1. © 2016 Griffin Greenhouse Supplies, Inc. Classification: For Internal Use Only CAST Re-Cap 2016 Headstart Cyclamen Paul Ollice

2. © 2016 Griffin Greenhouse Supplies, Inc. Classification: For Internal Use Only 2 Headstart Nursery Griffin Greenhouse Supplies’ vendor of cyclamen liners, spring material(seed and vegetative), gerbera and a specialty grower of cut flowers ► Cyclamen 72, 128, 200 tray ► Gerbera 72, 128 tray ► Spring Material 128, 200 tray ► Cut Flowers 200, 392 tray Headstart Cyclamen Trials * Possible trials of a 36/cell for southern high temperature markets will be 18-20 weeks of age. If interested reach out to Jeff Burkholder about week 20. Product potentially shipping second week of August – and a 6-8 week finish time.

3. © 2016 Griffin Greenhouse Supplies, Inc. Classification: For Internal Use Only 3 Headstart Advantage - Varinova Headstart carries all the major breeding lines in cyclamen from Syngenta, Morel, Schoneveld and Varinova. From a competitive standpoint, Headstart can offer very competitive pricing on the Varinova genetics based on his direct purchasing on Varinova genetics. Maxora White – ideally suited to a 5” pot a compact standard Maxora Red – ideally suited to a 5” pot a compact standard

4. © 2016 Griffin Greenhouse Supplies, Inc. Classification: For Internal Use Only 4 Syngenta Reintroduces the Perfetto series Perfetto reintroduced for 2017 fits the demand for a compact-standard to be used in a 4” or quart. Issues with timing plagued the original release. See here the Red and White are timed to flower together now.

5. © 2016 Griffin Greenhouse Supplies, Inc. Classification: For Internal Use Only 5 Syngenta’s does unique too Syngenta competes in the “fantasia” look now with 5 colors in the Snowridge line in Sierra. NEW color is Snowridge Wine Snowridge colors also in Laser and Winfall Sierra Snowridge Purple Laser Coral Flame – Syngenta needs more of this look!

6. © 2016 Griffin Greenhouse Supplies, Inc. Classification: For Internal Use Only 6 Silverleaf-look in many sizes and looks When it comes to Silverleaf-types in a 6 inch, Morel is the source. In the 4 inch Syngenta has all but moved away from their Sterling, Silverado and Silverheart and Schoneveld (distributed by Sakata in the US) is now the primary source with Picasso and Rembrandt Picasso Red Halios Silverleaf Flamed Magenta

7. © 2016 Griffin Greenhouse Supplies, Inc. Classification: For Internal Use Only 7 The 2½ - 3 inch Micro Once thought as only a product for Europe, Schoneveld’s Micro and Varinova’s Picola are perfect for the job. Best grown on a capillary mat, fit a small garden center or IGC and they are a great impulse item that can be grown on very efficient space

8. © 2016 Griffin Greenhouse Supplies, Inc. Classification: For Internal Use Only 8 Key Take-Aways, Top Products / Programs you will promote and why Key personnel for us to work with at the breeder and grower level on cyclamen are important. Reach out when you need help these are your resources ► Headstart - Hans Gerritsen ► Syngenta – Amy Briggs-Macha ► Schoneveld – Ton Koers, Jeff McGrew ► Sakata – Ken Harr Syngenta re-introduction of the Perfetto of interest to those competing in the compact-standard market of Latinia Success Another compact-standard taking aim at this market is the XL series from Schoneveld/Sakata ► The red is a real winner