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2017 PHOTOCATALOGUE

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2017 Tried & True Collection and New Introductions

2 2017 Tried & True Photo Catalogue

APTENIASucculent bi-coloured leaves. Bright blooms.

Arrow

ARGYRANTHEMUMBright coloured. Weather and disease tolerant. Strong branching. Excellent garden performance. These old-time

favourites are ideal for mixed containers, window boxes, and garden beds.

Butterfly Cabernet Serenade Lemon Drops Lovey Dove

ARGYRANTHEMUMExcellent garden

performance in containers and garden beds.

Pink Harmony

BACOPAVigorous and early flowering. Extremely heat and disease resistant. Well-branching. Great in window boxes,

hanging baskets, and mixed containers.

Blueberry Shake Double Blueberry Shake Double Vanilla Shake Grape Shake

BACOPASun-loving, versatile

plant. Great accent for Geraniums and Verbenas.

Vanilla Shake

BEGONIAGorgeous yellow blooms

perfect for hanging baskets.

Nonstop Joy Yellow

BEGONIABright flowers stand out

over dark foliage.

Sparks Will Fly

BIDENSCompact and easy to

grow. Heat and sun lover.

Goldilocks

BRACHYSCOMEDaisy-like blooms.

Compact habit.

Oregon Blue

BRACHYSCOMEEarly and continuous flowering all season.

Virginia Violet

CALENDULAEarly, bright yellow

blooms. Compact and trailing habit.

Summerlovers Skyfire

CALIBRACHOA - SWEET CHIMESBeautifully coloured mini petunia-like blooms. Strongly branched. Compact trailing

habit and prolific bloomer. Stays open in cloudy weather.

Blackcurrant Blueberry Cherry

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Cherry Lemonade Lemon Zest Raspberry Red Wine Snowberry

COLEUS - STAINED GLASSWORKS Exceptional colour and texture plant. Full sun tolerant.

Indispensible plant for container gardens. Easy to grow.

Burgundy Wedding Train

Luminesce

COLEUS - SUNNYPrized for its vibrant and colourful foliage. Outstanding texture, colour, and structure plant. Well-branching. Low maintenance and easy to grow. Perfect for sun or partial

shade.

Sarah Scarlett Serena

COPROSMALow maintenance. Beautiful colours.

Evening Glow

CORDYLINEGreat height and texture.

Upright growth.

Red Star

CUPHEALow maintenance. Self-cleaning. Attracts

hummingbirds and butterflies.

Eternal Flame Lavender Lace

DAHLIA - DAHLINOVARich, uniform flowering. Good branching. Perfect for

small pots and planters.

Mango Tango Raspberry Rumba

DAHLIA - HYPNOTICA

Large, radiant blooms. Vigorous flowering.

Crimson Garnet

DAHLIA - MYSTICRich coloured blooms with delicate, dark mahogany foliage. Low maintenance.

Strong statement piece for beds, borders, and containers.

Enchantment Fantasy Illusion

CALIBRACHOA - SWEET CHIMESBeautifully coloured mini petunia-like blooms. Strongly branched. Compact trailing habit and prolific bloomer. Stays open in cloudy weather.



DIANTHUSSweet, honey-like smell.

Cold tolerant.

Kahori

DIASCIAVividly coloured, shell-like blooms. Vigorous and early flowering. Likes cooler temperatures and rebounds well

after rainy weather.

Light Pink Red Flag Snowdrift Sunrise

EUPHORBIAAiry, long-lasting blooms.

Heat tolerant. Versatile.

Ice Mist

FELICIADaisy-like flowers. Blooms

until fall.

Tosca Blue

FUCHSIAElegant blooms. Creates exotic and show stopping dislays. Perfect for hanging

baskets, mixed containers, and window boxes.

Blacky Blue Eyes Deep Purple

FUCHSIAShow stopping blooms for

long lasting displays.

Swing Time

FUCHSIAUpright habit. Perfect for

patio containers.

Insulinde

GAURA - BELLEZABeautifully airy, butterfly-like flowers. Continuous blooming. Heat and drought

tolerant.

Cynthia Erica Olivia

GAZANIALarge, vibrant daisy-like flowers. High tolerance for drought and salt-laden air. Use in mass plantings, or as ground

cover. Also great for edging, bedding, and container gardens.

Amarillo Azteca Rojo Rosa

GERANIUM - CALLIOPE

Crimson Flame

Prized for its large flower heads and fancy leaves.



GERANIUM - CALLIOPELarge, semi-double blooms. Blooms continuously in high impact colours from spring through fall. Vigorous growth lends well to any container and in-ground

planting. Thrive in high heat conditions.

Dark Red Hot Pink Lavender Rose

GERANIUM - CLIOFlowers continuously throughout summer. Attracts

butterflies. Extremely tolerant of heat and sun.

Cascading Pink Cascading Red

GRASSExcellent for accents and

structure.

Cyperus Umbrella

GRASSDrought tolerant. Showy,

feathery rose flowers.

Fountain

GRASSHeat tolerant. Attractive

blue-green foliage.

Juncus Twisted Arrow

GYPSOPHILANeat and tight habit. Long

lasting flowers.

Festival Star

HELICHRYSUMSoft, velvety foliage. Great

in combos.

Azure Sunset

HELICHRYSUMProvides a soft backdrop that complements bright

flowers in combos.

Golden Sunset

HELIOTROPESweet, vanilla-like fragrance. Loved by butterflies and

hummingbirds. Best grown in window boxes and containers where fragrant flowers can be enjoyed.

Cool Blue Sachet

ICE PLANTConstant show of colour throughout summer. Thrives

in sunny, dry locations.

Orange Rose

IMPATIENS - DOUBLE DELIGHTSpectacular double blooms with compact, mounding growth habit. Excellent in pots, window boxes, mixed

containers and hanging baskets.

Orange Pearl White Pink Starlight Red

IPOMOEAUniform habit with

distinctively coloured foliage.

Chocolate

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IPOMOEAIntensely coloured foliage. Loves the heat. Perfect

accent plant in planters and baskets.

Patio Lime Tri-colour

LANTANA - SCENTIMENTALAbundant clusters of bright flowers. Fragrant foliage. Heat tolerant. Ideal in

landscapes and containers. Attracts hummingbirds.

Lemon Red Rose

LOBELIAContinuous blooms throughout summer. The light, airy appearance and beatiful colours bring effect and texture

to any planting. Heat tolerant. Weather resistant. Superb in containers.

Crystal Waterfall Icy Blue Waterfall Lavender Waterfall Royal Blue Waterfall

LOBULARIASweet smell. Self-cleaning.

Excellent filler plant for mixed containers.

Lavender Stream

LOBULARIADense carpet of tiny flowers upon well-branched stems.

Silver Stream

LOTUS VINEVibrant lobster claw-shaped flower. Heat and drought

tolerant. Unique foliage.

Gold Flash Red Flash

LYSIMACHIALow-growing perennial that gracefully trails over the edge of containers.

Goldilocks

MIMULUSAttractive trumpet shaped

flowers are ong lasting and self-cleaning.

Grenadine

MIMULUSCompact growth and vivid

colour. Ideal for mixed containers.

Tropicana

NEMESIABright snapdragon-like blooms. Sweet fragrance. Early flowering. Prolific blooms. Bright and colourful addition to

mixed containers and baskets.

Affection Delight Innocence Prestige



NEMESIAHeat tolerant with a

compact, semi-trailing growth habit.

Sweety

OSTEOSPERMUM - ASTRAProlific bloomer. Round, compact growth habit. Flowering throughout summer until

first frost.

Purple Purple Spoon White

PETUNIA - SUNPASSION

Candy Pink

PETUNIA - SUNPASSIONProlific, continuous bloomer all season long. Self-cleaning. Weather resistant. Robust and even growth habit. Gorgeous, eye-catching colours.

Cherry Vein Deep Blue Purple Raspberry Ripple Red

PETUNIA - SUNPASSIONWide range of striking colours ideally suited for beds,

borders, baskets, and window boxes.

Sunny Yellow White

RHOEOTextural accent plant.

Excellent colour.

Fireworks

SALPIGLOSSIS - ROYALDwarf, well-branched plant. Great in containers.

Beautiful open-faced, jewel-toned blooms with striking contrasting veins.

Alexander Gordon

SANVITALIADainty yellow blooms.

Compact growth.

Sunshine

SCABIOSAUnique, pin-cushion like blooms. Good cut flower.

Black Pom Pom

SCAEVOLAEarly flowering. Heat tolerant. Great for baskets and

containers.

Diamond Saphira

SEDUM

Gobi

An indespensible bedding plant.

Low maintenance plants that also attract butterflies.



SEDUMGround-hugging perennials that produce attractive foliage. Easy to grow. Tolerant of

drought and poor soil conditions.

Mojave Patagonia Sahara

SETCREASEARich purple and pink succulent leaves. Drought toler-

ant. Soft pink flowers.

Pink Stripes Purple Heart

STROBILANTHESUnique, metallic foliage.

Heat tolerant.

Purple Passion

THUNBERGIA - SERENGETICharming and low maintenance vine with unique hued flowers. Continuous bloomer. Vigorous and trailing

growth habit.

Apricot Dark Red Sunset Yellow

THUNBERGIABrightly coloured blooms.

Vigorous, low maintenance vine.

Red-Orange

TIBOUCHINAProlific, continuous

bloomer. Exotic flowers.

Latin Princess

TORENIAVivid and colourful blooms. Well branched. Early flowering and blooms from spring

through summer. Low maintenance.

Magenta Dream Purple Dream Yellow Dream

TRAILING SNAPDRAGON - FRUIT SALADFast growing and good branching. Gorgeous colour all season long. Compact growth habit makes them ideal for

planters.

Cranberry Dragonfruit Mango Starfruit

VERBENA - SWEET DREAMS

Blue Eclipse

Wide range of colours to suit any need.



VERBENA - SWEET DREAMSA spreading plant ideal for cascading over retaining walls, pots, baskets, containers, and window boxes. Clusters of small bright coloured

flowers will bloom all season long. Broad leaved. Mildew resistant.

Blue Moon Magenta Morning Pink Eclipse Red Dawn Shooting Star

VERBENA - SWEET DREAMSWide range of colours to suit any need. Thrives in heat

and full sun.

Voodoo Star White Night

NOVELTY PLANTSIntensely scented. Attractive foliage and flowers. Keeps pests away.

Dogs Gone! Hop Off! Mosquito Shocker

NOVELTY PLANTSIntensely scented. Attractive foliage and flowers. Keeps

pests away.

Scardy Cat! Wasp Shocker

ARTICHOKE

Conically shaped; thick meaty petals; thornless;

high yields

Imperial Star

ARUGULA

Uniform; bolt tolerant; extended harvest; robust,

nutty flavour

Adagio

BEANS, GREEN

5-7” straight pods; tender & sweet; good yields;

stringless

Jade

BEETS

Deep red roots with smooth, medium tops

Detroit Supreme

BROCCOLI

Dense, uniform heads; high yielding crowns

Emerald Crown



BROKALI

Unique cross of broccoli and kale; tender stems &

shoots

Atlantis

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Early variety; high yields; firm and nutty sprouts

Gustus F1

CABBAGE

Early; medium 3-5 lb heads; uniform; disease

resistant

Farao

CABBAGE

Heavily savoyed; tender, tasty leaves; sweetens in

cold

Savoy, Famosa F1

CANTALOUPE

Early maturing; good yields; 5-6 lb fruit;

outstanding flavour

Athena F1

CAULIFLOWER

Bright white heads; heavy & dense curds; strong

vigour

Bishop F1

COLLARDS

Upright; high bolt tolerance; dark, slightly

wavy leaves; fast regrowth

Tiger

CORN

Outstanding quality; superb crispness & sweet

taste; 8” ears

Krispy King

CUCUMBER

Past AAS winner; 12” long; seedless; burpless

Long EnglishSweet Success

CUCUMBER

Medium dark green fruit; early maturity

PicklingCalypso F1

EDAMAME

High yields; high quality; excellent nutty taste, non-

GMO

Lucky Lion

EGGPLANT

Heavy cropping; small pale and dark green

veining fruit

Emerald Isle

EGGPLANT

Glossy; uniform; teardrop shaped; high yields

Nadia F1

KALE

Heirloom; long, dark blue-green leaves

Lacinato (Dinosaur)Black Magic

KALE

Finely curled; dark red; 18-24” tall; vigorous

Redbor

KALE

Highly decorative; curly blue-green fringed leaves

Vates Blue Curled

LETTUCE

Gourmet blend of red leaf, romaine & butterhead

Gourmet Salad Blend

LETTUCE

French heirloom; bronze/red outer leaves; 8-12”

wide

ButterheadContinuity

LETTUCE

Tight uniform heads; slow to bolt; holds well

LeafBergam’s Green MT

LETTUCE

Frilly leaves with red margins; slow to bolt

LeafNew Red Fire MT



LETTUCE

Hearty heads for Caesar salads; flavourful

RomaineParris Island Cos 454

LETTUCE

Heirloom; red-brown, flat, smooth leaves

RomaineRouge d’Hiver

PEAS

Extra early; no trellising required; sweet and crisp

SnapSugar Ann

PEPPER

Jumbo, blocky 5” green and red fruit

BellKing Arthur

PEPPER

AAS 2012 winner; tasty; mildly spicy 3-4” pepper;

easy to grow

Cayennetta

PEPPER

Excellent yields; low maintenance; easy to

grow

HotEl Jefe

PEPPER

Extremely hot; red acorn-sized fruit

HotHabanero Rojo

PEPPER

Very spicy; high yields of slender red peppers; excellent for containers

HotThai Dragon

PUMPKIN

Variety of the present world record holder

Dill’s Atlantic Giant

RADICCHIO

Small, uniform heads; sweet in colder temperatures

Sirio

SPINACH

Semi-savoy type; tolerant of bolting

Santorini F1

SQUASH

Thin, hard rind; fiber free; high quality

WinterButtercup Burgess

SQUASH

High yields; 3-6 lbs; rich, creamy flesh with nutty

flavour

WinterButternut Waltham

SQUASH

Very attractive yellow fruit variety; strong frame; tidy

habit

ZucchiniBuckingham

SQUASH

Very dark green; prolonged heavy yields

ZucchiniNoche F1

STRAWBERRY

Ever-bearing; mid-sized berries; premium flavour

Berries Galore

SWISS CHARD

Beautifully colourful; exceptional taste

Bright Lights

TOMATILLO

Husk tomato; high yielding; firm, round fruit

Grande Rio Verde

TOMATO

1-2 lbs meaty fruit; juicy; flavourful

Beefsteak

TOMATO

Reliable producer; large, meaty fruit; disease

resistant

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TOMATO

Vigorous; suited for large baskets/containers; tidy

habit

Cherry Fountain

TOMATO

4-6 oz fruit; bright red; meaty; early fruiting

Early Girl

TOMATO

Productive; super sweet; 1.5” grape-shaped fruit

Grape, Sweethearts F1

TOMATO

Heavy yields; 3-4 oz fruit

La Roma

TOMATO

Globe-shaped; bright yellow; indeterminate

slicer; mildly sweet

Lemon Boy

TOMATO

Large 4 oz fruit; dark green foliage

Patio F1

TOMATO

Bright red; sweet & juicy; 0.75-1” fruit

Red Cherry

TOMATO

Cherry sized tomato; extremely sweet; high

yielding double trusses

Sugar Gloss

TOMATO

Golden orange cherry tomato; very sweet

Sungold

TOMATO

Heavy yields of great tasting 8 - 12 oz fruit

Super Fantastic

TOMATO

Popular; very sweet; small 1” red fruit

Sweet 100

TOMATO

Small, sweet red tomato; vigorous

Sweet Million TMV FN

TOMATO

Extra compact; high yields; perfect for containers

Sweet ‘n Neat Red

TOMATO

Heavy yields; cascading habit; great for hanging

baskets

Tumbler

TOMATO

Slightly flattened, 1 lb beefsteak; ripens to pale,

yellow-green

Heirloom, Aunt Ruby’s German Green

TOMATO

Deep purple-black, 1” tomato; excellent taste

Heirloom, Black Cherry

TOMATO

Deep garnet; round 2” juicy slicer tomato; rich

fruity flavour

Heirloom, Black Prince

TOMATO

Unusual sweet flavour; 1” yellow-green fruit

Heirloom, Green Grapes

TOMATO

Pink-red 1-3 lb beefsteak; meaty; flavourful

Heirloom, Mortgage Lifter

TOMATO

1-2 lb yellow and red marbled flesh; smooth

texture

Heirloom, Old German

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3” deep red fruit; plum; best paste tomato

Heirloom, San Marzano

WATERMELON

Very sweet and crisp; compact vines; 6-10 lbs

fruit

Sugar Baby

BASIL

Classic sweet Italian pesto basil; aromatic; good

yields

Italian Genovese

BASIL

Large flat, dark red to purple leaves; sweet and

spicy flavour

Red Rubin

BASIL

Small, gree, narrow leaves; subtle licorice-like flavour

Thai

CHIVES

Continual harvest throughout summer;

versatile

CILANTRO

12-24”; fast growing; slow to bolt; aromatic; dark

green

Santo

DILL

Dwarf variety; 18-24” tall; easy to maintain

Fernleaf

LAVENDER

Compact habit with good branching and uniformity;

flowers all season

Bandera

LEMON VERBENA

Strong lemon scent; essential oil; good for tea

MARJORAM

Delicate sweet yet spicy flavour; low growing

MINT

Prized variety for the popular Cuban drink; very

fragrant

Mojito

OREGANO

Bushy plant with pale pink flowers; easy to maintain;

versatile herb

PARSLEY

Highly aromatic; sun or partial shade

Dark Italian Flat Leaf

PARSLEY

Culinary herb; excellent garnish; flavourful

Darki Curled Leaf

ROSEMARY

Exceptional flavour; use fresh or dried

SAGE

Highly aromatic; lemony flavour; similar to

rosemary

STEVIA

Alternative to sugar; bushy plant with small flowers

Sugar Love

TARRAGON

Refreshing peppery flavour; glossy green

leaves

THYME

Easy to grow; use fresh or dried

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