Early-Release Seed Varieties New Varieties for 2018-19 available now! November 2017
Snaptini Dwarf Snapdragon Consistent and controlled across all seasons Highly programmable with reduced photoperiod sensitivity Offers consistent crop timing across all seasons Bred for high-density production in packs and small pots Reliably tight flowering window for bench-run finish Strong central leader combined with early branching Provides classic snapdragon look at retail 5 colors and mix available now 9 colors available in April 2018 2
Begonia TopHat (pronounced Top Hat) Interspecific begonia with the branching power of a semperflorens Perfect for large containers and landscapes 7-10 days earlier than Big 3 green-leaf colors Scarlet Pink White 3
Begonia Megawatt Pink Green Leaf Must-have color for retail programs More uniform than the competition, with similar or earlier timing Red and Rose Green Leaf improved to match new Pink timing Begonia Megawatt vs BIG in pots Elburn, Illinois Week 19 4
Calibrachoa Kabloom Denim Flat, mounded plants produce flowers with darker blue tones under lower light and cooler conditions The blooms age to silver-blue under higher light and warmer conditions Optimal day-length for best flowering is 11 hours The most prostrate in the series, with a height of 6-10 Denim (left) vs Deep Blue (right) 5
Cosmos Sonata Purple Shades The best-performing garden cosmos Extremely easy to grow Professional growers choose Sonata because of its capabilities for blooming in the pack and pot Recommended for 5 to 6-in. Purple Shades NEW! Unique variety shows off shades of purple that hold color well in high light 6
Pansy Cool Wave Fire All-new color joins Cool Wave! Rich dark red with a yellow face brings fire to Cool Wave Shows more yellow in face during summer/autumn (warmseason) production Shows more red in face during winter/spring (cool-season) production 7
Pentas Lucky Star Raspberry and Mix Won t cycle out of color from retail through end-of-season Follow-up blooms do not eclipse the prior flush so plants stay compact, tight and tidy with minimal effort 1-week bloom window Raspberry NEW! Bright, no-fade color is the firstof-its-kind for pentas Mix NEW! Dark Red, Deep Pink, Lavender, NEW Raspberry, Violet, White 8
Petunia Easy Wave Red Improved Improved seed quality Denser plant with more branching and shorter peduncles More controlled, holdable plant structure Slightly smaller plant size with approximately 10% less spread Deeper, richer red color that does not wash out Dark green foliage Slightly smaller flower size Timing to first flower is similar to current Red However Red Improved is approximately 3 days faster to salable stage 9
Vinca Mediterranean Burgundy Halo XP Burgundy Halo NEW! Vibrant, deep burgundy with bright white eye 10
Other Early-Release items Available for Drop Ship Call for quote and availability Coreopsis Double the Sun Large, semi-double, clear golden yellow flowers 2 to 3 weeks earlier than Early Sunrise and other comparable varieties in early cool season 13-hr critical day-length In summer, it finishes 1 to 2 weeks earlier Great controlled habit with strong flowering Coreopsis Sun Up discontinued Ornamental Corn Pink Zebra Dwarf ornamental corn Dramatic color and texture for lateseason mixed planters and gardens Green/white striped foliage adds showy purples/red/pinks in cool nights/long days 11
Other Early-Release items Available for Drop Ship Call for quote and availability Ornamental Pepper Hot Pops Yellow Shows both yellow and red fruit Medium hot fruit Sow 1 wk earlier to finish with Hot Pops Purple Pepper Snackabelle Red Mini-bell excels in earliness, ease, eating! Superior disease resistance package Thick-walled, peppers with rich, sweet flavor great for fresh eating, grilling, stuffing Supplied as professional-quality, diseasetested seed Squash Butterbaby Personal size mini butternut squash High proportion of uniform fruit ~1 lb Restricted vines won t take over the garden; can be grown on a trellis to save even more space Excellent storage and powdery mildew resistance 12
Other Early-Release items Available for Drop Ship Call for quote and availability Ornamental Pepper Onyx Red National AAS Winner Naturally compact and branching Dark foliage with purple flowers followed by shiny round red fruit Good vigor means plants keep growing But maintain their neat habit Height: Pot: 6, Garden: 8 10 Suitable for pots, mixed containers and beds Performs best in high light and warm temperatures Saleable w/o fruit in 8 12 weeks from sowing Add 4 6 weeks to sell with fruit 13
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