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Acalypha Compact. Easy to grow. Aptenia Succulent bi-coloured leaves. Bright blooms. Argyranthemum Brightly coloured. Weather and disease tolerant. Strong branching. Excellent garden performance. These old-time favourites are ideal for mixed containers, window boxes and garden beds. Copper Penny Arrow Argyranthemum Butterfly Cabernet Serenade Lemon Drops Lovey Dove Bacopa Vigorous and early flowering. Our Shake series Bacopa are extremely heat and disease resistant. Wellbranched. Great in window boxes, hanging baskets and mixed containers. Pink Harmony White Butterfly Blueberry Shake Double Blueberry Shake Double Vanilla Shake Grape Shake Bacopa (Cont d) Begonia Dark foliage. Bright tangerine blooms. Begonia - Orchid Series Bright double blooms. Tolerant of full sun. Beautiful in hanging baskets. Bidens Compact and easy to grow. Vanilla Shake Sparks Will Fly Pink Soft Orange White Blush Goldilocks Brachyscome Daisy-like blooms. Early and continuous flowering all season. Compact habit. Calendula Bright. Early to bloom. Compact. Calibrachoa - Sweet Bells Series Prolific trailing bloomer. Resembles mini-petunias. Stay open in cloudy weather. Oregon Blue Virginia Violet Summerlovers Skyfire Blueberry Raspberry Snowberry 2 2015 Tried & True Photo Catalogue
Calibrachoa - Sweet Chimes Series Beautifully coloured petunia-like blooms. Strongly branched. Compact trailing habit and prolific bloomer. Centaurea Easy to grow. Low maintenance. Centradenia Nice accent plant. Semi-shade. Blackcurrant Lemon Zest Red Wine Cherry Lemonade Silver Feather Coleus - Sunny Series Prized for its vibrant and colourful foliage. Outstanding texture, colour, and structure plant. Well-branching. Low maintenance and easy to grow. Perfect for shade or partial shade locations. Cascade Coprosma Low maintenance. Beautiful colours. Sandra Sarah Serena Sienna Sofi Evening Glow Cordyline Great height and texture. Upright. Cuphea Low maintenance. Self-cleaning. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Dahlia - Dahlinova Series Rich, uniform flowering. Good branching. Perfect for small pots and planters. Dahlia - Mystic Series Red Star Eternal Flame Lavender Lace Mango Tango Raspberry Rumba Enchantment Dahlia -Mystic Series Rich coloured blooms with delicate, dark mahogany foliage. Low maintenance. Dahlia - Hypnotica Series Large, radiant blooms. Vigorous, uniform flowering. Strong branching Dianthus Sweet, honey-like smell. Cold tolerant. Diascia Fantasy Illusion Crimson Garnet Pink Opal Kahori Light Pink www.tried-and-true.com 3
Diascia Vividly coloured, shell-like blooms. Vigorous and early flowering. Likes cooler temperatures and rebounds well after rainy weather. Euphorbia Airy blooms. Heat tolerant. Felicia Daisy-like flowers. Blooms until fall. Fuchsia Red Flag Snowdrift Sunrise Ice Mist Tosca Blue Blacky Fuchsia Elegant blooms. Perfect for hanging baskets, mixed containers, and window boxes. Fuchsia Upright habit. Perfect for patio containers. Gaura - Belleza Series Blue Eyes Deep Purple Gaura - Belleza Series Beautiful butterfly-like airy flowers. Continuous blooming. Heat and drought tolerant. Summer Island Riverhead White Eyes Insulinde Cynthia Gazania Large, vibrant daisy-like flowers. High tolerance for drought and salt-laden air. Use in mass plantings, or as ground cover. Also great for edging, bedding, and container gardens. Erica Olivia Amarillo Azteca Rojo Rosa Geranium - Calliope Series Large, semi-double blooms. Vigorous growth habit helps fill baskets and planters. Geranium - Clio Series Flowers continuously throughout summer. Attracts butterflies. Burgundy Dark Red Hot Pink Lavender Rose Cascading Pink Cascading Red 4 2015 Tried & True Photo Catalogue
Glechoma Low, trailing. Striking foliage. Grass Excellent for accents and structure. Grass Drought tolerant. Showy, feathery rose flowers. Grass Heat tolerant. Bluegreen foliage. Gypsophila Neat and tight habit. Long lasting. Helichrysum Soft, velvety foliage. Great in combos. Emerald Frost Helichrysum Cyperus Umbrella Fountain Heliotrope Sweet, vanilla like fragrance. Ideal in window boxes and patio containers. Loved by butterflies. Juncus Twisted Arrow Festival Star Azure Sunset Ice Plant Constant show of colour throughout summer. Thrives in sunny, dry locations. Golden Sunset Cool Blue Sachet Orange Rose Yellow Ipomoea Intensely coloured foliage. Loves the heat. Perfect accent plant in planters and baskets. Lantana - Scentimental Series Abundant clusters of bright flowers. Fragrant foliage. Heat tolerant. Ideal in landscapes and containers. Attracts butterflies. Chocolate Patio Lime Tri-colour Lemon Red Rose Lobelia Continuous blooms throughout summer. Heat tolerant. Weather resistant. Superb in containers. Lobularia Sweet smell. Self-cleaning. Dense carpet of tiny flowers upon well-branched stems. Easy to grow. Crystal Waterfall Dark Blue Angel Icy Blue Waterfall Lavender Waterfall Lavender Stream Silver Stream www.tried-and-true.com 5
Lotus Vine Vibrant lobster claw-shaped flower. Heat and drought tolerant. Unique foliage. Mimulus Long lasting and self-cleaning. Trumpet-shaped flowers attract hummingbirds. Nasturtium (Tropaeolum) Edible flowers. Long blooming. Compact growth habit make them ideal for baskets. Gold Flash Red Flash Grenadine Tropicana Banana Split Red Wonder Nemesia Bright snapdragon-like blooms. Sweet fragrance. Early flowering. Prolific bloomer. Bright and colourful addition to mixed containers and baskets. Osteospermum Prolific bloomer. Round, compact growth habit. Flowering throughout summer until first frost. Innocence Passionate Sweety Purple White Pink Spoon Petunia - Sunpassion Series Prolific, continuous bloomer all season long. Self-cleaning. Weather resistant. Robust and even growth habit. Gorgeous, eye-catching colours. Candy Pink Cherry Vein Deep Blue Purple Raspberry Ripple Red Petunia - Sunpassion Series Petunia - SweetSunshine Series Vibrant and unique colours. Large and fully double flowers. Heat tolerant. Portulaca - Duet Series Striking bi-coloured flowers. Broad green leaves. Heat tolerant. Ideal in mixed planters. Sunny Yellow White Compact Lime Hot Pink Bora Bora Sunrise Hawaiian Rose 6 2015 Tried & True Photo Catalogue
Portulaca Rhoeo Textural accent plant. Great colour. 2015 Tried & True Collection and New Introductions Salpiglossis - Royal Series Dwarf, well-branched plant. Great in containers. Beautiful, bi-coloured blooms. Sanvitalia Dainty blooms. Compact growth. Scabiosa Unique coloured blooms. Tahiti Treat Fireworks Alexander Gordon Sunshine Black Pom Pom Scaevola Early flowering. Heat tolerant. Great for baskets and containers. Sedum Ground-hugging perennials that produce attractive foliage. Easy to grow. Tolerant of drought and poor soil conditions. Blue Laguna Diamond Gobi Mojave Patagonia Sahara Setcreasea Rich purple and pink succulent leaves. Drought tolerant. Soft pink flowers. Strobilanthes Metallic shine. Heat tolerant. Thunbergia - Serengeti Series Charming and low maintenance vie with unique hued flowers. Continuous bloomer. Vigorous and trailing growth habit. Pink Stripes Purple Heart Purple Passion Dark Red Sunset Yellow Thunbergia - Sunny Susy Series Brightly coloured blooms. Vigorous, low maintenance vine. Continuous growth. Tibouchina Prolific, continuous bloomer. Torenia Vivid and colourful blooms. Well branched. Early flowering and blooms from spring through summer. Low maintenance. Apricot Red-Orange Latin Princess Magenta Dream Purple Dream Rose Dream www.tried-and-true.com 7
Torenia Trailing Snapdragon - Fruit Salad Series Fast growing and good branching. Gorgeous colour all season long. Compact growth habit makes them ideal for planters. Velvet Dream Yellow Dream Cranberry Dragonfruit Mango Starfruit Verbena - Sweet Dreams Series A spreading plant ideal for cascading over retaining walls, pots, baskets, containers, and window boxes. Clusters of small bright coloured flowers will bloom all season long. Broad leaved. Mildew resistant. Blue Moon Lavender Twilight Magenta Morning Midnight Blue Pink Eclipse Pink Moon Verbena - Sweet Dreams Series Novelty Plants Intensely scented. Attractive foliage and flowers. Keeps pests away. Red Dawn Shooting Star Voodoo Star White Night Novelty Plants Dogs Gone! Hop Off! Artichoke Imperial Star Mosquito Shocker Scardy Cat! Wasp Shocker You Dirty Rat Conically shaped; thick meaty petals; thornless; high yields 8 2015 Tried & True Photo Catalogue
Arugula Adagio 2015 Tried & True Collection and New Introductions Basil Genovese Italian Red Rubin Thai Beans, Edamame Lucky Lion Uniform; bolt tolerant; extended harvest; robust, nutty flavour Classic sweet Italian pesto basil; aromatic; good yields Large, flat, dark red to purple leaves; sweet and spicy flavour Small, green, narrow leaves; subtle mint/ licorice flavour High yields; high quality; excellent nutty taste; non-gmo Beans, Green Jade Beets Detroit Supreme Broccoli Emerald Crown Brokali Atlantis Brussels Sprouts Gustus F1 5-7 straight pods; tender & sweet; good yields; stringless Deep red roots with smooth, medium tops Dense, uniform heads; high yielding crowns Unique cross of broccoli and kale; tender stems & shoots Early variety; high yields; firm and nutty sprouts Farao Cabbage Savoy, Famosa F1 Cantaloupe Athena F1 Cauliflower Bishop F1 Chives Early; medium 3-5 lb heads; uniform; disease resistant Heavily savoyed; tender, tasty leaves; sweetens in cold Early maturing; good yields; 5-6 lb fruit; outstanding flavour Bright white heads; heavy and dense curds; strong vigour Continual harvest throughout summer; versatile Cilantro Santo Krispy King Corn Ornamental, Field of Dreams Cucumber Pickling, Calypso F1 Cucumber Long English, Sweet Success 12-24 ; fast growing; slow to bolt; aromatic; dark green Outstanding quality; superb crispness & sweet taste; 8 ears Produces ornamental corn for popping; ornamental edible Medium dark green fruit; early maturity Past AAS winner; 12 long; seedless; burpless www.tried-and-true.com 9
Dill Fernleaf Eggplant Emerald Isle Nadia F1 Lacinato, Black Magic Kale Redbor Dwarf variety; 18-24 tall; easy to maintain Heavy cropping; small pale and dark green veining fruit Glossy; uniform; teardrop shaped; high yields Heirloom; long, dark blue-green leaves Finely curled; dark red; 18-24 tall; vigorous Kale Blue Curled Scots Lemon Verbena Lettuce Gourmet Salad Blend Lettuce, Butterhead Continuity Lettuce, Leaf Bergam s Green MT Highly decorative; curly blue-green fringed leaves Strong lemon scent; essential oil; good for tea Gourmet blend of red leaf, romaine, buttercrunch French heirloom; bronze/red outer leaves; 8-12 wide Tight uniform heads; slow to bolt; holds well Lettuce, Leaf New Red Fire MT Parris Island Cos 454 Lettuce, Romaine Rouge d Hiver Marjoram Mint Mojito Frilly leaves with red margins; slow to bolt Hearty heads for Caesar salads; flavourful Heirloom; red-brown, flat, smooth leaves Delicate sweet yet spicy flavour; low growing Prized variety for the popular Cuban drink; very fragrant Dark Italian Flat Leaf Parsley Darki Curled Leaf Peas Snap, Sugar Ann Pepper Bell, King Arthur Bellina Highly aromatic; sun or partial shade Culinary herb; excellent garnish; flavourful Extra early; no trellising required; sweet and crisp Jumbo, blocky 5 green and red fruit Prolific yields; snacksized bell peppers; sweet and crisp 10 2015 Tried & True Photo Catalogue
Cayennetta Pepper Hot, El Jefe Hot, Habanero Rojo Pumpkin Dill s Atlantic Giant Radicchio Sirio AAS 2012 winner; tasty; mildly spicy 3-4 pepper; easy to grow Excellent yields; low maintenance; easy to grow Extremely hot; red acorn-sized fruit Variety of the present world record holder Small, uniform heads; sweet in colder temperatures Rosemary Sage Spinach Santorini F1 Buttercup Burgess Squash, Winter Butternut Waltham Exceptional flavour; use fresh or dried Highly aromatic; lemony flavour; similar to rosemary Semi-savory type; tolerant of bolting Thin, hard rind; fiber free; high quality High yields; 3-6 lbs; rich, creamy flesh with nutty flavour Buckingham Squash, Zucchini Noche F1 Strawberry Berries Galore Swiss Chard Bright Lights Tarragon Very attractive yellow fruit variety; strong frame; tidy habit Very dark green; prolonged heavy yields Ever-bearing; midsized berries; premium flavour Beautifully colourful; exceptional taste Refreshing peppery flavour; glossy green leaves Thyme Beefsteak Celebrity Tomato Cherry Fountain Early Girl Easy to grow; use fresh or dried 1-2 lbs meaty fruit; juicy; flavourful Reliable producer; large, meaty fruit; disease resistant Vigorous; suited for large baskets/ containers; tidy habit 4-6 oz fruit; bright red; meaty; early fruiting www.tried-and-true.com 11
Tomato Grape, Sweethearts F1 La Roma Patio F1 Red Cherry Sungold F1 Productive; super sweet; 1.5 grapeshaped fruit Heavy yields; 3-4 oz fruit Large 4 oz fruit; dark green foliage Bright red; sweet and juicy; 0.75-1 fruit Golden orange cherry tomato; very sweet Tomato Superfantastic Sweet 100 Sweet Million TMV FN Sweet n Neat Red Sweet n Neat Yellow Heavy yields of great tasting 8-12 oz fruit Popular; very sweet; small 1 red fruit Small, sweet red tomato, vigorous Extra compact; high yields; perfect for containers Extra compact; high yields; perfect for containers Tomato Tomaccio (Sweet Raisin) Tumbler Aunt Ruby s German Green Tomato, Heirloom Black Cherry Black Prince Deliciously sweet cherry tomato; prolific crop; great dried Heavy yields; cascading habit; great for hanging baskets Slightly flattened, 1 lb beefsteak; ripens to pale, yellow-green Deep purple-black, 1 tomato; excellent taste Deep garnet; round 2 juicy slicer tomato; rich fruity flavour Green Grapes Mortgage Lifter Tomato, Heirloom Old German San Marzano Watermelon Sugar Baby Unusual sweet flavour; 1 yellow-green fruit Pink-red 1-3 lb beefsteak; meaty; flavourful 1-2 lb yellow and red marbled flesh; smooth texture 3 deep red fruit; plum; best past tomato Very sweet and crisp; compact vines; 6-10 lbs fruit 12 2015 Tried & True Photo Catalogue