Our 2016 Catalog - Schmidt Bros., Inc.

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Schmidt Bros. Inc.
LETTER OF INTRODUCTION
Dear Friends and Customers,
Another spring is upon us and once again, we’re adding several new items. A complete list of the new products and varieties can be found on Pages 3-5, but we’re especially excited about our NEW 12” Mono Hanging Baskets and assortment of Succulents, available in 3” pots and a 9” combination planter. We believe
these two new products will provide you with an even more complete selection of annuals for your customers,
with the outstanding quality you’ve come to expect from us.
Our successful Homegrown Gardener™ program has been expanded as well, and now includes more than
125 varieties of premium annuals available in quart-sized or gallon-sized pots. We’ve created another extension of the brand by developing combinations of annuals for hanging baskets and patio containers and designing custom hang tags using the new Patio Ensembles name along with the Homegrown Gardener™
logo.
We’ve also added 5 vegetables and 2 herbs to our popular Homegrown Gourmet™ program, including several All-America Selections winners! Our website (www.hgplants.com) has more information on the entire
program.
We sell most of our annual and vegetable flats in an 806 size (48 plants — 8 paks of 6 plants each). We do
sell Geraniums, Strawberries and Vines in an 804 flat (32 plants per flat). All of our plants are bar-coded and
a list of UPC numbers is available on our company website: www.schmidtbrosinc.com
Although we make every effort to provide a wide selection of quality plants throughout the season, shortages
of certain varieties do occur from time to time. All orders are subject to availability at the time of delivery.
New and specialty items are grown in limited quantities; therefore the availability of these items may be in especially short supply. To receive our weekly availability, call our office as soon as possible with your FAX
number or email address and we’ll add you to our availability distribution list (800-200-7318).
Minimum orders are required for delivery, depending on your location. Also, a per rack delivery charge may
apply. All delivered orders must be in full-shelf quantities by plant type in order to keep the plants from shifting on the truck. We have trucks that haul from 12 to 28 racks. Call our office for more details regarding
freight estimates. Customers who haul their own plants should call at least 24 hours in advance with their
order.
As always, we appreciate your business and look forward to serving you this spring. If you have any questions or concerns, please give us a call.
Bob Schmidt
bob@schmidtbrosinc.com
800-200-7318
WWW.SCHMIDTBROSINC.COM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
New Varieties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Plant Light Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Flowering Annuals - 806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Vegetables - 804 / 806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
804 Seed Geraniums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
306 Annuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
306 Handle Pak Waves™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Pansies
Market Baskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Handle Pak Pansies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Pansy Bowls & Ovals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Homegrown Gourmet™
Program Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-31
Herbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-36
Jumbo Square Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Succulents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Homegrown Gardener™
Quarts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-47
Gallons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49
Proven Winners® / Proven Selections® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-55
Proven Selections® Grasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Miscellaneous Potted Plants
4” Accent Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
3-1/2” Geraniums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6” Gerbera Daisy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6” SunPatiens® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
8” Potted Plants - Dahlia & Zinnia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
8” Premium Annuals
Kong Coleus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Tidal Wave Petunia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
10” Hanging Baskets - Basic & Premium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-63
10” Bi-Color and Tri-Color Hanging Baskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
12” Hanging Baskets - Premium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Premium Combo Hanging Baskets - 10”, 12”, 14” . . . . . . . . . . . 66-67
Patio Containers
Seasonal Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
10” Mono Pots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Assorted Patio Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-69
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NEW VARIETIES
HOMEGROWN GOURMET™
PEPPER
Emerald Fire
HERB
Basil
Dolce Fresca
HERB
Chives
Garlic Geisha
PEPPER
Carolina Reaper
PEPPER
Flaming Flare
PEPPER
Pretty ‘n Sweet
PEPPER
Sweet Sunset
HOMEGROWN GARDENER™
Quarts only except where noted.
ARGYRANTHEMUM
White
ARGYRANTHEMUM
Yellow
BEGONIA BIG
Rose/Gr Leaf
BIDENS
Painted Red
BIDENS
Red Stripe
BIDENS
Yellow
CALIBRACHOA
Pink Kiss
CALIBRACHOA
Pink Splash
COLEUS
Beauty of Lyon
DAHLIA
Pink/Yellow Eye
DAHLIA
Red/White
DAHLIA
Yellow
LOBULARIA
Pink Bi-color
LOBULARIA
Purple
PETUNIA
Night Sky
PETUNIA
Pitaya
PETUNIA
Purple Skirt
PETUNIA
Strawberry Flash
SALVIA
Blue Bi-color
SALVIA
Purple
SCAEVOLA
Blue
SCAEVOLA
Pink
SCAEVOLA
White
GALLON ONLY
SAVLIA SPLENDENS
Purple
GALLON ONLY
SAVLIA SPLENDENS
Red
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GALLON ONLY
SAVLIA SPLENDENS
Blue Bi-color
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NEW VARIETIES
8” TIDAL WAVES
806 FLATS
PANSY
Harvest Mix
PANSY
Amber Mix
VINCA
Pacifica
Orange
VINCA
Pacifica Halo
Burgundy
PORTULACA
Sundial
Fuchsia
VELOUR RED
PROVEN WINNERS®
CALIBRACHOA
Evening Star
(4.5” only)
HANDLE PAK WAVES
CALIBRACHOA
Holy Moly
(4.5” & Gallons)
PETUNIA
Picasso in Blue
(4.5” & Gallons)
EASY PINK
PASSION
EASY
YELLOW
SENECIO
MANDRALISCAE
(BLUE FINGERS)
SENECIO
MORGANIANUM
(BURRO’S TAIL)
VELOUR
BERRY
SUCCULENTS
AEONIUM
HAWORTHII
(KIWI)
CRASSULA
MESEMBRYANTHEMOIDES
(JADE PLANT)
ECHEVERIA
NODULOSA
(HENS & CHICKS
CARMEN)
ECHEVERIA
RUNYONII
KALANCHOE
TOMENTOSA
(CHOCOLATE
SOLDIER)
(TOPSY TURVY)
SEDUM
ROBROTINCTUM
(JELLY BEAN)
COMBINATIONS:
# 1 — Aeonium Haworthii Kiwi, Sedum Morganianum Burro’s Tail, Kalanchoe Tomentosa Chocolate Soldier
# 2 — Senecio Mandraliscae Blue Fingers, Echeveria Runyonii Topsy Turvy, Echeveria Nodulosa Hens & Chicks Carmen
# 3 — Echeveria Runyonii Topsy Turvy, Kalanchoe Tomentosa Chocolate Soldier, Sedum Morganianum Burro’s Tail
# 4 — Crassula Mesembryanthemoides Jade Plant, Echeveria Nodulosa Hens & Chicks Carmen, Sedum Rubrotinctum Jelly Bean
8” DAHLIA - Labella® Series
BI-COLOR
NEON
BI-COLOR
RED
PURPLE
8” ZINNIA
RED
ROSE
YELLOW
MAGELLAN
ORANGE
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NEW VARIETIES
10” HB — PREMIUM
CALIBRACHOA
Evening Star
CALIBRACHOA
Holy Moly
GERANIUM ZONAL
TRAILING
Red/Pink
PETUNIA
Flamingo
PETUNIA
Picasso in Blue
12” HB — PREMIUM
BEGONIA
Bossa Nova
Orange
BEGONIA
Bossa Nova
Red
CALIBRACHOA
Blue
CALIBRACHOA
Hot Pink
CALIBRACHOA
Red
CALIBRACHOA
Lemon Slice
GERANIUM
ZONAL TR.
Burgundy
GERANIUM
ZONAL TR.
Red/Pink
GERANIUM
ZONAL TR.
Lavender
IMPATIENS
SUN / SHADE
Lilac
IMPATIENS
SUN / SHADE
Red
IMPATIENS
SUN / SHADE
White
PETUNIA
SUPERTUNIA
Bordeaux
PETUNIA
SUPERTUNIA
Pretty Much
Picasso
PETUNIA
SUPERTUNIA
Royal Velvet
PETUNIA
SUPERTUNIA
Vista
Bubblegum
COMBINATIONS - HB and PATIO CONTAINERS
AMERICAN PRIDE
LOBELIA
Dark Blue
VERBENA
White
PETUNIA
Red
(10SQ, 14SQ, 12HB)
DAZZLING DAWN
BLUE LAGOON
Calibrachoa
Deep Blue
Calibrachoa
Deep Yellow
Calibrachoa
Hot Pink
Calibrachoa
Double Pink
Osteospermum
Voltage White
Petunia
Night Sky
(10SQ, 12T, 15FB,
24FB)
(16UP, 15FB, 24FB,
12HB)
PLANT LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
FULL SUN
PART SUN
Petunia
Strawberry Flash
Lobelia
White
Verbena
Red
(12SQ, 12U, 14C,
16U, 10HB)
SHADE TOLERANT
PART SUN / SHADE
FULL SUN / PART SUN
STRAWBERRY
DAIQUIRI
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FLOWERING ANNUALS (806 PAKS)
AGERATUM
6-7” height
Features powder-puff flowers grown on compact, uniform plants. Free-flowering habit and
long flowering season make these a bright addition anywhere. Hawaii Blue
ALYSSUM
AGERATUM
Hawaii Blue
ALYSSUM
Mix
ALYSSUM
Purple
ALYSSUM
Rose
ALYSSUM
White
ASTER
Milady Mix
BEGONIA
Eureka Mix
BEGONIA
Eureka Rose
BEGONIA
Eureka Scarlet
BEGONIA
Eureka White
BEGONIA
Cocktail Mix
BEGONIA
Gin
BEGONIA
Vodka
BEGONIA
Whiskey
CELOSIA
Amigo Mahogany
CELOSIA
Amigo Mix
CELOSIA
Kimono Mix
CELOSIA
Kimono Red
CELOSIA
Kimono Salmon Pink
CELOSIA
Kimono Yellow
CELOSIA
New Look
CELOSIA
Prestige Scarlet
COLEUS
COLEUS
Fairway Mosaic
COLEUS
Fairway Red Velvet
COLEUS
Fairway Ruby
COSMOS
Sonata Mix
DAHLIA
Figaro Mix
4-5” height
Tiny flowers cover compact, uniform spreading
plants to add a colorful border or edging to any
garden. Mix, Purple, Rose, White
ASTER
12-14” height
Provides vivid colors to enhance gardens, beds
and floral arrangements. Milady Mix
BEGONIA
6-9” height
One of the most versatile plants available. Do
not water in heat of day. Bronze leaf varieties
withstand heat better than green leaf. Green
leaf varieties will darken in full sun. Eureka
Series: Mix, Rose, Scarlet, White,
Cocktail Series: Mix, Gin, Vodka, Whiskey
CELOSIA
6-15” height
Commonly called cockscomb. Heat-loving. Do
not plant too early as cool nights will set them
back. Some varieties can be used in dried or
cut flower arrangements. Amigo Mahogany,
Amigo Mix, Kimono Mix, Kimono Red, Kimono
Salmon Pink, Kimono Yellow, New Look, Prestige Scarlet
COLEUS
10-15” height
Decorative foliage plant will add a burst of color
to shady areas. Sensitive to cold. Use in beds,
pots or hanging baskets. Fairway Series: Mix,
Mosaic, Red Velvet, Ruby
COSMOS
Fairway Mix
20-24” height
Huge, vivid flowers bloom on an airy, upright
plant throughout summer. Excellent basal
branching, uniform height. Blooms up to 3 inches in diameter. Sonata Mix
DAHLIA
12-15” height
Excellent garden plants with very early blooming habit. Figaro Mix
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DIANTHUS
6-10” height
Provides masses of beautiful color which last
until heavy frost. Early flowering with large
blooms and bright green leaves. Raspberry
Parfait has large, 2” flowers layered with rich
colors, accented by a consistent eye-pattern.
Floral Lace Series: Crimson, Mix, Picotee,
Purple, Rose, White
Raspberry Parfait
DUSTY MILLER
8-10” height
Splash Select offers a bolder distribution of
colored splotches on compact, dwarf plants.
Can be used in pots or as a border plant.
Brightens up shady areas. Splash Series:
Pink , Rose , White
IMPATIENS
8-12” height
Top selling annual and by far the most popular
for shady areas. Good for beds, pots and hanging baskets. Burgundy, Frost Peach, Frost
Pink, Lilac, Mixed, Mixed Cha Cha, Mixed Pastel, Mixed Seaside, Orange, Pink, Red, Red
Star, Rose, Salmon, Violet, Violet Star, White
DIANTHUS
Floral Lace Picotee
DIANTHUS
Floral Lace Purple
DIANTHUS
Floral Lace Rose
DIANTHUS
Floral Lace White
DIANTHUS
Raspberry Parfait
DUSTY MILLER
Silver Dust
GAZANIA
New Day Mix
GAZANIA
New Day Orange
GAZANIA
New Day Pink Shade
GAZANIA
New Day Yellow
GAZANIA
Kiss Yellow Flame
HYPOESTES
Pink Splash
HYPOESTES
Rose Splash
HYPOESTES
White Splash
IMPATIENS
Burgundy
IMPATEINS
Frost Peach
IMPATIENS
Frost Pink
IMPATIENS
Lilac
IMPATIENS
Mixed
IMPATIENS
Mixed Cha Cha
IMPATIENS
Mixed Pastel
IMPATIENS
Mixed Seaside
IMPATIENS
Orange
IMPATIENS
Pink
IMPATIENS
Red
IMPATIENS
Red Star
IMPATIENS
Rose
IMPATIENS
Salmon
IMPATIENS
Violet
IMPATIENS
Violet Star
IMPATIENS
White
8” height
Excellent plants for hot, sunny locations. Flowers close up in shade, at night and on cloudy
days. Daybreak Series features brightly colored
flowers with dark contrasting center ring. New
Day Series: Mix, Orange, Pink Shades, Yellow
Kiss Yellow Flame
HYPOESTES
DIANTHUS
Floral Lace Mix
8” height
Grown for its silvery foliage. Excellent for edging, beds and planters. Fairly resistant to cold.
Silver Dust
GAZANIA
DIANTHUS
Floral Lace Crimson
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LOBELIA
5” height
Cool season annual which produces brilliant
flowers. Prefers shade to partial shade. Blue
color is quite striking and unlike any other blue
flowers. Good in rock gardens, hanging baskets, patio pots and as edging.
Palace Series: Blue, Blue with Eye, White
Riviera Lilac
MARIGOLDS - Antiqua
LOBELIA
Palace Blue w/Eye
LOBELIA
Palace White
LOBELIA
Riviera Lilac
MARIGOLD
Antigua Orange
MARIGOLD
Antigua Yellow
MARIGOLD
Inca II Mix
MARIGOLD
Inca II Orange
MARIGOLD
Inca II Yellow
MARIGOLD
Bonanza Bee
MARIGOLD
Bonanza Bolero
MARIGOLD
Bonanza Mix
MARIGOLD
Bonanza Orange
MARIGOLD
Bonanza Yellow
MARIGOLD
Safari Mix
MARIGOLD
Safari Queen
MARIGOLD
Safari Red
MARIGOLD
Safari Scarlet
MARIGOLD
Safari Tangerine
MARIGOLD
Safari Yellow
NICOTIANA
Appleblossom
NICOTIANA
Mix
NICOTIANA
Red
NICOTIANA
White
PANSY
Amber Mix
PANSY
Bi-color
PANSY
Blue
PANSY
Harvest Mix
PANSY
Mixed
PANSY
Purple
PANSY
Rose
PANSY
White
PANSY
Yellow
8-14” height
Garden favorite because easy to grow. Large,
fully-double flowers on semi-dwarf African marigolds. Orange, Yellow
MARIGOLDS - Inca II
LOBELIA
Palace Blue
8-14” height
Garden favorite because easy to grow. Dwarf
African marigolds with fully double 3-1/2” to 4”
flowers. Mix, Orange, Yellow
MARIGOLDS - Bonanza
8-14” height
Garden favorite because easy to grow. Large
2-1/2” flowers on early blooming, compact
plants. Bee, Bolero, Mix, Orange, Yellow
MARIGOLDS - Safari
8-14” height
Garden favorite because easy to grow. Uniform
plants, early to flower. Available in wide range
of colors. Mix, Queen, Red, Scarlet, Tangerine,
Yellow
NICOTIANA
10-12” height
Also known as Flowering Tobacco. Easy to
grow, low maintenance, free flowering. Does
well in light shade or full sun. Appleblossom,
Mix, Red, White
PANSY
6-8” height
Earliest of all bedding plants. Withstands frost,
likes cool temperatures but blooms well into
summer. Available in a wide arrange of colors
and flower sizes. Amber Mix, Bi-color Blue,
Blue, Harvest Mix, Purple, Rose, White, Yellow
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PETUNIA - Bi-color
13” height
Colorful, popular, sun-loving plants. Excellent
garden performance. Grandiflora. Donna Picotee Blue, Donna Picotee Red, Blue Star, Crimson Star, Red Star
PETUNIA - Blue
8-14” height
PETUNIA - Bi-color
Donna Picotee Blue
PETUNIA - Bi-color
Donna Picotee Red
PETUNIA - Bi-color
Blue Star
PETUNIA - Bi-color
Crimson Star
PETUNIA - Bi-color
Red Star
PETUNIA - Blue
Supercascade Blue
PETUNIA - Blue
Tritunia Blue
PETUNIA - Blue
Tritunia Blue Vein
PETUNIA - Blue
Tritunia Sky Blue
PETUNIA - Crimson
Orchid Daddy
PETUNIA - Crimson
Tritunia Burgundy
PETUNIA - Double
Cascade Blue
PETUNIA - Double
Cascade Burgundy
PETUNIA - Double
Cascade Mix
PETUNIA - Double
Cascade Pink
PETUNIA - Mixed
Aladdin Nautical
PETUNIA - Mixed
Celebrity Pastel
PETUNIA - Mixed
Dreams Patriot
PETUNIA - Mixed
Tritunia Mix
PETUNIA - Pink
Daddy Peppermint
PETUNIA - Pink
Daddy Strawberry
PETUNIA - Pink
Supercascade Pink
PETUNIA - Pink
Tritunia Pink
PETUNIA - Pink
Tritunia Rose
PETUNIA - Red
Supercascade Red
PETUNIA - Red
Tritunia Red
PETUNIA - Salmon
Tritunia Salmon
PETUNIA - White
Supercascade
PETUNIA - White
Tritunia White
PETUNIA - Yellow
Prism Sunshine
garden performance. Grandiflora. Blue, Blue
Vein, Sky Blue, Supercascade Blue
PETUNIA - Crimson
8-14” height
garden performance. Grandiflora. Burgundy,
Orchid Daddy
PETUNIA - Double
8-10” height
Colorful, popular, sun-loving plants. Large, fully
double, early blooming, cascading. Grandiflora.
Cascade Blue, Cascade Burgundy, Cascade
Mix, Cascade Pink
PETUNIA - Mixed
8-15” height
double, early blooming, cascading. Aladdin
Nautical Mix, Celebrity Pastel Mix, Dreams Patriot Mix, Tritunia Mix
PETUNIA - Pink
10-15” height
double, early blooming, cascading. Grandiflora.
Daddy Peppermint, Daddy Strawberry, Supercascade Pink, Tritunia Pink, Tritunia Rose
PETUNIA - Red
10-15” height
garden performance. Grandiflora. Supercascade Red, Tritunia Red
PETUNIA - Salmon
12-14” height
garden performance. Grandiflora. Tritunia
Salmon
PETUNIA - White
10-14” height
garden performance. Grandiflora. Supercascade White, Tritunia White
PETUNIA - Yellow
13” height
garden performance. Grandiflora. Prism Sunshine
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PORTULACA
4” height
Also known as Moss Rose, low-growing plant
that produces flowers similar to small roses with
unique foliage. Good ground cover in sunny
areas. Thrives in hot, dry conditions. Sundial
Series: Fuchsia, Mix, Orange, Peppermint,
Yellow
SALVIA - Farinacea
PORTULACA
Sundial Mix
PORTULACA
Sundial Orange
PORTULACA
Sundial Peppermint
PORTULACA
Sundial Yellow
SALVIA - Farinacea
Strata
SALVIA - Farinacea
Victoria Blue
SALVIA - Farinacea
Victoria White
SALVIA - Splenden
Bonfire
SALVIA - Splenden
Sizzler Mix
SALVIA - Splenden
Sizzler Purple
SALVIA - Splenden
Sizzler Red
SALVIA - Splenden
Sizzler Salmon
SALVIA - Splenden
Vista White
SNAPDRAGON
Rocket Mix
SNAPDRAGON
Liberty Crimson
SNAPDRAGON
Liberty Lavender
SNAPDRAGON
Liberty Mix
SNAPDRAGON
Liberty White
SNAPDRAGON
Liberty Yellow
SNAPDRAGON
Montego Mix
SNAPDRAGON
Montego Pink
SNAPDRAGON
Montego Red
SNAPDRAGON
Montego White
SNAPDRAGON
Montego Yellow
STOCK Harmony
Cherry Blossom
STOCK
Harmony Purple
TORENIA
Heat Elite Blue
TORENIA
Heat Elite Burgundy
TORENIA
Heat Elite Rose
VEFBENA
Obsession Mix
VERBENA
Obsession Pink
VERBENA
Obsession Purple
VERBENA
Obsession Red
VERBENA
Obsession White
12-14” height
Also known as Mealy Sage or Mealycup Sage.
Packed with flowers. Sold green most of the
time. Strata, Victoria Blue, Victoria White
SALVIA - Splendens
PORTULACA
Sundial Fuchsia
10-12” height
Upright flower with colorful, long-lasting spikes.
Sold green most of the time. Bonfire (24”), Sizzler Series: Mix, Purple, Red, Salmon, White
SNAPDRAGON - Liberty
18-22” height
Wide range of heights and colors. Versatile for
backgrounds, borders and edging. Rocket Mix
(34”), Crimson, Lavender, Mix, White, Yellow
SNAPDRAGON - Montego
6-10” height
Versatile plants for backgrounds, borders, edging, cuttings and mass plantings. Mix, Pink,
Red, White, Yellow
STOCK
8-12” height
Cool season annual. Harmony features dwarf
plants that bear very fragrant spikes of double
flowers. Harmony Series: Cherry Blossom,
Purple
TORENIA
6-8” height
Heat Elite boasts a heat tolerant, profuse
blooming, compact plant. Great in gardens,
pots and containers. Works in part to full
shade. Darker color flower with lighter colored
throat. Heat Elite Series: Blue, Burgundy,
Rose
VERBENA
6-8” height
Low growing annual. Prefers sunny locations.
Heat tolerant with long blooming season. Obsession Series is spreading, early blooming,
compact, and more continuous flowering than
other varieties. Obsession Series: Mix, Pink,
Purple, Red, White
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VINCA
8-14” height
Low growing, bushy plants with star-shaped
blooms. Able to withstand heat, air pollution,
and dry conditions once established. Do not
plant too early, does not like cool weather.
Pacifica Blush, Bold Mix, Halo Burgundy, Halo
Magenta, Halo Rose, Icy Pink, Mix, Orange,
Polka Dot, Red, White, Victory Grape
VIOLA
30-36” height
Makes excellent cut flowers and backgrounds.
Mix of colors producing 5-6” blooms on sturdy
stems. State Fair Mix
ZINNIA - Profusion
12-15” height
Vivid 2” blooms on compact, uniform plants.
Boasts excellent tolerance to drought, humidity,
heat, powdery mildew and other common zinnia
diseases. Profusion Series: Cherry, Orange,
White, Double Salmon, Double Yellow
VINCA
Pacifica Bold Mix
VINCA Pacifica
Halo Burgundy
VINCA Pacifica
Halo Magenta
VINCA
Pacifica Halo Rose
VINCA
Pacifica Icy Pink
VINCA
Pacifica Mix
VINCA
Pacifica Orange
VINCA
Pacifica Polka Dot
VINCA
Pacifica Red
VINCA
Pacifica White
VINCA
Victory Grape
VIOLA Sorbet
Coconut Swirl
VIOLA Sorbet
Lemon Chiffon
VIOLA Sorbet
Mix
VIOLA Sorbet
Purple Duet
VIOLA
Yellow Jump-Up
ZINNIA
State Fair Mix
ZINNIA
Profusion Cherry
ZINNIA
Profusion Orange
ZINNIA
Profusion White
ZINNIA Profusion
Double Salmon
ZINNIA Profusion
Double Yellow
8” height
Look like miniature pansies, producing 1”
blooms. Should be sold early along with pansies. Sorbet Series: Coconut Swirl, Lemon
Chiffon, Mix, Purple Duet
Yellow Jump-Up
ZINNIA - State Fair Mix
VINCA
Pacifica Blush
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VEGETABLES (806 AND 804 PAKS)
Cole Crops are always a garden favorite. They can be planted early because of their cold tolerance. Stagger several plantings for
a continuous spring and early summer crop. Cole crops are sold in 806 paks.
BROCCOLI
CAULIFLOWER
Destiny
Long-standing with dark green firm heads
(58 days)
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Snowball
Firm 6-7” deep heads with good foliage cover
(50 days)
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Jade Cross
Excellent flavor from this improved variety;
dark green, 1” fruits (90 days)
COLLARDS
Vates
Large dark green crumpled leaves; average
height 20-24” (75 days)
CABBAGE
Early Hybrid
Productive and vigorous; heads stand well
without bursting (70 days)
Flat Dutch
Bluish-green round heads on compact vigorous
plants; resistant to Fusarium yellows (85 days)
Red Ruby Perfection
Long-standing with dark green firm heads
(58 days)
KOHLRABI
Winner
Light green with smooth skin; creamy white
flesh; tender and mild-flavored (60-65 days)
Most cucumbers, squash and melons are considered Vine Crops. Plant in the warmed garden after the danger of frost has passed
for best results. These vegetables are sold in an 804 pak.
CANTALOUPE
SQUASH
Ambrosia
Heavily netted without ribs, this melon has a
very sweet taste (86 days)
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Acorn (Taybelle)
Hybrid, dark green with golden yellow flesh;
compact bushy plants (78 days)
Butternut (Waltham)
Uniform strain with creamy skin, yellow-orange
flesh and slightly nutty flavor (97 days)
Crookneck
Yellow summer squash (55 days)
Yellow Straightneck
Good yield of creamy yellow squash (45 days)
Zucchini
Heavy yielding hybrid produces slim, uniform
dark green fruit (50 days)
CUCUMBERS
Burpless
Long deep green fruit that is very mild and sweet;
grow on trellis for straight fruit (60 days)
Bush Crop
Compact habit makes it ideal for small areas;
fruit is 6-8” long, 2” in diameter (60 days)
Bush Pickle
Pickling type for space saving gardens and containers
straight fruit measures 4-5” long (45 days)
Marketmore
Glossy deep green 8” fruit; resistant to downy mildew,
scab and mosaic (68 days)
WATERMELON
Crimson Sweet
Round 15-25 lb.; deep red firm flesh (88 days)
Sugar Baby
Round, 8”, hard dark green rind, orange-red
flesh (86 days)
STRAWBERRIES
Allstar (June bearing)
Honeoye (June bearing)
Ozark Beauty (Ever bearing)
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VEGETABLES (806 AND 804 PAKS)
Warm Garden Vegetables are usually planted in the garden when the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. These
vegetables are sold in an 806 pak.
LETTUCE
Buttercrunch (Bibb)
Small to medium size with soft tender heads
that are long-standing; dark green, white center
(64 days)
Ithaca (Head)
Medium green; medium sized head (72 days)
Red Sails
Bronzy red leaf; large flavorful leaves on a loose
head (45 days)
EGGPLANT
Black Beauty
Broad, egg-shaped fruits on 24-28” plants
(80 days)
Ichiban
Japanese-type eggplant with high yields of 12”
fruits (70-80 days)
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PEPPERS - SWEET / BELL
California Wonder
Early, thick-walled green bell pepper (75 days)
Purple Beauty
Thick walled blocky pepper that turns purple
as it ripens (70 days)
Red Bell
3 to 4 lobes and thick walls (68 days)
Sweet Banana
Long and tapered; light yellow that matures
to red (68 days)
Yellow Bell
Sweet tasting bell pepper; ideal for containers
and small gardens (65 days)
TOMATOES
Beefmaster (indeterminate)
Full-flavored tomatoes up to 2 pounds; disease
resistant strain (80 days)
Best Bush (determinate)
Stocky plant will produce 9 oz. red fruits
and may need staking (70 days)
Better Boy (indeterminate)
Large, globe-shaped fruit; resistant to
Verticillium and fusarium wilt and
tolerant to nematodes (70 days)
Big Boy (indeterminate)
Vigorous grower that produces fruit up to
1 pound with heavy foliage (78 days)
Celebrity (determinate)
Early and prolific with large 6-8 ounce fruit (72 days)
Early Girl (indeterminate)
The earliest slicing tomato available; high yield of 4-6 ounce
fruits (52 days)
German Johnson (indeterminate)
Potato leaf plants bear large pink fruits; low acidity, great flavor
and few seeds (80 days)
Golden Jubilee (indeterminate)
Non-acid yellow tomato (80 days)
Marglobe (determinate)
Mid-season variety producing 6 ounce fruits (75 days)
Mountain Pride (determinate)
Large, deep globe, firm fruits (80 days)
Park’s Whopper (indeterminate)
Excellent garden performer; extra large delicious fruit (65 days)
Roma (determinate)
Plum to pear-shaped fruit on sturdy plants; excellent paste
tomato (75 days)
Rutgers (indeterminate)
Excellent mid-season variety with globe-shaped fruit (78 days)
Supersonic (indeterminate)
Produces large, clean fruit (79 days)
Super Sweet 100 (indeterminate)
Unique cherry tomato producing high yields of 1” extra sweet
tomatoes; stake plants to produce long, multiple branched
clusters containing 100 or more fruits each (65 days)
PEPPERS - HOT
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Anaheim
Green pepper matures to red; fruits up to
8” long; good for canning/freezing (75 days)
Cayenne
5-7” long, bright red peppers that are
very hot! (73-76 days)
Habanero
One of the world’s hottest peppers;
wrinkles at maturity (90-100 days)
Hungarian Hot Wax
These very hot, long yellow peppers are
good for canning. (70 days)
Jalapeno
Prolific producer of very hot, dark green
fruits ripening to red (58-62 days)
Super Chili
Hybrid chili pepper produces large numbers
of cone-shaped fruit on attractive compact
plants; matures from green to red (75 days)
Tabasco
Small hot pepper maturing from green to
yellow (80 days)
Thai Hot
Attractive 8” plants bear many tiny green fruits
maturing from green to red (70 days)
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804 SEED GERANIUMS
Hybrid geraniums from seed are one of the most affordable and popular flowers
available to today’s gardener. They have a predictable, compact growth and are
easy to grow, even for the first time gardener. Available in a wide range of colors,
seed geraniums are adaptable to almost any full sun area and are perfect for beds
or containers. Removing spent flower heads will encourage new growth. (12-14”)
Colors available for 2016:
Orbit
Salmon
Ringo 2000
Deep Rose
Ringo 2000
Red
Ringo 2000
Violet
Ringo 2000
White
306 ANNUALS
Our 306 flats offer a variety of interesting annuals for easy planting. The 306 flat contains 3 6-paks within a
flat, each with a convenient carrying handle. The large pak size will give you a head start in beds or pots.
DAHLIA
The Fresco Mix has amazingly large blooms, while the Fireworks Mix has smaller ,
unusually striped blooms. Both varieties work well in patio containers and the
garden.
FIREWORKS
MIX
FRESCO MIX
NG IMPATIENS - DIVINE SERIES
BLUE PEARL
CHERRY RED
PINK
VIOLET
WHITE BLUSH
The Divine Series delivers outstanding
color and performance. Establishes
quickly in the landscape and is highly
tolerant of Impatiens Downy Mildew.
Performs well in both beds and containers.
VINCA - CORA SERIES
This series is a long-blooming plant that will do well
even in heat, humidity or wet conditions. The plant
is well-branched and will bloom all summer.
APRICOT
BURGUNDY
DEEP
LAVENDER
WHITE
ZINNIA - SWIZZLE SERIES
VINCA - JAMS & JELLIES
AMERICAN
PIE MIX
BLACKBERRY
This All-American
Selections variety is a compact
but well-branched bushy plant
that does well in containers and
landscapes. Low maintenance
and easy to care for, it will
bloom all season long.
CHERRY /
IVORY
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SCARLET /
YELLOW
The neat dwarf plant habit
make these an ideal plant for
small, sun-drenched areas.
They are fantastic for cutting
and are perfect for edging
walkways or in patio containers.
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306 HANDLE PAK WAVE PETUNIAS
Wave and Easy Wave petunias add vivid color to the landscape.
These low growing plants spread 2-1/2 to 4 feet across with abundant
flowers. The wide assortment of colors can be used in beds, baskets,
combination pots, or as a groundcover. The 306 Handle Pak contains
3 6-paks within a flat, each with a handy carrying strap. (6-8”)
EASY BLUE
EASY YELLOW
EASY BURGUNDY
STAR
EASY WHITE
EASY FLAG MIX
PURPLE
IMPROVED
LAVENDER
EASY PLUM VEIN
EASY PINK
PASSION
VELOUR
BERRY
VELOUR
RED
PANSIES — MARKET BASKETS, HANDLE PAKS, BOWLS AND OVALS
MARKET BASKETS
These white market baskets have sturdy handles and will overflow with bright
colors that will add interest anywhere around the home and garden. We offer
many different varieties, including solid colors, blotched varieties and mixes
that will add instant color to any area. Pansies will flower well into the summer.
(6 to 8”) Assorted Colors
HANDLE PAKS
Pansies are an early season flower and these flats come with 3 6-paks, each
with its own convenient handle. These flats are shipped in a wide assortment
of colors to provide your customers with many beautiful colors from which to
choose. Pansies will flower from early spring into summer.
(6 to 8”) Assorted Colors
12” BOWLS AND 12” OVALS
Available in early spring, these cold-hardy, colorful containers will brighten up
the landscape after the long, dreary winter. Pansies will flower from early
spring into summer. Assorted Colors
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HOMEGROWN GOURMET™ PROGRAM (www.hgplants.com)
Growing vegetables remains a popular activity, and our
exciting line of delicious Herbs and Vegetables selling under
the Homegrown Gourmet™ name is the perfect program to
meet the needs of these customers. The program consists
of reliable, easy-to-grow, versatile products. Many of these
are readily adaptable to container gardening.
CONTAINER
FRIENDLY ICON
We’ve added a few NEW varieties this year: PepperCarolina Reaper (now considered the hottest pepper in the
world!), Pepper-Emerald Fire, Pepper-Flaming Flare, Pepper-Pretty ‘n Sweet, Pepper-Sweet Sunset, Herb-Basil Dolce Fresca and Herb-Chives Garlic Geisha.
To help our retail customers be successful with this program, we’ve developed a variety of marketing tools that can
be used to attract consumers in the store. First of all, the
plant is packaged in an attractive pot with a colorful, informative tag, including both planting details and helpful tips
to ensure a healthy, bountiful harvest. The tag also includes
a “Container Friendly” icon for plants that work well in
patio containers. In addition, QR codes were added to all
tags that direct smart phone users to a Planting Guide for
that type of plant when scanned. Each spring, we update
our website to include all of our garden center customers so
consumers can find a store to purchase these plants.
PLANT
TAG
QR CODES ON
PLANT TAGS
FINISHED
PLANT
Other marketing materials include our Specialty Garden
Combo Sign, our “Sold Here” sign, a large POP sign, bench
cards and bench tape. Our large Tomato and Pepper
Charts (4’ x 3’) have been very popular and act as a “silent
salesman” in the garden center. The website is constantly
updated and includes photos, growing information, printable
bench cards and unique information on every product offered, as well as recipes so your customers can use all
these delicious herbs and vegetables they’ve been growing.
SPECIALTY GARDEN
COMBO SIGN
24” X 16”
BENCH SIGNS
11” X 7”
TOMATO
CHART
4’ X 3’
BENCH TAPE
4” WIDE X 50’
PEPPER
CHART
4’ X 3’
LARGE POP
SIGN
18” X 24”
VINYL SIGN
36” X 30”
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HOMEGROWN GOURMET™ PROGRAM (www.hgplants.com)
There are over 110 varieties of vegetables available in the Homegrown Gourmet™ line, including a wide selection of Heirloom varieties. Heirloom vegetables are open-pollinated varieties
that have been around a long time, some for several generations. Although the shelf-life of
freshly picked Heirlooms is shorter, and they are not as consistent a producer as the commercial varieties, the flavor is well worth it! Also available are several “All America Selections” winners, which have been tested by a network of independent judges who determined their garden
performance was superior. A lot of consumers are asking for non-GMO vegetables (genetically
modified) and you can be assured that non of our varieties are genetically modified. (NEW:)
ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS WINNERS
HEIRLOOMS
Cabbage Copenhagen Market
Cucumber Straight Eight
Eggplant Black Beauty
Eggplant Ping Tung Long
Kale Lacinato
Lettuce Freckles (romaine)
Onion Walla Walla
Pepper California Wonder
Pepper Ghost
Pepper Hungarian Hot
Pepper Sweet Banana
Spinach Bloomsdale
Tomato Amish Paste
Tomato Black Krim
Beans Mascotte
Corn Honey ‘n Pearl
Cucumber Fanfare
Cucumber Salad Bush
Cucumber Straight Eight
Eggplant Gretel
Eggplant Patio Baby
Kohlrabi Grand Duke
Lettuce Butter King
Okra Clemson Spineless
Peas Sugar Snap
Pepper Cajun Belle
Tomato Brandywine Pink
Tomato Brandywine Red
Tomato Cherokee Purple
Tomato Delicious
Tomato German Johnson
Tomato Golden Jubilee
Tomato Great White
Tomato Green Zebra
Tomato Mortgage Lifter
Tomato Mr. Stripey
Tomato Pineapple
Tomato Roma
Tomato Rutgers
Tomato San Marzano
Tomato Yellow Pear
TOMATOES
PEPPERS
SWEET
BELL
HOT
Fooled You
Jalapeno
Big Bertha
Ancho Villa
Giant
Marconi
Gypsy
Mama Mia
Giallo
Pretty ‘n Sweet
Romanian
Sweet
Sweet
Banana
California
Wonder
Lady Bell
Pepper Emerald Fire
Pepper Flaming Flare
Pepper Giant Marconi
Pepper Gypsy
Pepper Mama Mia Giallo
Pepper Pretty ‘n Sweet
Pepper Sweet Sunset
Pepper Super Chili
Spinach Bloomsdale
Swiss Chard Bright Lights
Tomato Big Beef
Tomato Celebrity
Tomato Fantastico
Tomato Sugary
Cajun Belle
Carolina Reaper
CHERRY
PLUM
GLOBE
BEEFSTEAK
Black
Zebra
Amish
Paste
Better Boy
Beefmaster
Big Beef
Beefsteak
Grape
Red
Fantastico
Big Boy
Health Kick
Black Krim
Brandywine
Pink
Rapunzel
Cayenne
Emerald Fire
Sugary
Roma
Purple
Beauty
Flaming Flare
Sun
Gold
San
Marzano
Red Bell
Ghost
Valencia
Habanero
Yellow Bell
White Bell
Sweet Sunset
Garden Salsa
Hungarian Hot
Jalapeno
Cherokee
Purple
Brandywine
Red
Delicious
Early Girl
Early Girl
Sweet
100
Golden Jubilee
German
Johnson
White
Cherry
Husky Red
Yellow
Pear
Serrano Chili
Celebrity
Green Zebra
Lemon Boy
Patio
Super Chili
Pink Girl
Thai Hot
Rutgers
Great White
Mortgage
Lifter
Mr. Stripey
Pineapple
Whopper
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HOMEGROWN GOURMET™ VEGGIES (www.hgplants.com)
All-America
Selections
Winner
ARUGULA ROCKET
25-35 days
BEANS
Blue Lake Bush
65 days
BEANS
Mascotte
34-44 days
BOK CHOY
40-50 days
BROCCOLI
Monaco
55-60 days
CABBAGE
Copenhagen Market
68-70 days
CAULIFLOWER
Freedom
65-70 days
CELERY
Gold Self-Blanching
85-100 days
Kid
Friendly
Heirloom
Variety
Patio
Container
Friendly
HOT!
The peppery onion taste is popular in salads, Italian cooking and sautéed with vegetables. As the leaves grow larger, the flavor becomes stronger. Provide shade if growing in
the hottest part of the summer. The leaves are best if used fresh, or can be frozen.
Space 18-24” apart.
This variety is perfect for the home gardener, is container friendly and can be used fresh
for the table or canned. The dark, uniform green beans are 6-1/2” long, string-less and
have a mild sweet flavor. Pick beans when they are a little smaller than the diameter of a
pencil. Wash after harvesting in cool water and trim the tips off. Blue Lake can be
steamed, boiled, stir fried, or microwaved. Stagger several plantings, about 20 days apart
for fresh beans all summer. Beans like about a 1/4” of water each day for best production. Space 10-16” apart.
AAS Winner 2014! It’s the first green bean winner since 1991. Its bush habit makes it
garden, container and kid-friendly! This variety produces beans that are longer and thinner than regular beans. Named a “Top New Edible Plant” for 2014 by Better Homes and
Gardens magazine, it shows off with large white flowers on compact plants, 5-6” tasty
string-less beans 1/4” in diameter and will produce over a long season. Picking beans will
promote more bean growth. Use fresh in salads, stir fry, sautéed or steamed. Space 4”
apart in rows 18” apart.
This non-heading cabbage will grow quickly and can be ready for harvest in as little as 40
days. Also called Chinese Cabbage, this cool weather vegetable can be planted in early
spring after last frost, or in late summer/early fall in the garden. It has a light, sweet flavor
and is excellent for stir-fry, soups, stews, or eaten raw in salads or vegetable trays. It’s
also a great tasting source of vitamins C and A, folic acid, beta carotene and some calcium. Plants can easily bolt (go to seed) in extremely hot weather or from stress (not
enough water). Try some as “edible landscape” in or around flower beds. Space 6-12”
apart.
This hardy member of the cabbage family is a cool weather crop for your garden and can
be planted very early. This variety is also heat tolerant and is high in vitamins A and D.
The small, smooth heads and clean stalks are a high yielder in the garden. Pick fresh for
the table or blanch and freeze to enjoy later. Try a second crop later in the spring or early
summer for more delicious florets. Plant will grow 12-24” tall. Space 18-24” apart.
This cabbage is a good early variety that produces uniform, globe-shaped 6” diameter
heads that are firm and solid, weighing about 3 pounds. The plant is compact and shortstemmed and the heads are a lovely light green. Copenhagen has good wrapping leaves
and can stand for a long while without splitting. It is very productive and is an excellent
early season cabbage for the home garden or market grower. Space 12-18” apart.
This variety is a summer and fall producer, with deep-domed, uniform white heads, good
foliage cover and weigh 2 to 2-1/2 pounds each. Harvest when the flowerettes just begin
to separate. Use fresh on raw vegetable platters, or as a cooked vegetable. Can also be
blanched and frozen for later use. Can be planted in 10” or larger container. Space 2430” apart.
Traditionally a hard to grow vegetable in terms of constant care, this variety makes it
easy. This dwarf cultivar produces 9” stalks of tasty celery, good for cooking or use fresh
for your raw vegetable platters. For a more tender stalk, water frequently. Celery like
about 1” of water per week. “Hilling up” is not necessary with this variety and it will tolerate partial shade to full sun. Space 7-9” apart.
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COLLARDS
Vates
75 days
CORN
Honey ‘n Pearl
78 days
CUCUMBER
Burpless
60 days
CUCUMBER
Bush Pickle
45 days
CUCUMBER
Fanfare Dwarf
63 days
CUCUMBER
Salad Bush
47 days
CUCUMBER
Straight Eight
65 days
CUCUMBER
Sweeter Yet
48 days
This is an easy to grow vegetable. The greens have a mild cabbage-like flavor. It has
large dark green crumpled leaves with an average height of 20-24”. Grows best in moderately rich and moist garden soil. Space 18-24” apart.
Sweet corn is a summer tradition and this variety will win rave reviews on the table. This
super-sweet premium bi-color will do best if planted 8-12” apart. Planting shorter, more
numerous rows, 30-36” apart will aid in pollination. Most gardeners recommend at least 4
shorter rows rather than 1 or 2 long ones. Apply a balanced fertilizer when the plants are
knee high and again when they tassel. Water regularly and the plants will reach 4-6’ in
height with good ear production. Plant corn on the north side of the garden so it doesn’t
shade the other vegetables. Plant another 4 rows 10 days later for more delicious corn.
The ears are ready to harvest when you crush a kernel with your thumbnail and the juice
is milky white, and the silks are brown and dry at the end of the ear. Another method is to
watch your crop every day and when half of your ears are showing a tiny bit of silk, harvest time will be in 21 days.
A tender skinned seedless variety, great for fresh sliced eating. The dark green straight
fruits are 8-10” long with a sweet flavor. For optimum flavor, harvest at 8” or under. Plant
in rows 12” apart or on elevated hills with 2-3 plants per hill. Cucumbers also grow well
on a trellis or a fence, and can be picked as needed, while reducing the space needed in
the garden. Removing over-mature fruits will encourage new production for cucumbers
all summer long. Space 36” apart.
This pickling variety is small garden and container friendly. This early producer is also a
good slicing cucumber, with 4-5” straight fruits. Plant in rows 12” apart or on elevated hills
with 2-3 plants per hill. Cucumbers also grow well on a trellis or a fence and can be
picked as needed, while reducing the space needed in the garden. Keep over-mature
fruits removed to encourage new growth. Space 36” apart.
AAS Winner! This semi-dwarf variety will produce abundant fruits on the compact plants,
vining about 30 inches. The dark green, straight fruits are 8-9” long and up to 10 ounces
each. This slicing variety has excellent taste and it’s great for salads and vegetable trays.
Keeping older fruits picked will encourage continued production. Space 12-24” or on
elevated hills with 2-3 plants per hill.
AAS Winner 1988! Using only 2 square feet of garden space per plant, it is perfect in
small gardens or containers, and it’s kid-friendly! Excellent slicer. The dark green fruits
are 1-1/2” in diameter, 6-8” long with good yields on these compact plants. Planting several successions plantings will ensure plenty throughout the summer. Salad Bush has
great resistance to Powdery and Downy Mildew and many other cucumber diseases.
Keeping older fruits picked will encourage continued production. Harvest early in the day
and your cucumbers will be crispier. Space 24” apart.
One of the top varieties for slicing, this pickle is perfectly straight, 8” long and 2-1/2”
across. Excellent in salads or for canning, Straight Eight is very vigorous and is a high
yielding variety. Plant in rows 10-12” apart or on elevated hills with 2-3 plants per hill.
Cucumbers also grow well on a trellis or a fence and can be picked as needed, while
reducing the space needed in the garden. Keep over-mature fruits removed to encourage
new growth. Space 36” apart.
This slicing variety is burp-free, early and prolific, has excellent taste and it’s great for
salads and vegetable trays. Thin-skinned and non-bitter, it’s totally edible! No need to
peel the 10-12” fruits before slicing. The vines can reach 8 feet in length, or grow on a
fence or trellis. Excellent disease resistance. Keeping older fruits picked will encourage
continued production. Space 36” or on elevated hills with 2-3 plants per hill.
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EGGPLANT
Black Beauty
80 days
EGGPLANT
Gretel
55 days
EGGPLANT
Ichiban
70-80 days
EGGPLANT
Patio Baby
45 days
EGGPLANT
Ping Tung Long
65-70 days
KALE
Curly
30-60 days
KALE
Lacinato
(dinosaur)
30-60 days
This variety has been around for many years. Its easy and reliable growth habits make it
a solid addition to the warm summer garden. The egg-shaped fruits measure 8” by 3-1/2”
with dark purple skin. Plant after the garden soil warms and daytime temperatures are
between 65-70 degrees, as it is cold sensitive. Plant in rows 24-36” apart. Each plant will
grow to 24-28” in height and will produce high yields of tasty fruits. Harvest fruits with a
knife or pruning shears when ripe to avoid plant damage. Eggplant is susceptible to Tobacco Mosaic Virus and can be spread to plants if you smoke tobacco. Always wash
your hands before handling. To test eggplants for ripeness, gently press with thumb. If
the flesh “gives” but immediately comes back, it’s ready for the grill, oven or salads. A
smooth, glossy exterior is also a good indicator. Space 24-36” apart.
One of the earliest white varieties available today with an abundance of glossy, pure
white fruits that grow in clusters on sturdy 36” tall plants. An excellent eggplant for the
warm garden, or grow on the patio in large containers. Sweet flavor, very few seeds and
tender skins make this a great variety for grilling, sautéing and stir fry dishes. The optimal
harvest size is 3-4” in length, but even if they grow larger, they will still be tender and
taste great. Space 24” apart.
This Oriental-type eggplant has longer, more slender fruit than traditional varieties, with
high yields of shiny, deep purple fruits measuring 8” by 1-1/2”. The plant itself grows to
36” in height and works well in a patio container. It can also be planted in the garden
after the soil warms and daytime temperatures are between 65-70 degrees. Space rows
20-24” apart.
AAS Winner 2014! This prolific producer can give you up to 50 tasty eggplants per plant
with its good disease resistance! Vigorous, heat and drought tolerant plants produce
early, with glossy, deep lavender fruits, ripening to deep purple in as few as 45 days.
Best harvested when 3” long and no peeling is required before eating these beauties.
You may want to stake the 10-24” bush-type plants to help with the large yield. Keep the
fruit picked so production continues. Use pruning shears or a knife, but no spiny thorns
on Patio Baby! Space 18-22” apart.
This heirloom variety is a prolific producer that can give up to 20 tasty eggplants per plant
with its great disease resistance! Vigorous, heat and drought tolerant plants produce
early, with glossy, deep lavender fruits, ripening to deep purple in as few as 65 days.
Best harvested when 12-18” long, and no peeling is required before eating these beauties. Staking the 24-36” bush-type plants will help keep the fruits straighter and help hold
the enormous yield. Keep the fruit picked so production continues. Use pruning shears
and watch out for the spiny stems. Space 18-24” apart.
Hybrid variety features dark, blue-green foliage with an attractive full curl on the leaves.
Slow to bolt or stretch, the semi-tall plant matures mid-season. Use steamed or stir-fried.
Kale is packed with vitamins and other healthy nutrients. Space 24-30” apart.
Dating back to 18th century Italy, this heirloom variety is often called Tuscan Kale. The
dark blue-green leaves are deeply ribbed and textured, and they make a striking addition
to the garden. Its delicate, slightly bitter taste is sweeter than curly kale varieties. Kale is
very high in beta carotene, vitamins A, C and K, and high in calcium. It’s also loaded with
phytonutrients that have been found to prevent cancer. The blistered strap-type leaves
grow up to 24” in height and 2-4” wide. It can be used in pasta dishes, soups or cut into
ribbons and eaten raw in salads. Harvest the leaves from the bottom up, starting at about
30 days. Space 24-36” apart.
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KOHLRABI
Grand Duke
60-65 days
LEEKS
American Flag Large
125 days
LETTUCE
Butter King
(bibb)
55 days
LETTUCE
Freckles
(romaine)
The light green 2” bulbs have very smooth skin, creamy white flesh, and are very tender
and mild flavored. A cool weather crop, it can go into the garden in early spring or plant a
few in the summer for harvest in the fall. Plant in rows 12-18” apart. The bulbs are best if
harvested before the stems become large, tough and woody. Cut at ground level when
stem enlarges to 2-3”. Try kohlrabi baked in the oven with your favorite seasonings, or
use in stir fry recipes. Space 12-18” apart.
Leeks are hardy cool season biennial that taste like sweet, mild onions or scallions. They
prefer full sun, well-drained soil and plenty of compost. You can start these in the garden
well before last frost and harvest can continue through the late fall. For best crop, use the
trench method of growing. Make a 6-8” deep trench in an area with compost or manure in
the base. As leeks grow, mound soil against the stems, but not past where the leaves
branch from the stems. Repeat every 10-14 days to blanch your crop. Harvest when
stems reach 1” in diameter. Leeks do not mature at the same rate, so the crop will be
spread over many weeks and months. Use leeks to flavor soups, casseroles and stews.
Plant rows 24” apart and space plants 6” apart.
AAS Winner from 1966! This heirloom variety loves cool weather and is best when temperatures are between 45 and 75 degrees. Slow to bolt, more heat resistant than other
varieties, never bitter and resists tip burn. The heavy compact heads are well-packed
with large, sweet, buttery leaves that are tender and crisp. Container and small garden
friendly, your kids will really enjoy growing their own delicious lettuce! Lettuce does well
with a minimum of 4 hours of sun a day and enjoys the shade provided by other plants.
Space 8-10” apart.
This variety has beautiful maroon speckled green foliage, is slow to bolt and is very heat
and cold tolerant. The excellent flavor and striking colors will add interest to summer
salads. Stagger plantings for longer harvest time. Grows well in full sun or part shade.
Space rows 18” apart.
55 days
LETTUCE
Red Salad Bowl
(leaf)
Crispy and mild, this variety is a beautiful addition to the summer table. Leaves are
shaped like frilly oak leaves in a burgundy red color for stunning contrast in salads. This
variety resists bolting and is non-bitter. The color is more intense in cool weather. Space
18” apart.
50 days
LETTUCE
Summertime
(head)
This iceberg variety is heat and drought tolerant, and resists bolting and bitterness, even
in the harshest conditions. An old favorite on sandwiches and for salads, and keeps well
in the refrigerator. Space 12-18” apart.
75 days
MELON
Ambrosia
(cantaloupe)
86 days
(35-45 from flowering)
MELON
Crimson Sweet
(watermelon)
88 days
Also known as muskmelon, this is the most popular melon in the USA. This variety has
peach-colored flesh and is very sweet. The 4 pound melons have heavy netting and no
ribs. Plant 2-3 plants on slightly elevated hills for best start in the garden. The vines are
vigorous and will grow rapidly, with each hill producing up to 15 melons. Harvest melons
when the stem easily detaches from the fruit when picked up. Make sure to keep the hills
well watered, but try to keep the leaves dry so as not to encourage powdery or downy
mildew. Using furrows around the plant hill is a great way to water and fertilize, also
keeping your foliage dry. Space 6-8” apart.
These nearly round melons have a light green rind with dark green stripes and grow on
long, trailing vines. Each weighs between 15-25 pounds, with deep red, crispy, super
sweet flesh and few seeds. Plant 2 plants on slightly elevated hills. Watermelon will not
continue to ripen once cut from the vine. A good indicator of when to pick is by looking at
the underside of the melon. A white or pale green color means it is not quite ready to
harvest. Look for yellow or creamy color and the rind will become dull looking. Very good
disease resistance. Space 6-8’ apart.
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OKRA
Clemson Spineless
66 days
ONION
Burgundy Red
100-120 days
ONION
Candy
80-90 days
ONION
Walla Walla
80-90 days
PEAS
Maestro
61 days
PEAS
Sugar Snap
88 days
PEPPER
Ancho Villa
(poblano)
85 days
PEPPER
Big Bertha
72 days
This All America Selections winner dates back to 1939 and is a prolific producer. The
most popular use for okra may be as a thickening agent for gumbo and soups with its
gooey insides. It is also quite tasty when baked, broiled, roasted, fried, steamed, canned
and pickled—quite the versatile vegetable! The leaves are spineless, making harvesting
of the 3” pods easy work, but wear long sleeves and gloves when working around okra
plants. They can cause irritation or allergic reactions in some people. Keeping the pods
well-picked will force the plant to produce more, right into fall. This variety can grow 48” in
height. Space 20-24” apart.
This short day onion produces large flattened globes 3 to 5 inches in diameter. Beautiful
as a slicing variety, with dark red skin, white flesh with red rings, and are wonderful on
hamburgers, kabobs and fresh salads. This variety stores well so you can enjoy its great
flavor months after harvest. Low in fat and calories, onions are a good source of vitamin
C and fiber. Use raw or in cooking. Space 4-6” apart.
This day neutral variety is a garden favorite. The large yellow onions have light brown
skins and are famous for their mild sweet flavor with each round onion up to 4 inches
across and crisp flesh. This variety stores well so you can enjoy its great flavor months
after harvest. Low in fat and calories, onions are also a good source of vitamin C and
fiber. Excellent for salads, kabobs and burgers, and of course they are great for cooking,
too! Space 4-6” apart.
Heirloom! This long day variety has been a favorite for over 100 years, boasting extra
large onions with light brown skins. Famous for their mild sweet flavor, each round onion
can be up to 4” across with crisp white flesh. This variety has high moisture content and
consequently, it does not store well. Low in fat and calories, onions are also a good
source of vitamin C and fiber. Use raw or in cooking. Space 4-6” apart.
This container-friendly variety is an excellent producer, cold tolerant, and has good disease resistance. Plant it early and let it grow as a trailing variety, or allow it to crawl on a
trellis or stake, reaching a height of 22-24”. Each pod averages 9 peas and will be the
sweetest just before full maturity. Harvest when the pods feel plump on the day you want
to serve them. You can also blanch and freeze for later use. Space 18” apart.
AAS Gold Medal Winner! This pole variety will need to be staked or have a trellis to grow
on. They can grow up to 6 feet in height. They have a long picking period and planting
several succession plantings two weeks apart will ensure a bountiful harvest. The entire
pod is edible and extremely tasty, either raw as a healthy snack, or cooked for a tasty
side dish. The 3” pods are string-less and will keep their beautiful green color and crunch
even after cooking. Once plants start to produce, regular picking keeps them producing
until hot weather stops them. Space 6” apart.
This hybrid hot pepper will produce excellent yields of 7 x 3” fruits on the 18-24” tall
plants. Stake this variety because of its heavy crop. Although not as hot as some, it still
has a ‘bite’ with fruits maturing from green to red. Resistant to potato Y and mottle viruses. As with all hot peppers, remember to wear gloves or wash your hands thoroughly after
picking or preparing these fruits. Space 18-24” apart. (1,000-1,500 Scoville Units)
WOW! These sweet bell peppers are an enormous 7” tall! Glossy green, thick walled, firm
and sweet, these are delicious raw or cooked and are great for stuffed peppers too. The
30” tall plants will deliver huge yields of peppers throughout the season, maturing from
green to red. Space 15-18” apart. (0 Scoville Units)
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PEPPER
Cajun Belle
60 days
PEPPER
California Wonder
(green bell)
75 days
PEPPER
Carolina Reaper
100-120 days
PEPPER
Cayenne
73-76 days
PEPPER
Emerald Fire
90 days
PEPPER
Flaming Flare
67-75 days
PEPPER
Fooled You Jalapeno
65 days
PEPPER
Garden Salsa
73 days
2010 All America Selections Winner! This mini-bell pepper has a unique taste, mildly hot,
yet sweet. The mostly 3 lobed fruits are 2” wide and 3” long and if left on the plants will
mature from green to deep red with flavors intensifying. The 24” square plants are disease tolerant, robust, prolific producers and are a perfect patio container size. Use in
Cajun cooking, grilling, stuffing or add some to a fresh salad for a little kick of heat.
These little beauties freeze and can well, too. Space 24” apart. (100-1,000 Scoville
Units)
For the home gardener this pepper has become the standard. Tried and true, you can
trust this variety to perform well in your garden. The thick walled green fruit is a blocky 4”
square with 4 lobes. The 18-24” tall plants need little care once established in the garden.
The peppers mature from green to red, with sweetness becoming more intense. Space
18” apart. (0 Scoville Units)
Guinness World Record Holder 2013! THE Hottest Pepper in the World! The 1.5” by 3”
blocky, rough and bumpy peppers ripen from green to orange to red at maturity, its hottest stage. Even cooking doesn’t reduce the “burn” of these peppers and EXTREME
CAUTION is advised. Use fresh, dehydrated or powdered. As with all hot peppers, wear
gloves or wash hands thoroughly after touching. Space 24” apart. (1,400,000-2,200,000
Scoville Units)
This pepper is very hot and is used to season many Mexican dishes. Thin walled green
fruits mature to red, and up to 5” long on plants that will reach 18-24” in height. Cayenne
is also a good pepper for drying for later use. As with all hot peppers, remember to wear
gloves or wash your hands thoroughly after picking or preparing these fruits. Space 18”
apart. (40,000-50,000 Scoville Units)
AAS Winner 2015! Its semi-compact growth, reaching 24” in height and a spread of 1520” is great for small spaces and containers. Each plant can produce 15-20 glossy green
bullet-shaped fruits, 3.5” long and weighing one ounce each. The sturdy plants have lots
of deep green foliage to prevent sunburn on the thick walled, crack resistant peppers that
ripen from green to red. It will appreciate staking because of the heavy yield. The taste is
spicy with a nice amount of heat. Good for canning and salsa. Space 18-24” apart.
(2500 Scoville units)
AAS Winner 2015! Its compact growth, reaching 24” in height and a spread of 24” is
great for small spaces and containers. Each plant can produce up to 15 triangular pointed fruits, 3.75” long and weighing 1 ounce each. The sturdy plants have lots of deep
green foliage to prevent sunburn on the thick-walled, crack resistant peppers that ripen
from green to red. It will appreciate staking because of the heavy yield. The taste is
sweet and spicy with a nice amount of heat, delicious eaten raw, stuffed, grilled, made
into chili sauces or roasted. Space 18-24” apart. (800-5,000 Scoville Units)
The distinctive taste of a jalapeno without the burn. The semi-compact plant will produce
great yields of 1” wide by 3” long deep green peppers, maturing to red. The thick walled
mild fruits look almost identical to their hot cousin but without the intense heat. You’ll
want to use these in salsa, sauces, stir-fry, relish trays and it makes an excellent pickled
pepper if you’d like to put up a few pints for winter. The plant will grow 24-48” in height
and may need some support to help with the abundant crop. Space 18-24” apart.
(0 Scoville units)
A delicious Mexican-style pepper with huge yields of 8-9” long by 1” wide fruits. Medium
to hot heat and tastes great in salsas, soups, stir fry and roasted. Will ripen from green to
red on 30” plants. Excellent for canning, fresh, or dried. High disease resistance makes
them a great garden choice. Space 18-30” apart. (3,000-4,000 Scoville Units)
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PEPPER
Ghost
(bhut jolokia)
100-120 days
PEPPER
Giant Marconi
72 days
PEPPER
Gypsy
60-65 days
PEPPER
Habanero
90-100 days
PEPPER
Hungarian Hot
70 days
PEPPER
Jalapeno
75 days
PEPPER
Lady Bell
71 days
PEPPER
Mama Mia Giallo
85 days
One of the hottest peppers in the world...so use cautiously! Smooth, glossy, firm and thin
skinned, the Ghost pepper ripens from green to orange to red at maturity, the hottest
stage. Even cooking does not reduce the “burn” of these peppers, so extreme caution is
advised. Use fresh, dehydrated or powered form in pickles, salsas, relishes, barbeque
sauces, marinades, soups and seafood. You can also freeze, with or without seeds. As
with all hot peppers, remember to wear gloves or wash your hands thoroughly after picking or preparing these fruits. Space 24-30” apart. (1,000,000 Scoville Units)
This high-yielding plant has peppers that resemble a Marconi/Lamuyo cross. The tapered
fruits are 8” by 3” with 2 to 4 lobes. The fleshy, thick-walled peppers have a sweet, smoky
flavor. Use fresh, cooked, or grilled. Mature from green to red, with best flavor in the red
stage. The 30” tall plants can withstand cold, wet and drought conditions. Space 18-24”
apart. (0 Scoville Units)
This container-friendly variety will bear many 5” long by 3” wide, wedge-shaped fruits.
They ripen from yellow to orange to red and are very sweet. Great for frying, grilling,
stuffing or fresh in salads. Good disease resistance with excellent foliage cover for the
fruits. Plants will grow to 18” tall. Space 24-36” apart. (0 Scoville Units)
Blocky, wrinkled fruits are 1-1/2” long by 1” wide. Don’t be fooled by their cute appearance
because this is one of the hottest peppers available! The silvery green fruits mature to a
bright orange on highly productive 24” plants. Use sparingly in Mexican dishes or as a
pretty garnish. As with all hot peppers, remember to wear gloves or wash your hands
thoroughly after picking or preparing these fruits. Space 18-24” apart. (100,000-200,000
Scoville Units)
Also known as Hot Wax peppers, this variety is very prolific, with abundant yields of pungent, mildly hot fruits. Many cooks add these peppers to soups and stews, stir fry dishes,
or they are excellent as a stuffed pepper. This variety is also great for canning. Fruits
appear early on the 36-48” tall plants and are 5” long by 1-1/2” wide, tapering at the ends.
Color ranges from light yellow, maturing to oranges and reds. As with all hot peppers,
remember to wear gloves or wash your hands thoroughly after picking or preparing these
fruits. Space 18-24” apart. (2,000-4,000 Scoville Units)
The jalapeno is a very popular pepper, used in Mexican and Western cooking to add zest
to your dishes! Each compact plant will produce an abundance of 2-1/2” by 1” fruits, are
very hot and mature from dark green to red. Plants will grow from 24-32” in height. As with
all hot peppers, remember to wear gloves or wash your hands thoroughly after picking or
preparing these fruits. Space 18-24” apart. (2,500-8,000 Scoville Units)
A sweet bell pepper, changing from green to bright red at maturity. An excellent producer,
this hybrid is very dependable in the garden. Excellent for stuffing, salads, freezing and
raw vegetable platters. The plants will grow 18-24” in height, and is TMV resistant. Lady
Bell is also container friendly. Space 18-24” apart. (0 Scoville Units)
AAS Winner 2014! Its semi-compact growth, (20-24” in height with a spread of 15-20”), is
great for small spaces and containers. Each plant can produce 25-30 bright yellow-togold elongated fruits, 7-9” long, weighing 2-4 ounces each. The bushy, sturdy plants
have lots of deep green foliage to prevent sunburn on the peppers. It may require staking
because of the heavy yield. The taste is sweet and mild, delicious eaten raw, grilled or
roasted. Disease tolerant to Tobacco mosaic virus. Space 18-24” apart. (0 Scoville
Units)
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PEPPER
Pretty ‘N Sweet
60 days
PEPPER
Purple Beauty
70 days
PEPPER
Red Bell
68 days
PEPPER
Romanian Sweet
60-80 days
PEPPER
Serrano Chili
75 days
PEPPER
Super Chili
75 days
PEPPER
Sweet Banana
68 days
PEPPER
Sweet Sunset
85 days
PEPPER
Thai Hot
70 days
AAS Winner 2015! Its compact growth is great for small spaces, borders and containers.
Each plant can produce up to 100 plump fruits, 1.5” long in a stunning array of colors.
The sturdy plants have lots of deep green foliage to prevent sunburn on the thick walled
peppers that ripen quickly. The taste is sweet, delicious eaten raw, stuffed, grilled or in
salads. Space 18-24” apart. (0 Scoville Units)
This blocky, thick walled bell pepper is 4” square and is a beautiful addition to your raw
vegetable platter or relish tray. It is very sweet and can be used in cooking, adding its
unique color to recipes, or as a stuffed pepper with a little different look. The fruits start
out green, turning purple as they mature on compact, 18” tall plants. TMV resistant.
Space 18-24” apart. (0 Scoville Units)
Bright red, blocky fruits are 6” by 4” with 4 lobes. Use this pepper for cooking, stuffing, raw
vegetable platters, or relish trays. Besides having great eye appeal, they are crisp, sweet
and juicy. The 25-35” plant might need staking to support the heavy crop of fruit. Space
15-18” apart. (0 Scoville Units)
Beautiful tapered peppers with colors ranging from ivory (60 days), to orange, to deep red
(80 days). The ivory can be picked early and is excellent as a fried pepper. All of the
color stages make fine fried, grilled, or roasted peppers, and can also be used raw in
salads. This prolific producer will reach a height of 18-24” in the garden and might need
staking to support the heavy crop of 4” by 2” fruits. Space 18-24” apart. (0 Scoville Units)
This pepper is another main spice in Mexican and Western dishes and is very hot! An
excellent pickling pepper, also used for salsa, chili sauces, hot sauces and hot relishes.
The 36” tall plants will produce an abundance of 1-2” cylindrical fruit with a slightly tapered
ends. You can use them green and the fruit will mature to red. As with all hot peppers,
wear gloves or wash your hands thoroughly after picking or preparing these fruits. Space
18” apart. (up to 4,500 Scoville Units)
This AAS winner is highly productive with a compact growth habit. Use some in ethnic
cooking to add a little zip to the meal. The 18-24” plants will produce small, cone-shaped
fruits that are 2-3” long and mature from green to red. As with all hot peppers, remember
to wear gloves or wash your hands thoroughly after picking or preparing these fruits.
Space 18-24” apart. (35,000-40,000 Scoville Units)
This is a very popular, non-bell pepper with a sweet, mild taste. The banana-shaped fruits
measure 6” long by 2” thick and are a pale green color, maturing to yellow, then to red.
Serve fresh in salads, use in relishes, fry, stuff, or can. Each plant can reach 20-24” in
height. Space 15-18” apart. (0 Scoville Units)
This is AAS Winner 2015! Its compact bushy growth is great for small gardens or patio
containers. Each plant can produce up to 15-20 banana-shaped fruits, 7.5” long by 1.5”
wide. The sturdy plants have lots of deep green foliage to prevent sunburn on the peppers as they ripen from yellow to red. The taste is sweet, delicious eaten raw, stuffed,
grilled or in salads. Good for canning. Disease tolerant and resists heat and humidity.
Space 18-24” apart. (0 Scoville Units)
This little plant makes a wonderful container or small garden plant. It only grows 8-10” in
height, yet it will produce a huge crop of 1” tube shaped fruits that mature from green to
red. This one is very hot and is used in oriental cooking, chili, soups and stir fry. It also
works well as a border plant or in a hanging basket. As with all hot peppers, remember to
wear gloves or wash your hands thoroughly after picking or preparing these fruits. Space
18” apart. (50,000 to 100,000 Scoville Units)
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PEPPER
Valencia Orange
70 days
PEPPER
White Bell
68 days
PEPPER
Yellow Bell
70 days
SPINACH
Bloomsdale
32 days
SQUASH
Spaghetti F-1
95 days
SQUASH
Yellow Straightneck
45 days
SQUASH
Zucchini
50 days
Very high disease resistance and vigorous growth habits make this an excellent addition
to the summer garden. Heavy yields of 4-1/2” square, blocky, thick-walled peppers on 2436” tall plants that will add interest to your cooking or raw vegetable trays and also makes
a beautiful stuffed pepper. Fruits start out green, maturing to bright orange. Space 18-24”
apart. (0 Scoville Units)
This 3-4 lobed, blocky bell pepper is a creamy white and will mature to a bright orange or
red. Its mild, sweet flavor, firm texture, and interesting color make this an excellent pepper
for salads, fresh eating, vegetable platters, stuffing, and cooking. Space 18-24” apart. (0
Scoville Units)
This early variety is thick-walled, with 3-4 lobes, a sweet flavor and a crispy texture. The
fruit starts out green, maturing to a golden yellow. The plants are medium height, reaching 24-36” tall. This eye-catching, beautiful pepper is wonderful for raw vegetable platters
and relish dishes. The gourmet will use these peppers for cooking and as a stuffed pepper. Space 15-18” apart. (0 Scoville Units)
One of the healthiest vegetables available, this heirloom variety is chock-full of vitamins A
and C, and adds lutein, beta carotene, calcium, iron and folic acid to your diet. It resists
Gray Leaf Spot and Alternaria well. The plant can withstand temperatures of 20 degrees
F, so plant early. For a continuous harvest, do 2-3 successive plantings, 10 days apart,
starting 4 weeks before last frost date. Grows well in full sun or part shade, topping out at
10-12”. It’s perfect for small gardens or patio containers. Harvest the outside leaves,
working your way to the center, or use the entire plant at once. Use in salads, casseroles, soups, stir frys and wilted salads. Space 10-12” apart.
The oblong fruits, 8” by 6”, have yellow skin and flesh that separates into long, thin strings
that resemble spaghetti. It makes a nice low calorie substitute for pasta and has excellent
flavor. Keep plants well watered deeply at the roots. Watering early in the day gives the
foliage time to dry to help prevent disease. Each fruit averages 3-4 pounds. Squash is
ready to harvest when the skin has hardened (thumb nail can’t easily pierce the skin) and
the ‘ground spot’ changes from white to a cream or gold color. This variety is a late summer-early fall squash and can be stored for several months in a cool, dry location. Always
remove large, over-mature fruits to encourage new growth. Space 36” apart.
This very early squash is a heavy producer of high quality, straight fruits. Light cream
color on the outside, yellow flesh on the inside and loaded with flavor. Keep plants well
watered deeply at the roots. Watering early in the day gives the foliage time to dry to help
prevent disease. The optimum size for best flavor is 6-8” in length. Squash is ready to
harvest when the skin is still tender and the ‘ground spot’ changes from white to a cream
or gold color. Always remove large, over-mature fruits to encourage new growth. Space
48” apart.
Zucchini is an easy to grow, prolific producer in the warm summer garden. Plant 2 plants
on slightly elevated hills or mounds when the danger of frost has passed. Figuring one
plant per family member will provide an abundant harvest. Keep plants well watered
deeply at the roots. Watering early in the day gives the foliage time to dry to help prevent
disease. The optimum harvesting size for best flavor is between 4-6” in length, although it
is fun to see just how big the fruit will grow. Use a sharp knife or shears to harvest so you
don’t damage the plant. Pick often and always remove large, over-mature fruits to encourage new growth. Zucchini can be kept refrigerated for up to one week in a plastic bag.
Use raw in salads, or use in soups, breads, or cookies. Space 36” apart.
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STRAWBERRIES
Ozark Beauty
June & Fall
SWISS CHARD
Bright Lights
28 days
TOMATILLO
Toma Verde
70 days
TOMATO
Amish Paste
85 days
TOMATO
Beefmaster
80 days
TOMATO
Beefsteak
70 days
TOMATO
Better Boy
70 days
TOMATO
Big Beef
73 days
The large, wedge-shaped fruits have a mild, sweet flavor and will produce an early crop of
berries (June) and a smaller crop in the fall. These ever-bearing plants reach 6-8” in
height, have good runner production, are adaptable and are very reliable producers.
These heat and cold tolerant plants are also grown in patio planters and strawberry pots.
Space 12-18” apart on slightly elevated hills.
The edible stems are a rainbow of colors. Pink, yellow, gold and crimson with large
leaves should be harvested when young and tender. Best flavor when used fresh from
the garden. A beautiful addition to salads and brightens garden areas. Because this
leafy green is packed with magnesium, it can boost your energy levels. Grows in sun or
partial shade. Space 8-10” apart.
A relative of the tomato, tomatillos are also known as the husk tomato. Usually used in
salsa and green sauces in Mexican cuisine, it has a sweet, tangy flavor. Fruits are 1-3”
across and have a paper skin. When the fruits are green and ready to pick, the skin will
split, revealing the green fruits. Plants will grow 24-48” and they will benefit from staking.
Space 36” apart. (NOTE: 2 plants per pot because it is self-incompatible and will not
produce fruit alone!)
This great tasting and versatile tomato dates back to the 1870’s and is from Wisconsin.
One of the largest paste tomatoes, the 8 ounce ox heart shaped fruits have a nice balance of acid and sweetness that can’t be beat. Use the red fruits in sauces, pastes, drying and fresh slicing. The wispy plants will need staking to hold up the heavy crop. This
variety can grow 4-6’ in height. Space 24-36” apart. Indeterminate
Beefmaster boasts fruit up to 2 pounds each and have few seeds. This is an excellent
slicing variety, wonderful on top of your grilled burgers. The fruit is a beefsteak-type and is
very meaty with great flavor. This variety can grow 4-6’ in height. FVNT disease resistance. Space 24-36” apart. Indeterminate
One of the largest tomato varieties, the fruits can weigh up to 1 pound or more. Used as a
slicer for sandwiches and vegetable platters, they are usually eaten raw because of their
excellent texture and flavor. This variety can grow 4-6’ in height. FVNT disease resistance. Space 24-36” apart. Indeterminate
Large, 1 pound red fruits are plentiful on this consistent garden performer. Used fresh as
a slicing tomato, or can be used as an edible garnish for vegetable platters because of its
meaty flesh and great flavor. This variety can grow 5-8’ in height. Stake or cage for best
production. FVNT disease resistance. Space 24-36” apart. Indeterminate
Extra meaty, full-flavored, globe-shaped fruits average 10-12 ounces each. This AllAmerica Selections Winner is excellent for slicing and beautiful on vegetable platters. This
variety can grow 4-6’ in height. Superior disease resistance, including Verticillium, Fusarium Wilt, Races 1 and 2, Tobacco Mosaic virus, Root Nematodes, and Stemphylium (Gray
Leaf Spot). Space 24-30” apart. Indeterminate
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TOMATO
Big Boy
78 days
TOMATO
Black Krim
70 days
TOMATO
Black Zebra Cherry
42-50 days
TOMATO
Brandywine Pink
80 days
TOMATO
Brandywine Red
90 days
TOMATO
Celebrity
72 days
TOMATO
Cherokee Purple
85 days
TOMATO
Delicious
77 days
This variety produces big yields of 10 ounce meaty fruits with smooth skins and excellent
flavor, perfect for slicing and canning. This variety can grow 4-6’ in height. Resistant to
Verticillium, Fusarium Wilt, and Root Nematodes. Space 24-36” apart. Indeterminate
One of the most reliable of the black varieties, with an earthy, rich flavor. The dark red to
maroon fruits with dark green shoulders, each weighing 10-12 ounces, are produced on
sturdy plants that will set fruit even in adverse conditions. This variety can grow 3-4’ in
height. Space 24-36” apart. Indeterminate
This compact little tomato plant can go just about anywhere in the garden or on the patio.
The small 1-2” fruits are dark red with green stripes, have a firm flesh and a tangy fruity
flavor. Its semi-determinate habit will produce in 42-50 days after transplant. Use as a
snack variety or on raw vegetable trays for an interesting color variation. This variety can
grow 16-22” in height. Space 24” apart. Semi-determinate
Potato leafed plant with large, flat to irregular shaped fruits, weighing up to 24 ounces
each. Excellent low acid taste, mild and juicy pink flesh make this a favorite for the table.
This variety is prone to green and ribbed shoulders and some cracking, which can be
reduced by picking early and allowing fruit to ripen indoors. This variety can grow 4-6’ in
Named after a creek in Chester County Pennsylvania, this Amish heirloom favorite has
been around since 1885. Clear skinned red fruits can reach 24 ounces each and are very
tasty. Excellent for slicing, stewed tomatoes and canning because of its wonderful flavor,
but Brandywine does not produce a consistent fruit shape. This variety is prone to green
and ribbed shoulders and some cracking, which can be reduced by picking early and
allowing fruit to ripen indoors. This variety can grow 4-6’ in height. Space 24-36” apart.
Indeterminate
This plant will produce large, glossy red fruits from 6-8 ounces in your garden. This is one
of the earliest tomato varieties and can be used fresh sliced, canned, or dried. Celebrity
will also resist cracking and green shoulders. This variety can grow 30-48” in height and
usually needs no staking or caging. Resistant to Verticillium, Fusarium Wilt 1 & 2, Root
Nematodes, and Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Space 24-36” apart. Determinate
Said to have originally been grown by the Cherokee Indians, the thin skinned fruits are 810 ounces each and are dark pink with purple shoulders. Excellent for slicing or sandwiches, with a sweet, rich taste. This variety can grow 4-6’ in height. Space 24-36” apart.
Indeterminate
Guinness Record Holder for the largest tomato with a fruit of over 7.5 pounds! Developed
from the beefsteak, large yields of meaty, thick-walled fruits up to 1 pound can be expected. Small seed cavities and crack resistant scarlet tomatoes are extra tasty and excellent slicers. In the garden they are heavy producers. Best as a fresh slicer, but does
make exceptional sauces, pastes, purees and soups. The tall plants will need staking for
best production. This variety can grow 4-6 feet in height. Space 24-36” apart. Indeterminate
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TOMATO
Early Girl
52 days
TOMATO
Fantastico
50 days
TOMATO
German Johnson
80 days
TOMATO
Golden Jubilee
80 days
TOMATO
Grape Red
57 days
TOMATO
Great White
80-85 days
TOMATO
Green Zebra
85 days
TOMATO
Health Kick
72 days
This is one of the earliest slicing tomatoes available in the market today. The plentiful 4-6
ounce meaty fruits are flavorful and aromatic, and can also be used for canning. This
variety can grow 6-8’ in height. Resistant to Verticillium and Fusarium Wilt. Space 24-36”
apart. Indeterminate
AAS Winner 2014! These early, compact plants are perfect for containers and small gardens, plus they’re kid friendly! The red fruits are grape-to-mini plum-shaped, grown on
long clusters held toward the outside of the plant for easy harvesting in as early as 50
days. Each plant can produce an amazing 350 1/2 ounce tomatoes in one season! Because of the high yields, it can be grown with a trellis, cage or allowed to cascade in pots.
The fruits resist cracking and have a rich, tangy bite. Fantastico is great for snacking,
salads, and fresh vegetable trays. Good disease resistance and tolerates late blight.
This variety can grow 30-36” in height. Space 24-30” apart. Determinate
If you’re looking for low acid, this potato leaf variety should be one of your picks for the
garden. Large, 12-16 ounce fruits have pink flesh with a very sweet flavor, some yellow
shoulders and few seeds. This variety is ideal for canning and slicing. This variety can
grow 6-8’ in height. German Johnson is possibly the parent plant of the Mortgage Lifter.
Space 24-36” apart. Indeterminate
The bright golden orange color of the 6 ounce fruits is a pretty addition to the table in
summer. This variety is low acid, with very few seeds, meaty and has a wonderfully mild
flavor. It will produce an abundance of fruit all summer long. This variety can grow 4-6’ in
The bite-sized fruits are firm and meaty, with good crack resistance. The long clusters
hold 20 or more baby grape tomatoes each. Great for salads or just to snack on, these
little fruits are hard to beat. Planting several plants a few weeks apart will assure you a
continuous harvest all summer. Space 24-36” apart. Indeterminate
This variety will produce a good harvest of large white to yellowish smooth fruits, each
weighing up to a pound and filled with meaty, juicy, mild citrusy, sweet, complex flavors!
Very few seeds and will resist cracking. They are worth the wait for a fantastic taste treat.
It can be a good producer and will definitely benefit from staking or a trellis. Use as a
fresh slicer and make that tomato tray pop with other colors available in the Homegrown
Gourmet line of tomatoes! FVNT disease resistance. This variety can grow 4-8 feet in
This striped tomato is yellow-green with forest green stripes. Makes a very pretty salad or
sliced tomato. Each slightly elongated fruit is 3 ounces, smooth skinned and free from
cracking and creases. This variety can grow 4-6’ in height. Space 18-24” apart. Indeterminate
This variety is said to contain 50% more lycopene (a beneficial antioxidant) than ordinary
tomatoes. Plum-shaped, bright red fruits weigh around 4 ounces each and are a perfect
choice for cooking or eating raw with its tangy flavor. Strong disease resistance. This
variety can grow 3-4’ in height and will benefit from staking or caging. Space 18-24”
apart. Determinate
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TOMATO
Husky Red
67 days
TOMATO
Lemon Boy
72 days
TOMATO
Mr. Stripey
80 days
TOMATO
Mortgage Lifter
83 days
TOMATO
Patio
70 days
TOMATO
Pineapple
85-95 days
TOMATO
Pink Girl
75 days
TOMATO
Rapunzel
68-70 days
TOMATO
Roma
75 days
This compact plant is a dwarf indeterminate, producing all season but with a compact
growth habit. Pretty dark green, rugose foliage provides good cover for the 5-7 ounce
globe-shaped fruits. Great for small space gardens or containers. The plants typically
grow about 50” and have thick, sturdy central stems that will sometimes need a stake or
cage to keep them upright. Husky Red has great disease resistance and will produce a
good crop of tomatoes for salads, slicing and sandwiches. This variety can grow 4-5’ in
The truly lemon yellow tomatoes have a sweet, mild flavor, yet are just a little tangy, with
an added bonus of being low acid. Each plant will produce a large crop of bright fruits
weighing 6 ounces each and are perfect for slicing. Try mixing these with a red variety
and a sprinkle of sweet basil for a beautiful table display. This variety can grow 6-8’ in
height. Resistant to Verticillium, Fusarium Wilt, and Root Nematodes. Space 24-36”
With its interesting color combination, this variety is sure to be the talk of the table. Its
golden yellow base and vertical reddish pink stripes are very unique. When sliced, it has
yellow flesh with a pink center and a high sugar content. The fruits can weigh up to 1
pound each and can be used for slicing or canning. This variety can grow 6-8’ in height.
Huge pink tomatoes, many over 1 pound, on tall plants. An excellent slicing variety, meaty
and flavorful beefsteak type with good disease resistance. Plants will bear fruit until the
first frost. This variety can grow 6-8’ in height. Space 24-36” apart.
Indeterminate
These compact plants are ideal planted in containers for those who don’t have room for a
tomato garden. The plants will grow up to 2’ tall and produce bunches of firm, round red
fruit, as many as a plant twice its size. The plant offers attractive deep green, heavily
wrinkled foliage that provides good cover. Each fruit is approximately 4 ounces and 2”
round. Space 18-36” apart. Determinate
The beefsteak-type will produce good yields of golden orange fruits that will sometimes
have stripes and swirls of color on the inside. These meaty tomatoes have a strong aroma, are sweet and juicy with a fruity aftertaste and are huge! Up to 1-1/2 pounds each,
with some topping 2 pounds! Used in salads, for slicing and canning. This variety can
grow 6-8’ in height. Space 24-36” apart. Indeterminate
This vigorous variety produces heavy yields of delicious 3-1/2” fruits all summer. They are
very sweet, have a low acid content, and the pink fruit is crack resistant. This is a great
tomato for slicing and for salads. This variety can grow 6-8’ in height. Resistant to Verticillium and Fusarium Wilt. Space 24-36” apart. Indeterminate
This new introduction for 2015 is a Ball Exclusive! Just as the name implies, the sweet
red cherry tomatoes grow on long trusses with up to 40 tomatoes per truss! Use a trellis
or stake due to large yield. Can be planted in the garden or in a large patio pot. Fruit is
ready to pick after about 68 days, or when they turn bright red. Use fresh, on vegetable
tray or in salads. Space plants 24-36” apart. Indeterminate
Sometimes called ‘The Italian Canner’, these bushy plants will produce great yields of
bright red, plum to pear-shaped fruits. These are a very meaty, nearly seedless, pastetype tomato, and can be used either as a fresh slicer, or as a cooking tomato for many
dishes. This variety can grow 30-48” in height and usually needs no staking or caging.
Resistant to Verticillium and Fusarium Wilt. Space 24-36” apart.
Determinate
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TOMATO
Rutgers
78 days
TOMATO
San Marzano
85 days
TOMATO
Sugary
60 days
TOMATO
Sun Gold
65 days
TOMATO
Super Sweet 100
65 days
TOMATO
White Cherry
65 days
TOMATO
Whopper Park’s
65 days
TOMATO
Yellow Pear
70-80 days
A garden favorite year after year, Rutgers are superior for canning, slicing and in salads.
The bright red fruits have thick, solid flesh, can grow up to 10 ounces each and resist
cracking. This variety can grow 6-8’ in height. Resistant to Verticillium and Fusarium Wilt.
Quite possibly the BEST sauce tomato available! A favorite among gourmet chefs, this
paste tomato has firm meaty flesh and very few seeds. Sweeter and less acidic than
Roma, the medium sized 3” long pear-shaped fruits are reddish pink and 4 to 8 ounces
each. In the garden, they are heavy producers and resistant to cracking. Use for exceptional sauces, pastes, purees, and soups. You’ll want to can some to have over the winter months, too. The tall plants will need staking for best production. This variety can
grow 5-7’ in height. Space 24-36” apart. Indeterminate
All America Selections Winner! You can expect heavy yields of 1/2 ounce pinkish red
fruits all season. Growing in clusters like grapes, the shape is interesting, too, oval with a
pointed blossom end. With a whopping 9.5% sugar content (higher than most tomatoes),
you'll find them great as a snack, for salads and for gourmet dishes. Pick the green ones
left on the vines before the frost and ripen in a warm place. This variety will benefit from
staking. This variety can grow 5-7’ in height. Space 24-36” apart. Indeterminate
This early variety of cherry tomato will produce golden orange fruits in large clusters, up to
15 each! Each little gem weighs 1 ounce and they are packed with sweet, almost fruity
flavor, few seeds and little cracking. They mature quickly, but wait until tomatoes are a
deep orange before harvesting for an intense taste treat. It can be a heavy producer,
even in less than ideal conditions and will definitely benefit from staking or a trellis. FVNT
disease resistance. This variety can grow 4-6’ in height. Space 24-36” apart. Indeterminate
Sweet, delicious and early, these 1” fruits ripen on the vines in long clusters. Each cluster
can contain 100 crack-resistant fruits, great for salads, or just snacking. For easy picking,
grow on a trellis or a fence to keep fruit off the ground. This variety can grow 4-6’ in
height. Resistant to Verticillium and Fusarium Wilt. Space 24-36” apart. Indeterminate
The clusters of 1 to 1-1/2” fruits are sugary sweet and mild tasting. The bite-size tomatoes can range in color from ivory to pale yellow shades and are excellent for snacking, in
salads, or as edible garnishes. This variety can grow 4-6’ tall. Space 24-36” apart. Indeterminate
This excellent garden tomato will produce high yields of extra large, meaty 4” fruits. This
delicious slicing tomato will resist cracking and keep producing large, red fruit right up to
the first frost. This variety can grow 3-4’ in height. Resistant to Verticillium Wilt, 2 strains
of Fusarium Wilt, Root Nematodes, and Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Space plants 24-36”
Heirloom. Prolific producer, you’ll have tons of small pear-shaped cherry tomatoes starting in mid-season. The 1-2” bright yellow fruits are said to be sweet and mild, yet some
say the flavor is tangy. The large, sprawling plants will need to be staked, cages or trellised. Use in salads for a splash of color, as a snack, on raw vegetable trays, in sauces,
or as a garnish. Try some in the dehydrator or sun dried. This variety will produce all
season, right into fall and is usually the last tomato to give in to the cool weather. This
variety can grow 48-72” tall. Space plants 24-36” apart. Indeterminate
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HOMEGROWN GOURMET™ HERBS (www.hgplants.com)
Herbs have been around for centuries and have played an important role in medicinal, ornamental and culinary fields, but
please note: Our selection of herbs in the Homegrown Gourmet™ line are not intended for any medicinal purposes.
Although we have taken great care to provide a wide selection of herbs, their main attractions are their decorative,
aromatic, and culinary additions to the garden and cooking. New research is constantly updating which herbs are safe
for human consumption and which are not. When in doubt, always investigate before ingesting any questionable plant or
plant product. Herbs are wonderful addition to the garden. The many sizes, shapes, flowers and scents allow the gardener
to fill in bare spots or dedicate an entire area to herbs. Many are also readily adaptable to containers. Over 30 varieties of
herbs are offered in our Homegrown Gourmet™ herb program. These herbs are sold in a 3.5” green pot and come
with a custom Homegrown Gourmet™ plant tag which is loaded with information. The QR code on the back of the
custom tag links to recipes on our Homegrown Gourmet™ website. Let your imagination help plan your herb garden!
CUSTOM TAG
FOR 6” HERB
POT
6” HERB POTS
The herbs we are growing in our 6” Herb Pot are our most
popular culinary herbs. Your customers will want to place
these attractive pots right in their kitchen for easy access while
cooking. These larger, attractive pots have custom Homegrown Gourmet™ tags that include a delicious recipe on the
back, as well as a QR code to direct them to our website for
additional recipes. These pots come in a 3-count shuttle tray.
SAVORY ENSEMBLES
These delicious herb planters contain 3 different herbs that all
work well together in the pot and in the kitchen! This 12” oval herb
planter will be a popular addition to your Homegrown Gourmet
herb selection. Each combination has a custom tag with a recipe
on the back and QR codes to direct consumers to our website for
additional recipes.
Thyme
Parsley Flat
Marjoram
Oregano
Basil Sweet
Rosemary
Sage
Oregano
Thyme
Basil Sweet
Coriander / Cilantro
Lemon Grass
Oregano
Parsley Flat
Rosemary
Thyme
Dill Fernleaf
Marjoram
Basil Sweet
Thyme
Rosemary
Sage
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BASIL BLUE SPICE
The blue-green leaves
are very fragrant. Lemony, with vanilla overtones and is said to be
sweet and spicy at the
same time. Substitute
Blue Spice in recipes that
call for sweet basil. Use in fresh fruit
salads, dressings, marinades and poultry dishes, plus beverages and baked
goods. Use sparingly as it can be overpowering. You can start to harvest
leaves early in the season, or allow
plant to flower. For more leaf production, pinch the plant to encourage
branching. Plant 12-15” apart. (12-24”)
BASIL GENOVESE
This herb is a delicious
addition to home made
soups and preserves.
It’s high yielding, with a
uniform growth habit. It
has a strong scent with
2” long, dark green
leaves. Great for containers. Pinch plant to promote bushy
growth. Plant 12-15” apart. (21”)
BASIL SWEET
This variety is probably
the most popular for
pesto, many Italian dishes and scented oils and
vinegars. Harvest sprigs
just before the flowers
open for the most intense
flavor. Strip leaves and
either chop or leave whole to use in
recipes. Basil can also be frozen for
later use by filling ice cube trays 3/4 of
the way and then adding hot water to
cover (hot water helps leaves retain their
color). Save frozen cubes in a freezer
bag or container to use later. Plant 12”
apart. (24”)
BASIL BOXWOOD
BASIL DOLCE FRESCA
Bushy and productive,
the tight mounds of
small leaves are a very
flavorful pesto ingredient. This herb resembles the boxwood plant.
It is compact, neat and
tidy and is well-suited for
edging around the garden or patio areas. This is also a great cultivar for small
space container gardening. The taste is
a little zestier than Genovese basil and
can be used in many dishes in place of
other basil varieties. Leaves can be
dried or frozen for later use. Plant 9-12”
apart. (12-16”)
BASIL LEMON
AAS Winner 2015! The
large leaves are very
fragrant. You can start
harvesting leaves early
in the season. For more
leaf production, pinch
the plant to encourage
branching. Used in a
wide range of cuisines. Large flat
leaves have a mildly anise flavor with a
minty aftertaste, excellent for pesto.
Plant 10-12” apart..
BASIL SIAM QUEEN
Pale, silver green
leaves with a strong
lemony scent make this
basil an excellent addition to the garden. Patio
pots or other containers
are wonderful for growing any of the basil
varieties. The leaves can be harvested
when you need them, and can also be
frozen, but are best if stored in vinegar
or in oil. Basil leaves can also be used in
sachets and potpourris. Plant 12” apart.
(24”)
CATNIP
The large leaves are
very fragrant. You can
start harvesting leaves
early in the season, or
allow the plant to flower.
For more leaf production, pinch the plant to
encourage branching.
It is used in a wide range of Thai, Vietnamese, Italian and Indian cuisines.
The flavor remains more stable at high
and extended cooking temperatures
than many other types of basil, yet it is
still recommended that you add to your
recipes at the end of the cooking time for
the best flavor. Plant 24” apart. (24-36”)
CHAMOMILE GERMAN
This aromatic perennial
herb is best known for
its intoxicating affect on
cats. Mainly an ornamental plant, it can
become large and leggy. Shearing back the
plant, especially the
flowers, will keep it in check. Use those
clippings, fresh or dried, for your cat.
Plant 24-36” apart. (36-48”)
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Considered a hardy
annual, or a perennial in
zones 7-10, chamomile
is used to flavor teas. It
has small, daisy-type
flowers and feathery
foliage that smell like
pineapple to some, apple to others. Harvest blooms and leaves
for drying for later use. Plant 4-6” apart.
(18-24”)
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CHIVES
Sometimes called the
‘grass onion’, chives are
a perennial in your garden. Very easy to grown
and maintain, makes a
nice border for gardens
with showy pink blooms
in spring. The mild onion
flavored chive is used in many dishes.
Also a great container plant and you can
grow a pot on your windowsill during the
winter for that fresh-from-the-garden
taste. Harvest as needed, cutting the
hollow blades with a knife or scissors
close to the ground. Plant 7-10” apart.
(10-12”)
DILL BOUQUET
An easy to grow annual,
dill is used in many dishes including eggs, sauces, vegetables and fish. It
is also very popular for
vinegars, and of course,
home canned pickles!
The airy plant produces
many umbels of yellow flowers and fine
foliage for recipes, while attracting beneficial insects to the garden. Stagger several plantings 10 days apart for continuous summer harvest. Dill leaves will lose
flavor if dried. Try freezing instead, just
snip with your scissors and put in a
freezer bag. Plant 24” apart. (24-36”)
FENNEL FLORENCE
Avid cooks will enjoy
growing this fennel. The
bulb and stems have a
licorice-like flavor and
work well in salads and
vegetable appetizers.
The feathery foliage and
leaves are great on fish
and chicken, while the seeds can also
be used in sauces to add a distinct flavor. Mound mulch around the base of
the plant when the bulb reaches 2 inches in diameter. Plant 16” apart. (24-30”)
CHIVES GARLIC GEISHA
AAS Winner 2015!
Chives with the “just
right” taste of garlic
right from your own
garden or patio pot is
sure to be a hit. This
perennial plant has
wider, flatter leaves
than regular garlic, growing 12-15” in
height and 8-10” wide. It’s container
friendly, adaptable to beds and borders,
or plant some near rose bushes to keep
insects away. Cut the stems needed
and plants will continue growing all season. Star-shaped white flowers late in
the season attract butterflies. (12-15”)
DILL FERNLEAF
CORIANDER / CILANTRO
This hardy annual is
also known as Chinese
parsley or cilantro, and
is popular in Asian and
Mexican cooking. The
plant is tall with small
umbels of delicate pale
pink flowers and fine
foliage. Use the leaves (cilantro) to
season soups, stews, cheese dips and
salads, while the seeds (coriander) are
used to flavor liquors, vegetable dishes,
baked goods and more. Coriander seed
is never used fresh because of the unpleasant taste and smell. Plant 7-10”
apart. (24”)
FENNEL BRONZE
The feathery foliage
gives a delicate look to
the garden. It has a
shorter, more compact
growth habit than other
dill varieties and is used
mainly for its leaves, not
seed. Fernleaf is used
the same as other dill varieties. Plant
24” apart. (24-36”)
LAVENDER MUNSTEAD
The early growth on this
plant is very tender and
flavorful. Add leaves to
salads, soups or as a
garnish on fish for a
delicious flavor. The
seeds are also edible,
but the flavor can be a
little strong the first year. Let seeds
“cure” for 6-12 months before using.
Plant 15-18” apart. (48-60”)
LEMON BALM
This dwarf evergreen
perennial is one of the
most popular herbs in
the garden. Works in
patio containers or the
landscape. The bushy
shrub-type plants have
narrow grayish-green
leaves and fragrant lavender blooms in
July through August. The flowers and
leaves can be used in vinegars, jellies,
cookies, sachets and potpourris. It also
works well in dried or fresh flower arrangements. Plant 12-18” apart. (1214”)
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An upright perennial,
lemon balm is very fragrant, but somewhat
plain looking. Use the
tender upper leaves for
teas, additions to fruit
salads and punches,
fish dishes and is rumored to repel insects if rubbed on the
skin. Use the lower leaves for potpourri
late in the season. Harvest leaves when
the forecast calls for hot, sunny weather,
then dry on a screen in a shady area
within two days of harvest. The leaves
may turn black if not dried soon after
harvest. Plant 4-6” apart. (18-24”)
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LEMON GRASS
Lemon grass comes
from India and is frequently used in Asian
cuisine. The plant looks
like a patch of grass but
a the base of each
group of leaves is a fat
stalk or bulb. It has a
lemony scent and flavor and it makes a
nice herbal tea which can settle upset
stomachs and ease a cough. It contains
flavonoids which act as antioxidants and
anti-inflammatory agents. Plant 36”
apart. (36-60”)
OREGANO GREEK
Very spicy, intense flavor is said to numb the
tongue when eaten fresh.
The hairy green leaves
should be picked immediately before using. When
cooking, keep in mind
that this herb does not
like to be overcooked so add to your
dishes late. This plant can be invasive
and take over your garden, so if you
want to contain it, plant it in a patio pot.
You can start harvesting the leaves
when the plant reaches 6” tall. Plant 1214” apart. (24”)
PEPPERMINT
This perennial works
great for hot or cold tea,
mint water and for a garnish on fruit and dinner
plates. Use the young,
tender leaves, because
the older ones tend to
get tough and woody. It
can take over your garden so to contain
it, plant it in a patio pot. If you plant it in
the ground, use a bottomless container,
extending 10” below ground level. This
will keep the roots from spreading. The
best flavor is from freshly picked mint,
but you can freeze or dry the leaves too.
Plant 12” apart. (24”)
NASTURTIUM
OREGANO
An annual herb with
bright blooms in orange, yellow, or red,
from spring until the
first frost. High in vitamin C, the young
leaves and flowers
have a peppery taste
and are used in salads and teas. Try
planting in a hanging basket or patio
containers for a colorful addition to the
garden. Plant 6” apart. (15”)
PARSLEY CURLED
This trailing perennial is
most noted for its use in
cooking, especially
Italian. Flowers from
July to Sept. with tiny
purple to white blooms.
The peppery hot flavor
of oregano is used to
flavor sauces, meats, vegetables and
salads. The plant can be harvested
several times during the growing season by cutting off the upper sprigs of
leaves and drying. Store whole leaves
in an airtight container for later use.
Plant 10-12” apart. (12-24”)
PARSLEY FLAT ITALIAN
Parsley is hardy but
usually treated as an
annual. Often thought
of as only a decorative
addition to cooking,
parsley has a mild flavor that combines well
with most dishes. It also
makes an attractive garden or container
plant, with its bright green leaves, compact habit and tiny greenish yellow flowers. For best flavor, keep flower stalks
removed and weed often. Can be dried
or frozen for later use but recommended
that you freeze the curled variety for best
flavor. Plant 8-16” apart. (18”)
ROSEMARY ARP
Parsley is hardy but
usually treated as an
annual. Flat Italian has
a little stronger flavor
than the curled variety
and freezing is the recommended storage
method. Try growing a
pot on your sunny windowsill in the winter months, too. For best flavor, keep
flower stalks removed and week often.
Plant 8-16” apart. (18”)
ROSEMARY BARBEQUE
A tender perennial
shrub, it is used to flavor many meat and
vegetable dishes. The
flavor is a little minty,
with just a hint of pine
and ginger. The thick,
needle-like grayish
green leaves can be used crushed or
chopped in your recipes. The dried
leaves and pale blue flowers can be
used for making sachets for your dresser
drawers. To use, remove a branch and
strip off the leaves. Frozen rosemary is
stronger than fresh so adjust accordingly. Plant 36-72” apart. (60”)
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A tender perennial.
Upright and wide, it
grows fast, with needlelike light green leaves
and makes an excellent
privacy fence or hedge.
The more mature the
plant, the sturdier the
straight, fragrant branches become,
perfect for shish kabob skewers. Strip
the leaves (except a few on the end for a
finger “hold”), cut and soak the stems for
1 hour, then load your meats and vegetables onto the skewers, or use in other
recipes. Shear the plants to trim or
shape. Plant 24-36” apart. (36-60”)
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SAGE
A tender perennial subshrub, sage is grown for
its culinary and ornamental appeal. Tender
young leaves are often
used in salads and rubbing the juice of sage
leaves is said to relieve
bee stings and insect bites. It will bloom
in June, with whorls of mauve flowers.
Cut the leaves from the stems and
spread out on a paper or cloth to dry in
the shade. Store thoroughly dried leaves
in an airtight glass jar. Dried sage is
much stronger than fresh. Plant 24-36”
apart. (12-30”)
STEVIA
A native of Paraguay,
stevia has been used for
centuries as a noncaloric flavor enhancer.
This plant is quite controversial, so that alone
makes it an interesting
garden specimen. From
the aster family, this shrub contains
natural compounds called steviosides
and rebaudioside A that some claim is
50 to 400 times sweeter than sugar,
depending on who you ask. For more
interesting information, go to an internet
search engine and look for ‘herb stevia’.
THYME - ENGLISH
A small, upright perennial
shrub, thyme is very
aromatic and flavorful.
Use thyme in French,
Cajun and Creole recipes, as well as clam
chowder, soups and
vegetable dishes. Dried
white to lilac thyme flowers can be used
in sachets. In the vegetable garden,
thyme is said to benefit eggplant and
tomatoes and will help deter whiteflies.
Plant 18-2” apart. (6-10”)
SAGE GOLDEN
SPEARMINT
Golden sage has very
striking green and gold
variegated leaves. The
pebb led te xtur ed
leaves have a strong
odor and a lemony,
pepper taste. It can be
used in many dishes
including meats and vegetables. Dries
well for later use. Store thoroughly dried
leaves in an airtight glass jar. Dried
sage has a much stronger taste than
fresh. Tender young leaves are often
used in salads. Plant 24-36” apart. (1230”)
SWEET MARJORAM
This perennial is the
milder cousin of peppermint. Spearmint
leaves are great for hot
or cold tea, mint water
and for a garnish on
fruit and dinner plates.
Use the young, tender
leaves, because the older ones can get
tough and woody. Spearmint can take
over your garden so to contain it, plant it
in a patio pot. The best flavor is from
freshly picked mints, but you can freeze
or dry the leaves also. Plant 12-24”
apart. (24”)
TARRAGON FRENCH
A tender perennial usually grown as an annual, with a milder, sweeter taste than oregano.
The leaves and flowers
can be used in many
recipes, including meats
and vegetables, and
fresh leaves can add a little zip to salads. Tiny white or pink flowers clusters
Aug. to Sept. When harvesting, dry marjoram on a screen in a shady area, then
rub into the screen to crush up the
leaves and throw away the stems. Store
in airtight containers for best flavor.
An aromatic herb grown
for its culinary benefits,
tarragon is used in
meat, fish and seafood
recipes, as well as vegetables and herbed
butters. When used in
cooking, keep in mind
that it is very potent in flavor so a little
will go a long way, especially when using
fresh leaves. Planting near vegetables in
the garden benefits the crops. The slender, narrow leaves can be dried by
hanging the plants upside down in direct
sunlight. Store in airtight containers.
THYME - LEMON
Compact, bushy plant,
upright habit with small,
heart-shaped leaves.
The very fragrant foliage has a strong lemony scent, mild flavor
and a citrus tang. This
herb has been used for
ailments of the lungs, as a digestive aid
and to treat muscle spasms. Generally
considered a culinary herb, it is used for
teas, in poultry and fish dishes, and in
fruit salads. Pinch the centers to promote bushy growth and harvest all summer. Plant 18-24” apart. (9-12”)
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JUMBO SQUARE VEGETABLES
These large pots are approximately 5”
square. We offer an excellent assortment
of the most popular home garden varieties
of peppers and tomatoes, and the large
size gives you a definite head start in the
garden. There are 8 pots within each flat.
PEPPERS:
CALIFORNIA
WONDER
TOMATOES:
BETTER BOY
(indeterminate)
BIG BOY
(indeterminate)
BRANDYWINE
RED
(indeterminate)
CHEROKEE
PURPLE
EARLY GIRL
(indeterminate)
JALAPENO
GRAPE RED
(determinate)
RED BELL
ROMA
(determinate)
YELLOW BELL
SWEET 100
(indeterminate)
(indeterminate)
SUCCULENTS
Succulents have been added to our assortment for Spring,
2016. A total of 8 varieties were added, of which 6 will be
sold individually in 3” pots. All 8 varieties will be used in various combinations in 10” combination planters with 3 different
varieties in each.
Aeonium Hawothii “Kiwi” — A slow-growing, stemless rosette-type
with evergreen pointy, spoon-shaped leaves and abundant offsets. Variegated, pale yellow centers, progressing to outside darker green leaves with red
leaf edges.
AEONIUM HAWORTHII
(KIWI)
CRASSULA
MESEMBRYANTHEMOIDES
(JADE PLANT)
ECHEVERIA NODULOSA
(HENS & CHICKS CARMEN)
ECHEVERIA RUNYONII
(TOPSY TURVY)
KALANCHOE TOMENTOSA
(CHOCOLATE SOLDIER)
SENECIO MANDRALISCAE
(BLUE FINGERS)
SEDUM MORGANIANUM
(BURRO’S TAIL)
SEDUM ROBROTINCTUM
(JELLY BEAN)
Crassula Mesembryanthemoides “Jade Plant” — Fuzzy, evergreen, sickle-shaped leaves, giving a woolly appearance with an upright
habit. Protect from frost.
Echeveria Nodulosa “Hens & Chicks Carmen” — Fast growing,
rosettes of olive green leaves with unique red markings in centers and leaf
margins. Cool sun to light shade. Water well when soil is dry.
Echeveria Runyonii “Topsy Turvy” — Fast growing, inversely-keeled
rosettes of blue-grey leaves. Bright light required to prevent stretching.
Water well when soil is dry.
Kalanchoe Tomentosa “Chocolate Soldier” — Loose rosettes with
narrow, slightly concave silvery green oval leaves are covered with tiny hairs
on woody stems. Leaf tips are a little “toothy.” Rust-colored, maturing to
dark brown. May be poisonous so keep away from children and pets.
Sedum Mandraliscae “Blue Fingers” — Blue-gray elongated, pencillike fleshy leaves are evergreen and form dense, upright, spreading mats of
“fingers.” Slow growing ground cover. May be poisonous so keep away
from children and pets.
Sedum Morganianum “Burro’s Tail” — Blue-green leaves are fleshy
and pointed, detaching easily to start new plants. Starts upright then becomes pendulous. Can cascade 2-3’.
Sedum Robrotinctum “Jelly Bean” — Small, bean-like smooth leaves
on sprawling stems that change from bright green to red. Great ground
cover. May be poisonous so keep away from children and pets.
COMBINATIONS:
# 1 — Aeonium Haworthii Kiwi, Sedum Morganianum Burro’s Tail, Kalanchoe
Tomentosa Chocolate Soldier
# 2 — Senecio Mandraliscae Blue Fingers, Echeveria Runyonii Topsy Turvy,
Echeveria Nodulosa Hens & Chicks Carmen
# 3 — Echeveria Runyonii Topsy Turvy, Kalanchoe Tomentosa Chocolate
Soldier, Sedum Morganianum Burro’s Tail
# 4 — Crassula Mesembryanthemoides Jade Plant, Echeveria Nodulosa Hens
& Chicks Carmen, Sedum Rubrotinctum Jelly Bean
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HOMEGROWN GARDENER™ QUARTS (www.hgplants.com)
ANGELONIA
Lavender Pink
BEGONIA
BIG™ Pink/Bronze
Leaf
ANGELONIA
Purple
BEGONIA
BIG™ Red/Bronze
Leaf
BIDENS
Painted Red
ANGELONIA
White
BEGONIA
BIG™ Rose/Green
Leaf
BIDENS
Red Stripe
ARGYRANTHEMUM
White
BEGONIA
(TUBEROUS)
Orange
BEGONIA
(TUBEROUS)
Red
CALIBRACHOA
Blue
BIDENS
Yellow
CALIBRACHOA
Hot Pink
CALIBRACHOA
Orange
CALIBRACHOA
Pink Kiss
CALIBRACHOA
Pink Splash
CALIBRACHOA
White
CALIBRACHOA
Yellow
CALIBRACHOA
Double Blue
CALIBRACHOA
Double Magenta
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CALIBRACHOA
Purple
CALIBRACHOA
Double Pink
ARGYRANTHEMUM
Yellow
BEGONIA
(TUBEROUS)
Yellow
CALIBRACHOA
Dark Purple
CALIBRACHOA
Red
CALIBRACHOA
Double Yellow
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Introduced in 2014, our Homegrown Gardener™
brand of annuals includes a wide assortment of plants
that have been selected for their superior garden performance. The best genetics are selected for each of
the varieties and they offer the gardener an outstanding plant that will make his garden beautiful all season.
The quart-sized pots come in an 8-count shuttle tray,
and the gallon-sized pots are in a 3-count shuttle.
ANGELONIA
These heat-loving plants produce huge flowers that
are vibrant against the glossy dark foliage. Thrives
in extreme heat, humidity and drought. Hardy until
frost. Space 10-12” apart. (12-14”)
LAVENDER PINK, PURPLE, WHITE
ARGYRANTHEMUM
Profuse, delicate, long-blooming daisies attract butterflies and are complemented by feathery, fragrant
leaves. A beautiful cut flower and wonderful for
garden’s edge, containers, or mixed planters. Not
hardy so treat as an annual in northern climates.
Space 12-20” apart. (18-30”)
WHITE, YELLOW
BEGONIA
Begonias are heat tolerant and perform well in both
sun and shade. Moist, well-drained soil will help
them flower all season long, spring to autumn, but
they can tolerate some periods of drought. The
mounded habit makes these the perfect plant for the
landscape or patio containers. Space 10-12” apart.
(10-12”)
BIG™ PINK/BRONZE LEAF, BIG™ RED/GREEN LEAF,
BIG™ ROSE/GREEN LEAF
(TUBEROUS) ORANGE, RED, YELLOW
CALIBRACHOA
These self-cleaning plants stay neat and tidy all
season. An abundance of bright blooms cover
these well-branched, trailing plants. Colorful booms
continue all season, even during the hot, dry long
summer days.
BLUE, DARK PURPLE, HOT PINK, ORANGE, PINK KISS,
PINK SPLASH, PURPLE, RED, WHITE, YELLOW
(8-12” apart, 6-10” tall)
BIDENS
Fernlike foliage bursts forth with brilliant flowers.
This compact, trailing plant is a great choice for containers, baskets, ground cover or garden’s edge.
Where not hardy, treat as an annual. Prefers moist,
well-drained soil.. Space 10-15” apart. (10-18”)
PAINTED RED, RED STRIPE, YELLOW
DOUBLE BLUE, DOUBLE MAGENTA, DOUBLE PINK,
DOUBLE YELLOW
(24” apart, 10-15” tall)
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CELOSIA
Red
CELOSIA
Yellow
CLEOME
Blush
CLEOME
Lavender
CLEOME
White
COLEUS
Alabama
COLEUS
Beauty of Lyon
COLEUS
Finger Paint
COLEUS
Kingswood Torch
COLEUS
Sunset
CORDYLINE
Red
DAHLIA
Pink & Lemon
DAHLIA
Pink & Rose Eye
DAHLIA
Pink & Yellow Eye
DAHLIA
Red & White
DAHLIA
Yellow
GERANIUM
Mega Rose Splash
EUPHORBIA
White
GERANIUM
Pink
FUCHSIA
Gartenmeister
FUCHSIA
Lilac / Rose
FUCHSIA
Pink / White
FUCHSIA
Rose / Purple
GERANIUM
Red
GERANIUM
Violet
GERANIUM
White
GERANIUM
White Splash
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DAHLIA
The exotic blooms on these early flowering plants
add interest to patio containers or landscape beds.
They like a nice sunny spot in the garden, with good
moisture in the well-drained soil. These plants have
a high mildew tolerance. Space 10-12” apart. (12”)
PINK & LEMON, PINK & ROSE EYE, PINK & YELLOW
EYE, RED & WHITE, YELLOW
CELOSIA
The brightly colored plumes on this plant make it an
excellent choice for borders. Full blooms also work
well in containers. Does not like cool temperatures.
Space 10-14” apart. (14-25”)
RED, YELLOW
EUPHORBIA
Airy, tiny white flowers will bloom all season. Excellent in containers or the flower bed. Drought tolerant. (10-14”)
WHITE
CLEOME
Also called a “Spider Flower,” cleome is compact
and less thorny than seed varieties. The leaves
have a silvery cast. It has an excellent branching
habit and will attract butterflies. (36-48”)
BLUSH, LAVENDER, WHITE
FUCHSIA
This plant has a mounding, spreading habit that
easily adapts to all forms of containers or the landscape. The easy maintenance makes it a nice addition to the garden and the beautiful blooms are selfcleaning. Butterflies and hummingbirds will both be
attracted to this outstanding plant. Fuchsia prefers
part shade to full shade and looks spectacular in
hanging baskets.
GARTENMEISTER (12” APART, 12-36” TALL)
LILAC/ROSE, PINK/WHITE, ROSE/PURPLE
(6-10” APART, 10” TALL)
COLEUS
This easy-to-grow plant has colorful foliage that
adds interest to the landscape, patio containers, or
hanging baskets. Although heat tolerant, direct sunlight for too many hours will cause leaf scorch.
Keep in shade to part shade for best results.
ALABAMA (12” apart, 30” tall)
BEAUTY OF LYON (9-12” apart, 12-18” tall)
FISHNET STOCKINGS (12-16” apart, 36” tall)
KINGSWOOD TORCH (12-16” apart, 42” tall)
SUNSET (10-14” apart, 12-14” tall)
GERANIUMS
Semi-double blooms on this vigorous plant. The
mounded habit makes an excellent landscape option and geraniums prefer a nice sunny spot for best
performance. Moderate heat tolerance. Space 1012” apart. (18”)
MEGA ROSE SPLASH, PINK, RED, VIOLET, WHITE,
WHITE SPLASH
CORDYLINE
This grass-like plant can be planted in beds or containers and works well in part to full sun. Easy to
grow, this annual is grown for the interesting foliage.
(36-72”)
RED
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GERBERA DAISY
Red
GERBERA DAISY
Pink
GERBERA DAISY
Yellow
GOMPHRENA
Lavender Bi-color
GOMPHRENA
Purple
HELICHRYSUM
Icicles
HELICHRYSUM
White Licorice
IMPATIENS - DOUBLE
Cherry
IMPATIENS - DOUBLE
Stardust Lavender
IMPATIENS - DOUBLE
White
IMPATIENS - NG
Hot Pink
IMPATIENS - NG
Orange Stripe
IMPATIENS - NG
Purple
IMPATIENS - NG
Red
IMPATIENS - N.G.
White
IMPATIENS - SUN/SHADE
Cherry
Lilac
GERBERA DAISY
Orange
White
IPOMOEA / SWEET
POTATO VINE
Green / Purple Bi-color
(Sweet Georgia™ Bullfrog)
IPOMOEA / SWEET
POTATO VINE
Light Green
IMPATIENS - SUN/SHADE IMPATIENS – SUN/SHADE
Pink
Violet
IPOMOEA / SWEET
POTATO VINE
Purple
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IPOMOEA / SWEET
POTATO VINE
Purple Heart
IPOMOEA / SWEET
POTATO VINE
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GERBERA DAISY
Large blooms (3-4” wide) make a nice display in the
landscape or pots. Up to 5 blooms at a time on
each plant. Deadheading will promote additional
bright, colorful blooms all season. Gerbera daisies
make a beautiful cut flower arrangement. More
consistent watering required if planted in containers.
Space 6-10” apart. (8-12”)
ORANGE
PINK
RED
YELLOW
IMPATIENS - NEW GUINEA
These compact plants do not need deadheading to
produce an abundance of vibrant flowers. Best
planted in the shade or morning sun, they are a bit
more sun-tolerant than other impatiens. The foliage
is also attractive on these plants, and butterflies and
hummingbirds are attracted to these flowers.
Space 12-24” apart. (12-24”)
HOT PINK
ORANGE STRIPE
PURPLE
RED
WHITE
GOMPHRENA
The unique texture and exceptional heat and
drought tolerance make this a perfect addition to
any landscape. Semi-mounding habit and continuous flowering are great for containers also. Space
8-10” apart. (16-24”) .
LAVENDER BI-COLOR
PURPLE
IMPATIENS - SUN / SHADE
This beautiful impatien is perfect for full shade and
areas with filtered sun. The blooms last from spring
until the first frost and can tolerate dry conditions,
although they grow best with regular watering, especially in extreme heat. Good disease resistance,
these flowers work great in borders, containers and
even poolside! (14-20”)
CHERRY
LILAC
PINK FLAME
VIOLET
WHITE
HELICHRYSUM
This heat and drought tolerant plant has an upright
habit and beautiful foliage to enhance the landscape
and planters. It works in both partial sun and full
sun and is easy to grow.
ICICLES
WHITE LICORICE
IPOMOEA / SWEET POTATO VINE
Also known as Sweet Potato Vine, this plant makes
a great annual groundcover. It loves the heat and
humidity, and should be kept evenly moist. Works
well in patio containers, although it can sometimes
overwhelm less vigorous plants. Cut back or remove stems if it starts to over-take the container.
Space 24-36” apart. (8”)
GREEN/PURPLE BI-COLOR (SWEET GEORGIA™ BULLFROG)
LIGHT GREEN
PURPLE
PURPLE HEART
TRI-COLOR
IMPATIENS - DOUBLE
The rose-like blooms on this impatien provide vivid
color and are easy to grow! These flowers grow
best in full shade and require no deadheading. (1016”)
CHERRY
STARDUST LAVENDER
WHITE
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LANTANA
Lemon Cream
LANTANA
Hot Pink
LANTANA
Red
LOBELIA
Dark Blue
LANTANA
Yellow
LOBELIA
Magenta
LOBELIA
Sky Blue
LOBELIA
White
LOBULARIA
Pink Bi-color
LOBULARIA
Purple
LOBULARIA
White
LYSIMACHIA
Goldilocks
OSTEOSPERMUM
Blue-Eyed Beauty
OSTEOSPERMUM
Dark Purple
OSTEOSPERMUM
Voltage™ White
OSTEOSPERMUM
Voltage™ Yellow
PETUNIA
Black Magic
PETUNIA
Black Star
Crazytunia Pulse
PETUNIA
Blue
PETUNIA
Night Sky
PETUNIA
Orange
PETUNIA
Pink Bi-color
Kermit Piggy
PETUNIA
Pitaya
PETUNIA
Purple Bi-color
Sweetunia®
Johnny Flame
PETUNIA
Purple Skirt
PETUNIA
Red
PETUNIA
Strawberry Flash
PETUNIA
White
PETUNIA
Yellow
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LANTANA
A heat loving plant that holds up well to humidity
and other stressful conditions. An upright and
mounded habit make it perfect for small-space gardens and patio containers. The flowers have bright
blooms and the foliage is dark green. Continuous
color lasts all season and make this plant a great
choice for the garden. Space 12-14” apart. (12-16”)
HOT PINK
LEMON CREAM
RED
YELLOW
OSTEOSPERMUM
The mounded habit and flexible stems on these
plants make them a great plant for baskets, containers and the landscape. These are low energy crop
that makes a big impact in the landscape. Voltage™
yellow is an award winning variety that is early to
bloom and the last to stop blooming! Space plants
12-15” apart. (10-16”)
BLUE-EYED BEAUTY
DARK PURPLE
VOLTAGE™ WHITE
VOLTAGE™ YELLOW
LOBELIA
A free-flowering plant, lobelia works great in patio
containers and hanging baskets, as well as in the
landscape. It performs well in both cold and heat
and requires average watering. It does not tolerate
standing water well. Trim the flower heads after
they fade to encourage more blooms. Plant in an
area away from the afternoon sun for best results.
Space plants 10” apart. (8-14”)
DARK BLUE
MAGENTA
SKY BLUE
WHITE
PETUNIA
This sun-loving plant is always a popular seller! The
flowers will bloom from late spring through early fall.
Petunias work well in the landscape, hanging baskets and patio containers. A slow-release granular
fertilizer will keep them looking great. Water thoroughly but let dry in-between for best results. Petunias require some deadheading to keep the flowers
fresh. Space plants 8-10” apart. (10-16”)
BLACK MAGIC
BLACK STAR — CRAZYTUNIA PULSE
BLUE
NIGHT SKY
ORANGE
PINK BI-COLOR — KERMIT PIGGY
PITAYA
PURPLE BI-COLOR — SWEETUNIA® JOHNNY FLAME
PURPLE SKIRT
RED
STRAWBERRY FLASH
WHITE
YELLOW
LOBULARIA
Also known as sweet alyssum, this plant will bloom
all summer and does not require deadheading.
Keep soil moist for best results.
PINK BI-COLOR
PURPLE
WHITE
LYSIMACHIA
Interesting color and texture make this plant a nice
addition to gardens and planters. Shiny golden foliage that grows well in full to part sun.
GOLDILOCKS
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PORTULACA
Red
PORTULACA
Yellow
SALVIA
Blue Bi-color
SALVIA
Purple
SCAEVOLA
Blue
SCAEVOLA
Pink
SCAEVOLA
White
SUTERA (BACOPA)
Blue
SUTERA (BACOPA)
White
VERBENA
Pink
VERBENA
Pink Bi-color
VERBENA
Purple Bi-color
VERBENA
Red
VERBANA
White
ZINNIA
Cherry
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ZINNIA
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PORTULACA
The beautiful flowers on this low-maintenance plant
will bloom all season into the fall. The trailing habit
of these plants make them a nice addition to the
garden. They thrive in sunny, hot, dry conditions.
RED
YELLOW
SALVIA
Spikes of tubular flowers create a vivid floral display
all season long. These heat and drought tolerant
plants are a bright addition to landscape borders
and containers. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Space 12-16” apart. (12-18”)
BLUE BI-COLOR
PURPLE
VERBENA
The spreading habit of verbena make it ideal for
patio containers and hanging baskets. The big cluster of flowers will bloom all season. Verbena stands
up to heat and humidity. Space 18” apart. (8-12”)
PINK
PINK BI-COLOR
PURPLE BI-COLOR
RED
WHITE
SCAEVOLA
Abundant fan-shaped flowers are lovely at garden’s
edge, or as a filler in combination pots or between
other plants. Where not hardy, treat as an annual
and use for seasonal displays. Prefers rich, moist
soil. Space 12-18” apart. (6-10”)
BLUE
PINK
WHITE
ZINNIA
Zinnia is a heat loving, sun loving plant that will
bloom all summer. The fully double blooms have
exceptional flower quality. Plant in full sun with
room for good air circulation and water regularly.
Space 10-12” apart. (12-14”)
CHERRY
PINK
YELLOW
SUTERA (BACOPA)
This fast-growing, easy to care for plant is an attractive addition to hanging baskets and patio containers. Sutera prefers part shade and needs enough
water to keep it evenly moist, but not soggy - don’t
allow it to dry out between watering. Space 6-8”
apart. (5-7”)
BLUE
WHITE
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BEGONIA
Deep Red
BEGONIA
Orange
BEGONIA
Yellow
BEGONIA
Bossa Nova Red
BEGONIA
Escargot
CANNA
Red
CANNA
Yellow
CLEOME
Magenta
LEUCANTHEMUM
Shasta Daisy
PENTAS
Pink
PENTAS
Red
PENTAS
Rose
SALVIA SPLENDENS
Blue Bi-color
SALVIA SPLENDENS
Purple
SALVIA SPLENDENS
Red
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LEUCANTHEMUM
These daisy-like flowers are sun-loving plants that
don’t require dead-heading, but removing old
blooms will improve the look of the plant. The
height of the plant makes it a nice addition to either
the landscape or patio containers. (12-24”)
SHASTA DAISY
3-count shuttle tray
BEGONIA
Begonias are heat tolerant and perform well in both
sun and shade. Bossa Nova Begonias have tons of
beautiful tubers that start to appear in the spring and
continue into early fall. Escargot Begonias get their
name from the snake-like curl pattern on the foliage.
Escargot makes an interesting addition to the landscape or combination planters. Prefers partial sunlight and plenty of fertilizer.
DEEP RED
ORANGE
YELLOW
BOSSA NOVA RED
ESCARGOT (space 6-12” apart, 6-12”)
PENTAS
Available only on our gallon containers, this vigorous plant has a round, spreading habit with blooms
all summer. Works well in borders, combination
planters and as cut flower. Attracts butterflies. (1824”)
PINK
RED
ROSE
SALVIA SPLENDENS
Large flowers on upright plant that look great in the
landscape and patio containers. Humidity and heat
tolerant, it will continue to produce new flower
spikes all season. Space 12-14” apart. (12-18”)
BLUE BI-COLOR
PURPLE
RED
CANNA
Also known as Canna Lily, this plant has large flowers and broad, flat leaves. They grow best in full
sun with moderate water in well-drained rich or
sandy soil.
RED
YELLOW
STROBILANTHES
The iridescent, colorful leaves on this plant make an
impressive display in the landscape. Drought and
heat tolerant, the black/purple foliage works well in
patio containers as well as the landscape. Grow in
part to full sun for best results. (18-36”)
PERSIAN SHEILD
CLEOME
Also known as a “Spider Flower” it is compact and
not as thorny as seed varieties. The leaves have a
silvery cast. Excellent branching habit and will attract butterflies.
MAGENTA
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PROVEN WINNERS® ANNUALS
We are proud to be a Gold Key Grower for the Proven Winners® brand of plants. The following varieties
are available in either a 4.5” Grande pot, a gallon container, or both.
AGERATUM
Artist
Blue
AGERATUM
Artist
Purple
ANGELONIA
Angelface
Blue
ANGELONIA
Angelface
Wedgewood Blue
ANGELONIA
Angelface
White
CALIBRACHOA
Blackberry Punch
CALIBRACHOA
Blue
CALIBRACHOA
Cherry Star
CALIBRACHOA
Evening Star
CALIBRACHOA
Grape Punch
CALIBRACHOA
Holy Moly
CALIBRACHOA
Lemon Slice
CALIBRACHOA
Pink
CALIBRACHOA
Pomegranate
Punch
CALIBRACHOA
Strawberry
Punch
CALIBRACHOA
Spicy
CLEOME
Senorita
Blanca
CLEOME
Senorita
Rosalita
CUPHEA
Vermillionaire
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EUPHORBIA
Diamond Frost
EVOLVULUS
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We are proud to be a Gold Key Grower for the Proven Winners® brand of plants. The following varieties are available in either a 4.5” Grande pot, a gallon container, or both.
4.5” GRANDE POTS
GALLONS
AGERATUM
The Artist Series is low maintenance with few pest or
disease problems. Free flowering, mounding habit and is
more heat resistant than seed varieties. (8-12”)
ARTIST BLUE
ARTIST PURPLE
CLEOME
Heat and drought tolerant, the Senorita series attracts
birds and butterflies. The flowers are a little smaller than
regular cleome, but they appear all over the plant, not
just at the top. Thornless, non-sticky and odorless dark
green foliage make this a great addition to the garden.
(24-48”)
SENORITA BLANCA
SENORITA ROSALITA
ANGELONIA
The Angelface Series makes an excellent cut flower as
well as background or bedding plant. Its dwarf habit and
heat/drought tolerance make it ideal for any garden.
(18-24”)
ANGELFACE BLUE
ANGELFACE WEDGEWOOD BLUE
ANGELFACE WHITE
CUPHEA
This heat lover does best in full sun. A continuous
bloomer, deadheading is not required. Easy to grow
and maintain, keeping it moist and regularly fertilizing will keep it full and constantly flowering. (18-24”)
CALIBRACHOA
Hundreds of small petunia-like flowers can be found on
these fast growing plants. Superbells Series is selfcleaning with blooms from spring to fall. Low growing
with a compact, semi-upright habit, they can be used in
pots, hanging baskets and combination planters. Only
Blue, Cherry Star, Holy Moly and Lemon Slice are available in gallon pots. (6-14”)
BLACKBERRY PUNCH
BLUE
CHERRY STAR
EVENING STAR
GRAPE PUNCH
HOLY MOLY
LEMON SLICE
PINK
POMEGRANATE PUNCH
STRAWBERRY PUNCH
SPICY
VERMILLIONAIRE
EUPHORBIA
Airy, tiny white flowers will bloom all season long on this
drought tolerant plant with a ball-shaped habit. An excellent pot, basket or flower bed plant. (10-14”)
DIAMOND FROST
EVOLVULUS
This variety loves the heat, and it will perform best in full
sun. Once established, it is drought tolerant, but be sure
to provide plenty of water during root establishment. No
deadheading necessary. (6-10”)
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LANTANA
Luscious
Citrus Blend
LANTANA
Luscious
Pina Colada
LAURENTIA
Beth’s Blue
LOBULARIA
Blushing Princess
LOBULARIA
Frosty Knight
LOBULARIA
White Knight
NEMESIA
Blue Bird
NEMESIA
Sunsatia
Cranberry
NEMESIA
Sunsatia
Lemon
NG IMPATIENS
Infinity
Dark Pink
NG IMPATIENS
Infinity
Light Purple
NG IMPATIENS
Infinity
Orange
NG IMPATIENS
Infinity
White
OSTEOSPERMUM
Lemon Symphony
OSTEOSPERMUM
Orange
Symphony
OSTEOSPERMUM
Soprano Purple
OSTEOSPERMUM
Soprano White
LANTANA
Bandana
Cherry
LANTANA
Luscious
BananaRama
LANTANA
Luscious
Berry Blend
LOBELIA
Blue w/Eye
LOBELIA
Heavenly Lilac
NEMESIA
Compact
Innocence
NG IMPATIENS
Infinity
Red
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We are proud to be a Gold Key Grower for the Proven Winners® brand of plants. The following varieties are available in either a 4.5” Grande pot, a gallon container, or both.
4.5” GRANDE POTS
GALLONS
LANTANA
These varieties have a spreading habit and love the heat.
Lantana use little water and will do well with less than
ideal soil. They thrive on neglect - no deadheading necessary. Good for landscapes, beds or hedges, and will
attract butterflies to the garden. (12-18”)
BANDANA CHERRY
LUSCIOUS BANANARAMA
LUSCIOUS BERRY BLEND
LUSCIOUS CITRUS BLEND
LUSCIOUS PINA COLADA (available in 4.5” Grande pots only)
NEMESIA
A compact, semi-trailing plant and profuse bloomer all
season, starting early in the spring with snapdragon-type
flowers. Heat tolerant and very fragrant!
BLUE BIRD (10-12”)
COMPACT INNOCENCE (10-12”)
SUNSATIA CRANBERRY (6-10”)
SUNSATIA LEMON (6-10”)
LAURENTIA
Star-shaped, blue to purple flowers will fill this globeshaped plant all summer. Heat tolerant and no deadheading required. Great in landscapes or containers.
(12-14”)
BETH’S BLUE
NG IMPATIENS
The Infinity Series has large, brilliant colored flowers with
stunning bronze foliage are heat tolerant and uniform in
growth. (8-12”)
INFINITY DARK PINK
INFINITY LIGHT PURPLE
INFINITY ORANGE
INFINITY RED
INFINITY WHITE
LOBELIA
A beautiful and versatile plant, the Laguna Series can be
planted in hanging baskets or in combination pots and
mixed beds. This series is more heat tolerant than seed
varieties. (8-12”)
LAGUNA COMPACT BLUE W/EYE
LAGUNA HEAVENLY LILAC
OSTEOSPERMUM
LOBULARIA (SWEET ALYSSUM)
Very showy and heat tolerant, these plants bloom all
summer long, right into fall. With their compact growth
habit, they are excellent in beds and combination planters.
LEMON SYMPHONY (8-12”)
ORANGE SYMPHONY (8-12”)
SOPRANO PURPLE (6-10”)
SOPRANO WHITE (6-10”) (available in 4.5” Grande pots only)
This award winning variety will bloom all summer and
requires no deadheading. It prefers an evenly moist soil
and will be quick to show signs of drought stress. Once
re-hydrated, it will bounce back quickly. Great for containers and landscapes. (4-6”)
BLUSHING PRINCESS
FROSTY KNIGHT
WHITE KNIGHT
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are available in either a 4.5” pot, a gallon container, or both.
PETUNIA
Supertunia
Black Cherry
PETUNIA
Supertunia
Bordeaux
PETUNIA
Supertunia
Picasso in Blue
PETUNIA
Supertunia
Picasso in Pink
PETUNIA
Supertunia
Vista Bubblegum
PETUNIA
Supertunia
White
PHLOX
Intensia
Blueberry
SCAEVOLA
Whirlwind
Pink Wonder
SCAEVOLA
Whirlwind
White
TORENIA
Catalina
Midnight Blue
TORENIA
Grape-O-Licious
Pretty Much Picasso
PETUNIA
Supertunia
Royal Velvet
PHLOX
Intensia
Cabernet
PHLOX
Intensia
Lavender Glow
SCAEVOLA
Whirlwind
Blue
STREPTOCARPUS
Concord Blue
SUTERA (BACOPA)
Snowstorm
Blue Bubbles
SUTERA (BACOPA)
Snowstorm
Snow Globe
TORENIA
Catalina
Gilded Grape
VERBENA
Lanai
Blue
VERBENA
Lanai
Bright Pink
VERBENA
Lanai
Dark Red
VERBENA
Lanai
Deep Purple
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4.5” GRANDE POTS
GALLONS
PETUNIA
Supertunias are vigorous plants with a trailing habit and
abundant flowers. A sun-loving plant, petunias will add
interest to combination planters or plant alone in hanging
baskets or pots for a beautiful summer display. To keep
Supertunias looking “super,” use a slow release fertilizer
in the spring and then fertilize weekly in the warmer
weather. A little pruning after the Fourth of July will help
promote continued growth. Keep watering and fertilizing
throughout the summer. Unlike most petunias, Supertunias don’t need any deadheading as they are selfcleaning.
BLACK CHERRY (available in 4.5” Grande pots only)
BORDEAUX
PICASSO IN BLUE
PICASSO IN PINK
PRETTY MUCH PICASSO
ROYAL VELVET
VISTA BUBBLEGUM
WHITE (available in 4.5” Grande pots only)
STREPTOCARPUS
These airy, dainty blue flowers bloom all season. The
self-cleaning plant can be used in hanging baskets, patio
containers and beds. (12-15”)
CONCORD BLUE
SUTERA (BACOPA)
A great addition to combination planters, adding texture
and contrast for an interesting display. (3-5”)
SNOWSTORM BLUE BUBBLES
SNOWSTORM SNOW GLOBE
TORENIA
PHLOX
The Intensia Series is free-flowering with a spreading
habit. Phlox loves it hot, but can also withstand cool
temperatures. (8-12”)
INTENSIA BLUEBERRY
INTENSIA CABERNET
INTENSIA LAVENDER GLOW
INTENSIA STAR BRITE
Called the “wishbone” flower, this torenia works great in
pots, beds, baskets or combination pots. The snapdragon
shaped flowers are accented by a yellow throat. Selfcleaning and pest resistant, this plant likes partial shade
the best. (6-10”)
CATALINA GILDED GRAPE
CATALINA MIDNIGHT BLUE
GRAPE-O-LICIOUS
SCAEVOLA
VERBENA
The Lanai Series has trailing, heavily-branched plants
with lobed, mildew-resistant leaves. They prefer sun and
well-drained soil. Great for planters, hanging baskets and
landscapes. (4-6”)
LANAI BLUE
LANAI BRIGHT PINK
LANAI DARK RED
LANAI DEEP PURPLE
This plant is ideal in hanging baskets, combination pots
or in beds. The Whirlwind Series has dark green stems
and leaves with hundreds of fan-shaped flowers, accented by yellow and white centers. Loves the summer
heat.
WHIRLWIND BLUE
WHIRLWIND PINK WONDER
WHIRLWIND WHITE
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PW / PS® GRASSES (GALLONS)
BABY TUT
CYPERUS
A smaller unusual looking grass
that works well in containers
and near water gardens. (1824”)
BLUE MOHAWK
JUNCUS INFLEXUS
Perennial. Blue-tinted foliage is tall and
upright. They are excellent around
water gardens, or use in landscapes to
add height and structure. Cylindrical,
hollow leaves can be cut back in fall or
spring. (18-24”)
CORDYLENA BLOODSTONE
DRACAENA MARGINATA
This top performer does great in
landscapes and containers in
sunny spots. (18-48”)
FIBER OPTIC
ISOLEPSIS CERNUUS
A unique grass with definite fiber optic
look. Mounding habit. (12”)
FIREWORKS
PENNISETUM
This variegated red foxtail grass
is great in beds, along walkways
and on patios. (36-48”)
KING TUT
CYPERUS
Very tall, unique variety that will add a
hint of mystery to your garden areas.
(48-72”)
PURPLE FOUNTAIN GRASS
PENNISETUM
The foliage makes a nice show
of green and purple, topped by
golden and purple feather
plumes. Upright, arching habit.
(36-46”)
SPIRALIS
JUNCUS EFFUSUS
A shorter, tufted grass with twisting,
wiry stems that will add interest to gardens or planters. Works well in wet
areas. (12-14”)
VERTIGO
PENNISETUM
Tall, spiky graceful grass is perfect for
mass planting, clusters and any landscape application. Very dramatic black/
purple color. Low maintenance, heat
tolerant, pest and disease free.
(36-48”)
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4” ACCENT PLANTS
DICHONDRA
SILVER FALLS
DRACAENA SPIKES
ENGLISH IVY
FIBER OPTIC
GRASS
SPRENGERI FERN
VINCA VINE
DICHONDRA SILVER FALLS
The rounded, fan-shaped foliage displays a cascading habit
of 24-36”, with good heat and drought tolerance. (1-2”)
FIBER OPTIC GRASS
A unique grass with a definite fiber optic look and mounded habit will add interest to beds and containers. (12”)
DRACAENA SPIKES
Sword shaped leaves used for planters and as an accent
plant. (24”)
SPRENGERI FERN
Graceful, medium green with needle-like foliage. (24”)
VINCA VINE
Variegated green and white trailing foliage plant. Used in
hanging baskets and urns to complement flowering
plants.
ENGLISH IVY
Ivy will add texture and eye-catching appeal to your combination planters. The trailing habit is also easily trained to crawl
where you want it to grow. (3”)
3-1/2” GERANIUMS
Geraniums are grown in terra cotta pots. A garden favorite, these excellent performers boast
multiple 4 to 5” flower heads on compact, basal branching plants. Geraniums offer a wide
variety of color, with nice foliage. These are shipped in a 12-count shuttle tray. Colors for
2016 include the following:
PINTO PINK
PINTO RED
PINTO VIOLET
PINTO SALMON
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MAVERICK
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6” GERBERA DAISY
Big and bright, the bold colors and large flower size make these ideal for instant
color in your garden or patio containers. These cheerful daisies also make an
excellent cut flower for fresh arrangements. The flats contain 6 pots each in a
variety of solid colors.
6” SUNPATIENS
SunPatiens® is a revolutionary hybrid impatiens bred by Sakata. These
remarkable plants represent a breakthrough in flower breeding: robust,
sun-loving, heat-loving impatiens that thrive in full sun or part shade and
deliver continuous color from spring through frost. Whether used in baskets, window boxes, patio containers or in the landscape, these beautiful
plants combine massive flower power with tough, low-maintenance plants
that flourish almost anywhere. There are 6 pots per tray.
BLUSH PINK
ELECTRIC ORANGE
LILAC
RED
SALMON
WHITE
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8” POTTED PLANTS
DAHLIA - LABELLA® SERIES
These large pots will bring life to sunny areas immediately. Dahlias are popular for their large flower heads and bright colors.
They have one flower head per leafy stem. Dahlias make great cut flower arrangements - cut when fully opened and early in
the morning for longest lasting flower. Plant in the garden, landscape or just set the pots around on the patio area.
BI-COLOR NEON
PURPLE
BI-COLOR RED
ROSE
YELLOW
RED
LOUISE PINK
ZINNIA - MAGELLAN SERIES
The Magellan series boasts huge 4-5” fully double flowers on sturdy dwarf plants that will spread 10-12” across. Very uniform
growth habit and bloom time, they will flower all summer long. Dead-heading is not required (but appreciated) and are suitable
for any garden application that has full sun. Use in all garden, landscape and patio applications.
CHERRY
PINK
ORANGE
YELLOW
8” PREMIUM ANNUALS
COLEUS - KONG SERIES
Almost tropical looking with their huge leaves, these
coleus will grow large in your garden beds. Makes a
striking plant in large combination planters, planted
to the outside edge. (18-24”)
MOSAIC
RED
PETUNIA - TIDAL WAVE
These petunias are so versatile that they can be widely spaced
for groundcover, with each plant covering up to 4 feet wide, or
can be used for height if more tightly spaced. (8-12”)
ROSE
PINK
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SILVER
VELOUR RED
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HANGING BASKETS — 10” BASIC AND PREMIUM
BASIC 10”
FLOWERING HB
Angelonia, Begonia,
Geraniums, Impatiens,
Lobelia, Pansy,
Petunia
BASIC 10” FOLIAGE HB
Airplane (spider)
Bolivian Jew
Bridal Veil
Swedish Ivy
Wandering Jew
PREMIUM 10” FOLIAGE HB
Boston Fern
BEGONIA - BOSSA NOVA
Orange, Red, Rose
BEGONIA - RIEGER
SOLENIA SERIES
Dark Pink, Orange,
Red Improved, Yellow
CALIBRACHOA
Blue, Evening Star, Holy
Moly, Hot Pink, Lavender,
Orange, Purple, Red
Superbells Lemon Slice,
Superbells Strawberry
Punch
MF Double Blue,
MF Double Pink, MF Double
Yellow
FUCHSIA
Blue Eyes,
Dark Eyes,
Swingtime
GERANIUM
With Vinca Vine
Zonal
Trailing Zonal
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BEGONIA RIEGER - SOLENIA SERIES
Fully double flowers highlight these beautiful baskets. Chosen for their excellent performance, good
branching habits and wind and heat resistance,
these vigorous plants will bloom all summer.
Dark Pink, Orange, Red Improved, Yellow
BASIC FLOWERING 10” HB (pepperstone pots)
We offer a selection of basic HB in 10” pots.
Angelonia, Begonia, Geraniums, Impatiens,
Lobelia, Pansy, Petunia
CALIBRACHOA
These hearty sun lovers have small petunia-like
flowers, are heavy bloomers and are self-cleaning
with a trailing habit. Low-maintenance plants will
bloom all season.
Blue, Evening Star, Holy Moly, Hot Pink,
Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red
Superbells Lemon Slice, Strawberry Punch
Mini-Famous Double Blue, Pink, Yellow
BASIC FOLIAGE 10” HB (green pots)
AIRPLANE (SPIDER) PLANT - Sword–shaped green/
white variegated leaves. Plantlets shoot from stalks.
BOLIVIAN JEW - Tiny leaves with compact growth.
BRIDAL VEIL - Tiny leaves with white flowers that are
more profuse in high light.
FUCHSIA
A wide variety of upright and trailing types are
available, with very colorful single or double
blooms.
Blue Eyes, Dark Eyes, Swingtime
SWEDISH IVY - Fast growing vine with scalloped
leaves.
WANDERING JEW - Trailing plant with green and purple striped leaves.
GERANIUM WITH VINCA VINE
Assorted colors of geraniums in the center with
trailing vinca vine planted around the outside.
Assorted colors
PREMIUM FOLIAGE 10” HB (green pots)
BOSTON FERN - This popular tropical fern loves humid locations and indirect sunlight. When the threat
of frost arrives in the fall, the basket can be brought
inside for the winter.
PREMIUM FLOWERING 10” HB (dark brown pots)
These 10” pots come in a wide selection of varieties
for both sun and shade.
GERANIUM ZONAL - ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES
Large flower heads, basal branching habit and heat
resistance make these a great consumer choice.
Dark Red, Pink, Salmon, Violet
BEGONIA BOSSA NOVA
This free-flowering plant has flexible stems that
make it easy to ship. It’s bright colors will bloom all
summer long.
Orange, Red, Rose
GERANIUM ZONAL TRAILING
Large flower heads and heat resistant with trailing
habit.
Burgundy, Lavender-Rose, Pink/Red Bi-color
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GERBERA DAISY
Purple Shades,
Orange-Dark Eye,
Scarlet-Dark Eye,
Yellow-Dark Eye
IMPATIENS - DOUBLE
FIESTA SERIES
Purple, Salsa Red,
Sparkler Orange,
Stardust Pink
IMPATIENS - NEW GUINEA
SUPERSONIC SERIES
Dark Salmon, Pink,
Purple, Red
LANTANA
LANDMARK SERIES
Citrus, Sunrise Rose,
Yellow
LOBELIA
LAGUNA SERIES
Heavenly Lilac,
Sky Blue
PETUNIA - SUPERTUNIA
PETUNIA - WAVE
Black Cherry,
Bordeaux, Flamingo,
Picasso in Blue, Picasso in Pink, Pretty Much
Picasso, Royal Velvet
Easy Blue, Easy
Burgundy Star, Easy
Pink Passion, Easy
White, Velour Berry,
Yellow
SCAEVOLA
SCAMPI SERIES
Blue, Pink
SUNPATIENS
COMPACT SERIES
Blush Pink, Electric
Orange, Lilac, Red,
Salmon, White
TORENIA
Gilded Grape,
Grape-O-Licious,
Summer Wave Blue
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LOBELIA - LAGUNA SERIES
Striking basket with tons of flowers. Profuse blooming and more heat tolerant than seed
varieties.
Heavenly Lilac, Sky Blue
PETUNIA - SUPERTUNIA
Self-branching, self-cleaning, heavy blooming...need
we say more? Perfect for full sun areas. Single and
double flowers.
Black Cherry, Bordeaux, Flamingo, Picasso in
Blue, Picasso in Pink, Pretty Much Picasso,
Royal Velvet
GERBERA DAISY - ROYAL SERIES
Bright, bold colors and large flower size will add
instant color.
Purple Shades, Orange-Dark Eye,
Scarlet-Dark Eye, Yellow-Dark Eye
PETUNIA - WAVE
These beautiful baskets will overflow with blooms all
season. Hang where they’ll receive at least 6 hours
of sunlight a day for best results.
Easy Blue, Easy Burgundy Star, Easy Pink Passion, Easy White, Velour Berry, Yellow
IMPATIENS DOUBLE - FIESTA SERIES
Double rose-like flowers in assorted colors.
Purple, Salsa Red, Sparkler Orange,
Stardust Pink
SCAEVOLA - SCAMPI SERIES
Hundreds of blue flowers on vigorous, trailing, dark
green stems. Loves heat and full sun.
Blue, Pink
IMPATIENS NEW GUINEA - SUPERSONIC SERIES
These new guineas are available in assorted
colors.
Dark Salmon, Pink, Purple, Red
SUNPATIENS - COMPACT SERIES
The mounding habit of these sun-loving impatiens
make them perfect for hanging baskets.
Blush Pink, Electric Orange, Lilac, Red, Salmon,
White
LANTANA - LANDMARK SERIES
These baskets are an interesting addition to any
sunny space, with their beautiful flower clusters
and trailing habit.
Citrus, Sunrise Rose, Yellow
TORENIA
Also known as the wishbone flower, these openfaced flowers with prominent markings on the petals
will thrive in the hot, humid summer. Keep soil moist
and hang in a spot with filtered sun for best results.
Gilded Grape, Grape-O-Licious, Summer Wave
Blue
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HANGING BASKETS - 10” BI-COLOR AND TRI-COLOR
FLOWERING 10” HB - BI-COLOR AND TRI-COLOR PLANTS
This year we are offering a selection of Calibrachoa, Petunia and Scaevola hanging baskets with two or three plants, but sold
under our mono basket selections. These will be priced the same as the mono hanging baskets. (dark brown pots)
CALIBRACHOA
Blue / Pink / Yellow
Lavender / Orange / Red
Blue / Yellow
Hot Pink / Orange / Yellow
MF Dbl Red / MF Dbl White / MF Dbl Blue
MF Dbl Amethyst / MF Dbl Yellow
PETUNIA / WAVE PETUNIA
Blue / Orange
Blue / Yellow
Nightlife / Rose
Easy Wave Blue / Easy Wave Yellow
Easy Wave Pink / Easy Wave Purple
Wave Velour Burgundy / Wave White
SCAEVOLA
Blue / Pink
Blue / White
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HANGING BASKETS - 12” PREMIUM — NEW!
FLOWERING 12” HB
New for 2016 is a 12” premium hanging basket. The mono baskets include a variety of annuals. (light gray pots)
BEGONIA
Bossa Nova Orange
BEGONIA
Bossa Nova Red
CALIBRACHOA
Blue
CALIBRACHOA
Hot Pink
CALIBRACHOA
Blue / Hot Pink / Yellow
GERANIUM
ZONAL TRAILING
Burgundy
GERANIUM
ZONAL TRAILING
Pink/Red Bi-color
PETUNIA
Night Sky
PETUNIA
SUPERTUNIA
Bordeaux
CALIBRACHOA
Lemon Slice
CALIBRACHOA
Red
CALIBRACHOA
Red / White / Blue
GERANIUM
ZONAL TRAILING
Lavender
PETUNIA
SUPERTUNIA
Pretty Much Picasso
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IMPATIENS
SUN / SHADE
Red
IMPATIENS
SUN / SHADE
Lilac
PETUNIA
SUPERTUNIA
Royal Velvet
IMPATIENS
SUN / SHADE
White
PETUNIA
SUPERTUNIA
Vista Bubblegum
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HANGING BASKETS - COMBINATIONS
Our premium combination hanging baskets come in a variety of sizes. We offer a 10” plastic pot (dark gray), a 12” plastic
pot (terra cotta), a 12” coco hanging basket and a 14” coco hanging basket.
NEW this year is an extension of our Homegrown Gardener brand into hanging baskets and patio containers.
The combinations that include plants from our Homegrown Gardener line will include custom tags with our new
Patio Ensembles name. These large hang tags will be used on the combinations indicated with the Homegrown Gardeners logo.
PATIO ENSEMBLES
Sample Tag
10” HB
12” HB
14” HB - Coco
Bahama Beach
Cascading Waterfall
Double Delight
Raspberry Lemonade
Santa Fe Sunset
Shocking Blue
Sour Patch Mix
Strawberry Daiquiri
American Pride
Bahama Beach
Blue Lagoon
Circus Parade
Glossy Strawberry
Sweet Tart Punch
Bahama Beach
Never Better
Rock Star
Shocking Blue
Stir Crazy
AMERICAN PRIDE
BAHAMA BEACH
LOBELIA
Dark Blue
VERBENA
White
PETUNIA
G&P Red
CALIBRACHOA
Superbells Lemon Slice
LOBELIA
Laguna Sky Blue
PETUNIA
Supertunia Bordeaux
CALIBRACHOA
MF Double Pink
OSTEOSPERMUM
Voltage™ White
PETUNIA
Night Sky
CIRCUS PARADE
DOUBLE DELIGHT
GLOSSY STRAWBERRY
BIDENS
Sunbeam
LOBELIA
Waterfall Blue
VERBENA
Aztec Red Velvet
CALIBRACHOA
MF Double Lemon
LOBELIA
Magadi White
VERBENA
Lascar Compact Burgundy
LOBULARIA
Yolo White
PETUNIA
Peppy Red
VERBENA
Empress Flair Red
BLUE LAGOON
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CASCADING WATERFALL
CALIBRACHOA
Callie Cream / Eye
LOBELIA
Techno Heat Blue
VERBENA
Lanai Bright Eye
NEVER BETTER
OSTEOSPERMUM
Lemon Symphony
PETUNIA
Supertunia Bordeaux
VERBENA
Tukana Raspberry
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HANGING BASKETS - COMBINATIONS
RASPBERRY LEMONADE
CALIBRACHOA
Superbells Cherry Star
CALIBRACHOA
Superbells Sweet Tart
NEMESIA
Sunsatia Lemon
SANTA FE SUNSET
ROCK STAR
CALIBRACHOA
Can Can Coral Reef
CALIBRACHOA
Can Can Purple Star
GERANIUM
Lavender
SUTERA (BACOPA)
Betty Blue
VERBENA
Lascar White
SOUR PATCH MIX
CALIBRACHOA
Callie Orange
CALIBRACHOA
Callie Yellow
VERBENA
Lanai Upright Lime Green
BIDENS
Sunbeam
CALIBRACHOA
Can Can Terra Cotta
VERBENA
Aztec Blue Velvet
STIR CRAZY
STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI
CALIBRACHOA
Cabaret Deep Blue
CALIBRACHOA
MF Orange
GERANIUM
Salmon
HELICHRYSUM
Licorice Petite
LANTANA
Lucky Yellow
LOBELIA
Hot Springs White
PETUNIA
G&P Strawberry Flash
VERBENA
Lascar Red
SHOCKING BLUE
CALIBRACHOA
Aloha Kona Midnight Blue
PETUNIA
Surprise Blue Sky
VERBENA
Wicked Cool Blue
SWEET TART PUNCH
CALIBRACHOA
Superbells Grape Punch
CALIBRACHOA
Superbells Sweet Tart
VERBENA
Superbena Pink Shades
PATIO CONTAINERS - SEASONAL
MOTHER’S DAY POT
Planted especially for Mother’s
Day, these pots are packed full
of Mom’s favorite flowers.
Geraniums, marigolds, and
petunia are some of the colorful, long-lasting selections
perfect for the patio, entryway
or sidewalks. (10” pot)
Limited quantities.
MEMORIAL DAY POT
These cheery pots contain
easy-to-care for varieties,
including geraniums, marigolds, and petunias. They
add instant color to any area
and come with an American
flag to celebrate the holiday.
(8” pot)
Limited quantities.
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10” MONO POTS
FUCHSIA
Dollar Princess
FUCHSIA
Gartenmeister
GERBERA
Assorted
OSTEOSPERMUM OSTEOSPERMUM OSTEOSPERMUM
Voltage™ White Voltage™ Yellow
Blue-eyed
SUNPATIENS
Assorted
PATIO CONTAINERS - COMBINATIONS
UPRIGHTS
(UP)
12” 16”
GARDEN BOWLS
(GB)
12” 14” 16”
LEONARDO SQUARE
(SQ)
FLOWER BOXES
(FB)
10” 12” 14”
15” 24”
COCO UPRIGHT
(C)
14”
TALL PLANTER
(T)
12”
BIG EASY
BLUE LAGOON
Calibrachoa
Double Pink
Osteospermum
Voltage White
Petunia
Night Sky
(14SQ, 16UP)
Calibrachoa Superbells
Lemon Slice
Euphorbia
Diamond Frost
Petunia Supertunia
Royal Velvet
Grass Blue Mohawk
(16UP, 15FB, 24FB)
BOURBON STREET
CASCADING WATERFALL
CITY LIGHTS
Angelonia Serena Purple
Calibrachoa Cabaret Blue
Geranium
Mega Rose Splash
Lysimachia Goldilocks
Verbena Enduro Rose
Vinca Vine Wojo’s Gem
Calibrachoa Callie
Cream / Eye
Lobelia Techno Heat
Electric Blue
Verbena Lanai
Bright Eye
DAZZLING DAWN
AMERICAN PRIDE
LOBELIA
Dark Blue
VERBENA
White
PETUNIA
G&P Red
(10SQ, 14SQ)
BAHAMA BEACH
Calibrachoa
Superbells Lemon Slice
Lobelia
Laguna Sky Blue
Petunia
Supertunia Bordeaux
(12UP, 16UP, 12SQ, 12T)
Boston Fern
Coleus
Dark Star
Lysimachia
Goldilocks
Torenia
Purple Moon
(10SQ, 15FB, 24FB)
(10SQ, 12T, 15FB, 24FB)
(12UP, 16UP, 12GB,
14GB, 16GB, 12SQ)
(12UP, 12SQ)
Calibrachoa
Deep Blue
Calibrachoa
Deep Yellow
Calibrachoa
Hot Pink
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PATIO CONTAINERS - COMBINATIONS
ENCORE
Fuchsia
Rose / Purple
Impatiens
Cherry
Impatiens
Pink Flame
(12GB, 14GB, 16GB, 15FB,
24FB)
LAGUNA BEACH
GLOSSY STRAWBERRY
Calibrachoa
Bright Red
Calibrachoa
Lavender
Calibrachoa
Apricot
Lobularia
Yolo White
Petunia
Peppy Red
Verbena
Empress Flair Red
(10SQ)
(12UP, 10SQ, 12SQ)
MADE IN THE SHADE
Begonia - Gryphon
Coleus - Watermelon
Fuchsia - Gartenmeister
Torenia
Rosey Cheek Moon &
Blue Moon
Lysimachia - Goldilocks
Spider Plant
(12UP, 16UP, 12SQ, 14SQ, 14C)
OLD FASHION
Geranium
Assorted Colors
Spike
Vinca Vine
(several sizes)
SANTA FE SUNSET
SHOCKING BLUE
Bidens
Sunbeam
Calibrachoa Can Can
Terra Cotta
Verbena Aztec
Blue Velvet
Calibrachoa
Aloha Kona Midnight Blue
Petunia
Surprise Blue Sky
Verbena
Wicked Cool Blue
(15FB, 24FB, 10SQ)
STANDING TALL
Calibrachoa
Deep Yellow
and Terra Cotta
Coleus
Kingswood Torch
Euphorbia
Breathless White
Grass
Baby Tut
(10SQ, 14SQ, 12T, 14C)
STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI
STIR CRAZY
Petunia
Strawberry Flash
Lobelia
White
Verbena
Red
Calibrachoa Cabaret
Deep Blue
Calibrachoa MF
Orange
Geranium Salmon
Helichrysum Licorice Petite
Lantana Lucky Yellow
(12SQ, 12U, 14C, 16U)
(12GB, 14GB, 16GB, 14C)
SOUR PATCH MIX
Calibrachoa
Callie Orange
Calibrachoa
Callie Yellow
Verbena
Lanai Upright Lime Green
(12GB, 14GB, 16GB)
WILDFIRE
Calibrachoa Can Can
Terra Cotta
Osteospermum
Voltage Yellow
Petunia Suncatcher
Midnight Blue
(12UP, 12GB, 14GB, 16GB,
15FB, 24FB, 10SQ, 12SQ,
14SQ, 12T)
(16UP, 14SQ, 14C, 12T)
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