trial garden Results. ca'ciW 18 Dhcume 184 towel T.Frobish, Dlhectu' 1 AMdvm"ft, Alabam CONTENTS Introduction ............................... Pansy.................................. Ornamental Kale......................................... Dianthus..................................................... Ratings..................................................... First Printing 3M, December 1994 persons without regard Information-contained herein is available to -ali to race, color, sex, or national-origin. 1994 ' Winter Trial Garden Results J. DAVID WILLIAMS, BRIDGET K. BEHE, CHARLES C. MONTGOMERY, JAMES B. WITT, AND LISA M. BECKETT 1 INTRODUCTION 120 BEDDING PLANT CULTIVARS were observed from fall 1993 through spring 1994 in an All America Selections (AAS) Display Garden at the E.V. Smith Research Center in Shorter, Ala. (latitude 32° 30'N, longitude 850 40'W). This was the third year that trials have been conducted at the center, a unit of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station. The objective of this study was to determine the cold tolerance of winter-flowering annual plant cultivars to assist Alabama horticultural professionals in plant selection. Results may vary from year to year as climactic conditions affect cultivar performance. AAS is a non-profit organization founded in 1932 to encourage the development of superior flower and vegetable cultivars trials. AAS "winners" are selected based on the nationwide trials and communicated through a network of display gardens and printed media. The Auburn University Trial Garden was established at E.V. Smith in 1993, becoming one of 200 such gardens in the U.S. Other Alabama display gardens are at Bellingrath Gardens in Theodore and the Birmingham Botanical Garden. Display gardens offer a convenient means for assessing the general performance of new bedding plant cultivars under Alabama environmental conditions. However, environmental variables such as weather, soil, exposure, and cultural practices can greatly affect plant performance. Comparison of results from several display sites will increase the reliability of the recommendations. 1 NEARLY Williams is an assistant professor, Behe is an associate professor, Montgomery is a graduate research assistant, and Becket is a former research associate in the Auburn University Department of Horticulture. Witt is superintendent of the E.V. Smith Research Center Horticulture Farm. 2 ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION METHODS Seeds of the entries were donated by several companies and grown by a commercial producer in Alabama. Beds were tilled and fumigated with methyl bromide two weeks before planting. Black plastic mulch covered each bed. Twelve plants per entry were spaced nine inches on center in a double row; ornamental kale was spaced 15 inches on center. Transplants were planted on Nov. 8, 1993. Plants were drip irrigated with 200 parts per million of nitrogen 20-10-20 fertilizer as needed until March 23,1994. All plants were grown in full sun. Eight of twelve plants per entry were evaluated every two weeks; the outer four plants were used as guard rows. Several snapdragon cultivars and one lobelia cultivar were evaluated this year. However, none survived the winter temperatures and were excluded from these results. Table 1 shows the average daily light levels, average daily air temperature, and total monthly rainfall. Figure 1 shows minimum and maximum daily air temperatures over the duration of the study. Data were provided by the National Weather Service at Auburn University. Figure 1. Minimum and maximum air temperatures at the E.V. Smith Research Center during the 1993-1994 Winter Trial. 1994 WINTER TRIAL GARDEN RESULTS TABLE 1. SUNLIGHT, TEMPERATURE, AND RAINFALL FROM NOVEMBER 1993 TO MARCH 1994 Month Average radiation W/sq. m 1 3 Average daily temp. Monthly rainfall OFIn. 53.3 45.6 41.6 51.3 56.6 3.70 3.87 5.17 4.19 6.57 November December January February March 1 3192.0 2404.5 2488.3 3402.0 4706.9 Solar radiation is measured in watts per square meter. TABLE 2. FIVE HIGHEST RATED PANSY CULTIVARS COMPARED TO THE FIVE LOWEST RATED CULTIVARS 1 Highest rated cultivars Cultivar Jewel Light Blue (Takii) Rally Orange (PanAm) Fama See Me (Benary) Accord Clear Yellow (Gold) Jewel Yellow (Takii) 1 Lowest rated cultivars Rating 4.6 4.4 4.2 4.0 3.9 Cultivar Roc White (S&G) Fama Love Me (Benary) Rally White (PanAm) Regal White w/Rose Bl. (Sakata) Accord Blue Blotch (Gold) Rating 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.6 1.4 See "Ratings" on page 5 for a description of the rating system. PANSY None of the 98 pansy cultivars was spectacular, although several performed respectably. Table 2 illustrates the five highest rated cultivars at the peak level compared to the lowest rated entries. Yellow cultivars in general received higher ratings than other color groups. Many white cultivars had lower ratings when compared to other colors. Of the 21 yellow cultivars observed, 10 were among the 25 highest rated cultivars. No white cultivars were among the top 25. Conversely, 10 of the 13 white cultivars observed were among the 25 lowest rated entries. ORNAMENTAL KALE All of the ornamental kale entries performed generally well. 'Red Chidori' was particularly notable. 'White Kamome' was well established by Jan. 17. Other cultivars made a respectable showing with regard to peak rating on March 21. Within each variety, plants were strikingly uniform in size and color. As of the termination of the test, none of the kale cultivars had bolted. 4 ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION TABLE 3. Two HIGHEST RATED CULTIVARS WITHIN EACH COLOR CLASSIFICATION' Variety (source) Peak rating 4.6 3.8 3.0 2.8 3.4 3.2 3.9 2.8 3.8 3.4 4.4 3.9 4.2 4.0 3.4 3.1 rating system. Ranking 1 11 41 55 18 24 7 51 12 17 2 6 3 4 22 33 Blue Jewel Light Blue (Takii) Fama Silver Blue (Benary) White Jewel White (Takii) Universal White (Gold) Purple Jewel Purple Face (Takii) Clear Sky Purple (S&G) Rose Accord Rose Blotch (Gold) Regal Rose w/Blotch (Sakata) Red Universal Red (Gold) Imperial Wine Fashion (Takii) Orange Rally Orange (PanAm) Watercolor Melange (Clause) Yellow Fama See Me (Benary) Accord Clear Yellow (Gold) Mixed Imperial Antique Shades (Takii) Accord Mix (Gold) 1See "Ratings" on page 5 for a description of the DIANTHUS 'Princess White,' 'Pink,' and 'Purple' were the earliest of the dianthus cultivars to show significant development. Foliage was fairly uniform and healthy in appearance. These cultivars exhibited good development of foliage and floral display particularly by late March. While slower to develop in mid-winter, 'Princess Crimson,' 'Telstar Mixture,' and 'First Love' came on strong in late February and early March to yield an adequate to attractive foliar and floral display. 1994 WINTER TRIAL GARDEN RESULTS 5 RATINGS Plants were evaluated twice monthly from Dec. 6, 1993, through March 21, 1994. They were rated each time by the same person using a 1-5 scale. Flowering plants were rated primarily on their floral display, but size, shape, and freedom from insect or disease blemishes were also considered. Kale was rated without consideration of flowering. RATING SYSTEM: 0 = plant died; 1 = small display of foliage with no flowers; 2 = adequate foliage with no flowers or few buds showing; 3 = adequate to large amount of foliage and a relatively small floral display; 4 = sufficient foliage and floral display to be attractive in the landscape; and 5 = superior floral display and sufficient foliage display. Ratings were made in whole number units. Display was defined by size and color of the leaves. Rating Rating 2 P....,. .RatingswPansva V Skyline 01 I I I Roc Light Blue 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 I 21 Feb. I 7 21 Mar. 0 I I I 6 20 Dec. 3 17 7 21 Jan. Feb. 7 21 Mar. Rating Rating 4 3 2 1.. Pansy 3 2 Fama Silver Blue 0 * ' 6 Rating 20 3 17 7 21 Feb. I Pansy Jewel Light Blue '1 s I I 7 21 Dec. Jan. Mar. 6 20 Dec. Rating 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. ia I I I i 2 Pansy 1 Pansy Azur Bleu 6 ,, 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. Clear Sky True Blue 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 6 ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION Raing Rating 2 1 I I 2-F IImperial 20 Dec. Rating 0 6 3 17 Jan.- Pansy Silver Blue 7 21 7 21 Mar. Feb. 1 Pansy 01 6 20 I I I IFarna 3 17 7 Keinblau 21 7 21 Dec. Rating Jan. Feb. Mar. 3V 2k 2F Pansy Roc Blue 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. I 1 I Pansy Universal True Blue 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. Rating 6 20 Dec. Rating 3- 2 1 6 20 Dec. Rating 5 43 2 1 0 6 20 Dec. Pansy Roc Blue w/Light Flag 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 3 17 Jan. Pansy Accord Clear Blue 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. F Rally True Blue 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 16 20 Dec. Rating 5 432- Pansy Pansy Skyline Blue/White Flag 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. I I / r 1994 WINTER TRIAL GARDEN RESULTS 7 Rating Rating 2 1k 6 20 Dec. Rating 3 17 Jan. Pansy Imperial Beacon 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 2k 1 6 20 Dec. Rating 5 0 4 3 Pansy Regal Blue w/Blotch 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. C1 2F I I I 2 1 6 20 Dec. Rating Pansy Rally Light Blue w/Blotch 3 17 Jan. 7 21 1k 6 20 Dec. Pansy Rally Deep Blue w/Blotch 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. Feb. 7 21 Mar. Rating 5 4 3 2 1 0 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. Pansy Accord Blue Blotch 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 2 1k 6 20 Dec. Rating 3 17 Jan. C ,I I Pansy Regal Deep Blue w/Blotch 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. Rating z 2F 1k Pansy 3 Fama Blue w/Blotch 17 7 21 7 21 Feb. Mar. o 6 I Il 20 Dec. I - CII 1k Pansy Clear SkcyWhite 7 21 F b. 7 21 Mar. Jan. 6 20 .3 17 Jan. Dec. 8 ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION Rating Rating 1K 20 Dec. Rating 0 6 3 17 Jan. Pansy Roc White 7 21 7 21 Mar. Feb. 1 06 20 Dec. Rating L 3 17 7 Pansy Rally White 21 7 21 Jan. Feb. Mar. 2 Pansy Jewel White ul - 1 Pansy Accord Clear White 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 6 20 Dec. Rating 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. v 6 20 Dec. Rating 5 4 3 2F 2 K 6 Rating 0 20 3 17 De. Jan. 7 Pansy Regal White 21 7 21 Feb. Mar. 1 0 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 Pansy Universal White 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. Rating 1K Pansy Fama White w/Blotch 3 17 7 21 7 21 Ponnc v 6 I _I 20 Dec. Jan. Feb. /\ Mar. ,I 0 I 6 20 Dec. Universal White Blotch 3 17 7 21 7 21 Mar. Jan. Feb. I 1994 WINTER TRIAL GARDEN RESULTS 9 Rating 5r- Rating 2 2F 1k 6 20 Dec. Rating 5 4 3 2 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. Pansy Rally White w/Blotch 7 21 Mar. 1k 0 I Pansy 0 6 20 Dec. Rating Accord White Blotch 3 17 7 21 7 21 Mar. Feb. Jan. 0' 2F 1k Pansy Pansy Regal White w/Rose Blotch 6 20 Dec. Rating 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 01 6 I I 20 Dec. Rating 3 17 Jan. Lillac cap 7 21 7 21 Mar. Feb. IRally 33 S2 Pansy Universal Violet U, 6 I 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. , r/U , 6 ,ok 20 3 Jan. 17 Pansy Springtime Violet 7 21 7 21 Feb. Mar. Dec. Rating 5 4 3 2- Rating 5 4 3 2 Pansy Universal Purple 0 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 1 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. Pansy Clear Sky Purple 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. I ,I rl 10 10 ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION AI Aa A A A~A rrl~l II ~I I a Rating Rating 3 2 2F Skyline Purple Wing pansy 1 0 6 20 Dec. Rating 0 I Pansy Jewel Purple Face 3 17 7 21 7 21 Jan. Feb. Mar. 6 20 Dec. Rating 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 1 0 Pansy Universal Beaconsfield 1 Pansy Regal Purple & Yellow w/Blotch 6 20 3 17 L 6 20 Dec. Rating 5 4 3 2 3 Jan. 17 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. Dec. Rating Jan. 7 21 7 21 Feb. Mar. L Pan sy Imperial Purple and White 1K 0Fama 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. Pansy Love Me 7 21 Mar. 0 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. Rating Rating Pansy imperial Frosty Rose 6 20 Dec. I ,-, Pansy Roc Carmine-Rose 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 1994 WINTER TRIAL GARDEN RESULTS 11 1994 WINTER TRIAL GARDEN RESULTS Rating Rating 5 4 11 F 2k 1 6 20 Dec. Rating Pansy Clear Sky Primrose 3 17 Jars. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 3 2 1 06 20 Dec. Rating Pansy Accord Rose Blotch 3 17 7 21 7 21 Mar. Feb. Jan. 3 2k 1 6 20 Dec. Rating 3 17 Jan. 2-F Skyline Red Wing 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. Pansy 0 6 20 Dec. Rating 5 4 0 [ -,00000Pansy Farma Red 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 3 2 1 0 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 Pansy Skyline Red 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 2 1 6 20 Dec. Rating 5 4 3 2 Pansy Imperial Wine Fashion 1 I Pansy Universal Red 3 Jan. 17 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. Rating 5 4 3 2 Pansy Roc Red 6 0 I rl 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. Al Dec. 20 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 12 ICI Rat ing 54 3 2 12 ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION AI A~ A A A~C~I~III ~I I~ Rating 3 6 20 Dec. Rating 5 4 3 2 1 6 20 Dec. Rating 5 4 3 2 1 6 20 Dec. Ratiing 5 43 2 n I 11 K. . _ Regal Rose w/Blotch 3 17 7 21 7 21 Mar. Feb. Jan. Pansy 2 - 1Pansy Regal Scarlet w/Blotch 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 0 6 20 Dec. Rating F2Is r0 Pansy Accord Red Blotch I Pansy Roc Red-Yellow 20 Dec. Rating 45 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 6 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 31 Pansy Bingo Red and Yellow 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. Pans Red Bicolor 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. sv SUniversal 6 20 Dec. Rating 5 4 3 2 Pansy Universal Orange 0 i 1 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 Pansy Rally Orange 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. I _I 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. ,I 1994 WINTER TRIAL GARDEN RESULTS 13 1994 WINTER TRIAL GARDEN RESULTS Rating Rating 13 3 2F 1 0 6 20 Dec. Rating 3 17 Jan. 7 Pansy Fama Orange 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 2 F c Is 6 .Pansy 3 17 Jan. 7 Roc Orange 21 7 21 Mar. Feb. 20 Dec. Rating 5 4 3 2 F 1P Pansy Clear Sky Orange 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 3 2 1 0 Pansy Watercolor Melange 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 6 20 Dec. Rating 5 4 0 6 20 Dec. Rating 5 4 3 2 3 2 1 6 20 Dec. Rating 5 4 3 21 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. Pansy Pansy Rally Orange 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 1 6 Dec. Rating 5 4 3 2 1 6 20 3 17 7' '20 Pansy Bingo Yellow 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 3 17 Jan. Accord Clear Yellow 7 21 Mar. Dec. Jan. Pansy Rally Yellow 21 7 21 Feb. Mar. 14 1n Rating 14 ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION AI Aa Arn A A~ar~iii rira Rating 4- 3 2 1 X/ I I H 2F 3 17 Jan. Pansy Jewel Yellow, 7 21 7 21 Feb. Mar. 1s 6 20 Dec. Rating 5 43 2 1 Pansy Fama See Me 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 1 Pansy Roc Yellow 3 17 7 21 7 21 Pansy Clear Sky Yellow 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 6 20 Dec. Rating 432- 0 45- 6 20 Dec. Rating 6Dec.20 Rating Jan. Feb. Mar. 2 0I Pansy Springtime Teintes Citron 6 20 Dec. Rating 3 1s I I Ir Pansy Springtime Lemon Splash 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. Jan. 17 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. Rating 5 4 3 2 1 Pansy Skyline Yellow 3 21~ 6 20 Dec. Pansy Imperial Gold Princess 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 6 I ,I . 20 3 17 7 21 7 21 Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. ,I 1994 WINTER TRIAL GARDEN RESULTS 15 1994 WINTER TRIAL GARDEN RESULTS r 15 *1 Rating 5r- Rating 4- F 2F 3- 1k 6 2 Dec. Rat Lng 5 4 3 2 Pansy 20Fama Gold-Yellow 3 17 7 21 7 21 Feb. Mar. Jan. 2F 1k 20 Dec. Rating 5 6 43 2- Pansy Universal Deep Yellow 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 1 L--.L- Pansy Roc Golden 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 1 6 20 Dec. Rating 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. Pansy Bingo Yellow w/Blotch 7 21 Mar. 6 20 Dec. Rating 3 3 2F 1k V Pansy Universal Yellow Blotch 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 2 1k 5r Pansy o 6 20 Dec. Rating 6 20 Dec. Regal Yellow w/Blotch 3 17 7 21 7 21 Jan. Feb. Mar. Rati 'ing 2- Pansy Accord Yellow Blotch 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 10_I Pansy Fama Yellow w/Blotch L I I 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 16 16 ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION Rating 5 4 3 2 1 6 20 Dec. Rating 54321 6 20 Dec. Rating 3 17 Jan. 7 Pansy Regal Mixed 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. Pansy Regal Yellow w/Blotch 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. Rating 5 4 3 2 Pansy Regal Yellow w/Red Blotch 0 6 20 3 17 7 21 7 21 Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Rating 5 4 3 2 1 6 20 Dec. Rating Pansy Medallion Melange Mix 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 1 0 V 1 6 20 Dec. 3 2F 2 I- Pansy Roc Formula Mixed 3 17 7 21 7 21 Feb. Mar. Jan. 1 VPansy 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 Universal Mix 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. Rating 5 4 3 2 1 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 Pansy Rally Mixed 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. Rai ing 5 4 3 21 0 I Pansy Imperial Antique Shade III 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 1994 WINTER TRIAL GARDEN RESULTS 17 1994 WINTER TRIAL GARDEN RESULTS 5Raing 4Rating 17 2 1 20 Dec. Ratling 5 4 3 2 Kale i Pansy Mix 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 .21 Mar. 1 0 6 20 3 Jan. 17 °6 Dec. Rating 5 4 3 2 1 0 Pansy De Chialon 7 21 7 21 Feb. Mar. Kale Rose Bouquet 6 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 20 Dec. Rating 5 4 3 2 1Kale 6 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 20 Dec. Rating 5 4 3 21 White Pigeon 6 Kale Red Chidori 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. Dec. Rating 20 3 17 7 21 7 21 Jan. Feb. Mar. 6 20 Dec. Rating 5 4 3 2 1K 0 I I 2Kale 3 17 Jan. Pink Beauty 7 21 7 21 Feb. Mar. 1 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. Kale Red Kamone 7 21 Mar. 6 20 Dec. 18 18 ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION __._... 1-1__ 1 Rating Rating 3K 2 F 1 3 2 I3 17 Jan. 7 Dianthus Princess Pink 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 1 6 20 Dec. Rating 5 4 3 3 17 Jan. 7 Dianthus White Charm 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 20 Dec. Rating 06 2F 1 0l I I I I I I I 2 1 6 20 Dec. Rating 5 3 17 Jan. 7 Dianthus Raspberry Parfait I-Dianthus Pink Charm 3 17 Jan. 7 21 7 21 6 20 Dec. Rating 5F- Feb. Mar. 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 2V 1 0 1 1 1 2Dianthus Coral Charm 10i i i Dianthus Strawberry Parfait I 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 6. 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. Rati ng 5 43 2inthus Rating 5r 3- Princess Crimson 0 1 Princess Purple 6 20 Dec.3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. III 6 20 Dec. 1 3 17 Jan. 7 1 21 Feb. 1 7 21 Mar. 1994 WINTER TRIAL GARDEN RESULTS 19 1994 WINTER TRIAL GARDEN RESULTS Rating 5 4 3 2 1 Rating 19 -Dianthus 3 17 Jan. Carpet Mixture 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 0 6 20 Dec. Rating 3 17 Jan. Princess Mixture 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 6 20 Dec. Rating 5 4 3 2 1 6 20 Dec. Rati ing 5 4 3 2 2k Dianthus Telstar Mixture 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 0 1 F-Dianthus IFlaskMixture 6 20 Dec. Rating 5 4 3 2 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. Dianthus Magic Charms Mixture 0 --. L- 1 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. Dianthus First Love 7 21 Mar. 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. Rating 5 43 2 1 0 6 20 Dec. 3 17 Jan. 7 Dianthus Princess White 21 Feb. 7 21 Mar. 20 ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS David and Martha Wright of Wright's Nursery, Inc., in Plantersville, Ala., donated time, expertise, facilities, and supplies to produce the plugs and transplants for this project. American Takii (Takii), Benary, Clause, Goldsmith (Gold), Pan American Seeds (PanAm), Sakata, and Sluis & Groot (S&G) donated seed. Staff members at the E.V. Smith Research Center rated the plants. z- _ - a,.a IeA.. IlLt._yJt tl l/4Jil "LCiii AUBURN UNIVERSITY With an agricultural research unit in every major soil area, Auburn University serves the needs of field crop, livestock, forestry, and horticultural producers in each region in Alabama. Every citizen of the state has a stake in this research program. since any advantage from new and more economical ways of producing and handling farm products directly benefits the consuming public. * Main Agricultural Experiment Station, Auburn. E. V. Smith Research Center, Shorter. Tennessee Valley Substation. Belle Mina Sand Mountain Sebstation, Crossville. North Alabama Horticulture Substation, Cullman. Upper Coastal Plain Substation, Winfield Forestry Unit. Fayette County Chilton Area Horticulture Substation, Clanton. Forestry Unit, Coosa County. Piedmont Substation, Camp Hill. Foresty Unit, Autauga County Prattville Experiment Field, Prattville. Black Belt Substation, Marion Junction. The Turnipseed-Ikenberry Place, Union Springs. Lomer Coastal Plain Substation, Camden. Forestry Unit, Barbour County. Monroeville Experiment Field, Monroeville Wiregrass Substation, Headland. Brewton Experiment Field, Bremton Ornamental Horticulture Substation, Spring Hill. Gulf Coast Substation, Fairhope