Page 8 - Griffin Gazette Issue 3 - 2018

Mum's

the word!

By Dennis Meisch, Green Goods Dümmen Orange says they’re changing With nearly 30 new varieties coming to
Assistant Business Manager the way they look at garden mums. market for 2019, be sure to give your
They’re pursuing bold, saturated and programs a thorough review. You’ll
With this year’s garden mum crop in your non-fading colors with staying power in definitely want to find room in your
rearview mirror, it’s finally time to catch the home garden. New flower forms and production space for some of these
your breath for a moment. But don’t sizes are said to be on the way, too – all gems! Your Griffin seed & plant sales
get too comfortable: New garden mum welcomed additions to the garden mum representative is a terrific resource
introductions are already on the way! market. We anticipate seven new intros when it comes to variety selection and
This year’s class of new varieties is a big from Dümmen Orange for 2019 but at program development. Don’t hesitate to
one, with some exciting genetics that press time, the breeder was still hush- call on our team with questions or when
are sure to make your pulse quicken. hush on details. Stay tuned to our social you just need a second opinion – we’re
Consider this your sneak peek.
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Photo Caption: Debbie Hot Pink garden mum More to see online
from Syngenta Flowers: Early flowering in the
North, slowing to early-mid timing as you move See our digital Gazette for information on new poinsettia varieties.
south. Plants show medium-strong vigor.