously throughout the season. A zinnia bred for exceptional performance in production and garden. Plant habit and bloom time are uniform. Vibrant colors make Magellan an excellent choice for grower pack or 4-6” pot production. Garden height 1214”. Spread 10-12”.
Penny Primrose w/Blotch
Profusion 5 Color Mix
Profusion x hybrida
* AAS winner † Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner
A continuous flower canopy blooms over an extended period of time; self-cleaning habit. High heat and disease tolerance, also performs well under cool conditions. Height 10-12”. Spread 12-15”. 60-70 days. Apricot * † Cherry Coral Pink Deep Apricot Fire Golden * Orange * † White Yellow 3 Color Mix (Cherry, Orange, White) 5 Color Mix (Apricot, Cherry, Fire, Orange, White) Full Mix (Apricot, Cherry, Coral Pink, Fire, Orange, White, Yellow) Sunrise Mix Imp (Fire, White, Yellow)
Cherry Ivory Orange Pink Salmon Scarlet Yellow Mix
Penny Citrus Mix
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Magellan Salmon
Profusion Full Mix
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Profusion Double Deep Salmon
Profusion Double Hot Cherry
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Zahara Double Salmon Rose
Zahara Raspberry
Zahara Red
Zahara Yellow Imp
Zahara XL Pink
Zahara XL White
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Profusion Double Yellow
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Zahara Double Yellow
Zahara XL Fire
ZINNIA Profusion Double
Zahara marylandica
Dense, bushy plants with 2” daisy-like blooms offers a continuous flower canopy; self-cleaning habit blooms over an extended period of time. High heat and disease tolerance, performs well under cool conditions. Height 10-12”. Spread 12-15”. 60-70 days.
Zahara is an all-around winner with strong colors and extra large 2.5” flowers. Enjoy season-long shows, low maintenance and drought and heat tolerant. Great for packs, 4” pots, landscapes and containers. Height 12-14”. Width 12-14”. 61 days to flower.
Cherry * Deep Salmon Fire Golden * Hot Cherry White Yellow Mix (Cherry, Fire, Golden, White)
+ Cherry Coral Rose Fire Raspberry Red Scarlet * ‡ Starlight Rose Sunburst White Imp Yellow Imp Bonfire Mix Raspberry Lemonade Mix Mix
x hybrida * AAS winner † Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner
* AAS winner ‡ Fleuroselect Novelty winner + American Garden Award winner
Zahara Double
marylandica * AAS winner † Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner ‡ Fleuroselect Novelty winner
A true double zinnia; this carefree summer-long performer has bigger, fully double blooms which provides plenty of color all season long. Both colors tend towards a lighter center as the flowers age in low light or high temperatures. No need to spray for diseases with this disease-tolerant zinnia. A good alternative to water-hungry crops. Plant in full sun. Height 16-20”. Spread 16-20”. (Raw & Coated)
Zahara XL marylandica
Zahara XL has a taller stature, which means landscape color can be seen from further away. Use at the back of the border for height with color. Zahara XL offers the same tremendous disease resistance as regular Zahara zinnias. Great landscape performance with vigorous, larger blooms to fill in quickly. Ideal for low-water applications. Height and width 18-24”. Heat tolerant, low maintenance,attracts bees, attracts butterflies, drought tolerant. (Raw & Coated) Fire Pink White Yellow
* ‡ Cherry (deep magenta) * † Fire (scarlet-orange) Salmon Rose Strawberry Yellow Duo Mix
Profusion Double Mix
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Zahara Mix
Zahara Double Fire
Zahara XL Yellow
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Bronco
Phoenix Green
Red Rooster
Spiky Blue
Festina
Live Wire
Starhead
Ponytails
COLOR GRASS SERIES CAREX
CAREX
FESTUCA
JUNCUS
(SEDGE)
(SEDGE)
(BLUE FESCUE)
(CORKSCREW RUSH)
Bronco
Red Rooster buchananii
Festina
Starhead
Medium brown/bronze leaves in a hanging tussock habit. Keep moist, well drained and in full sun. Avoid extremes in both temperature and moisture. Garden height 10”. Spread 14”. Pot height 8”. Zones 6-7. (Multi-pelleted)
Phoenix Green
Bright green foliage with sturdy upright narrow leaved sedge. Good for landscaping, borders, in mixed combinations or on its own. Medium heat tolerance, low maintenance. Garden height 20-24”. Pot height 10-12”. (Multi-pelleted)
Red-bronze color grass is erect with curled tips. Keep garden habitat moist, well drained and in full sun, avoid extremes in both temperature and moisture. Medium heat tolerance. Garden height 24”. Pot height 8”. Spread 12”. Zones 5-6. (Multi-pelleted)
CORYNEPHORUS (CLUBAWN GRASS)
Spiky Blue
Blue green tufts of fine spiky leaves. Best garden habitat is sandy soil with a small amount of time in full sun. Medium heat tolerance. Garden height 8”. Pot height 6”. Spread 7.5-8”. Zones 6-9. (Multi-pelleted)
Blue-green leaves with clump forming dense foliage, upright flower panicles in June. Keep plant in moist, well drained soil in part shade or full sun, avoid excessive heat. Medium heat tolerance. Garden height 6” (foliage), 10” (flower height). Spread 8”. Pot height 15”. Zones 4-5. Finish weeks 24-28 (Multi-pelleted)
ISOLEPIS
(FIBER OPTIC GRASS)
Live Wire cernua
Live Wire makes a great indoor plant which stands upright while young, then drapes as it matures. An easy-to-grow plant preferring shade, performs well in wet conditions. Okay in sun if moisture is maintained. Height 6-8”. Spread 18-20”. (Multi-pelleted)
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An attractive, long lasting flower head, with compact broad leaves. Easy to produce with high germination seed. Medium heat tolerance. Pot height 8”. Zones 5-6. Finish week 24-28. (Multi-pelleted)
STIPA (MEXICAN FEATHER GRASS)
Ponytails
Feather-like flower heads starting in a medium green and ending in a silver inflorescence. Good for pots or garden. Keep in well drained soil and in full sun or semi-shade, drought tolerant. Garden height 20”. Spread 8”. Zones 5-6.
(Multi-pelleted)
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Summer Berries Mix
Showstar
Spring Celebrities Apricot
Spring Celebrities Lilac
Audrey F1 Purple Shades
Spring Celebrities Rose
Spring Magic Mix
Galaxy Mix
Appeal Pink
ACHILLEA
AQUILEGIA
AUBRIETA
CAMPANULA
Summer
Spring Magic
Audrey F1 hybrida
Appeal
millefolium
*AAS winner
1st year flowering. Apricot, cream, lavender, pink, purple, red, rose and white. Dark green, fern like, compact plant habit, reaching 24-30” in the garden. Summer Pastels loves sunny conditions and will bloom in Summer - Autumn in the first year, earlier in the second year. Heat and drought tolerant. Spread 36”. 180 days. Berries Mix * Pastels Mix
ALCEA Spring Celebrities rosea annua
1st year flowering. Makes an excellent cut flower or in a container or landscape. Drought Tolerant; attractive to butterflies. Sure to become quite a 'Celebrity' in your garden. Plant in full sun. Height 36-42”. Spread 10-14”. Apricot Carmine-Rose Crimson Lemon Lilac Pink Purple Rose White
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Hybrid columbine
Pair this early spring flowering perennial with a spring pansy production. Spring Magic provides dense leaf rosettes and a full, well rounded plant without gaps. Low heat and energy inputs provide cost savings for the grower. Masses of bright, showy flowers in early spring draw impulse shoppers at retail. Perfect in bedding and rockery. Plant in sun. Height 14”. Blue & White Navy & White Pink & White Rose & Ivory Rose & White White Yellow Mix Spring Fling Mix
Showstar
A high value pot crop bursting with deep blue, long lasting flowers. This crop is economical to produce and stands out in spring assortments.
Blue Shades Light Blue Purple Shades
* AAS winner † Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner ‡ Fleuroselect Novelty winner
BELLIS (ENGLISH DAISY) Galaxy
ASTILBE arendesi
2nd year, early summer. Grows tall and blooms profusely. Excellent performance in the garden. Suitable for 4-5” pot summer sales. Showstar is a mix of carmine shades, creamy white, pink and rose. Height 12-14”.
medium nanum
1st year flowering and the first F1 hybrid Aubrieta from seed. Compact, well branched plants fill the pot fast with large flowers in bold colors. Great as a border or in a rock garden stand out. Very uniform in habit and flowering time. Winter hardy; requires little to no PGR’s outdoors. Increased shelf life non-stretching habit.
Compact plants with short leaves, ideal for pots and packs. Great with pansies, flowering cabbage and flowering kale from autumn to spring. Sow in winter for spring sales or in summer for fall sales. Flowers all winter in mild areas. Height and spread 8”.
Deep Blue Pink
COREOPSIS Early Sunrise grandiflora
1st year. Golden-yellow, semi-double flowers with a small center showing blooms all summer. Compact and uniform. Bedding plant that can be used as an annual. Great for parks and landscapes. Height 12-24”. Width 10-16”. 180 days.
Red Rose White Mix Early Sunrise
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Magic Fountain Mid Blue w/White Bee
Magic Fountain Sky Blue w/White Bee
Cheyenne Spirit
Magic Fountain White w/Dark Bee
Dalmatian Cream
PowWow Wild Berry
Dalmatian Peach
Arizona Sun
Dalmatian Rose
Mesa Yellow
DELPHINIUM ECHINACEA EUPHORBIA GAILLARDIA Magic Fountain elatum
1st year. Spikes reaching 1215”. Double blooms have white bees unless noted. No staking required. Height on 24-36”. Spread 24-36”. 180 days. Cherry Blossom w/White Bee Dark Blue w/Dark Bee Dark Blue w/White Bee Lavender w/White Bee Lilac Pink w/White Bee Mid Blue w/White Bee Pure White Sky Blue w/White Bee White w/Dark Bee Crystal Mix Mix
(CONEFLOWER)
Cheyenne Spirit hybrida * AAS winner † Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner
1st year. Brilliant color range available for the first time from seed. Excellent branching and more flowers on every plant. Full sun. Great in gallons and quarts. 1st year height 1824”; 2nd year 22-30”. 1st year spread 10-16”; 2nd year 14-20”. Zones 4-10. 70% germination. (Raw)
DIGITALIS Dalmatian purpurea
1st year. The fastest digitalis on the market with uniform height and early flowering; short harvest window. Plant in full sun. Height 16-20”. Spread 12-14”. Zones 5-9. 85% minimum germ. Peach is more compact. (Pelleted) Cream (warm white w/red spots) Peach (light, pink-rose spots) Purple (Dp lavender w/maroon spots) Rose (lavender-rose w/red spots) White (bright w/maroon spots) Mix
PowWow purpurea * AAS winner
1st year. More flowers per plant than any other echinacea on the market in both the first and second year. Better matched in habit and timing in spring and overwinter production. No PGR’s required; minimal maintenance. Dry growing conditions tolerated; plant in full sun. Height 16-20” the first year and 22-24” the second year. Spread 12-6”. Zones 4-9. White (yellow center) * Wild Berry (dark rose center)
Glitz F1 E.graminea * AAS winner
First seed annual type on the market. Ease of seed without the vegetative headaches. A premium variety for quarts, gallons, and baskets. Mid-vigor, good branching and open architecture, make Glitz great for mixed containers. Height 10-14”. Spread 12-18”.
GAILLARDIA (BLANKET FLOWER)
Arizona grandiflora
* AAS winner † Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner ‡ Fleuroselect Novelty winner
1st year. Arizona blankets gardens with bright flowers and thrives in the hot sun and harsh locations. Easy to grow; blooms May through September. 1 Gallon pot 7-10 weeks. 6” pots 8-10 weeks. PGR’s necessary; requires no vernalization. Garden height 12”. Plant in well-drained, warm, sunny locations. * Apricot Red Shades * † ‡ Sun
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(BLANKET FLOWER)
Mesa grandiflora * AAS winner † Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner
1st year. First hybrid blanket flower from seed. Controlled plant habit, well-branched, uniform with prolific flowering. The 3" daisy like flowers offer superior color throughout the summer and attracts butterflies! Very drought tolerant once established and almost maintenance free. Wind and rain resistant. Good branching fills gallon containers quickly; great for landscapes and mixed containers. Height 16-18”. Width 20-22”. Hardy to zone 5. Seed to Flower 120 days/ spring. Bright Bicolor (bright red w/yellow band of various width) Peach * † Yellow
Mesa Bright Bicolor
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Gaura Sparkle White
Gypsy Deep Rose
Melting Fire
Snowflake
Snow Lady
Perezii Blue Sea
NEW
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Ellagance Ice
Ellagance Purple
GAURA
Ellagance Sky
HEUCHERA
Sparkle White
(CORAL BELLS)
LAVANDULA LIMONIUM
* AAS winner † Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner
Melting Fire
Ellagance angustifolia
1st year flowering. Produces a finished flowering crop with no cold treatment necessary. Perfect for solo or mixed containers, adding a beautiful splash of elegant white gaura. Height 12-24”. Width 12-20”.
GYPSOPHILA
(BABY'S BREATH) Gypsy muralisn ‡ Fleuroselect Novelty winner
Airy flowers with graceful, finely textured foliage. Ideal for baskets and mixed containers. Height 6”. Spread 10”. (Raw & Multi-pelleted) Deep Rose Pink ‡ White
Easy to grow and blends easily with most other perennials in the landscape. Because of their low, mounding habit, they are often used as an edging along paths or in a container. Known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Plant in full sun to part shade. Height 10”. Spread 8-12”.
IBERIS Snowflake sempervirens These are a spring blooming favorite, often seen cascading over rocks and walls, or used as a groundcover. The glossy, evergreen foliage forms a compact mound. This selection offers loads of good-sized white flowers for several weeks, on a plant of medium size. Drought tolerant. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Height 8-10”. Spread 12-35”.
(LAVENDER)
‡ Fleuroselect Novelty winner
1st year. Large flower spikes on well-branched, bushy plants on gray-green foliage. The only true white from seed. Unmatched plant uniformity, habit and flower quality with a short harvest window. Suited as a bedding and patio plant with long lasting, eye catching color and great fragrance. Plant in full sun. Height 12-14”. Spread 8-10”. Zones 5-7. Ice Pink ‡ Purple ‡ Sky ‡ Snow
LEUCANTHEMUM (SHASTA DAISY) Snow Lady * AAS winner
2nd year, early summer. Pure white 2.5” flowers with contrasting yellow center, very compact bedding and pot plant. Can be produced almost year-round! Height 10”.
(SEA STATICE/ LAVENDER) Perezii Blue Sea
1st year. Broad ovate to triangular leaves with multiple sprays of blue flowers held on panicles of up to 18”. 150 days. Blooms July-October.
LOBELIA Starship
speciosa
This summer-flowering perennial attracts hummingbirds. Showy, mid-height plants covered with masses of flowers are ideal for containers for the center of the border. Sturdy, bushy plants are low maintenance. Produces masses of flowers. Plant in full to partial sun. Height 20-24”. Spread 6-8”. (Pelleted) Deep Rose Scarlet
Gypsy White
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Mon Amie Blue
Champagne Bubbles Mix
Sentimental Blue
Goldsturm
Dimension Rose
Voodoo
Hardy Species Mix
Blue Bouquet
MYOSOTIS
PLATYCODON SCABIOSA
(FORGET ME NOT)
(BALLOON FLOWER)
(PINCUSHION)
Mon Amie Blue
Sentimental Blue
Blue Note columbaria
The first in Myosotis, sent to the market 3-6 months earlier; no vernalization is needed for flowering. Schedule your program for fall or spring. These dainty, light blue blooms perform as a tender, short-lived perennial which may survive one winter, rarely two. Height 6-8”. Spread 6-8”. Zone 5.
PAPAVER
(ICELAND POPPY) Champagne Bubbles nudicaule
1st year. Hybrid vigor produces uniform flowers, earliness and long-lasting garden performance. Large cup-shaped flowers top bush, strong stemmed plants. Height 15”. 150 days. Weeks to flower 1011. Zones 6-8. (Primed) Orange Pink Scarlet White Yellow Citrus Mix Mix
grandiflora
1st year. Blue, single bell shaped flowers. Compact, dwarf habit with oval, serrated leaves. Height 6-8”. Spread 1224”. Mid-summer.
RUDBECKIA
A floriferous 1st year flowering perennial with clear blue flowers. Genetically compact with no growth regulators required. Summer sales as an annual crop. Early Spring sales as a cool overwintered crop. Sow time December-April. Height 8-10”. Zones 5-6.
(BLACK-EYED SUSAN)
SEDUM
(STONECROP) Voodoo spurium
» Fleuroselect Quality winner ‡ Fleuroselect Novelty winner
1st year. Contrasting bright rose colored flowers and intense red leaf color. Low growing, compact, uniform and well-branched, with a round habit. Height 4-6”. Spread 18”. 180 days. Blooms June-August. (Raw)
SEMPERVIVUM
Goldsturm fulgida
(HENS & CHICKS)
**Perennial Plant of the Year winner
2nd year. Very hardy and drought tolerant. Large 3-4” golden-yellow single blooms with a black cone center and dark green foliage. Height 20-30”. Blooms July to October.
Hardy Species Mix
2nd year. Succulent 2” purplish-red to green leaf rosettes with loose spikes. Blooms June-August.
(Primed)
VERONICA
SALVIA (SAGE)
(SPIKE SPEEDWELL)
Dimension nemorosa
Blue Bouquet
‡ Fleuroselect Novelty winner.
A well branched plant with the same habit. Height 8-10”. Finish 8-12 weeks. Zones 5-7. Blue ‡ Rose
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Blue Note
1st year flowering. Tapered spikes and many small florets, highlighted by deep green foliage. Height 12-15”. Spread 12-15”. 180 days. (Pelleted) 2017 Michell’s 101
Anise
Basil Genovese
Basil Purple Ruffles
Basil Nufar
Caraway
German Chamomile
Chervil
Chives Plain Onion
Cilantro Santo
Coriander Slo-Bolt
Dill Fernleaf
Marjoram Sweet
ANISE
CARAWAY
CHIVES
DILL
Anise
Caraway
Garlic
Fernleaf
Seeds are used for licorice flavoring. Height 15”.
BASIL Genovese
Delicious when used for flavoring soups and preserves.
Italian Large Leaf
Lettuce-leaved. Use all parts dried or fresh. Height 24”.
Purple Ruffles
Large, shiny, reddish purple leaves, ruffled and fringed with 6-7” flower spikes. A lovely border plant; late season. Height 18-24”.
Nufar
An Italian Large Leaf type basil. The big, bushy plants are medium green, with a sweet flavor and aroma and yield well even under disease pressure. Organically grown seeds. Plant in full sun. Height 24-30”. (Raw,
Herb used to flavor rye bread.
CHAMOMILE German Chamomile
Fragrant, white, daisy-like flowers with hairless stems and yellow center, conical and hollow. Height 18-24”. Apple-scented, used in teas.
Roman Chamomile
Fragrant, white, daisy-like flowers grow .5-1" wide. Hairy stems and finely cut, threadlike, green leaves have a scent similar to apple and pineapple. Height 10-12”. Apple-scented, used in teas. Zones 6-9.
Plain Onion
The “Grass Onion.” Sell year round. Height 6”.
CILANTRO Santo
Coriander is a pleasantly sweet spice with a lemony top note commonly used in chili and curry dishes. The coriander plant produces both a spice and an herb (cilantro). Plant in full sun. Height 24-30”.
CORIANDER Slo-Bolt
CHERVIL Chervil
Mild flavor. Height 12-18”.
Herb used for its seed. Height 15-30”.
Plants have finely cut leaves. Plant in full sun. Use fresh or dried. Height 24”.
Cilantro
Slow to flower. Leaves are used in Mexican and Chinese dishes.
*AAS winner
Dark, finely cut foliage with familiar dill flavor. More compact than standard. Height 18-24”.
MARJORAM Marjoram Sweet
A half hardy perennial in warm areas. Strong, sweet aromatic flavor. Small gray leaves and white flowers along the stem. Volatile herb; add at the end of cooking to preserve flavor.
PARSLEY Triple Curled
Medium green curled-type; uniform branching habit. Height 8”.
SORREL Sorrel Large Leaf Citrus flavored leaves.
pelleted)
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Spearmint
Parsley Triple Curled
Sorrel Large Leaf
St. John's Wort
Tarragon Artemisia
Thyme Thymus
Catnip
Fennel Florence
Hyssop
Lemon Balm
Italian Oregano
Rosemary
PEPPERMINT PERENNIALS HYSSOP Peppermint
Fast-spreading herb with fragrant leaves. A favorite herb for teas, sauces and jellies.
ST. JOHN’S WORT St. John’s Wort
Used for medicinal purposes. Small, green, oval leaves with translucent dots. Bright yellow flowers appear in summer.
ARUGULA Roquette
Young leaves with flavor similar to horseradish, best flavor in cool weather. Height 8-10”.
CATNIP Catnip
Loved by cats. Very hardy. Brew leaves for a soothing cup of mint-like flavored tea.
TARRAGON FENNEL Artemisia dranunculus
One of the most popular of all herbs for seasoning. Milder flavor than the vegetatively grown French Tarragon.
THYME Thymus serpyllum
Mat-forming evergreen plant covered with small purple spikes. Height 4”.
Hyssop
Aromatic, bushy, evergreen herb with ornamental value. Blue flowers, square stems and linear leaves. Height 1-2’.
LEMON BALM Lemon Balm
A 2.5’, perennial, fragrant Lemon Balm has tubular, white flowers and toothed, ovate, green leaves. Used in cooking, teas and making potpourri.
Greek Oregano
FENNEL
Italian Oregano
Florence
A combination of anise and celery in flavor. Seeds and leaves are used for pickles, Italian breads, salads and more.
Rosemary
Used to flavor meat and fish. Seed is genetically poor resulting in erratic germination.
SAGE Sage
Common ingredient in sausage, stuffing and sauce recipes. Height 15”.
OREGANO
Bronze
Vigorous and uniform; slow to bolt. Features a gorgeous reddish-bronze color.
ROSEMARY
Savory and earthy, with a hot and peppery flavor. Greek oregano has a cut leaf appearance. Use as a pizza seasoning. Sage
Trailing herb with a strong spicy flavor. Perfect for Italian, Greek, Spanish and Mexican dishes.
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Simply Herbs™ Basil Try Mix
Simply Salad™ Alfresco Mix
Simply Herbs™ Basil
Simply Herbs™ Dill
Simply Herbs™ Oregano
Simply Herbs™ Parsley Curled
Simply Herbs™ Parsley Flat
Simply Herbs™ Rosemary
Simply Herbs™ Sage
Simply Herbs™ Thyme
Simply Salad™ Global Gourmet Mix
Simply Salad™ Summer Picnic Mix
HERBS
SALAD
Simply Herbs™
Simply Salad™
The easy and economical way to grow the most popular herb classes. One plug in a 4-in./10-cm pot gives a nice fast fill. No more seed broadcasting or scoops across the soil, so the risk of disease is reduced. 28 days from transplant to harvest. Basil Basil Try Mix Dill Oregano Parsley Curled Parsley Flat Rosemary Sage Thyme
Simply Salad™ Wonder Wok Mix
Get in the game with the big demand for vegetables! Simply Salad pellets each contain a tasty blend of greens; sell in 4” pots, 6” pots or color bowls. Enjoy the convenience of a delicious, nutritious and colorful salad at any time! Gardeners can harvest every 3 weeks by cutting back to 2” and regrowing several times for more fresh mix. Simply Salad is easy to produce with a very quick crop time and the multi-pellets are efficient to sow using a seeder or direct to the final container. The pellet ensures varieties won’t separate in the seed hopper, resulting in a well-balanced mix. Simply Salad performs best in full sun in cool weather, or partial shade as temperatures warm up. Alfresco Mix (red and green leaf lettuces with arugula, endive and radicchio for a Mediterranean flavor) City Garden Mix (red and green leaf lettuces for an easy traditional mix) Global Gourmet Mix (red and green leaf lettuces and Asian greens for an Asian flair) Summer Picnic Mix (All-lettuce mix includes red and green varieties) Wonder Wok Mix (Asian greens including mustards, kale, bok choy, with red/green colors)
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Cucumber Peticue
Eggplant Emerald Isle
Eggplant Ivory
Eggplant Pinstripe
Eggplant Pot Black
Chilli Apache
Hot Pepper Basket of Fire
Pepper Cayennetta
VEGETALIS PATIO EDIBLES Turn your outdoor entertainment area into a themed vegetable garden, plant a salsa garden or tomato and basil oasis to keep your guests well fed and entertained! Patio Edibles show good looking vegetables with tidy habits, great flavor and high yields, plus the wide assortment of varieties and habits makes them easy to incorporate into any patio setting. Grow them in containers combined with flowers – or let them make a statement on their own!
CUCUMBER
EGGPLANT
EGGPLANT
PEPPER
Peticue
Emerald Isle
Pinstripe
Basket of Fire chili pepper
A short vined cucumber variety perfect for the patio. Short green fruits with good flavor and a slightly sweet taste. High yielding when regularly harvested.
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) Amethyst
dwarf/compact This compact, basal branching plant produces high yields of purple, egg sized fruit and virtually spineless leaves; weighing 2.75 to 3.5 ounces. Ideal for pots and containers as well as in rich and fertile borders with shelter. Few pests and disease problems but monitor the plants for build-up of aphids and whitefly.
Green and white striped fruit grow to 3-4 ounces. A compact, spineless habit makes is great for the patio and easy to pick. Harvest early for best flavor and highest yields.
Ivory
Great for the home gardener, this compact, basal branching plant produces high yields of milky white, egg sized fruit and virtually spineless leaves; weighing 2.75 to 3.5 ounces. Ideal for pots and containers as well as in rich and fertile borders with shelter. There are few pests and disease problems but monitor for build-up of aphids and whitefly.
Unusual light purple fruits are streaked with white and produce virtually spineless leaves. Pinstripe is compact with a basal branching plant habit.
Pot Black
Small 2-3 ounce patio grown fruit is ripe for the picking once it becomes as big as a ping pong ball and until it grows to the size of a tennis ball.
PEPPER Apache dwarf chili pepper
Apache turns from green to bright red and fruits all summer long. Height 18”. Fruit 2-3”. 80,000 SHU.
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A true hanging basket pepper with small leaves and a well rounded appearance! The basal branches cascade as they develop and new growth fills the top. Basket of Fire matures in 80 days and changes from cream to orange and finally to red as they ripen. 80,000 SHU.
Cayennetta chili pepper * AAS winner
A compact branching cayenne type chili with a very neat, attractive habit; produces a large crop of bright red 4” tapered fruits underneath the attractive leaf canopy. Mild fruit heat reaching around 20,000 SHU.
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Pepper Redskin
Pepper Cheyenne
Hot Pepper Loco
Pepper Mohawk
Physalis Little Lanterns
Windsor Pumpkin
Strawberry Temptation Elitech
PEPPER
PEPPER
PUMPKIN
STRAWBERRY
Chenzo chili pepper
Mohawk sweet pepper
Windsor
Mignonette
Compact and well branched, great in small spaces and containers. Beneath the foliage, multiple, long black peppers cascade and slowly mature to red. Ripens in 68 days. 45,000 Scoville heat units.
Cheyenne chili pepper
A compact chili pepper, great for display or cooking. Masses of medium-sized orange fruit; perfect for a summer garden or patio and a good companion to Apache. Height 18”. Fruit 4-5”. 40,000 Scoville heat units.
Loco chili pepper
A beautiful edible centerpiece! This crazy little egg shaped pepper changes from purple to lavender to red as it ripens; a slightly spicy bell pepper flavor. Matures in 68 days. 24,000 Scoville heat units.
A true bell pepper. Very early and high yielding on a compact, spreading plant. Great performance in packs or pots. Holds fruit well for a long shelf life. Height 12-16”. Fruit 4-5”.
Redskin sweet pepper
A true dwarf bell pepper with medium sized fruit; great for cooking. Very early fruiting with excellent yield on a compact, upright plants. Ideal for pots or containers; matures to red. Height 12-16”. Fruit 4-5”.
PHYSALIS
A truly upright, compact, bushy variety. Miniature orange pumpkins grow along the center stem. Enjoy a good, sweet, nutty flavor. Height 18”. 90 days. Ideal for pot and container production. Also suited for open ground production.
SQUASH Balmoral
Very unique white patty pan squash on an upright bush with scalloped fruit. Ideal for pot and container production but is also suited for open Height 18”. 70 days.
Little Lanterns
Compact umbrella shaped habit with stunning flowers, soon followed by delicious fruit. Ideal for hanging baskets.
A woodland or alpine strawberry, renowned for its intense aroma and flavor. Known as an everbearing type it produces fruits over a long harvest period. The small red fruits are attractive and hang down to form a cascading effect. Performs best if planted outdoors in a sheltered, sunny or partial shaded position and can provide fruit in early June from a March sowing. Ideal for pots, containers and hanging baskets. Height 10”. Spread 16”.
Temptation Elitech
Temptation is a major improvement over other seed raised strawberries which produces an abundance of large fruits on compact, dark green plants. An excellent variety for hanging baskets or containers.
Squash Balmoral
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Tomato Big League
Tomato Cherry Fountain
Tomato Little Sun Yellow
Tomato Mega Bite
Tomato Pink Charmer
Sweet ’n’ Neat Scarlet
Tomato Sugar Gloss
Tomato Tumbling Tom Yellow
TOMATO Big League
Mega Bite
Cherry Fountain
Peardrops
Very large true beefsteak fruits, 320g to 650g. Good flavour for a beefsteak, 6.5 brix rating. Semi-determinate habit, height approximately 3 feet and 5 to 7 fruits per truss.
Large, cherry sized fruit, cascades a plethora of fruit. Sweet 1.5 to 1.75 ounces of fruit ripens in 68-72 days. Great for baskets, window boxes and mixed combination pots.
Firecracker
Trailing habit, ideal for baskets or window boxes. Elongated bright red-orange fruits with yellow stripes are very showy. Fruits 30 to 35 grams with good flavour and a 6/7 brix rating.
Little Sun Yellow
A companion to Totem, with medium sized, dark yellow fruit on a compact, bushy plant.
A superb tomato that works where space is limited and thrives in containers and baskets. This compact, naturally branching plant has a determinate habit and produces large 100 gram, plus beefsteak fruits!
Sweet tasting tomatoes with attractive, oval, golden yellow fruit. High yielding plants with a naturally trailing habit. Great in baskets or containers.
Pink Charmer
Indeterminate habit, high yielding trusses, yielding, up to 40 fruits per truss.Deep rosy pink fruits, 20 to 25 grams weight with very good flavour, and a 10 brix rating.
Rambling Red Stripe Two new cascading basket types with unusual striped fruit and a rambling habit that makes them both suitable for use in hanging baskets.
Sweet ‘n’ Neat
A groundbreaking series of very compact, extremely high yielding, cherry sized tomatoes. Retail in 4-6” pots with green fruit 10 weeks from sowing. Scarlet is improved to have better vigor allowing it to fit better with Cherry Red and Yellow. Cherry Red Scarlet Yellow
Sugar Gloss
Indeterminate habit, high yielding trusses with bright red cherry fruits, yielding up to 60 fruits per truss. Very good flavor with a 12 brix rating and weighing 20 to 25 grams.
Totem
A high yielding, dwarf, compact plant is ideal for containers, perfect for patio use, tubs and window boxes. No staking or pinching required. Early with medium sized fruit 2-3”. Height 18-36” (depending on zone).
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Tumbling Tiger
These unusual striped fruits have a very neat, dense, flat and basket hugging, trailing habit. A great companion to Tumbling Tom Red and Tumbling Tom Yellow.
Tumbling Tom
A very high yielding, height cascading, even-branching habit tomato for ornamental container use; vines fruit 1-2”. With a sweet and delicious flavor, Tumbling Tom is a tasty addition to any dish. Red Yellow
ZUCCHINI Buckingham
F1 hybrid. A yellow, cylindrical zucchini. Buckingham will have impressive yields! The fruit is best picked when 6-7” long. Height 18”. 70 days.
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BROCCOLI
CABBAGE
COLLARDS
CUCUMBER
Aspabroc
Ruby Perfection
Top Bunch
Sweet Success
Stonehead
Vates
Baby broccoli, otherwise known as broccolini resembles a broccoli raab with an asparagus stem and offers a mild taste. Easy to grow and requires little space. First maturity of the central shoots is 50-60 days from transplant. Plants will set 3-5 side shoots shortly thereafter and continue for about four weeks in mild weather.
This deep red F1 Hybrid features round, 3.5 lb heads approximately 7” in diameter. 80 days.
* AAS winner
100% yellow resistant with a round head about 6” across and 5.5” high with short core. Solid and slow to bolt. 50 days.
Hybrid with many wavy, lightly savoyed leaves that quickly regrow after harvest. Suitable for bunching. 71 days.
Thick, long, wavy, dark bluegreen, tender leaves. Tolerant of temperature extremes with some bolt resistance. More compact with a long-standing habit. 55-90 days to mature.
CUCUMBER Burpless Bush
Bush habit. Firm, seedless, straight cylindrical fruit. Height 8-10”. 55 days. Aspabroc
Green Magic
This summer to fall-type broccoli offers very good uniformity of harvest. Green Magic is in the mid-early maturity class and has wide adaptability. It has a semidomed, tight head with medium-small bead size and a good plant habit. 60 days.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS Jade Cross
Deep green in color, Jade Cross is extra early and a high yielder both for fresh market and processing. Direct sowing from the beginning of February to the end of March.
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Bush Crop OP
Stonehead
CANTALOUPE (MUSKMELON) Burpee Hybrid
This classic, a Burpee bred hybrid, has slightly oval fruits that are ribbed, heavily netted, and measure 7” long, 6” across and weigh 4½ lb. each. The flesh is deep orange, thick, firm and juicy and has outstanding flavor. Plant in full sun. Height 15-18”. 82 days.
CAULIFLOWER Snow Crown
‘Snowball’ type 2 lbs pure white heads are protected from sun by upright growing leaves. Tolerant to heat and cold stress with hybrid uniformity. 70 days.
6-8” long, tasty cucumbers are produced on compact, bushy plants. The “restricted” vine type makes this variety ideal for containers or small gardens. 62 days.
Bush Pickle OP
Perfect pickling type for small home gardens or container. Bush size approximately 36” across with fruit 4-5” long. 54 days.
Patio Snacker
Even those with limited space can enjoy the crisp, juicy crunch of fresh Cucumbers. This vigorous grower produces vines only 3-5’ long, perfect for supporting on a short trellis in a raised bed or container. Non-bitter skin on tasty 6-8” fruits. Plant in full sun. Height 36-60”.(Raw)
This AAS winner yields bumper crops of nearly seedless dark green 12" fruits. No bitterness. Resistant to cuke and watermelon viruses, scab and leaf spot. For longer, straighter fruit and to save space, grow them in a cage or on a trellis, allowing 1 foot between plants. Keep them well-watered, and pick promptly. Plant in full sun. Height 6-8”. Spread 36”. 58 days.
EGGPLANT Patio Baby
Unique, high-yielding, compact variety produces babysize eggplants very early with a wide harvest window. Equally suited for growing in a container or in the garden. Fits well into existing retail programs. Plant in sun. Height 16-20”. Spread 18-22”. (Raw)
Black Beauty
A popular heirloom variety of eggplant that offers large yields! These bushy spreading plants grow up to 30 inches and hold their purplish-black oval fruit well off the ground! Fruit averages 2 lbs, holds well and retains good color. Can grow in containers! 80 days
KOHLRABI Winner Produces crop with fresh and fruity flavor. Tasty raw, in salads and slaw, or cooked lightly. Holds well in the field without splitting. Kohlrabi prefers mild or cool weather. It is grown throughout the season in the North, and during fall and winter in the South. Spread 4”. 45 days.
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MELON Honeydew Early-Dew
Produces delicious, green fleshed, smooth skinned melons early enough to be grown in Northern and other short season areas. Fruit average 6”. Maturity is 78-80 days.
ONION Candy Sweet Yellow
Candy Sweet Yellow can be grown just about anywhere from the far north to the deep south. And it's earlier, larger, and more flavorful than longand short-day varieties. By combining the best of both in terms of flavor, holding ability, and earliness, Candy is unsurpassed for performance and taste. Height 8-10”. Spread 4”. 85 days.
PEPPER
(SWEET BELL) Big Bertha
Produces huge fruit sizes, maturing from green to red, very smooth and sweet. Thick walled peppers range from 3-4 lobes. Popular bedding plant variety. TMV resistant. 73-76 days.
New Ace
Excellent early pepper for Northern conditions. 3-4 lobed with medium-thick walls. Fruits weigh about 2.5 ounces and are borne pendant on the plants. 58 days.
PEPPER
PEPPER
(SWEET NON-BELL)
(HUNGARIAN CHEESE)
Cubanelle Sweet
Hungarian Cheese Peppers
Gypsy * AAS winner
‘Sweet Banana’ type with 5 x 3” long fruit and thick flesh. Sweet tasting fruit with TMV resistance. Medium size plant provides excellent fruit cover. 60-65 days.
Red Zeppelin reaches about 4 inches in diameter, very hard with solidly packed rings of deep red enclosed in a tight skin. Resistant to pink root and fusarium basal rot, it's a great choice for beginning gardeners. Its best feature is its storage ability. These onions last for up to 8 months after harvest, carrying you through winter and spring without losing a bit of that spicy-sweet flavor. Plant in full sun. 110 days.
Orange You Sweet Right On Red Yes To Yellow
Excellent early hybrid pepper performs extremely well in northern conditions. Plant provides an excellent protective canopy for the 3-4 lobed, sweet tasting fruit. Ripens early, green to red. 60-65 days. Gypsy
* AAS winner
Red Zeppelin
This fun series is very early maturing (65-68 days from transplant) yet sets continuous high yields. Peppers hang like ornaments on top of full, 18-24 inch plants. Fruits are flattened and round, with flutes around the stem end, and have thick walls. The plants are suitable for garden or container growing and the harvests are well suited for stuffing or pickling.
North Star
Orange Blaze
Candy Sweet Yellow
hybrid
Sweet frying pepper. Fruit is medium thick with 3 lobes, starts yellow-green and turns red, 4.5 x 2” in diameter with a tapered blunt end. 65 days.
A crunchy-sweet pepper with a stocky, well-branched habit, early maturity and delectable flavor. Matures from deep green to bright orange. Peppers are 3 to 4” long and about 1.5” wide, with 2 to 3 lobes and a smooth, uniform shape. Height and width 2’. Resistant to bacterial leaf spot and tobamo virus. 65 to 70 days from setting out transplants.
Orange You Sweet
PEPPER (HOT NON-BELL) Garden Salsa
This green to red, hybrid pepper was developed to answer the call for the near perfect Mexican sauce variety. Thin 8-9 x 1” fruits perfect for salsa, salads or sandwiches. Tremendous yields, disease resistant to PMMV, PYV strain 0 and 1. Height 28”. 2500-3500 Scovilles. 73-75 days.
Right On Red
Super Chili * AAS winner
Thin, 2.5 x 1” tapered fruit with a blunt end. Productive and pungent. 35,000-40,000 Scovilles. 75-80 days. Orange Blaze
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PEPPER (HUNGARIAN CHEESE)
Hungarian Sweet Wax (Sweet Banana)
Ripens from pale green to yellow to orange to red. Upright habit, medium thick walls and very prolific with 6 x 2” pointed fruits and mildly sweet flavor. 70 days.
SQUASH
TOMATO
TOMATO
Caution: Heirloom varieties may have a shorter shelf life with yields less consistent than most modern cultivars. DFZ = Defuzzed Seed
Gardeners continually boast about good yield, vibrant fruit color, attractive foliage, outstanding flavor and dwarf space-saving plants. Husky Tomatoes are among the most useful for home gardening and can be used as an alternative patio type pot plant. Indeterminate. (DFZ = Defuzzed Seed)
(HEIRLOOM)
Gold Rush * AAS winner
Deep yellow color with contrasting kelly green stems, uniform and cylindrical fruits. 50 days.
STRAWBERRY Tristan
An exceptional variety, with the unique combination of deep rose flowers and sweet, bright red berries. Compact, neat plants. Plant in full Sun. Height 8-10”. Spread 14-18”.
(HUSKY)
Brandywine Pink
An old timer prized for its incredible flavor, medium to large size and 8-16 oz pink fruits with a spicy flavor. This potato leaved plant matures late in northern areas. Indeterminate. 75-100 days.
Hungarian Sweet Wax
PUMPKIN
Brandywine Pink
Howden
Brandywine Red
Deep orange color, defined ribs and good handle. Good yields. 20-30 lbs. 115 days.
RADISH Gloriette
Gloriette radish offers large, bright red, globe-shaped roots with medium tops. A high-quality hybrid, it is slow to develop pith or to crack at maturity. Roots have an excellent taste and display a very good shelf life once harvested. Matures in 28-32 days.
Tristan
SWISS CHARD Bright Lights * AAS winner
A mellow chard flavor with stems in gold, orange, pink, purple, red and white with bright and pastel variations. Lightly savoyed green or bronze leaves. 60 days.
Brandywine Yellow
A rich, creamy tasting orange/ yellow tomato with somewhat flattened fruits weighing up to 2 lbs. Fuzzy potato leaf vines with exceptional quality. Indeterminate. (DFZ) 76-100 days.
* AAS winner
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Early maturity, good yields of 7-8 oz of vibrant, cherry round, red fruit with excellent flavor; expect all season until frost. Grow upright, staked or caged without pinching or pruning. Height 3-4’ Lycopersicon esculentum. Disease Resistant: VFA, Alternaria Stem Canker and Gray Leaf Spot. 67 days.
Lemon Boy VFN
Bright Lights Brandywine Yellow
(DFZ)
A real novelty, unique eye-catching lemon-yellow colored fruits have a mild flavor. An average of 6-7 oz fruits. Early/mid-season. Indeterminate. Resists Leaf Mold and Alternaria Stem Canker. 72 days.
Patio F
Early Butternut Hybrid butternut type, winter squash. Vines are shorter and yields are heavy with medium size squash. 10-12” fruit. 82 days.
Early maturity, good yields of vibrant, sweet, flavorful fruit in large clusters. Grow staked or caged without pinching; as an added bonus Husky Cherry Red has a dwarf indeterminate plant habit and doesn't take over the entire garden. Well suited for container gardening and continues to set fruit all season long. Perfect fruit mature early at 65 days and measure about 1” in diameter. Resists Alternaria Stem Canker. Height 3-4’. 65 days.
Husky Red VFF (DFZ) (DFZ)
Deep pink skinned fruit with red flesh. Distinctively spicy taste with plant habit of a medium height potato leaf vine. Fruit up to 2 lbs. Indeterminate. 80-100 days.
SQUASH
Husky Cherry Red VF (DFZ)
(DFZ)
Dwarf tomato with 4 oz small to medium size red fruits, grows easily in a pot or container, compact and early. About 2.5’ tall with attractive dark green rugose foliage, stake. Determinate. 70 days.
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TOMATO
TOMATO
DFZ = Defuzzed Seed
Celebrity VFFNT
(HYBRID)
(HYBRID)
Beefmaster VFN (DFZ)
Exceptional disease resistance, succulent flavor, deep red color, peel and crack resistance with enormous meaty, deep oblate fruit averaging 10-16 oz. With its strong yield potential and adaptability this tomato produces giant tomatoes capable of weighing over a pound! Indeterminate. 75-80 days.
Better Boy VFN
Big Beef VFFNT (DFZ) * AAS winner
Classic; 10-12 oz colossal fruit size, disease resistant with good yield potential. Oblate to globe-shaped, earlier than similar varieties; grows and produces large fruit high on the vine later in the season. Resists Alternaria & Stemphylium. Indeterminate. 73 days.
ZUCCHINI
Super Sweet 100 VF
An attractive zucchini with medium green fruit and a waxy exterior. Open plant habit offers easy picking for home gardeners. 51 days.
(SMALL FRUITED) Ambassador (DFZ)
* AAS winner
Flavorful fruit, ideal for both home gardening and commercial use. Grows well either in cages or on the ground, mid-early. Deep 8 oz oblate fruits have green shoulders before ripening, does well under many diverse growing conditions. Determinate. 72 days.
(DFZ)
A favorite bedding plant of home gardeners and commercial growers. Clusters of very sweet, early season, cherry size fruits, round and jointed with green shoulders at .75” - .875” in diameter. Indeterminate. 65-70 days.
Sweet Million
Excellent in the garden, early, small cherry tomato, less likely to crack; better balanced flavor than other similar varieties. Multiple disease resistance. Indeterminate. 65-70 days.
(DFZ)
The best known and most popular home garden tomato in the world. Disease resistant, hybrid consistently produces a good yield of smooth, large, flavorful deep-globe tomatoes about 8 oz each. Lots of foliage cover. Indeterminate. 75 Days.
TOMATO
WATERMELON Celebrity
TOMATO
(SMALL FRUITED) Sunsugar F1
Sweetest golden-yellow cherry tomatoes, rich in tomato flavor with a sweet-tart taste. These thin skinned, crack resistant 1/2 oz fruits are produced abundantly on vigorous indeterminate plants. 62 days.
Crimson Sweet
An early red diploid hybrid with excellent bright red flesh. Large, round-oval melons, 15-25 lbs with an even striping pattern of narrow light and dark green stripes. High in sugars with a medium-thick rind and few seeds. 10-12” long. 85-90 days.
Dark Green
An early vigorous bush plant with a dark green, straight, smooth, mottled fruit. Pale green-white firm flesh, heavy yields and fine flavor, stronger than grey zucchini. Best at 6-8”. 45-65 days.
Easy Pick F1
Nearly spineless zucchini with exceptionally strong color. Slender, 10” fruit with a spreading, upright, open habit. Produces smooth-textured zucchini in both green and gold-skinned varieties. 32 days to fruit. Fruit size 6-10” long. Plant height 36-52”. (Raw) Gold Green
Sugar Baby
Averages 6-8”, 8-10 lbs. These melons are almost black when ripe. Good flavor with strong rinds. 76 days.
Easy Pick Gold
Spineless Beauty
This hybrid has an open habit and nearly spineless petioles. Its attractive fruit stays glossy, even after refrigeration. Medium green, uniform and cylindrical fruit size averages 7.5-8.5” in length. 43 days.
Big Beef
Burpee Big Boy (DFZ)
Sunsugar
This garden favorite since 1949 was one of the first hybrid tomatoes available. Fruit is large, smooth and firm with thick walls and great juicy flavor. Vigorous, heavy foliaged plant which yield many 8-9 oz fruits. Indeterminate. 78 days.
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Sugar Baby
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ZONES + TERMS & CONDITIONS Average Annual Extreme Minimum Temperature 1976 - 2005 F˚
Zone
C˚
-60 to -55
1a
-51.1 to -48.3
-55 to -50
1b
-48.3 to -42.8
-50 to -45
2a
-45.6 to -42.8
-45 to -40
2b
-42.8 to -40
-40 to -35
3a
-40 to -37.2
-35 to -30
3b
-37.2 to -34.4
-30 to -25
4a
-34.4 to -31.7
-25 to -20
4b
-31.7 to -28.9
-20 to -15
5a
-28.9 to -26.1
-15 to -10
5b
-26.1 to -23.3
-10 to -5
6a
-23.3 to -20.6
-5 to 0
6b
-20.6 to -17.8
0 to 5
7a
-17.8 to -15
5 to 10
7b
-15 to -12.2
10 to 15
8a
-12.2 to -9.4
15 to 20
8b
-9.4 to -6.7
20 to 25
9a
-6.7 to -3.9
25 to 30
9b
-3.9 to -1.1
30 to 35 10a -1.1 to 1.7 35 to 40 10b 1.7 to 4.4 40 to 45 11a 4.4 to 7.2 45 to 50 11b 7.2 to 10 50 to 55 12a 10 to 12.8 55 to 60 12b 12.8 to 15.6 60 to 65 13a 15.6 to 18.3 65 to 70 13b 18.3 to 21.1
Payment Terms
Customers with an established charge account must make payment within 30 days of the invoice date. Customers without a charge account must remit a payment in advance.
Prices
Varieties are sold by seed count. Prices are listed in dollars per 1,000 seed ($/M). Prices are subject to change without notice.
Minimum Orders
The minimum seed order shipped in the U.S. and Puerto Rico is $50.00. Below minimum orders are subject to a $10.00 handling fee plus freight charges. Orders below $10.00 cannot be processed and will not ship.
Minimum Quantities
Freight
Shipping charges are invoiced for all below minimum orders. Freight charges are also imposed whenever overnight, next day or second day delivery is requested or when the package weight exceeds 10 pounds. Orders $50.00 or greater ship at no charge via FedEx Ground.
Packaging
Seed will be available in the following standard package sizes: 0.5M (new for 2013),1M, 5M, 10M, 25M or BULK (where M = 1,000 seed). Non-standard packaging carries a fee of $1.00 per package.
Seed Form
Seed varieties may be sold as: coated (CTD), de-tailed (DET), multi-pelleted (MPL), pelletized (PEL) and primed (PRI). Most seed is sold in its natural (Raw) state.
Minimum quantities for each seed item is listed on Michell’s website and Seed Order Form. All items are sold only in whole number multiples of their respective minimum quantities. For example: If an item’s minimum quantity is 500 seeds then it can be purchased in amounts of 500; 1,000; 1,500, etc.
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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10-degree F zones.
Returns & Credits
Contact your Sales or Customer Service Representative or the Seed Department with any credit or return requests which must be submitted in writing & include: 1. Customer Name 2. Account Number 3. Phone Number 4. Order/Invoice Number 5. List of items 6. Reason for credit request • Requests for authorization must be submitted prior to seed being returned. • Seed must be returned within 60 days of receipt for any credit. NO credit or replacement will be given for items after 60 days. • Authorized seed returns may be charged a 15% restocking fee. • Credit authorizations for poor quality or low germination rates require corresponding lot number(s) and photographs submitted with the request. • Unauthorized returns will be discarded without credit.
Cancellations
Michell’s reserves the right to cancel open orders. Back orders past 60 days from the original requested ship date or valued at or below $10.00 will be cancelled automatically. Notice of any cancellation will be transmitted to the buyer.
Warranty
Michell’s guarantees that the seeds sold in our containers have been labeled as required under State and Federal Laws. We make no warranty of merchantability, fitness for purpose, or other warranty expressed or implied. No claim or liability shall be asserted unless the customer reports the existence of such claim within a reasonable period of discovery, not to exceed 30 days. Michell’s liability shall be limited to the purchase price of the seed in question, no matter the cause of any claim. Michell’s will not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages.
Absolutely no returns accepted for: • Opened seed packets
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Variety
Ageratum
Avg Seed Per Oz.
Germination Temp (° F)
Germination days
Cover/Light
Growing on Temp (° F)
Weeks to 4" pot
14,000
78-80°
3
No/Yes
70-80° day, 58-62° night
11-12
68-72°
2-3
No/Yes
55-70° day, 50-55° night
11-12
72-76°
4-5
No/Yes
66-75° day, 64-66° night
14-16
Note: Germination relative humidity 90-95%, pH 5.0-5.5
Alyssum
76,500-102,000
Note: Sow multiple seeds direct to final container
Angelonia
28,500
ote: Light is required for germination. Grow on the dry side but do not allow plants to wilt. Slow growth when temperature is below 64°F. Do not pinch, as it will N delay flowering and make plant habit unattractive.
Aster
12,000
70°
4-8
Yes/No
65-75° day, 55-65° night
12-13
75-78°
7-14
No/Yes
65-68°
18-23
75-78°
7-14
No/Yes
65-68°
18-23
68-77°
5-7
No/Yes or No
55-64°
12-13
Note: Requires additional four hours of light after sowing until color shows or by May 5
Begonia (fibrous)
1,000,000
Note: Maintain high humidity for germination, pH 5.5-6.0
Begonia (tuberous)
1,000,000
Note: Maintain high humidity during germination stage
Calibrachoa
25,000
Note: Fast Germinating Varieties:Kabloom White, Kabloom Deep Pink and Kabloom Yellow. Slow Germinating Varieties: Kabloom Deep Blue and Kabloom Red.
Canna Celosia
100
70-75°
8-12
Yes
65°
2
39,000
75°
5-7
Lightly/Yes or No
65-68°
10-12
Note: Supplemental lighting can be started 5-6 weeks after sowing.
Coleus Cosmos
100,000
70-75°
4-5
Yes/No
72-75°(d), 62-65°(n)
9-11
5,100
66-70°
3-4
Yes/Yes
70-80°(d), 70-75°(n)
10-12
2,800
66-70°
3-7
Yes/No
52-60°
9-11
56,680
60-72°
3-5
Yes/No
60-72°(d), 50-60°(n)
11-13
14,500
70°
2-3
Yes/No
65-68°(d), 55-60°(n)
12-14
Seed Count Only
72°
4-6
Yes/No
65° day, 72° night
14-20
2-3
Yes/Yes or No
65-75° day, 62-65° night
11-13
4-5
Yes/Yes
65-75° day, 62-65° night
8-10
Note: B-9 responsive
Dahlia Dianthus Note: Maintain pH of 6.0-7.0.
Gazania Gerbera
Note: Maintain pH of 5.5 and E.C. of 2-3. During the winter, supplemental light may be necessary.
Hypoestes
25,000
70-75°
Note: Growth retardant required to keep main stem in check
Impatiens
Seed Count Only
72-76°
Note: Germination temperature is very important and temperature will vary with different colors of Impatiens seed. Lightly cover unless misting can be done daily. When true first leaves appear, decrease water to soil. You can regulate growth by reducing moisture during the last weeks of plug production.
Lobelia
820,0001,300,000
70-76°
4-6
No/Yes
66-72° day, 55-60° night
9-15
70-72°
3-4
Yes/Yes
65-68° day, 60-62° night
10-11
Note: Fungicide recommended to prevent damping off
Marigold
9,000-10,000
Note: French varieties will finish 1.5 to 2 weeks earlier than African varieties which require short days to flower. If sown after February 15, give short days for 14 days in the plug tray. During germination cover seed to increase available moisture. For coated Marigolds apply extra water before placing in germinator to soften coating. Low pH (less than 5.8) can cause toxic levels of zinc, iron, manganese and sodium, resulting in curled, brittle leaves with burnt edges & necrotic spots.
Nicotiana
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326,000
70-75°
3-5
No/Yes
65-70° day, 60-65° night
8-10
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Variety
Avg Seed Per Oz.
Osteospermum
3,700
Germination Germination Temp (° F) days
Cover/Light
Growing on Temp (° F)
Weeks to 4" pot
70-75°
10
Yes/No
65-70° day, 60-62° night
11-15
65-70°
10
Yes/No
50-55°
8-10
Note: Spray 50-60 days after sowing with B-9 at 2500 ppm
Ornamental Cabbage & Kale
7,000
Note: Used for fall landscapes and tolerates frost well. Edible although plants are mostly recommended for garnishes or accents.
Ornamental Pepper Osteospermum
8,000
72-76°
5-7
Lightly/Yes
68-72° day, 65-70° night
20-23
3,700
70-75°
10
Yes/No
65-70° day, 60-62° night
11-15
68°
3-5
Yes/Yes
60° day, 50-55° night
10-14
Note: Spray 50-60 days after sowing with B-9 at 2500 ppm
Pansy
20,000-31,500
Note: Growing medium should be sterile, well-drained, low in fertility and constantly moist. Transplant 15-21 days after sowing. If grown for mature plants to be sold in the fall-a difficult time for pansies, shade and misting can keep plants cool. Keeping soil on the dry side and a low phosphorus charge will reduce stretching.
Pentas
Seed Count Only
74-80°
6-9
No/Yes
72-75° day, 62-65° night
16-20 South 18-22 North
No
65-75° day, 55-65° night
9-16
Note: Stage 2: 70-75, 50 ppm weekly. Stage 3 and 4: Growing in temperatures of 62-70°
Petunia
Seed Count Only
72-76°
3-7
ote: Thoroughly wet flats before placing in germinator. This is especially important when using pelleted seed. For the next 7-10 days keep soil moist to further aid N germination. Then allow plugs to dry between watering, feeding constantly. Maintain soil pH below 6.8 to avoid iron deficiency.
Portulaca
265,000
74-80°
2-4
Yes/Yes or No
68-75° day, 65-68° night
10-12
No/Yes
50-58°
20-28
Note: Sow 4-5 seeds per cell or use a multi-seed pellet. Water well before germinating when using multi-seed pellet.
Primula
See notes
60-65°
10-28
Note: Seeds per ounce: acaulis-33,000; malacoides-280,000; obcinca-190,000; polyantha-35,000
Salvia Snapdragon
coccinea–15,000 farinacea–21,000 splendens - 8,000
70-75° 68-71° 75-78°
7-12 7-10 5-10
No/Yes No/Yes lightly/No
58° 60-65° 55-60°
7-11 -----9-14
180,000
64-68°
4-8
Lightly/No
55-70° day, 45-55° night
18-19
13-15 11-13 Spring 10-12 Summer
Note: Sow direct, two seeds per 4” or 5” pot. Night temperatures need to remain above 55°
Torenia Verbena (hybrida)
Seed Count Only
72-75°
4-7
No/Yes
65-70° day, 62-64° night
12,000
72-75°
3-7
Lightly/No
See notes
Note: Stage 2: (12-16 days) 72-75. Stage 3 (3-4 weeks) 65-72. Transplanting (6-9 weeks after sowing) 58-62. Do not water after sowing. Cover flat with polyethylene film to maintain humidity until germination. Vermiculite recommended as covering.
Verbena (speciosa) Vinca Viola
25,000-30,000
68-70°
14-20
No/Yes
62-65°
11-12
12,000-24,000
75-80°
3-6
Yes/No
75° day, 65-68° night
10-14
37,000-40,000
68°
3-4
Yes/Yes
60° day, 50-55° night
See notes
Note: Growing medium should be sterile, well-drained, low in fertility and constantly moist. Transplant 15-21 days after sowing. If grown for mature plants to be sold in the fall-a difficult time for violas, shade and misting can keep plants cool. Keeping soil on the dry side and a low phosphorus charge will reduce stretching.
Zinnia
2,000-6,000
70-72°
2-5
Yes/No
65-70° day, 65-70° night
10-12
Note: Sow Zinnia in plug trays or directly to final container
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Variety
Avg Seed Per Oz.
Germination Temp Germination days (° F)
Cover/Light
Growing on Temp (° F)
Weeks to 4" pot
Achillea
175,000
65-70°
10-15
No/Yes
60-65° day, 54-60° night
12-15
Anacyclus Aquilegia Astilbe Aubrieta Bellis
45,000
68°
14-21
Yes/Yes
Cooler than germ
6-8
15,000-22,000
68-72°
10-14
Yes/Yes
65-67° day, 55-60° night
20-24
384,000-500,000
60-70°
21-28
No/No
60-65°
10-12
140,000-180,000
59-68°
10-14
No/Yes
50-55°
12-15
Note: Spray B-9 0.5% when plants develop central bud to encourage shorter plant growth. Single sown plants make a prettier rosette and look better than tufts.
Campanula Coreopsis Delphinium Digitalis Echinacea
280,000-354,000
65-70°
14-21
Lightly/Yes
50-60°
17-24
10,000-14,000
65-75°
7-21
No/Yes
50-55°
12-14
9,000
65-75°
12-18
Yes/No
75-80°(d), 60-78°(n)
7-9
280,000
60-65°
14-21
Lightly/Yes
55-60°
20-24
8,000
70°
14-21
Lightly/Yes
50-55°(n)
14-22
5-15
No/Yes
55-60°
10-12
Note: Early sowings will partly flower in the fall. Normal flowering occurs from July to September.
Euphorbia Gaillardia
7,000-9,500
70-75°
Note: Showy summer flowering with large flowers (Daisy family), 12”-14” high.
Gypsophila Heuchera
28,000
70-75°
10
No/Yes
50°
15-17
500,000
65-75°
21-30
No/Yes
55-60°(n)
10-13
Note: Prefers partial shaded parts of rockeries and will tolerate full sun if soil is sufficiently moist.
Iberis Kniphofia Lavandula Leucanthemum
7,000-10,000
60-65°
14-21
No/Yes
50°
10-14
9,000-10,000
65-75°
14-21
No/No
60°(n)
26
25,000
65-70°
14-21
No/Yes
70-75°(d), 65-70°(n)
15-20
29,000
60-65°
14
No/Yes
50-55°
7
400,000
61-64°
8-15
Lightly/No
55°
16-17
90,000
65-72°
14-21
No/Yes
60-68°
7-9
44,000-50,000
65-70°
7-14
No/Yes
55°
16-20
(Iceland Poppy) (Oriental Poppy)
95,000 95,000
65-75° 54-57°
16-18 14-20
Lightly/No No/Yes
50-55°(d), 40-45°(n) 55°
15-17 10-12
Platycodon Rudbeckia
32,000
68-70°
14-20
Yes/Yes
55-60°(n)
14-18
25,000
70-72°
14-21
Lightly/No
50-55°(n)
11-15
Limonium
Note: For specimens or drying and dyeing
Lobelia Myosotis Papaver
Note: Flowers from August–October. Goldsturm is an indestructible, outstanding border perennial good for most gardens.
Salvia Scabiosa Sedum Sempervivum Veronica
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25,000
70-72°
4-8
No/No
55-60°
9-11
2,400
65-70°
14-21
No/Yes
55-58°
10-12
400,000
65-72°
10-14
No/Yes
60°
11-14
369,000
72-75°
20-30
No/Yes
60°
27-32
220,000
65-70°
14
No/Yes
55°
10-13
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Avg Seed Per Oz.
Germination Temp (° F)
Germination days
Cover/Light
Growing on Temp (° F)
Weeks to 4" pot
Herbs (all varieties)
Varies
65-70°
Varies
Varies
50-55°
Varies
Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Cantaloupe Cauliflower
9,000
70°
8-10
Yes
50-60°
-----
7,000
70°
10-14
Yes
50-60°
-----
8,500
70°
10
Yes
50-60°
-----
1,000
75-80°
10
Yes
65-70°
-----
10,000
70°
10-14
Yes
50-60°
-----
8,000-10,000
70°
8-10
Yes/No
60°
-----
1,000
72°
7
Yes
60-62°
-----
70-75°
7-14
Yes
60-63°
-----
Variety
Note: Recommended variety: Snow Crown (50 days)
Collards Cucumber
Note: Sow 2 seeds direct to final container.
Eggplant
6,000
Note: In the northern U.S. sales can begin in mid to late April and continue through June. For southern U.S. markets sales can begin in late February and continue through June.
Kohlrabi
6,000
70°
10-14
Yes
50-60°
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70°
7
Lightly
55-60°
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Note: Grand Duke (45 days). AAS winner.
Lettuce
25,000
Note: If hardened, lettuce can withstand temperatures just above freezing. Sow direct to final container.
Melon Okra
1,100
80-90°
10
Yes/No
75°
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500
70°
7-14
Lightly
60-62°
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70°
8-10
Lightly
55-60°
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Yes
60-62°
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Note: Soak seed for 24 hours prior to sowing.
Onion
8.000-9,000
Note: Sow direct to final container using cell packs, pots or open flats. Thin seedlings: 1-2 per cell.
Pepper
4,000-4,500
72-74°
72-74
ote: Warm weather crop planted once in soil and night air temperatures remain at 50° or above. In the northern U.S., plants are ready for sale in early April (for those N who plant gardens with frost protections). Under southern U.S. conditions, plants can be sold from late February through April.
Pumpkin Squash
150-200
72°
72
Yes
62°
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200-300
72°
72
Yes
62°
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Note: Sow direct to final container. Hybrid squash yield more fruit per plant.
Swiss Chard
2,000
65°
14
Yes/Yes or No
60-70°
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10,000
70-75°
7-14
Yes
62-65°
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Note: Cool and mild weather
Tomato
Note: Under northern U.S. conditions, plant outside after damage of last frost has passed. Southern U.S., plant from February through late April.
Watermelon
250-500
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70-72°
6-8
Yes
65-70°
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Columbus, OH www.cultivate16.org
FFA Expo
Louisville, KY www.ffa.org
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MANTS
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MGIX (CENTS)
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Dallas, TX www.txnla.org
TPIE
Fort Lauderdale, FL www.fngla.org/tpie
Columbus, OH www.mgix17.com
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INDEX Cultural Information 114-117 Index 123 Sales Team 119-121 Zones + Terms & Conditions 112-113 Color Key 0 Annuals 0 Perennials 0 Grasses 0 Herbs
Divisions Flowering Vegetative Annuals 5-20 Foliage 21-24 Geraniums 25-30 Mums 31-34 Nursery 35-48 Perennials 49-60 Plugs 61-70 Poinsettias 71-74 Seed 75-111
Sections Fruits & Vegetables 108-111 Fusables 76 Grass (ornamental) 97 Herbs 102-104 Vegetalis Patio Edibles 105-107
Seed Achillea 98 Ageratum 78 Alcea 98 Alyssum 78 Angelonia 78 Anise 102 Antirrhinum (see Snapdragon) 93 Aquilegia 98 Arugula (perennia herbl) 103 Aster 78 Astilbe 98 Aubrieta 98 Baby’s Breath (see Gypsophila) 100 Balloon Flower (see Platycodon) 101 Basil 102 Begonia 78-79 Bellis 98 Black Eyed Susan (see Rudbeckia) 101 Blanket Flower (see Gaillardia) 99 Blue Fesuce (see Festuca) 97 Calibrachoa 79 Campanula 98 Canna 79 Caraway 102
Carex 97 Catnip (perennial herb) 103 Celosia 79 Chamomile 102 Chervil 102 Chives 102 Cilantro 102 Clubawn Grass (see Corynephorus) 97 Coleus 81 Coriander 102 Corkscrew Rush (see Juncus) 97 Corynephorus 97 Coneflower (see Echinacea) 99 Coral Bells (see Heuchera) 100 Coreopsis 98 Cosmos 81 Creeping Baby's Breath (see Gypsophila) 100 Dahlia 81 Delphinium 99 Dianthus 81 Dichondra 81 Digitalis 99 Dill 102 Echinacea 99 English Daisy (see Bellis) 98 Euphorbia 99 Fennel (perennial herb) 103 Festuca 97 Fiber Optic Grass (see Isolepis) 97 Flowering Tobacco (see Nicotiana) 85 Forget-Me-Not (see Myosotis) 101 Gaillardia 99 Gaura 100 Gazania 81 Gerbera 83 Gypsophila 100 Hens & Chicks (see Sempervivum) 101 Heuchera 100 Hypoestes 84 Hyssop (perennial herb) 103 Iberis 100 Impatiens 84 Isolepis 97 Juncus 97 Lavandula 100 Lavender (see Lavandula) 100 Lemon Balm (perennial herb) 103 Leucanthemum 100 Limonium 100 Lobelia 100 Lobelia 85
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Marigold 85 Marjoram 102 Mexican Feather Grass (see Stipa) 97 Myosotis 101 Nicotiana 85 Oregano (perennial herbs) 103 Ornamental Grass (Color Grass) 97 Ornamental Kale 85 Osteospermum 87 Pansy 87-88 Papaver 101 Parsley 103 Pentas 89 Peppermint 102 Petunia 89-91 Pincushion Flower (see Scabiosa) 101 Platycodon 101 Poppy (see Papaver) 101 Portulaca 92 Primula 92 Purslane (see Portulaca) 92 Rosemary (perennial herb) 103 Rudbeckia 101 Sage (perennial herb) 103 Salvia 92-93 Sedge (see Carex) 97 Snapdragon 93 Salvia 101 Scabiosa 101 Sea Lavender (see Limonium) 100 Sedum 101 Sempervivum 101 Shasta Daisy (see Leucanthemum) 100 Spike Speedwell (see Veronica) 101 Sea Statice (see Limonium) 100 Sorrel 103 Stipa 97 St. John's Wort 103 Stonecrop (see Sedum) 101 Tarragon 103 Thyme 103 Torenia 93 Transvaal Daisy (see Gerbera) 83 Verbena Veronica Vinca Viola
93-94 101 94-95 95
Zinnia 95-96
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