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CONTENTS
Introduction Methods Climatic Conditions Trial Highlights Evaluator's Notes 2 2

ON THE COVER: From top to bottom: Zinnia angustifolia 'Star Orange',
Petunia x hybrida 'Cascade Burgundy', and Begonia x semperflorens 'Encore

White/Bronze'.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The authors gratefully acknowledge the substantial donation of seed from the companies listed in this publication, as well as the time and effort of David and Martha Wright ofWright's Greenhouse and Nursery, Inc., Plantersville, Alabama, for growing all the transplants used in this study. K-Power generously donated fertilizer for this study.

First Printing 2M, June1998
Information contained herein is available to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, or national origin.

1997
SUMMER TRIAL GARDEN RESULTS
J. RAYMOND KESSLER, JR., BRIDGET K. BEHE, DARBY QUINN, AND JAMES S. BANNON

INTRODUCTION
In the summer of 1997, 323 bedding plant cultivars were evaluated in theAll-America Selections (AAS) Display Garden at the E.V. Smith Research Center (EVSRC). The objective of this study was to determine overall performance of summer-flowering annual plant cultivars (bedding plants). Results generated from this study will assist Alabama horticultural professionals and consumers in bedding plant selection. Landscape performance may vary from year to year as climatic conditions affect performance. AAS is a non-profit organization founded in 1932 to encourage the development of superior flower and vegetable cultivars through controlled trials. Cultivar selection is based on seed company donations and varies from year to year. Selection of AAS "winners" is based on cultivar performance throughout the nationwide trial system. Winners are prominently displayed for professionals and consumers to see in the landscape through a network of display gardens and printed media. The EVSRC Trial Garden was established as an AAS Display Garden in 1993. EVSRC, a unit of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, is located in Shorter, 26 miles east of Montgomery, Alabama (latitude 32 ° 30' N, longitude 85° 40'W). Similar tests were conducted at more than 200 display gardens throughout the United States to assess the general performance of new bedding plant cultivars under local environmental conditions. Other display gardens in Alabama are Bellingrath Gardens in Theodore and the Birmingham Botanical Garden. This publication summarizes results from the E.V. Smith trials. Comparison of results from several display sites will increase the reliability of findings because weather, soil type, exposure, cultural practices, and other varKessler is an assistant professor, Behe is a former associate professor, and Quinn is a research specialist in the Department of Horticulture. Bannon is superintendent of the E. V. Smith Research Center Horticulture Unit.

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iables can greatly affect plant performance. Horticulturists are urged to visit several trial gardens to gain a better understanding of cultivar performance throughout a region or market area.

METHODS
Seeds for the trial entries were donated by several companies and grown by a nearby commercial transplant producer. Raised beds of Norfolk-Orangeburg loamy sand association soil (fine, loamy, siliceous, thermic Typic Kandiudults) were tilled and fumigated with methyl bromide two weeks before planting. No other fungicides or insecticides were applied during the trial period. A commercially available slow-release fertilizer (18-6-12) was pre-plant incorporated into the beds based on soil test recommendations. No additional fertilizer was applied during the season. Transplants were planted on May 27, 1997. Twelve plants per entry were grown in full sun, with the exception of impatiens, which were grown under aluminum hoop frames covered with 60% black shade fabric. Rainfall was supplemented using overhead sprinkler irrigation to provide an equivalent of one inch of water per week. No deadheading of spent flowers or other maintenance was performed on any of the plants with the exception of hand weeding. Eight of 12 plants (two rows of six plants) per entry were evaluated every two weeks from July 3 through September 29, 1997. The four plants on each end of the two rows were not evaluated. Plants were rated by the same individual using a 0 to 5 scale. Flowering plants were rated primarily on their floral displays, while size, shape, and freedom from insect or disease blemishes were also considered. A rating of 0 indicated the plant had died; 1-a small display of foliage with no flowers present; 2-adequate amount of foliage with one or two flowers present; 3-sufficient foliage and floral display to be attractive in the landscape; 4-above average floral display and sufficient foliage display; and 5-superior floral display and sufficient foliage display. Ratings were made in whole number units. Any plant rated 2.5 or higher could be acceptable in the landscape and would be a worthwhile addition to a garden located in temperate zone eight.

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
In 1997, average daily air temperatures were higher than average temperatures for the last 30 years (Table 1). Average monthly rainfall was higher in June, but lower in July, August, and September than average rainfall for the last 30 years. In general, it was dryer than normal during the evaluation period in 1997. Figure 1 shows the minimum and maximum daily air temperatures for 1997.

TRIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The highest overall rating for any plant this year was Impatiens wallerana 'Super Elfin Melon' with a rating of 4.1. Begonia x semperflorens 'Eureka Scarlet' came in second with a rating of 4.0. 'Eureka Scarlet' is an upright, tall-growing type of begonia as opposed to the short, rounded form of the more popular varieties. Begonia x semperflorens 'Prelude White' and 'Eureka Bronze Rose' and Impatiens wallerana 'Showstopper Cherry' tied for third with a rating of 3.9.

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TABLE 1. AVERAGE DAILY SUNLIGHT, DAILY AIR TEMPERATURE, AND MONTHLY RAINFALL 1

3

Month

Avg. sunlight 1997 11-yr. avg.
w/m 2
w/m
2

Avg. temperature 1997 30-yr. avg.
oF

Total rainfall 1997 30-yr. avg.
in. in.

OF

June 5,259.8 5,919.8 July 6,322.4 5,737.8 August 5,642.6 5,280.5 5,851.0 4,631.4 September ' Data were provided by the National Weather 2 Sunlight, or solar radiation, is measured in

76.3 75.8 7.0 83.7 78.7 1.4 80.1 78.4 1.1 78.9 74.1 0.9 Service at Auburn University. watts per square meter.

4.1 4.7 4.2 3.6

Temperature,

OF

110 100

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Maximum
Minimum

-

80

60

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50I
June

,

July 1997

Aug.

Sept.

Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Hawaii', Begonia x semperflorens 'Stara Deep Rose' and Impatiens wallerana 'Super Elfin Rose' were fourth with a rating of 3.8. Fifth place belonged to Begonia x semperflorens 'Stara Mixed' and 'Stara White' and Impatiens wallerana 'Dazzler Deep Orange' and 'Dazzler Pink'. These had a rating of 3.7. Sixth place was shared by four begonias, 'Encore Red/Bronze', 'Victory B Pink', 'Encore P/B' and 'Prelude Pink', and one impatiens, 'Pride Pink', with ratings of 3.6.

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Begonia x semperflorens 'Encore Pink', Catharanthus roseus 'Pacifica Orchid', Impatiens wallerana 'Accent Salmon' and 'Pride Salmon Orange', and Zinnia elegans 'Oklahoma Formula Mix' were ranked seventh at 3.5. Eighth place performers were begonia 'Encore White/Bronze' and 'Stara Pink'; impatiens 'Dazzler Cranberry', 'Accent Pastel Mixture', 'Bruno Orange', 'Accent Mystic Mix', 'Accent Deep Pink', 'Mosaic Rose', and 'Super Elfin Lipstick'; and petunia 'Carpet Pink', 'Carpet Salmon', and 'Carpet Rose' with a rating of 3.4. Ninth place winners rated 3.3. These included Ageratum houstonianum 'Royal Hawaii'; Begonia x semperflorens 'Super Olympia Red', 'Eureka Rose', and 'Prelude Rose'; Catharanthusroseus 'Pacifica Punch'; Celosiaplumosa 'Castle Yellow'; Celosia spicata 'Flamingo Purple'; Gomphrena globosa 'Woodcreek Red'; and Petunia 'Pink Wave'. The best performers in tenth place were Begonia x semperflorens 'Vodka' and 'Partyfun Mix', Impatiens wallerana 'Pink Swirl' and 'Accent Peppermint Mix', Petunia x hybrida 'Carpet Velvet' and 'Carpet Lilac', and Tagetes patula 'Bonanza Harmony', all rated 3.2. The Salviafarinaceavarieties-'Victoria White', 'Signum', 'Reference', 'Strata', and 'Rhea', rated 3.1, 2.5, 2.5, 2.4,and 2.3, respectively-performed better than all but two of the Salvia splendens varieties-'Salsa Scarlet' (2.2) and 'Salsa Light Purple' (2.1). Tagetes erecta 'Antigua Primrose' was the best performing African marigold (2.9) while Verbena x speciosa 'Imagination' was the best performing verbena (2.5). Table 2, on pages 5-13, presents the average rating for all flowers grown in the 1997 summer trial garden. Flowers are arranged by genus and species, color, source, and rating. Photographs on pages 14-17 illustrate many of the top-performing plants. Figures on pages 18-25 plot the ratings of selected cultivars throughout the growing season.

EVALUATOR'S NOTES
The tall begonia cultivars, which were added in large numbers to the trial gardens this year, were particularly notable with a tall, open growth habit and profuse blooms. They could be exceptionally attractive in the landscape in either bright shade or part sun, and are available in a wide selection of leaf and flower colors. If marketed properly, they could become very popular. Among the preferred selections this year were Petuniax hybrida 'Pink Wave' and 'Purple Wave'. They are the best large-flowered petunias for this area, lasting through hot humid summers like no other petunia. The multiflora petunias are a small-flowered form with many blooms covering short compact plants that also performed very well. Verbena speciosa 'Imagination' is another excellent performing summer annual that can be treated as a perennial in this area. It has a low-growing habit with finely dissected leaves and dark purple blooms which lasted into the fall. Normally, the tall growing zinnias are unsatisfactory because they tend to get powdery mildew. However, Zinniaelegans 'Oklahoma Formula Mix' was particularly attractive as was Zinnia elegans 'Big Red' last year (not included in the trial this year). Thread-leaf zinnias, Zinnia angustifolia 'Gold', 'Star White', 'Star Orange', and 'Crystal White', continue to be favorites. They are hardy plants that will take full sun, some drought, and have excellent landscape potential for the front of a border where they will bloom the entire summer until the first frost. However, they require warm weather for best performance.

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TABLE

5

2. AVERAGE
Variety

RATING FOR FLOWERS GROWN

IN THE 1997 SUMMER TRIAL GARDEN

Genus species Ageratum houstonianum Ageratum houstonianum Ageratum houstonianum Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens Begonia x semperflorens

Color Blue Blue White Scarlet White Rose Rose, dark Mix White Red Pink Pink Pink Pink White Pink Red Rose Rose White Mix Scarlet White White Rose White Pink Bicolor White Red Mix Mix Rose Scarlet White Pink White Pink

Source 1 Avg. rating Bodger Bodger Bodger S&G Ball S&G Floranova Floranova Floranova Ball Goldsmith Ball Ball Ball Ball Floranova Benary S&G Ball Benary Benary S&G Goldsmith Ball Benary S&G Benary Goldsmith S&G Ball Benary Floranova Floranova Ball Benary Floranova Floranova Floranova 3.8 3.3 3.0 4.0 3.9 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.6
3.6

2

Blue Hawaii Royal Hawaii White Hawaii Eureka Scarlet Prelude White Eureka Bronze Rose Stara Deep Rose Stara Mixed Stara White Encore Red/Bronze Victory B Pink Encore P/B Prelude Pink Encore Pink Encore White/Bronze Stara Pink Super Olympia Red Eureka Rose Prelude Rose Vodka Partyfun Mix Eureka Bronze Scarlet Victory Bronze Leaf White Encore White Super Olympia Rose Eureka Bronze White Super Olympia Pink Victory Bicolor Eureka White Encore Red Super Olympia Mix Atlanta Mixed Atlanta Rose Prelude Scarlet Super Olympia White Atlanta Pink Atlanta White Stara Pink

3.6 3.5 3.4 3.4 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.1
2.8 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.1 2.0 1.9 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.8

'Seed sources: All-American Selections (AAS): Benary; Ball Seed Company (Ball); Goldsmith; Pan American (Pan Am); Sakata; Waller; Bodger; Floranova; Park Seed Company (Park); and S&G. 2 Ratings are based on an average of eight plants. Rating scale: 0 = plant died; 1 = small foliage display, no flowers; 2 = adequate foliage, one or two flowers; 3 = sufficient foliage and flowers to be attractive in the landscape; 4 = above average floral display, sufficient foliage; and 5 = superior floral display, sufficient foliage.

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2,

CONTINUED. AVERAGE RATING FOR FLOWERS GROWN IN THE

1997 SUMMER

TRIAL GARDEN

Genus species Brachycome iberidifolia Brachycome iberidifolia Brachycome iberidifolia Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Catharanthus roseus Celosia cristata Celosia cristata Celosia plumosa Celosia plumosa Celosia plumosa Celosia plumosa Celosia spicata

Variety Bravo Blue Bravo White Bravo Violet Pacifica Orchid Pacifica Punch Blue Pearl Heat Wave Grape Pacifica Blush Apricot Delight Grape Cooler Blush Cooler Pacifica Pink Rose Cooler Pacifica Lilac Heat Wave Mixture Orchid Cooler Peppermint Prairie Pastels Mix Heat Wave Orchid Pacifica Mixed Heat Wave Pink Icy Pink Cooler Heat Wave Peppermint Pacifica Polka Dot Heat Wave White Raspberry Red Cooler Pacifica White Pacifica Red Strawberry Cooler Passion Pink Cooler Red Glow Prestige Scarlet Castle Yellow Century Red Forest Fire Apricot Brandy Flamingo Purple

Color Blue White Violet Magenta Red, fruit Blue, light Blue Pink, light Peach Blue Pink, light Pink Rose Lilac Mix Blue White, red Mix Lavender Mix Pink Pink, light White, red White, red White Red, berry White Red Rose, berry Red, berry Pink Red Red Yellow Red Red Yellow, peach Purple

Source 1 Benary Benary Benary Waller Waller Pan Am Bodger Waller Waller Pan Am Pan Am Waller Pan Am Waller Bodger Pan Am Pan Am S&G Bodger Waller Bodger Pan Am Bodger Waller Bodger Pan Am Waller Waller Pan Am Park Pan Am Pan Am Sakata Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball

Avg. rating 1.5 1.5 1.4 3.5 3.3 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.5 1.9 1.8 3.3 3.0 2.9 2.3 3.3

2

'Seed sources: All-American Selections (AAS): Benary; Ball Seed Company (Ball); Goldsmith; Pan American (Pan Am); Sakata; Waller; Bodger; Floranova; Park Seed Company (Park); and S&G. 2 Ratings are based on an average of eight plants. Rating scale: 0 = plant died; 1 = small foliage display, no flowers; 2 = adequate foliage, one or two flowers; 3 = sufficient foliage and flowers to be attractive in the landscape; 4 = above average floral display, sufficient foliage; and 5 = superior floral display, sufficient foliage.

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SUMMER

TRIAL

GARDEN

RESULTS

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TABLE

2,

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Genus species Celosia spicata Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa Helichrysum bracteatum Helichrysum bracteatum Helichrysum bracteatum Helichrysum bracteatum Helichrysum bracteatum Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens Impatiens Impatiens Impatiens wallerana wallerana wallerana wallerana

Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens Impatiens Impatiens Impatiens Impatiens Impatiens Impatiens Impatiens Impatiens wallerana wallerana wallerana wallerana wallerana wallerana wallerana wallerana wallerana

Variety Flamingo Feather Woodcreek Red Woodcreek Lavender Rose Pink Gnome Purple Chico White Chico Red Chico Yellow Chico Pink Chico Orange Super Elfin Melon Showstopper Cherry Super Elfin Rose Dazzler Deep Orange Dazzler Pink Pride Pink Accent Salmon Pride Salmon Orange Dazzler Cranberry Accent Pastel Mixture Bruno Orange Accent Mystic Mix Accent Deep Pink Mosaic Rose Super Elfin Lipstick Pink Swirl Accent Peppermint Mix Dazzler Merlot Mix Pride Rose Tempo Rose Bruno Rose Impulse Cranberry Bruno Salmon Deco Pink Peach Swirl Tempo Pink Frost

Color Pink Red Lavender Rose Pink Purple White Red Yellow Pink Orange Rose Red Rose Orange Pink Pink Salmon Orange salmon Red, berry Mix Orange Mix Pink, dark Rose Red Pink, light Mix Mix Rose Rose Rose Red, berry Salmon Pink Peach Pink, light

Source 1 Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Pan Am Pan Am Pan Am Pan Am Pan Am Pan Am Ball Pan Am Ball Ball Sakata Goldsmith Sakata Ball Goldsmith Floranova Goldsmith Goldsmith Goldsmith Pan Am Pan Am Goldsmith Ball Sakata Bodger Floranova Sakata Floranova Pan Am Pan Am Bodger

Avg. rating 2.9 3.3 3.1 2.8 2.3 2.3 1.4 1.3 1.1 1.0 0.7 4.1 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.5 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.9 2.9

2

' Seed sources: All-American Selections (AAS): Benary; Ball Seed Company (Ball); Goldsmith; Pan American (Pan Am); Sakata; Waller; Bodger; Floranova; Park Seed Company (Park); and S&G. 2 Ratings are based on an average of eight plants. Rating scale: 0 = plant died; 1 = small foliage display, no flowers; 2 = adequate foliage, one or two flowers; 3 = sufficient foliage and flowers to be attractive in the landscape; 4 = above average floral display, sufficient foliage; and 5 = superior floral display, sufficient foliage.

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STATION

2,

CONTINUED. AVERAGE RATING FOR FLOWERS GROWN IN THE

1997 SUMMER

TRIAL GARDEN

Genus species Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Impatiens wallerana Ipomopsis rubra Ipomopsis rubra Ipomopsis rubra Nicotiana alata Nicotiana alata

Variety Pride Red Dazzler Deep Pink Bruno Blush Shady Lady Peach Dazzler Peacock Mix Accent Blush Pink Bruno White Tempo Punch Tempo White Dazzler Salmon Carousel Mix Super Elfin White Accent Red Accent White Accent Salmon Picotee Super Elfin Red Super Elfin Deep Pink Dazzler Bright Eye Dazzler White Accent Cranberry Punch Mix Dazzler Burgundy Deco Red Dazzler Orange Improved Pride White Dazzler Blush Dazzler Red Star Bruno Soft Rose Deco Crystal Dazzler Red Victorian Rose Bruno Red Presidio Yellow Shades Presidio Red Shades Presidio Pink Shades Prelude Rose Prelude Red

Color
Red Pink Pink, pale Peach Mix Pink, light White Rose White Salmon Mix White Red White Salmon bicolor Red Pink, dark White White Red, fruit Burgundy Red Orange White Rose, light Red Rose, light Blue Red Rose Red Yellow Red Pink Rose Red

Source 1 Avg. rating 2.9 Sakata 2.8 Ball 2.8 Floranova 2.8 Park 2.8 Ball 2.7 Goldsmith 2.6 Floranova 2.6 Bodger 2.5 Bodger 2.5 Ball 2.5 Pan Am 2.4 Pan Am 2.4 Goldsmith Goldsmith 2.3 Goldsmith 2.3 Pan Am Pan Am Ball Ball Goldsmith Ball Pan Am Ball Sakata Ball Ball Floranova Pan Am Ball AAS Floranova Bodger Bodger Bodger Pan Am Pan Am
2.3 2.3 2.0 1.9 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.0 0.9 0.6 1.0 0.9 0.8 2.7 2.6

2

'Seed sources: All-American Selections (AAS): Benary; Ball Seed Company (Ball); Goldsmith; Pan American (Pan Am); Sakata; Waller; Bodger; Floranova; Park Seed Company (Park); and S&G. 2 Ratings are based on an average of eight plants. Rating scale: 0 = plant died; 1 = small foliage display, no flowers; 2 = adequate foliage, one or two flowers; 3 = sufficient foliage and flowers to be attractive in the landscape; 4 = above average floral display, sufficient foliage; and 5 = superior floral display, sufficient foliage.

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TABLE

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2,

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Genus species Nicotiana alata Nicotiana alata Nicotiana alata Nicotiana alata Nicotiana alata Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida
Petunia x hybrida

Petunia x hybrida

Variety Prelude Lime Starship Cherry Blossom Prelude White Merlin Peach Prelude Violet Pink Wave Purple Wave Prism Sunshine Double Madness Mix Double Madness Burgundy Double Madness Salmon Double Madness Red and White Double Madness Silver Shades Double Madness Sheer Double Madness Rose and White Double Madness Rose Rose Madness Spring Madness Plum Madness Sheer Madness White Madness Pink Madness Simply Madness Burgundy Madness Royal Madness Midnight Madness Carmine Madness Plum Crazy Madness Summer Madness Double Cascade Plum Vein Double Cascade Burgundy

Color Green Red, berry White Coral Violet Pink Magenta Yellow Mix Burgundy Salmon Red bicolor Mix White Rose bicolor Rose Rose Rose Red, berry Magenta White Pink Magenta Burgundy Violet Violet Red Red, berry Magenta Rose, berry

Source 1 Pan Am Ball Pan Am Floranova Pan Am Pan Am AAS Floranova Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Pan Am

Avg. rating 2 2.4 2.2 2.2 1.6 1.5 3.3 3.0 1.4 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.7 1.7 0.9 0.9 0.9 2.3 1.3 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.5 2.3 2.1

Red, burgundy Pan Am

'Seed sources: All-American Selections (AAS): Benary; Ball Seed Company (Ball); Goldsmith; Pan American (Pan Am); Sakata; Waller; Bodger; Floranova; Park Seed Company (Park); and S&G. 2 Ratings are based on an average of eight plants. Rating scale: 0 = plant died; 1 = small foliage display, no flowers; 2 = adequate foliage, one or two flowers; 3 = sufficient foliage and flowers to be attractive in the landscape; 4 = above average floral display, sufficient foliage; and 5 = superior floral display, sufficient foliage.

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2,

CONTINUED. AVERAGE RATING FOR FLOWERS GROWN IN THE

1997 SUMMER

TRIAL GARDEN Color Source
1

Genus species

Variety

Avg. rating

2

Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x liybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida

Salmon Dreams White Storm Dreams Rose Eagle Blue Dreams Burgundy Bravo Red Bravo Pink Midnight Dreams Dreams Red Dreams Appleblossom Eagle Red Dreams Neon Rose Eagle Pink Bravo Salmon Eagle Salmon White Dreams Ultra Lilac Bravo Formula Mix Pink Storm Bravo Blue Lavender Storm Bravo White Salmon Storm Eagle Pastel Pink Dreams Pink Fantasy Pink Morn Fantasy Salmon Fantasy Blue Fantasy Ivory Fantasy Carmine Fantasy Red Fantasy Crystal Red Fantasy Pink Fantasy Crystal Light Salmon Heavenly Lavender Carpet Pink Carpet Salmon

Salmon White Rose Blue Red burgundy Red Pink Blue Red Rose, light Red Rose Pink Salmon Salmon White Lilac Mix Pink Blue Lavender White Salmon Pink Pink Pink Salmon Blue White Red Red Red Pink Salmon light Lavender Pink Salmon

Pan Am Goldsmith Pan Am Sakata Pan Am S&G S&G Pan Am Pan Am Pan Am Sakata Pan Am Sakata S&G Sakata Pan Am Goldsmith S&G Goldsmith S&G Goldsmith S&G Goldsmith Sakata Pan Am Goldsmith Goldsmith Goldsmith Goldsmith Goldsmith Goldsmith Goldsmith Goldsmith Goldsmith AAS Pan Am Pan Am

2.8 2.8 2.6 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.1 2.1 2.0 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.3 3.1 2.9 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.5 2.3 1.6 2.6 3.4 3.4

' Seed sources: All-American Selections (AAS): Benary; Ball Seed Company (Ball); Goldsmith; Pan American (Pan Am); Sakata; Waller; Bodger; Floranova; Park Seed Company (Park); and S&G. 2 Ratings are based on an average of eight plants. Rating scale: 0 = plant died; 1 = small foliage display, no flowers; 2 = adequate foliage, one or two flowers; 3 = sufficient foliage and flowers to be attractive in the landscape; 4 = above average floral display, sufficient foliage; and 5 = superior floral display, sufficient foliage.

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TABLE

11

2,

CONTINUED. AVERAGE RATING FOR FLOWERS GROWN IN THE

1997 SUMMER

TRIAL GARDEN

Genus species Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Petunia x hybrida Portulaca grandiflora Portulaca grandiflora Portulaca grandiflora Portulaca grandiflora Portulaca grandiflora Portulaca grandiflora Portulaca grandiflora Portulaca grandiflora Portulaca grandiflora Portulaca Portulaca Portulaca Portulaca Portulaca grandiflora grandiflora grandiflora grandiflora grandiflora

Variety Carpet Rose Carpet Velvet Carpet Lilac Carpet Sky Blue Carpet Blue Star Carpet Bright Red Carpet Plum Carpet True Blue Celebrity Chiffon Morn Carpet Blue Carpet White Carpet Buttercream Carpet Blue Lace Sundial Fuchsia Sundial Orange Sundial Goldsmith Passion Fruit Mix Sundial Pink Tropical Fruit Sundial Mix Sundial Mango Sundial White Sunnyside Cherry Red Sunnyside Coral Sunnyside Goldsmith Sunnyside Orange Sunnyside White Sunnyside Light Yellow Sunnyside Pink Sunnyside Flame Indian Summer Sonora Victoria White Signum Reference

Color Rose Violet Lilac Blue, light Blue Red Rose magenta Blue Pink, pale Blue White Yellow, pale Blue, light Fuchsia Orange Goldsmith Mix Pink Mix Peach White Red Coral Goldsmith Orange White Yellow, light Pink Red Goldsmith Yellow White Blue Blue

Source Pan Am Pan Am Pan Am Pan Am Pan Am Pan Am Pan Am Pan Am Pan Am Pan Am Pan Am Pan Am Pan Am Bodger Bodger Bodger Park Bodger Park

1

Avg. rating 2 3.4 3.2 3.2 3.0 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.1 2.1 2.8 2.5 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.0 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.5 1.1 1.0 3.1 2.5 2.4

Bodger Bodger Floranova Floranova Floranova Floranova Floranova Floranova Floranova Floranova AAS Benary Ball Bodger Benary

Portulaca grandiflora Portulaca grandiflora Rudbeckia hirta Rudbeckia hirta Salvia farinacea Salvia farinacea Salvia farinacea

'Seed sources: All-American Selections (AAS): Benary; Ball Seed Company (Ball); Goldsmith; Pan American (Pan Am); Sakata; Waller; Bodger; Floranova; Park Seed Company (Park); and S&G. 2 Ratings are based on an average of eight plants. Rating scale: 0 = plant died; 1 = small foliage display, no flowers; 2 = adequate foliage, one or two flowers; 3 = sufficient foliage and flowers to be attractive in the landscape; 4 = above average floral display, sufficient foliage; and 5 = superior floral display, sufficient foliage.

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TABLE

ALABAMA

AGRICULTURAL

EXPERIMENT

STATION

2,

CONTINUED. AVERAGE RATING FOR FLOWERS GROWN IN THE 1997 SUMMER TRIAL GARDEN

Genus species Salvia farinacea Salvia farinacea Salvia farinacea Salvia splendens Salvia splendens Salvia splendens Salvia splendens Salvia splendens Salvia splendens Salvia splendens Salvia splendens Salvia Salvia Salvia Salvia splendens splendens splendens splendens

Salvia splendens Salvia splendens Salvia splendens Salvia splendens Salvia splendens Tagetes erecta Tagetes erecta Tagetes erecta Tagetes erecta Tagetes erecta Tagetes erecta Tagetes erecta Tagetes erecta Tagetes erecta Tagetes erecta Tagetes erecta Tagetes erecta Tagetes erecta Tagetes erecta Tagetes patula Tagetes patula Tagetes patula

Color White Blue Blue Purple Scarlet Purple, light Red Mix Blue Purple Salmon bicolor Hotline Violet Violet Rose Salsa Rose Red Fire-Star Salsa Scarlet Bicolor Scarlet bicolor Rose, bicolor Salsa Rose Bicolor Salmon Salsa Salmon Bicolor bicolor Salmon Salsa Salmon Salsa White White Hotline White White Yellow Antigua Primrose Goldsmith Antigua Goldsmith Yellow Discovery Yellow Yellow Inca Yellow Inca Orange Orange Yellow Antigua Yellow Yellow Marvel Yellow Mix Inca Mix Marvel Deep Orange Orange Mix Antigua Mixture Antigua Orange Orange Goldsmith Marvel Goldsmith Discovery Orange Orange Goldsmith Inca Goldsmith Red Bonanza Harmony Bonanza Flame Red Hero Orange Orange Variety Strata Rhea Victoria Blue Salsa Purple Salsa Scarlet Salsa Light Purple Red Vista Hotline Mixed Hotline Blue Streak Salsa Purple Sizzler Salmon Bic

Source1 Avg. rating AAS 2.4 Ball 2.3 2.0 Ball 1.8 Goldsmith Goldsmith 2.2 2.1 Goldsmith 2.0 Pan Am 2.0 Park Park 2.0 1.8 Goldsmith Floranova 1.7 Park Goldsmith Benary Goldsmith Goldsmith Goldsmith Goldsmith Goldsmith Park Goldsmith Goldsmith Bodger Goldsmith Goldsmith Goldsmith Pan Am Goldsmith Pan Am Goldsmith Goldsmith Pan Am Bodger Goldsmith Pan Am Pan Am Bodger 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.2 0.9 0.9 0.7 0.6 2.9 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.6 2.6
2.5

2

2.4 2.3 2.2 2.1 1.9 1.8 3.2 3.0 2.9

Seed sources: All-American Selections (AAS): Benary; Ball Seed Company (Ball); Goldsmith; Pan American (Pan Am); Sakata; Waller; Bodger; Floranova; Park Seed Company (Park); and S&G. 2 Ratings are based on an average of eight plants. Rating scale: 0 = plant died; 1 = small foliage display, no flowers; 2 = adequate foliage, one or two flowers; 3 = sufficient foliage and flowers to be attractive in the landscape; 4 = above average floral display, sufficient foliage; and 5 = superior floral display, sufficient foliage.

1997

SUMMER

TRIAL

GARDEN

RESULTS

13

TABLE

2,

CONTINUED. AVERAGE RATING FOR FLOWERS GROWN IN THE 1997 SUMMER TRIAL GARDEN

Genus species Tagetes patula Tagetes patula Tagetes patula Tagetes patula Tagetes patula Tagetes patula Tagetes patula Tagetes patula Tagetes patula Tagetes patula Tagetes patula Tagetes patula Tagetes patula Tagetes patula Tagetes patula Tagetes patula Tagetes patula Tagetes patula Tagetes patula Tagetes patula Tagetes patula Tagetes patula Verbena x hybrida Verbena x hybrida Verbena x hybrida Verbena x speciosa Zinnia angustifolia Zinnia angustifolia Zinnia angustifolia Zinnia angustifolia Zinnia elegans Zinnia elegans Zinnia elegans Zinnia elegans

Variety Bounty Yellow Hero Bee Bonanza Bee Hero Flame Bounty Goldsmith Bounty Spry Little Hero Flame Safari Bolero Little Hero Yellow Safari Yellow Bonanza Orange Bonanza Goldsmith Little Hero Fire Disco Flame Bonanza Yellow Imp Janie Mixed Disco Orange Bonanza Spry Little Hero Orange Hero Yellow Hero Spry Disco Yellow Quartz Scarlet Quartz Formula Mix Novalis Mix Imagination Goldsmith Star White Star Orange Crystal White Oklahoma Formula Mix Oklahoma Formula Mix Short Stuff Mixture Peter Pan Mixture

Color Yellow Red, yellow Red, yellow Red Yellow Yellow, red Red Bicolor Yellow Yellow Orange Goldsmith Red Red Yellow Mix Orange Red Orange Yellow Bicolor Yellow Red, scarlet Mix Mix Purple Goldsmith White Orange White Mix Mix Mix Mix

Source ' Sakata Bodger Pan Am Bodger Sakata Sakata Bodger Bodger Bodger Bodger Pan Am Pan Am Bodger Bodger Pan Am Waller Bodger Pan Am Bodger Bodger Bodger Bodger Pan Am Pan Am Benary AAS Pan Am Pan Am Pan Am AAS Benary Benary
Goldsmith Goldsmith

Avg. rating
2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.1 1.9 1.5 0.9 0.7 2.5 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.4 3.5 3.0 2.1 2.1

2

' Seed sources: All-American Selections (AAS): Benary; Ball Seed Company (Ball); Goldsmith; Pan American (Pan Am); Sakata; Waller; Bodger; Floranova; Park Seed Company (Park); and S&G. 2 Ratings are based on an average of eight plants. Rating scale: 0 = plant died; 1 = small foliage display, no flowers; 2 = adequate foliage, one or two flowers; 3 = sufficient foliage and flowers to be attractive in the landscape; 4 = above average floral display, sufficient foliage; and 5 = superior floral display, sufficient foliage.

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5

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28

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29

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31

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28

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29

Blue Hawaii

0 Royal Hawaii

Ageratum

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Begonia x semperfiorens Victory Bicolor 0 Atlanta Mixed Partyfun Mix O Super Olympia Mix 0 Stara Mixed

A

Rating 4 3 2
1

Rating

01

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July

31

0

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28

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29

3

July

31

Aug.

28

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29

Begonia x semperfiorens . Encore P/B " Victory B Pink

DAclanca Pink
Rat ting 4. :; 3-

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0 Super Olympia Pink

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31

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28

Sept.

29

Begonia x semperfiorens 0 Eureka Bronze Roae Atlanta Rose 0 Prelude Roae A Super Olympia Roae A Stara Deep Rose * Eureka Roae

Begonia x semperfiorens Encore Red 0 Super Olympia Red 0 Encore Red/Bronze A Prelude Scarlet A Eureka Scarlet *Eureka Bronze Scarlet

4 Rating 5 3

Rating

2
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2

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Aug.

Sept.

3 July
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31 Aug.

28 Sept.

29

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Begonia x semperfiorens 0 Encore White Atlanta White A Eureka White to Prelude White " Eureka Bronze/White Encore White/Bronze

A

O Victory Bronze Leaf White

Begonia x semperfiorens " Super Olympia White 0 Vodka

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1997~IIL I I~ TRAL GARDEN RESULT SUMME
Rating Rai

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Catharanthus roseus Heat Wave White 0 Pacifica White A1 Pacifica Polka Dot O Peppermint Imp. Heat Wave Peppermint

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29

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29

Catharanthus roseus 0 Grape Cooler Orchid Cooler A BluePearl . Heat Wave Orchid A Pacifica Lilac

Catharanthus roseus Prairie Pastels Mix " Pacifica Mixed Imp. O

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29

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Catharanthus roseus Apricot Delight 0 Pink Cooler Pacifica Pink O Heat Wave Pink A Blush Cooler 0 Icy Pink Cooler "*Pacifica Blush

A

Catharanthus roseus Pacifica Orchid Strawb. Cooler A Rasp. Cooler Red O Passion A Pacifica Red 0 Rose Cooler

0

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Rating

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28

Sept.

29

3

July

31

Aug.

28

Sept.

29

Celosia cristata C]RedGlow Prestige Scarlet

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Yellow 0Century Red

Celosia plumosalspicata 0 Flamingo Feather A Apricot Brandy

A Flamingo Purple

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28

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29

3

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31

Aug.

28

Sept.

29

Gomphrena globosa Woodcreek Lavender A Pink O Gnome Purple " Woodcreek Red

Helichrysum bracteatum
Chico Orange

A Chico Yellow
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A Rose Rating

El Chico White A Chico Pink

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July

31

Aug.

28

29

5

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31 Aug.

28 Sept.

29
A

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Impatiens wallerana PeachSwirl Shady Lady Peach " Pride l Dazzler Pink A Deco Pink 0 Dazzler Deep Pink

A

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Rating Z 3

Impatiens wallerana Super Elfin Deep Pinkc A Accent Deep Pink " Pink SwirlI ElAccent Blush Pink
Pink Frost 0 Bruno Blush

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July

31

Aug.

28

Sept.

29

3 July

31

Aug.

28

Sept.

29

Impatiens wallerana Accent Red Showstopper Cherry 0 Dazzler Red Star 0 Pride Red Red 0 Bruno Red A Deco Red
l Dazzler

A

Impatiens wallerana Super Elfin Lipstick A Super Elfin Red " Dazzler Cranberry El Dazzler Burgundy Almpulse Cranbeiry 0 Accent Cranberry Punch

Rating

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Impatiens wallerana " Tempo Rose Pride Rose Victorian Rose 0 Bruno Rose A Tempo Punch

Impatiens wallerana A Super Melon A Dazzler Blush " Mosaic Rose
Super Elfin Rose El Bruno Soft Rose

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31

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5
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31

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28

Sept.

29

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29

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3

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31

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3

31

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29

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Rating

4

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31
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28

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29

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Petunia x hybrida

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29

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31

28

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29

Carpet Pink Bright Red A Carpet Plum

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Petunia x hybrida Midnight Dreams A EagleBlue O Lavender Storm A Ultra Lilac

0

Bravo Blue

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3

July

31

Aug.

28

Sept.

29
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Petunia x hybrida
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28 Aug. Sept. Petunia x hybrida
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31

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29

3

31

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29

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31

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28

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29

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Rating

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A Sizzler Salmon

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Rating

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Tagetes erecta
Antigua Mixture A Inca Mixture OMarvel Yellow l Inca Yellow 0 Antigua Yellow OAntigua Primrose A Discovery Yellow

Sept.

Tagetes erecta

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A

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31 Aug.

28 Sept.

29

3 July

31 Aug.

28 Sept.

29

Tagetes patula
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Tagetes patula
0 Hero Flame 0 Little Her o Oirange Bonanza Flame A Bonanza Spiry 0 Disco Orange El Disco Flame " Bonanza Harmony 0 Little Hero Fire A Little Hero Flame

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31

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28

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29

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Tagetes patula BonanzaBee A Janie Mixed " Bounty Spry Q Bounty Gold Hero Bee

A

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Rating

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31 Aug

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29

3

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o Crystal White

Zinnia angustifolia A Star Orange A Star White

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4

2

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31

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28

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29

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