2009/2010 New Varieties Presented to Express Seed

2009/2010 New Varieties New Series! Gomphrena Audray (Globe Amaranth) Available in 3 colors: Pink, Purple Red, and Bicolor Rose (formerly Gomphrena Bicolor Rose) Versatile: Excellent for use in both fresh and dried arrangements Works well as a tall bedding plant, very heat tolerant Ideal in gallon containers Bicolor Rose Pink Purple Red

2009/2010 New Varieties Lisianthus F 1 Arena III Champagne Earliness Classification: I : Early II : Middle III : Mid-Late IV : Late III Champagne joins 5 other existing colors in series: I Green, II White, III Pink, III Yellow, IV Rose Series features: Very double flowers held on strong, sturdy stems Excellent flower shape Less sensitivity to short stems under long-day conditions Less sensitivity to rosetting in plug cultivation

2009/2010 New Varieties Lisianthus F 1 Vulcan II Champagne, II Purple Picotee II Champagne and II Purple Picotee join 2 other existing colors in series: II Pink Picotee and II White Series features: Beautifully formed cup-shaped flowers held on strong, sturdy stems Less sensitivity to short stems under long- day conditions Less sensitivity to rosetting in plug cultivation Thick flower petals increase its ability to be transported without damage

2009/2010 New Varieties Sunflower F 1 Sunrich Lemon Summer Lemon Summer joins 4 existing colors in series: Gold, Lemon, Orange, Orange Summer The “Summer” colors feature: Earlier blooming than other colors in series by 5 to 10 days, 50 to 60 days to bloom More-desirable thinner and shorter stems than other colors in series under long-day conditions

2009/2010 New Varieties Pansy F 1 Nature Frosty Blue, Yellow with Blotch Frosty Blue and Yellow with Blotch join 18 other existing colors in series Series features: Amazing flower power with blooms that withstand damage in wind and rain Proven performance in trials across North America

2009/2010 New Varieties Viola F 1 Gem Heavenly Blue, Yellow Imp. Heavenly Blue and Yellow Imp. join 14 other existing colors in series Series features: Wide assortment of standard and unique colors Excellent overwintering as well as heat tolerance Improvements to Yellow include better uniformity and better seed quality – improved germination and availability

2009/2010 New Varieties Energy Efficient Crops Plants that weather the cold and survive occasional dips below 32° Grow at cool temperatures in greenhouses with little or no heat Extends the season

2009/2010 New Varieties Extensive Assortment of Asian Vegetables Perfect for Farmers’ Markets And Home Gardeners