1. California Pack Trials 2010 Focus Varieties
Express Seed Company

2. Top
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Campanula Royal
Dahlia Hypnotica
Echinacea PowWow Wild Berry
Erysimum Rysi / Poem
Euphorbia Stardust White Sparkle
Geranium Master Idols
Pansy Plentifall
Simply Salads
Strawberries from ABZ
SunPatiens
Vegetalis Patio Edibles

3. Benary – Begonia New Star
A new series of “multiflora” Begonias
Round habit and smaller leaves make shipping easier
Multiple flowers on all sides of the plant
Ideal for 4” production
Four colors and a mix
Approx. seed price: .017 ea
Timing- 128c: 6 wks., Flowering pots (sow to flower): wks.
Plug Timing: 4-6 weeks Flowering pots (for sow to flower): weeks
Seed samples are available

4. Dummen – Bidens Big Bidy Gonzales
Large-flowered Bidens
Flowers fastest
Controllable habit
Approx pricing: pending
Timing- 1 per 4” – 6 wks per 6” – 8 wks per gallon – 9 wks

5. Calibrachoa Superbells
A new Superbells series with a unique two-tone bloom: Coralberry Punch and Blackberry Punch
Same disease resistance and performance as other Superbells
4-6” height, 12-18” spread
Approx. pricing: .70 each, includes royalty
Timing- 4-5” – 4-6 wks ” and gallons – 5-7 wks ” – 7-9 wks ” – wks.

6. Campanula Royal
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Plant is covered in beautiful, star-shaped, blue flowers
Bred by Tvillinge Garden in Denmark
Cuttings produced by Florensis in Ethiopia
Liner grow time is 7 wks
1 liner per pot, no pinching required
Approx. 72c price: delivered
Timing- 4” wks., 6” wks.
72c Ellepot liners available for samples week 25

7. Syngenta – Cyclamen Winter Ice Scarlet and Sterling Scarlet
Unique! A wide silvery band rims each leaf!
Very suitable for growing under winter conditions
Strong plants, thick flower stems
Approx. seed price ea
Timing- 288c: weeks, Finish in 4” (Sterling): wks Finish in 6” (W.I): wks.
Sterling Scarlet
Seeds samples of Winter Ice Scarlet will be available approx. week 38

8. Fides – Dahlia Hypnotica
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Fides – Dahlia Hypnotica
New colors: Lavender Bleu, Red Bicolor, Dark Night, Sunset, and Rose Bicolor
Great garden performer
Large flowers
Fast crop time
Approx. price: .31 ea
Timing- 1 ppp for 6”, gallon or 8”. 2 ppp for 10” toward the middle of the container. 3 ppp for 12”-14”

9. Syngenta – Dianthus Diabunda
New series: Pink Pearl, Purple, Purple Picotee, Red, Red Picotee, Rose and Mix
Raw or pelleted seed
Uniform habit and timing
Faster and easier to flower for early spring and winter sales
barbatus-type
Approx. seed price ea
Timing- 288c: 5-6 wks Packs: 5-7 wks. , 4”: 6-8 wks.
Sample seed available now

10. Syngenta – Dianthus Venti Parfait Crimson Eye
Huge flowers
Available as pellets for easy sowing
Tolerates high density benching
Eye-catching color at retail – shades of pinks and purples
Approx. seed price ea
Timing- 288c: 5-6 wks., Packs: 9-11 wks ”: 9-12 wks.
Seeds samples are limited

11. Pan American – Echinacea Pow Wow Wild Berry
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Wild Berry is a 2011 AAS Winner.
First-year flowering
More flowers per plant
Better habit than existing cultivars
Approx. seed price: .057 ea
Timing- 288c: 5-6 wks. Transplant to flower: wks.
Seed samples are available

12. Oro – Erysimum Poem / Rysi
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Great for early season
Can be produced with little or no PGR’s
Grow cold for best results
Best for quart pots
Approx. price: .22 ea
Timing- 1 per 5” or quart – wks.
Poem Bicolor
Poem Lavender
Poem Lilac
Rysi Bronze
Rysi Gold

13. Dummen – Euphorbia Stardust White Sparkle
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Dummen – Euphorbia Stardust White Sparkle
Dark foliage
Increased flower power
Low growing, compact
Approx. pricing: pending
Timing: 1 ppp 4”- 7 wks ppp 6”- 8 wks per gallon – 9 wks.

14. Pan Am - Fuseables
First ever mixed variety single species and multi-species multi-pellets
Makes sowing and growing easier
More Fuseables in the works
Mixes of Petunias, Grasses, Lobelias, and multi-species available
Approx seed price: ea – Multi-species ea – Petunias and Grasses .005 ea - Lobelias

15. Fides – Geranium Master Idols
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Vigorous series specifically for larger containers
Excellent shelf life
Multiple flowers
Approx. price: .24 ea
Timing- 1 ppp for 6”, gallon, and 8”. 1 ppp for 10”, planted near the center of the pot. 3 to 4 ppp for 12” to 14”

16. Syngenta – Gerbera Autumn Colors
Large, semi-double flowers capture attention at retail
Perfect for 5” and larger pot production
Rick mix of colors adds depth and vibrancy to seasonal retail
Approx. seed price: .149 ea
Timing- 128c: 7-8 wks. 5”: wks.
Seeds samples are limited

17. Oro – Nemesia Karoo Improvement to the Confetti line Excellent habit
Great season performer
Season-long flowering in combo pots or individual plant containers
Two colors: Dark Blue and Violet Ice
Approx. price: ea, includes royalty
Timing- 4”: 7-9 wks ” HB: 8-10 wks.

18. Pan American – Pansy Plentifall
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The first trailing series with prostrate, spreading habit.
Exceptional over-wintering capabilities.
Grow the same as other multiflora pansies; no special cultural requirements
Approx. price: .031 ea
Timing- 128c: 6 wks. Transplant to finish- 4” pot: 4-5 wks. in Fall, 6-7 wks. in Spring. 10”HB: 6-8 wks. in Fall, 8-10 wks. in Spring.
Currently, 3 colors and a mix. Yellow will only be available in the mix for now
Seed samples are available

19. Ball – Petunia Black Velvet
Early to flower “black” Petunia
Habit is upright and mounded with tightly branched plants
Adaptable to cold finishing programs – no PGR’s needed if grown cold
Timing- 4” – 8-10 wks ” – 9-11 wks ” – wks.
Ball exclusive

20. Pan Am – Petunia Easy Wave mixes
Three brand new mixes: Opposites Attract – Violet & Coral Reef Great Lakes – Violet, Blue, & White Gelato – Coral Reef, Neon Rose, & White
Easy to flower under short days
Approx. seed price: .075 ea
Timing- 288c 4-6 wks Transplant to flower: 5-7 wks.

21. Dummen – Potunia GreenPack
Simplified production techniques
Rapid growth with minimal inputs
Marketed as a truly “green” product
Direct stick into the finish container
No PGR’s
Timing: 7-8 weeks after stick

22. Dummen – Potunia Papaya
Round habit
Compact
Very early to flower
Easy to produce
Approx. price: ea
Timing- 4” – 6-7 wks ” HB – 8-9 wks.

23. Pan American – Simply Salad blends
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Pan American – Simply Salad blends
The first ever mixes in one pellet!
Matched for appearance and flavors and growing conditions.
Can be cut back and regrown again and again.
Approx. seed price: .068 ea
Timing- Direct-sow for fastest result. 8” color bowl: 3-6 wks.
Alfresco
City Garden
Global Gourmet
Seed samples are available

24. Strawberries from ABZ Compact and early flowering
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Strawberries from ABZ
Compact and early flowering
Produces very few runners
3 flower colors available
Designed specifically for bedding plant production
Hanging basket types available too
Approx. price ea
Timing- 128c: approx. 7 wks Flowers: wks Fruits: wks.
Loran
Merlan
Tristan
Seeds samples are limited

25. Succulents from Plug Connection
Featuring the Tessera collection of beautiful, eco-friendly succulents
Available in mixed trays
Cold-hardy as well as tropical varieties are offered
Lead time: 6-20 weeks, depending on variety
Tray sizes: 72 and 102, available year-round
Approx. price: varies

26. SunPatiens Available now through Express/Oro
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SunPatiens
Available now through Express/Oro
Thrive in full sun & have excellent garden vigor
Three season performer
Root in 2 weeks versus 4 weeks
Approx. price: ea including royalty & freight
Direct Stick 8 – 10 inch pot: 10 – 12 weeks

27. Vegetalis – Patio Edibles
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Vegetalis – Patio Edibles
New additions to the popular Patio Edibles
Basil Floral Spires – two colors. Great for mixed containers. Approx seed price: ea
Eggplant Pinstripe – compliments Amethyst and Ivory. Approx seed price: .061 ea

28. Vegetalis – Patio Edibles
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Vegetalis – Patio Edibles
Pepper Pompeii – Sweet Italian pepper ripens to a rainbow of colors. Approx price: .061 ea
Tomato Mega Bite – 4 to 6 oz. beefsteak-type on a compact plant Superb for small spaces. Approx price: .036 ea

29. Vegetalis – Patio Edibles
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Vegetalis – Patio Edibles
Tomato Peardrops – Oval golden yellow fruit on a bush plant. Approx price: .036 ea
Tomato Rambling Gold Stripe and Red Stripe – ‘Heirloom’ cherry tomatoes on a pendulous habit. Approx price: .036 ea

30. Vegetalis – Patio Edibles
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Vegetalis – Patio Edibles
Tomato Tumbling Tiger – Unique fruit gives this variety a distinct ‘heirloom’ look. Dense, flat habit.
Approx seed price: .036 ea
Timing for Patio Edibles in a 288c – approx days
Seed samples are limited

31. Oro – Verbena Vegas Plus White
Broad leaves with attractive dark green foliage
Very early to flower
Maintains a nice full plant center; product to garden
Strong powdery mildew resistance
Approx. price: ea
Timing- 4”: 6-7 wks ” HB: 7-9 wks.

32. Combos from Oro New for this year
Selected Patio Pot combos

33. Combos from Oro New for this year
Selected Basket combos

34. Combos from Dummen
Variety mixes that are balanced in color, vigor, and timing
Easy to root, quick to transplant
Guaranteed “No Substitutions” (specifics apply)
Approx. price: pending
Timing- 8” – 7-9 wks ”HB – 8-10 wks.
Piece of Cake
Pismo Beach

35. Petunia Wave Red, White, Blue combo
Fully double flower
Good branching habit
Medium compact growth habit
Approx. price: .36 ea, excludes royalty
Availability of 1,500 units for week Next season’s avail between 15,000-20,000 per week