1. SoilA.B.C.D.

pHSaltsOrganic MatterMulches

II. What type of area do we have to plant in?A. SunnyB. Partly sunnyC. Shady

m. Three major concernsA. Water and FertilizerB. WeedsC. Bugs and Diseases

IV. Dead Heading

V. Major Garden PestA. Insects

1. Whitefly2. Aphids3. Spider mites

B. Diseases1. Scelorotina2. Powdery Mildew3. Pythium4. Rhizoctonia

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FOR THE LOVE OF ANNUALSDoug Badgero

Greenhouse Manager IIMichigan State University

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Top Variety RatingsFrom 1995 MSU FlowerSeed Trial Varieties with

4.0 to 5 Rating -Random Order BEGONIA HIEMALIS IMPATIE S

Charisma Coral Accent Blush PinkAGERATUM Charisma Orange Accent Rose Imp.Blue Blanket Accent Sunrise Mix *Blue Danube * BEGONIA - Tuberous Dazzler Bright EyeBlue Horizon (1,4) Rooted Dazzler PunchNeptune Blue lllumination Orange (3) Dazzler RedWhite Hawaii lllumination Salmon Pink (3) * Dazzler Violet

Musical Mix (3) Dazzler WhiteALYSSUM Musical Rose (3) Deco RoseSnow Crystal Musical Scarlet (3) Impulse Bright Red

Nonstop Fiery Red Impulse CarmineAMMIMA,IUS Nonstop Golden Orange Impulse Red *Snow Flake (1) Nonstop Salmon Impulse White

Panarama Apricot Showstopper Burgundy (3)BEGONIA - Fibrous Rooted Panarama Orange * Showstopper Lavender Blush (3)All Round Mix (4) Pinup Showstopper Picotee (3)Ambassador Coral Showstopper Pink Picotee (3)Ambassador Pink CALEOLARIA Showstopper Sweetness (3)Ambassador Rose Goldari Showstopper Tropical Punch (3)Ambassador Soft Pink Super Elfin BlushBaron Rose (4) CELOSIA Super Elfin Lipstick Imp.Brandy Apricot Brandy Super Elfin RedDerby Flamingo Feather (1, 2, 4) Super Elfm Red VelvetExpresso Rose Forest Fire Imp. (1,2,4) Super Elfin Scarlet *Expresso Pink Pink Candle (1, 2, 4) Super Elfin VioletExpresso Scarlet Pink Tassels (1, 2, 4) Tempo Blue SatinInferno Appleblossom (4) Sparkler Mix (1, 2, 4) Tempo BlushOlympia Mix Sparkler Wine (1, 2, 4) Tempo BurgundyOlympia Red Tempo Frosty MixOlympia Rose COLEUS Tempo LilacOlympia Salmon Scarlet Wizard Mix Tempo Mix *Olympia White Tempo OrangeOrgandy Mix DELPIDNIUM Tempo Pastel Mix *Party Boy (4) Magic Fountain Lilac Pk/Wh Tempo PinkParty Flirt (4) Bee Tempo Red Tempo Salsa MixParty Friend (4) Magic Fountain Mix Tempo Wedgewood MixParty Fun Mix (4) Tempo WhiteParty Girl (4) * DUSTY MILLERPrelude Scarlet Silver Dust * IMPATIENS NEW GUINEAPrelude White AgadooSwing Rose DIANTHUS BingoVarsity Dk Leaf Scarlet Floral Lace CrimsonVarsity Dk Leaf White Primadonna LOBELIAVarsity Pink Compliment Mix (1)Varsity Rose GOMPHERENAVarsity Scarlet Bicolor Rose MARIGOLD· Laree FloweredVictory Pink Woodcreek Red (1, 2, 4) Antigua YellowVictory Rose Discovery YellowVictory Bright Rose HELIOTROPE Marvel Yellow (4)Vodka Marine

MARIGOLD - FrenchBonanza Gold Imp.Disco FlameHero GoldJanie Dp OrangeLittle Hero FlameLittle Hero GoldSafari Queen

MELAMPODIUMDerbyMedallion (1, 4)

NICOTIANAMerlin LimeMerlin PurpleMerlin Salmon PinkPromenade Lime

NIEREMBERGIAMont Blanc

ORNAMENTAL GRASSRhynchelitrum (1,2,4)

PANSY - Viola(Overwinter Trial 94/95)Clear Sky PrimroseClear Sky PurpleClear Sky True BlueClear Sky WhiteClear Sky YellowCrystal Bowl Sky BlueCrystal Bowl True BlueCrystal Bowl YellowJewel BlueJewel BluelFace *Jewel PurplelFaceMaxim YellowRally Lilac CapRally Yellow Imp.Rally Lt. BluelBlotchSkyline BlueSkyline WhitelPurple WingSky Line YellowUniversal Plus BluelBlotchUniversal Plus True BlueUniversal Plus VioletIBlotchUniversal Plus YellowUniversal Plus YellowlBlotchUniversal Plus White

PELARGONIUM - SeedAvanti Light SalmonAvanti ScarletElite WhiteFrecklesGlamour Light SalmonGlamour ScarletHorizon Dp RoseHorizon Frosty RoseMultibloom PinkMultibloom SalmonMultibloom Scarlet EyePinto RosePinto SalmonPinto ScarletRingo 200 LavenderSensation Blush (floribunda)Sensation CherrySignal Red BicolorVenus

PETUNIAAladdin PinkAladdin RedAladdin SalmonAladdin WhiteCarpet SalmonCarpet Sky BlueCarpet True BlueCelebrity BlueCelebrity Blue IceCelebrity BurgundyCelebrity Cherry Mom MixCelebrity Chiffon MomCelebrity Hot PinkCelebrity Ice MixCelebrity Lilac MomCelebrity NeonCelebrity Peach IceCelebrity Pink MomCelebrity RedCelebrity Sky Blue *Dreams PinkDreams SalmonFalcon MixFalcon LilacFantasy Pink MornFantasy RedFlash RedHorizon Dp Rose *Horizon PinkHorizon Ruby (4)Lavender StormMadness Double SalmonMadness Double Rose

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PETUNIA cont.Madness Double RoselWhiteMadness LilacMadness Plum CrazyMadness RoseMadness SheerMadness SpringMadness WhiteMerlin PinkMerlin RedMerlin SalmonMerlin WhitePolo Burgundy StarPrimetime CarminePrimetime CrystalsPrimetime Fiesta MixPrimetime LavenderPrimetime Mid BluePrimetime SalmonPrimetime ScarletPrimetime TwilightPurple Wave (3, 4) *Spring Fever Pastel MixSpring Fever PinkSpring Fever RedSpring Fever RoseSpring Fever SalmonSpring Fever WhiteUltra Blue VeinUltra Scarlet

PORTULACASundial FuchsiaSundial PinkSundial ScarletSundial White

RUDBECKIAIndian Summer

SALVIAArgent (4)Lady In Red (4)Strata (4)Victoria Blue (4) *

STATICEForever Gold

VERBE AImagination

VINCALandscape Lt. Pink (4)Pacifica BlushPacifica MixPacifica WhiteParasol (4)

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VIOLAJewel BlueJewel Mix *

ZINNIAStarbright Mix

ZONAL GERANIUM(Clone Produced)Designer Bright ScarletDesigner Hot PinkDesigner Pink ParfaitDesigner Salmon RoseEvening GlowGypsyKimLollipopMelodyPeachesSarahShowcase Pink Heart

* OUTSTANDING 1995Other Possible Uses:1 Cut Flower2 Dry Flower3 Hanging Basket4 Landscape

Seed Produced Flowering PlantsThat Have Performed Well InThe Horticultural Gardens At

Michigan State University 1996Lowell C. Ewart

AGERATUMBlue BlanketBlue DanubeBlue Horizon (LSI)Hawaii SeriesNeptune Blue

ALYSSUMEaster BonnetNew Carpet of SnowSnow CrystalsSnowdrift

AMARANTHUSPaniculatas

ANTIRRHINUM (Snaps)Floral Carpet Series (Dwt)Floral Shower Series (Dwt)Liberty Series (Inter.)Princess WhitelPurple Eye (Inter.)Rocket Series (Tall)Royal Carpet Series (Dwt)Sonnet Series (Inter.)Tahiti Series (Dwt)

BASILPurple Ruffles

BEGONIA· Fibrous(Bronze Foliage)All Round Dark-Leaf Series (LSI)Baron Rose (LSI)Bingo SeriesCocktail SeriesExpresso SeriesParty Series (ON & LSI)Vision Series (ON & LSI)

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BEGONIA· Fibrous(Green Foliage)All Round Green-Leaf Series (LSI)Ambassador SeriesDerbyFinaleInferno Appleblossom (LSI)Olympia SeriesOrgandy SeriesParty Series (GN & LSI)Prelude SeriesSwing RoseVarsity SeriesVictory Rose

BEGONIA· HIEMALISCharisma Series

BEGONIA· TuberousChanson Series (RBI)Illumination Series (HBI)Memory Series (Lg. Flowered)Nonstop SeriesMusical Series (GN & RBI)Panarama Apricot Orange(GN&RBI)Pin-up

CALCEOLARIAGoldari

CATHARANTHUS (VINCA)Apricot DelightCooler SeriesLandscape Lt. Pink (ON & LSI)Pacifica SeriesParasol (ON & LSI)Tropicana Series (ON & LSI)

CELOSIAApricot Brandy (GN & LSI)Castle SeriesCentury SeriesFlamingo Feather (ON & LSI)Forest Fire Imp (LSI)Jewel Box Mix (Crested)Kimono Series (Dwt)New Look (ON & LSI)Olympia Mixed (Crested)Pink Candle (ON & LSI)Pink Tassels (ON & LSI)Red Glow (Dwt)

CLEOMEQueen Series (LSI) HELIOTROPE

Marine

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COLEUSBlack DragonCarefree SeriesFiji RedRed RainbowWizard Series

HIBISCUSDisco Series

COREOPSISSunrise (GN & LSI)

HYPOESTESConfetti Series (G & LSI)Splash Select Series (Dwf)Splash Series (GN & LSI)

COSMOSLady Bird MixSunny Red

IMPATIE SAccent SeriesBlitz 2000 Series (GN & LSI)Cascade Beauties Serie (HBI)Dazzler SeriesDeco Series (Dk Foliage)Impact SeriesImpulse SeriesMega Orange StarShowstopper Series (HBI)Spotlight MixSuper Elfin SeriesTango Imp (GN & LSI)Tempo Series (GN & LSI)

DAHLBERG DAISY (Dyssodia)Gold CarpetGolden Fleece

DAHLIADiablo Mix (Bronze Foliage)Figaro SeriesSunny Series

DAPHINIUMBanner MixBlue SpringsMagic Fountain Series

LISIANTHUSLisa Series

DIANTHUSColor MagicianIdeal SeriesPrimadonna (GN & LSI)Princess SeriesTelstar Series

LOBELIABlue MoonCascade Series (HBI)Cobalt BlueFountain Series (HBI)Rapid SeriesRegatta Marine

DUSTY MILLER (Cineraria)Cirrus (GN & LSI)Silver Dust (GN & LSI)

MARIGOLD· AmericanAntigua SeriesDiscovery SeriesGalore Series (GN & LSI)Inca Series (GN & LSI)Jubilee Series (GN & LSI)Lady Series (GN & LSI)Marvel Series (GN & LSI)Perfection Series (GN & LSI)Voyager Series

GAILLARDIARed Plume (GN & LSI)

GAZANIADaybreak SeriesDynastar MixMinistar SeriesTalent Mix MARIGOLD· French

Aurora SeriesBonanza SeriesBoy SeriesGate SeriesHero SeriesJanie Series

GOMPHRENAW oodcreek Red (LSI)Bicolor Red

GYPSOPHILAGarden Bride

MARIGOLD - French cont.Jacket OrangeLittle Hero SeriesSafari seriesSpice Series

MARIGOLD - Polyploid HybridsZenith Series

MARIGOLD - SingleDisco SeriesEspana Series

MELAMPODIUMDerbyMedallion (LSI)Showstar

MIMULUSMalibu OrangeMystic Mix (GN & LSI)

NICOTIANAHavana SeriesMerlin SeriesPromenade LimeStarship Red Imp

NIEREMBERGIAMont Blanc (AWW & FS'93)

ORNAMENTAL PEPPERHoliday CheerRed Missile

PANSYBingo SeriesCrown SeriesCrystal Bowl Series 1

Fama SeriesHappy Face SeriesImperial SeriesMaxim Series 1

Presto Series 1

Rally Series 1

Roc SeriesSky Series 1

Sky line Series 1

Super Majestic SeriesUltima MixUniversal Series1 Have also shown good results as a fall planted,

overwinter crop.

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PELARGONIUM - Seed GeraniumAvanti SeriesElite SeriesFrecklesGlamour

Lt. Salmon, ScarletHorizon

Dp. Rose, Frosty RoseMaverick StarMultibloom

Pink, ScarletJEyeOrange AppealOrbit

Hot Pink, Red, VioletPinto Series (GN & LSI)Sensation (floribunda)

Blush, Cherry, Rose, ScarletSummer Showers (HBI)Venus

PETUNIA -MultifloraCarpet

Bluelace, Flame, Lilac, Mix, Pink,Red, Rose, Salmon, Sky Blue,True Blue, White

Celebrity SeriesFantasy Series (CT)Horizon

Blue; Deep Rose, Flame,Lt Salmon, Mix, Pink, Red, Ruby,Salmon Halo, White

MadnessMidnight, Plum Crazy, Lilac,Rose, Sheer, Simply, Sugar,Summer, White

Madness DBLRedlWhite, Rose, Salmon, Sheer

MerlinBlue, Mix, Picotee Mix, Pink,Red,Salmon, White

PoloMix, Orchid Veined, Pink, Red,Red Target, Rose Flare, Salmon

Primetime SeriesPurple Wave (AAW '95)(GN & LSI)Spring Fever

Pastel Mix, Salmon, White

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PETUNIA -GrandifloraAladdin

Peach Mom, Pink, Red, Salmon,WhiteChallenger MixDaddy

Blue, Orchid, Peppermint, SugarDreams

Mix, Pink, Salmon, WhiteFalcon

Coral, Lilac, Mid Blue, Mix,Pastel Salmon, Red, Rose

FlashBlue, Pink, Red, White

HappinessHighlight MixLavender Storm (FS'96)Picotee

Blue, Mix, RedPrism

Bright Rose, Salmon, WhiteSupermagicTelstarUltra

Blue, Crimson Star, Lt Pink,Pink, Red Star, Salmon

PHLOXPremium Pink

PORTULACASundial Series

RUDBECKIABecky MixIndian Summer (AWW'95)(LSI)

SAL VIA coccineaLady In Red (GN & LSI)

SAL VIA farinaceaArgent Blanche (GN & LSI)Rhea Dark BlueStrata (AA W '96)Victoria (GN & LSI)

SAL VIA splendensBonfire Elite (LSI)Cleopatera Mix

. Burgundy, Lavender, Rose, VioletCovergrrl ScarletEmpire SeriesGrenadierHot Stuff SeriesRambo (LSI)Red Hot SallySizzler

Burgundy, Lavender, Salmon

SANVITALIAMandarin OrangeIrish Eyes

SHASTA DAISYSnow LadyWhite Knight

STATICEBlue RiverForever GoldFortress SeriesFriendly Yellow

STOCKMidget Series

TORENIAClown Series

VERBENAElegance MixImagination Purple (GN & LSI)Novalis SeriesPeaches & CreamRomance Series

VIOLAAlpine SummerJewel SeriesPrincess SeriesVelour Series

ZINNIA ana:ustiflotiaStar Series

ZINNIABorder Beauty Series (GN & LSI)Bouquet SeriesDreamland SeriesPeter Pan SeriesRuffles Series (GN & LSI)Small World SeriesSplendor Series (GN & LSI)

Pink, Scarlet

UNUSUAL GARDEN SUBJECTS

ABELMOSCHUSPacific Series

AMARANTHUSPigmy Torch

AMMOBIUMBikini

57CUT FLOWER LOBELIA

Compliment SeriesAcmLLEASummer Pastels (AAW'90) MARIGOLD

Lady SeriesPerfection SeriesAGERATUM

Blue HorizonSnowpuffs MELANPODIUM

Medallion

SILENERoyal Elekta

ANTIRRHINUM (Snaps)Liberty SeriesRocket SeriesSonnet Series

XERANTHEMUMFlorist ChoiceASTER

Bouquet PK FantasiesGala CinnabarPerfection SeriesSophisticated Pink

ZINNIABorder Beauty SeriesRuffles Series

CACALIAScarlet

DRY FLOWERS

CELOSIASpicata Flamingo FeatherSpicata Pink CandleSpicata TasselsForest Fire ImpTall Chief MixTall Sparkler MixToreador Red

CELOSIA SPICATAFlamingo FeatherPink Tassels

CRASPEDIAGoldstick

ORNAMENTAL GRASSRhynehelitrum

CRASPEDIAGoldstick

SCABIOSAStarflower

DELPmNIUMMagic Fountain Series

LIMONIUM SINUATA (statice)Friendly YellowForever GoldFortress Series

DIANTHUSPrimadonna CLONE PRODUCE

NEW GUINEA IMPATIENSAgadoo

Bingo, Blues, BolaroCelebration

Bright Scarlet, Electric, Raspberry,Rose, Salmon

ParadiseBonaire, Samoa Imp, Tanna, Timor

GOMPHRENAStrawberry FieldsWoodcreek Red

HELIANTHUSSonia

HELICHRYSUMSwiss Giant Mix

LISIANTHUSEcho Series (Double)Heidi Series (Single)

CLONE PRODUCEZONAL PELARGONIUMSDesigner Bright StarDesigner Hot PinkDesigner Pink ParfaitDesigner Salmon RoseEvening GlowGypsy (floribunda)Julia (floribunda)KimLollipopMedallion Dk RedMelodyMorning MistNorth StarPeachesSarahShowcase Pink Heart

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AAW - All-American WinnerFS - Fleuroselect Winner

CT - Container ItemGN - GardenHBI - Hanging Basket ItemLSI - Landscape Item