Post on 27-Oct-2020
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