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1 WORKS OF ART THE PLANT CONNECTION A Division of BFG Supply Co. SPRING TRIALS REPORT 2013

Lanai Twister Pink NEW Lanai Candy Cane Lanai Leads the

Each year, the BFG Plant Connection team travels to the

plant varieties and improvements on existing favorites.

PanAmerican Seed Differentiate your verbena program with

one-of-a-kind flower patterns Industry-leading powdery

boost consumer confidence Available in trailing and

many Syngenta Flowers Heat Lovers, selected to extend

Complete your program with: Caliente and Calliope

availability: 303.415.1466 800.344.7862 www.

com To order, contact your BFG Plant Connection sales

2 Lanai Twister Pink NEW Lanai Candy Cane Lanai Leads the Way THE PLANT CONNECTION A Division of BFG Supply Co. Each year, the BFG Plant Connection team travels to the Spring Trials in California in search of exciting new plant varieties and improvements on existing favorites. Along the way, we pick up marketing and display ideas, combination recipes and more. Here are the highlights from our trip! PanAmerican Seed Differentiate your verbena program with the Lanai series: Lanai Premium collection offers one-of-a-kind flower patterns Industry-leading powdery mildew tolerance Award-winning garden performance helps boost consumer confidence Available in trailing and upright habits Lanai Dark Red The Lanai series is one of many Syngenta Flowers Heat Lovers, selected to extend summer sales. Complete your program with: Caliente and Calliope geraniums Carita angelonia Rio dipladenia Sunrita gaillardia and more! Lanai Peach SPRING 2013 TRIALS For more information and availability: To order, contact your BFG Plant Connection sales representative today 2012 Syngenta. Caliente, Calliope, Carita, Heat Lovers, Lanai, Rio, Sunrita, GoldFisch, the Alliance Frame, the Purpose Icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE PLANT CONNECTION TEAM Spring Trials Report 3

Dahlia Hypnotica Tequila Sunrise (Selecta) Newest Dahlia color in this

hoop. Mounding/ trailing, with a more controlled habit 6 colors: Lychee,

Dahlia Dahlinova Temptation Series (Fides) New Dahlia series from same

6 pot crop, need larger pot for large plant size.

3 Dahlia Hypnotica Tequila Sunrise (Selecta) Newest Dahlia color in this large-flowered series Piggy and Baby are tri-colors and really interesting. Also available in white. (left to right) Calibrachoa Hula (Dummen) all flowers have a dark center hoop. Mounding/ trailing, with a more controlled habit 6 colors: Lychee, Gold, Orange, Cherry, Hot Pink, Hot Rose. Dahlia Dahlinova Temptation Series (Fides) New Dahlia series from same family as Hypnotica with dark leaves, which set off flowers beautifully. 6 pot crop, need larger pot for large plant size. Dahlia Dalaya Shari and Yogi (Selecta) Single type flowers on large plants that need 6 pots. Calibrachoa MiniFamous Double (Selecta) 3 new colors: Red which is a nice true red, Pink Vein and Blue. Calibrachoa Noa Papaya (Danziger) Great new color in this popular series, orange with a touch of coral. DAHLIA 4 Spring Trials Report 2013 (left to right) Calibrachoa Superbells Pomegranate Punch (PW) Newest color in the Punch family, this is a true red with a dark center. Mounding/trailing with a nice habit for baskets. Calibrachoa Million Bells Trailing Red (Suntory) Suntory a new addition to this series that is a true red Spring Trials Report 5

Petunia Bordeaux Ray (Danziger) New color in the Ray family, a dark red

Petunia Crazytunia Mahogany Queen (Westhoff) Burgundy with dark center

veins and a slight purple edge. Another unique flower.

Petunia Moonlight Eclipse Blue (Suntory) Amazing new petunia with green

Petunia Happy Giant Bicolor Purple (Cohen) Unique purple/white bicolor

Petunia Crazytunia Twilight Red (Westhoff) shades of purple and pink

Petunia Cascadia Rim Magenta (Danziger) Beautiful new color, dark

petunia in the Glow family. Mounding/trailing habit.

Great for baskets and containers, the Charms have a thick, dense habit

Petunia Kermit Series (Westhoff) New series of petunias with a green

4 colors - Purple, Rose, Piggy and Baby. Kermit Piggy pictured.

4 Petunia Bordeaux Ray (Danziger) New color in the Ray family, a dark red with darker center. Mounding habit, interesting new color. Petunia Crazytunia Mahogany Queen (Westhoff) Burgundy with dark center and dark veins, mounding habit, one of several new additions to this series. Petunia Sweetunia Grape Ice (Dummen) Soft pink flower with dark purple veins and a slight purple edge. Another unique flower. Sweetunias have a more upright growth habit with medium vigor. Petunia Moonlight Eclipse Blue (Suntory) Amazing new petunia with green edge and blue center. The first green edge with a different color flower! Petunia Happy Giant Bicolor Purple (Cohen) Unique purple/white bicolor flower will create interest at retail. Petunia Crazytunia Twilight Red (Westhoff) shades of purple and pink with lots of variation between flowers. Petunia Cascadia Rim Magenta (Danziger) Beautiful new color, dark magenta/burgundy with creamy rim. Unique petal shape. Mounding/trailing habit, vigorous. Petunia Glow Blue Stardust (Oro/Danziger) A drop dead gorgeous new petunia in the Glow family. Mounding/trailing habit. Petunia Glow Rose Star (Oro/Danziger) Another new Glow Petunia with crowd-stopping abilities. Petunia Surfinia Variegated Baby Purple (Suntory) A bright purple color with green/yellow variegated leaves. This is part of the Surfinia Trailing series and great for baskets and containers. Petunia Supertunia Orchid Charm (PW) Newest color in the Charm family. Great for baskets and containers, the Charms have a thick, dense habit that make them great for windy locations. Petunia Kermit Series (Westhoff) New series of petunias with a green edge that will remind you of Picasso. 4 colors - Purple, Rose, Piggy and Baby. Kermit Piggy pictured. Petunia Supertunia Flamingo (PW) A new pink petunia that will replace Cotton Candy. The flowers are slightly smaller, but the plant is vigorous for baskets or landscape. Petunia Surfinia Heavenly Blue (Suntory) New Surfinia color that was very popular at Spring Trials. Trailing habit with a lovely sky blue color and a bit of ruffle in the petals. Petunia Fortunia Early Series (Fides) New petunia series, day neutral so they flower early. More compact. 5 new colors. Dark blue vein pictured. Petunia Sweetunia Johnny Flame (Dummen) One of the stars of spring trials, this unique flower will be a hit. A pink flower with purple flames in each petal and a dark eye. 6 Spring Trials Report Spring Trials Report 7

Gerbera Cartwheel Strawberry Twist Cartwheel series features

color, shades of orange, yellow and pink on each flower, with

Will remind you of a terra cotta type coloring.

so they flower early. More compact. 5 new colors.

Petunia Surprise Grape A lovely veined petunia flower with blue

Surprise series has medium vigor and early flowering with a

5 Gerbera Cartwheel Strawberry Twist Cartwheel series features very large, semi-double flowers with variations flower to flower. Strawberry Twist has cream to yellow background with pink highlights. A show-stopper! GERBERA Petunia Cascadias Indian Summer Another beautiful new color, shades of orange, yellow and pink on each flower, with some variation between flowers. Will remind you of a terra cotta type coloring. Petunia Fortunia Early Series New petunia series, day neutral so they flower early. More compact. 5 new colors. Pink Lemonade pictured. Petunia Surprise Grape A lovely veined petunia flower with blue color fading to purple at the edge. Unique flower! Surprise series has medium vigor and early flowering with a spreading habit. Petunia Crazytunia Terra Cotta (Westhoff) Shades of Pink and Yellow with some Orange. Mounding habit. Gerbera Royal Bicolor Red A new addition to the royal family, this one is red with a neat white ring at the center 8 Spring Trials Report Spring Trials Report 9

Canna South Pacific Scarlet (American Takii) First F1 canna from seed.

Supple leaves that can withstand some wind. AAS winner.

that is purple with white flowers at the tips.

is a lovely new blue with light blue bicolor.

of a pot and have good garden performance.

jumbo six pack of succulents that can plant right into a container for

Echeveria Moonlit Pearl (Euro American) gray-green foliage with a peach

Gomphrena Pink Zazzle (Euro American) An amazing new Gomphrena with huge 2

The fuzzy leaves are interesting too it s a stiff fuzz, not soft.

It will rebloom and is good for cut flowers too.

with a fuchsia pink margin. 24-36 height.

(like Lamb s Ears) and customers will want to touch it!

Dianthus Sunflor Olivia (Fides) Beautiful lime/magenta bicolor, plant stays

Celosia Arabona Red (Pan American) A new red color unlike any on the market,

great dark burgundy color. Good for cut flowers, 18-36 height. Fragrant.

Gaillardia. This one is yellow with a light orange ring. Zone 5 hardy.

6 Canna South Pacific Scarlet (American Takii) First F1 canna from seed. Flowers 1 week earlier, faster basal breaks for more stems and more flowers. Supple leaves that can withstand some wind. AAS winner. Lobularia Bicolor Lilac Stream (Danziger) New color in the Stream Series that is purple with white flowers at the tips. Also new is Stream Purple, which is darker than the other colors on the market. Salvia Sallyfun Sky Blue (Danziger) Vegetative farinacea type salvia, this is a lovely new blue with light blue bicolor. Strong stems for upright growth, these make a great thriller for the center of a pot and have good garden performance. 10 Spring Trials Report of succulents (Euro American) ready to sell jumbo six pack of succulents that can plant right into a container for instant succulent garden s per tray. Echeveria Moonlit Pearl (Euro American) gray-green foliage with a peach margin, great addition for succulent gardens. Gomphrena Pink Zazzle (Euro American) An amazing new Gomphrena with huge 2 flowers in hot pink. The fuzzy leaves are interesting too it s a stiff fuzz, not soft. This will be a summer bloomer that loves heat and is drought tolerant. It will rebloom and is good for cut flowers too. Gaura Rosy Jane (Euro American) Beautiful new variety with white flowers with a fuchsia pink margin height. Lantana Skittles (Euro American) A new lantana with variegated foliage and red to orange flowers. Stachys Bella Grigio (Fides) An unusual foliage plant that will bring a wow to containers. About tall, it is silver with long strap leaves that are very soft (like Lamb s Ears) and customers will want to touch it! Great with a variety of colors in a mixed container. Dianthus Sunflor Olivia (Fides) Beautiful lime/magenta bicolor, plant stays short. Will re-bloom if sheared. Zone 5 hardy. Great, unusual color! Celosia Arabona Red (Pan American) A new red color unlike any on the market, this is an intermediate variety (10-14 ) that is great for heat and drought tolerance. Dianthus Sweet Black Cherry (Pan American) Dianthus barbatus from seed, great dark burgundy color. Good for cut flowers, height. Fragrant. Gaillardia Mesa Peach (Pan American) Newest color in this series of F1 Gaillardia. This one is yellow with a light orange ring. Zone 5 hardy. Zinnia Profusion Double Series (Sakata) Three new colors in this popular series: Double Hot Cherry, Double Yellow and double Deep Salmon. The Hot Cherry and Deep Salmon are AAS winners. Helenium Short n Sassy (Skagit) A new compact helenium for the garden, zone 4 hardy. Bright orange variegated flowers. Leucanthemum Real Series (Skagit) New series of 3 varieties of unusual leucanthemum flowers. Real Glory looks like a gerbera or even an echinacea. Zone 5. lobelia Sunbelia Series (Suntory) New series from Suntory, very compact and mounding, don t need PGRS at all! Sun and heat tolerant - heat tolerance compared to Techno Heat from Syngenta. 3 colors: Compact White, Compact Sky blue and Compact Pink Spring Trials Report 11

Fuseables Healing Waters (Pan American) Plant combination from

Shock Wave Denim, Easy Wave Violet and Blue Bacopa.

Cora Cascade line, great for baskets and love the heat!

popular Wine Red, this plant will be easier to grow and ship, with

(below) Confetti Garden Shocking Blue (Dummen) Petunia Surprise

this year, with Magenta added and Pink removed.

upright habit. They can get over 12 tall.

Mandevilla Sun Parasol (Suntory)Introduced last year as the first

This year they emphasized that it has a spreading habit and works

Saliva Amistad (Cohen) - a beautiful new large salvia that will be

Similar to Black and Blue, this has large purple/blue flowers on

12 Spring Trials Report 2013 Pentas Starcluster (Syngenta) - New

These are large plants with large flower clusters supported by

4 colors: White, rose, Red and Lavender.

7 Fuseables Healing Waters (Pan American) Plant combination from seed, 3 seed varieties in one pellet. Shock Wave Denim, Easy Wave Violet and Blue Bacopa. COMBOS Vinca Cora Cascade Apricot (Syngenta) Newest color in the Cora Cascade line, great for baskets and love the heat! Lophospermum Compact Rose (Suntory) a shorter version of the popular Wine Red, this plant will be easier to grow and ship, with more blooms at the top of the plant. (below) Confetti Garden Shocking Blue (Dummen) Petunia Surprise Blue Sky, Verbena Empress Wicked Purple and Calibrachoa Aloha Kona Midnight Blue. (below) Trixi Double Date (Selecta) This Trixi has been changed this year, with Magenta added and Pink removed. This gives the mix a brighter look. More vigorous than the other three. Diascia Sundiascia (Suntory) - New diascia series with a very upright habit. They can get over 12 tall. Sturdy stems keep them upright. Long days make a taller flower. Mandevilla Sun Parasol (Suntory)Introduced last year as the first SunParasol for the landscape because it doesn t vine and get tall. This year they emphasized that it has a spreading habit and works great for baskets as well as landscape. Saliva Amistad (Cohen) - a beautiful new large salvia that will be available Jan from Pacific Plug and Liner. Similar to Black and Blue, this has large purple/blue flowers on thick stems. 12 Spring Trials Report 2013 Pentas Starcluster (Syngenta) - New series from Syngenta, Pentas are heat loving. These are large plants with large flower clusters supported by strong stems New flowers cover the old, so easy care. 4 colors: White, rose, Red and Lavender. Cuphea Sriracha (Syngenta) - large-flowered cuphea from seed, heat loving plant. Compact and well branched, 3 colors, Pink, Rose and Violet. (above) Kwik Kombo Plum-tastic (Syngenta) Lovely new combo in all lavender shades. (left) Confetti Garden Fleur de Edna (Dummen) Bidens, Verbena Empress Lavender Blue and Calibrachoa Aloha Pink Volcano. (left) Confetti Garden Pirates Beauty (Dummen) Petunia Sweetunia Black Satin, Verbena Empress Flair Pink Charm and Calibrachoa Aloha Kona Tiki Soft Pink Spring Trials Report 13

8 IMPATIENS Lanai Twister Purple and Twister Red (Syngenta) - two new colors Added to this popular verbena series. The Red is especially interesting with the dark red top petals. Superbena Royale Plum Wine (PW) - New addition to the Royale family (compact, smaller flowers but lots of flowers) with lovely plum colored flowers. Strong disease resistance Superbena Violet Ice (PW) - First new Superbena in several years (that isn t a royale), violet flowers with white eye. Large and vigorous habit, will get big in baskets and containers (above) NGI Florific (Syngenta) New series of NGI from seed, features flowers on top of foliage. Good for smaller containers. Not as big of a plant as Sonic (right) NGI Divine Scarlet Bronze Leaf (Pan American) New color in this series of NGI from Seed (below) SunPatiens (Sakata) 3 new colors: Compact Red (a good red color), Spreading Pink Flash (which is a great new bi-color flower) and Compact Hot coral Verbena Wicked Pink Pepper (Dummen) - 4 colors: Purple, Hot Pink, Blue and Pink Pepper, which is really unusual with red, pink and white all in the flower. These have a more upright, mounding habit, but Pink Pepper is more prostrate. 14 Spring Trials Report 2013 Verbena Hurricane Hot Pink (Westhoff) Westhoff has a new series of bicolor verbena similar to Twister Spring Trials Report 15

BRIGHT AND BOLD Geranium Patriot Papaya (Ecke) Great new color in

Kale Kosmic A new variegated kale, green with a white edge.

interspecific geraniums that shatter less during shipping.

Double flowers. 4 colors: pink, red, scarlet and white.

series from Dummen, this new color is red with a splash of white in

Geranium Dixieland and Geranium Groove (Fides) New interspecific

Bright, hot colors Geranium Pinto Premium White to Rose (Syngenta)

Coleus Kong Jr (Pan American) New for the Kong series, these plants

leaves for easier shipping and less damage from wind and storm in

Coleus Mainstreet Series (Dummen) New series of sun coleus with

Geranium Pinto Premium Orange Bicolor (Syngenta) New bicolor in a

9 BRIGHT AND BOLD Geranium Patriot Papaya (Ecke) Great new color in this popular series, orange with a touch of coral. Kale Kosmic A new variegated kale, green with a white edge. Still good to eat, but interesting for garden and container plantings. Coleus Dream Catcher (Euro) A new mosaic-type coleus in green, yellow, chartreuse, burgundy ht. (left to right) Geranium Double Take (Selecta) New series of interspecific geraniums that shatter less during shipping. Very floriferous, 12 flowers up at first flush. Very heat tolerant. Double flowers. 4 colors: pink, red, scarlet and white. Geranium Sarita Sunstar Red (Dummen) Sarita is an interspecific series from Dummen, this new color is red with a splash of white in the center of each petal. Really interesting flower. Geranium Dixieland and Geranium Groove (Fides) New interspecific geraniums with single flowers. Bright, hot colors Geranium Pinto Premium White to Rose (Syngenta) Flowers open white and turn to pink as they age. AAS winner. Coleus Kong Jr (Pan American) New for the Kong series, these plants are the same size as the traditional Kong but they have smaller leaves for easier shipping and less damage from wind and storm in the garden. If one leaf is lost, not so much of the plant is lost. Coleus Mainstreet Series (Dummen) New series of sun coleus with great names Fifth Avenue, Lombard Street, etc. Geranium Pinto Premium Orange Bicolor (Syngenta) New bicolor in a seed geranium. Orange and white, really hot color for landscape and containers. Heartbreakers Tomato (Headstart) Patio type cherry tomato with a unique heart shape especially noticeable when the tomato is cut in half. A unique retail item with great POP available. 16 Spring Trials Report Spring Trials Report 17

10 TAKII DISPLAYS American Takii gave us lots of ideas for using ornamental kale in the spring or fall! Grass displays were a cool way to bring attention to grasses and color blocking was an interesting idea for a monochromatic display. SYNGENTA DISPLAYS Syngenta Color Block Display Blue Using monochromatic displays, like this one at Syngenta, is a great way to sell color! Pictured are various combinations including kale and orn pepper, kale and pansy and kale and viola. Combo with Basil Pan American Petunia Easy Wave Red, Basil Try Basil, Lobelia Hot Springs Sky Blue. Cohen Combo Dahlia Power Orange, Nemesia Spicy Orange Pink w/eye, Osteo Astra Orange Sunrise, Cordyline Cha Cha, Heuchera Ginger Peach, Carex Everillo. Sedums and Ajuga This cute pot from Jaldety features low growing sedums and ajuga. Strawberry in Bag (ABZ Seeds) Ornamental strawberries make great gifts! (and they are really sweet!) Syngenta Veggies Display Combining annuals with veggies adds color to your vegetable displays. Syngenta Veggie Combo This combo features Wonderfall Pansy and sugar snap peas. A great idea for spring! A display of Kwik Kombos At Syngenta uses pedestals in a variety of sizes Syngenta Combo Lanai Lime Green/TH upright dk blue Verbena Lanai Lime Green and Lobelia Techno Heat Upright Dark Blue. 18 Spring Trials Report Spring Trials Report 19

11 Sakata Eggplant Combo This beautiful combo at Sakata features eggplant! A great example of mixing ornamentals and edibles! Sakata Lettuce Planter This container at Sakata keeps lettuce at just the right height for picking! Sakata Mixed Veggie Pot A patio garden from Sakata Sakata Tree Display This is a beautful display of mixed bowl planters at Sakata Sakata Patio Veggies Display This display at Sakata helps customers see ways to use edible plants for decorating on a patio or deck Sakata Square Foot Gardening Display Having a display showing small space gardening, like this one at Sakata, can help customers see the possibilities! Kwik Kombo Techno Sea Breeze Mix from Syngenta, Lobelia Techno Heat Violet, White and Dark Blue Kwik Kombo Summer Skyline Mix from Syngenta, Verbena Lanai Candy Cane, Callie Orange and Callie Purple Upper Left: Display gardens at Pan American Echinacea Cheyenne Spirit Summer and Fall displays at Pacific Plug and Liner. Fides All White Combo Displays Displays at Fides North America give us ideas for thinking outside the box This display at Fides shows off the beauty of white. Display for Testing Combos (Pan American) This display is a fun way to let your customers try different combinations before making their final purchase Kwik Kombo Desert Sunset Mix from Syngenta, Diascia Darla Orange, Nemesia Confection White, Lobelia Techno Heat Dark Blue 20 Spring Trials Report Spring Trials Report 21

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12 Countless Smart Solutions for the Growing Industry With Unmatched Innovation, Selection & Quality! Plug Connection Succulents Plug Connection in Vista, CA featured a great display of succulent gardens. Confetti Garden Fleur De Edna Calibrachoa Volcano Neon, Verbena Empress Flair Lavender Blue, Bidens Bidy Gonzales Top. Confetti Garden Pirates Beauty Sweetunia Black Satin, Verbena Empress Flair Pink Charme, Calibrachoa Aloha Kona Tiki Soft Pink. Succulent Combo Rustic Box (PP&L) Using rustic or antique-type containers is a sure way to sell your combos! Confetti Garden Shocking Blue Calibrachoa Aloha Kona Midnight Blue, Verbena Empress Wicked Blue, Petunia Surprise Blue Sky. Confetti Garden Rockin Red Sweetunia Hot Rod Red, Calibrachoa Aloha Tiki Soft Pink, Verbena Empress Flair Red. That s the Myers Industries Lawn & Garden Group promise to you. Rely on our Selection, Service and Innovation to grow more beautiful and more profitable with: An unrivaled selection of Pot and Tray Systems, Nursery Containers, Hanging Baskets, Decorative Resin Planters, Display-Ready Branding Programs and more! Recycled and Biodegradable Product Lines for your eco-friendly growing initiatives In-Mold Labeling and Printing options to create stunning retail appeal and sell through Custom Color Programs to support your unique needs Consistent Quality and Reliable Delivery Dedicated Customer Service focused on your satisfaction period From seed to sold, our promise is to boost your business and help you grow more! HGTV Black and White Combos Black Tie Affair This combo is called Black Tie Affair and was featured by HGTV Plants. Mighty Matos POP Using POP for new items is a great way to draw your customer s attention, and explain how the item is different. Rustic Containers Featuring Salvia Amistad Using rustic or antique-type containers is a sure way to sell your combos! Rustic Display Using rustic or antique-type containers is a sure way to sell your combos! (800) myerslawnandgarden.com 22 Spring Trials Report Myers Lawn & Garden Group/Myers Industries #10379

14500 Kinsman Road P.O. Box 479 Burton, OH 44021 THE PLANT CONNECTION A Division of BFG Supply Co.

Carolyn Jones (612) 253-1189 ext. 3104 CEL: (651) 208-7166 FX: (612) 781-8693 cjones@bfgsupply.

1230 CEL: (440) 223-0584 FX: (440) 285-9649 sbaldwin@bfgsupply.com Kim Lastoria PH/FX: (440) 867-2352 klastoria@bfgsupply.

com Jim Broderick (614) 419-2822 FX: (614) 891-7302 jbroderick@bfgsupply.

com 2013 SPRING TRIALS Begonia Crackling Fire (Suntory) 2 new colors, Red and Yellow (pictured).

These are upright, mounding bolivensis type begonias that are more compact and work great for 4 pots as well as larger containers and baskets Begonia

13 14500 Kinsman Road P.O. Box 479 Burton, OH THE PLANT CONNECTION A Division of BFG Supply Co. The BFG Plant Connection PHONE (800) FAX (800) plantconnection@bfgsupply.com Visit for representatives by location. Carolyn Jones (612) ext CEL: (651) FX: (612) cjones@bfgsupply.com Steve Mester CEL: (248) FX: (248) smester@bfgsupply.com Sue Baldwin (800) ext CEL: (440) FX: (440) sbaldwin@bfgsupply.com Kim Lastoria PH/FX: (440) klastoria@bfgsupply.com Cindy Grover (800) FX: (800) cgrover@bfgsupply.com Diane Nolte (612) ext FX: (612) dnolte@bfgsupply.com Jim Broderick (614) FX: (614) jbroderick@bfgsupply.com Christine Nowicki CEL: (724) FX: (724) cnowicki@bfgsupply.com 2013 SPRING TRIALS Begonia Crackling Fire (Suntory) 2 new colors, Red and Yellow (pictured). The Yellow is a brighter color than last year s Creamy Yellow. More a true yellow. The Red is a nice true red color. These are upright, mounding bolivensis type begonias that are more compact and work great for 4 pots as well as larger containers and baskets Begonia Carmina Red (Ecke/ Fides) single flowered bolivensis type that is a beautiful red. Needs to be lit during production Nonstop Begonia Mocca Cherry (Benary) New Nonstop color, a nice Cherry Red, with the dark Mocca leaves Begonia Unstoppable Upright Big Fire (Dummen) Interspecific begonia with bolivensis blood is upright with a tigher growth habit and better heat tolerance. Foliage is dark, which sets off the orange flowers. Also comes in white. Needs supplemental lighting John Haynes (804) CEL: (804) FAX: (804) jhaynes@bfgsupply.com

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