2006 New Varieties

Begonia

Emperor Mid-Size Begonia Large flowers Earlier to flower than other series Excellent garden performance - flowers do not fade More vigorous habit in the garden than Ambassador 5 matched colors and a mix -Pink, Red, Rose, Soft Pink, White

Inferno Landscape Begonia Ideal for landscapes Large flowers Early to flower Well branched - to fill out quickly in the landscape 5 colors and a mix - Red, Pink, Rose, Appleblossom, White

Begonia by Height

Diamond Purple Picotee Dianthus Picotee flower pattern Compact habit and multi-flowering Matched to series –7 colors and a mix

PANSY

Four distinct series for all situations – Majestic Giants II (MGII), Dynamite, Supreme, and Venus Viola Flower power - constant flowering Narrow and Deep varieties for each series Most complete offering available

MGII Fire Pansy New unique color Matched to the MGII series Compact habit Continuous flower power

Dynamite Red and Yellow Pansy Larger flower than current line More compact habit to match series IMPROVED

Dynamite Strawberry Pansy Unique color Matched to series Continuous blooming throughout the season

Danova Scarlet Primula acaulis Earlier to flower Compact habit Improved vivid color IMPROVED

Prima Primula malacoides Earlier, larger flowers Intense colors Fragrant Uniform to the series Rose w/Eye Improved Red Improved IMPROVED

Victory Pure White Vinca Clean, Pure White color Stronger flower petals - improved garden performance Matched to series Victory series -12 colors and a mix IMPROVED

Profusion Coral Pink Zinnia New color Matched to Profusion series Good heat and disease tolerance

Profusion Deep Apricot Zinnia Maintains color in high light – no fading Strong garden performance Matched to the Profusion series

Profusion Double Cherry Zinnia New unique flower form Compact habit Excellent branching

Red Mustard Brazen Brass Unique foliage color Great for contrast Applicable to multiple markets and seasons

Cut Flower New Introductions

Excalibur Pure White Lisianthus Strong stem quality Top flowering - lowers the risk for botrytis Less excess flower buds True Pure White color Group II - earlier than Mariachi and later than Echo Less rosette risk

Calima Antirrhinum (Snapdragons) Earliest to flower – Group 3 Easy to handle – thick stems with good length for harvest Large flower spike (15 cm) 6” long Three strong colors - more on the way - Ivory White, Yellow, Pink

Vivas Stock Earlier to flower than other series Large, showy florettes Selectable cotyledons 7 colors in the series –Blue, Lavender, Clear Lavender, Deep Lavender, Deep Salmon, Light Pink, Salmon Pink