we’ve got those [Angel Eyes®]Geraniums and Angelonia 2008-2009

Beginning fall 2008, we’re offering rooted cuttings of the world’s

finest Angelonia, Pelargonium crispum, P. grandiflorum, P. peltatum,

Regal, Zonal and Specialty Geraniums. Take your pick of more than

sixty-five varieties, including their famous breeding breakthroughs:

Aristo® and Angel Eyes® series.

Founded in 1889 by Wilhelm Elsner, the German company Elsner

pac has pioneered some of the most important advances in modern

commercial horticulture, among them elite stock and virus indexing.

The fourth generation of the Elsner family continues to develop

exciting new products. And as your reliable, convenient source of

quality plants – and real service – we’re here to bring them to you.

[geranium and angelonia rooted cuttings]

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The Angelonia Adessa series is anotherinnovation in breeding we’re pleased to bring tothe US market. They’re the first to combinelarger, vividly-hued flower spikes on strong stalkswith a well-branched, compact habit. Healthy,ever-blooming and heat loving, they bring colorand vertical interest to containers, windowboxes, beds and borders.

PAC ADESSA® BICOLOR (adebic)Fresh summer blue and white flowers, veryearly to early flowering, medium growth.

PAC ADESSA® BLUE (adeblu)Clear, light blue flowers, very early flowering,medium growth.

PAC ADESSA® DEEP BLUE (adedeblu)Intense blue flowers, very early flowering,compact growth.

PAC ADESSA® PINK (adepin)Medium pink flowers with dark pink centers,spat, medium growth.

PAC ADESSA® PURPLE (adepur)Deep violet flowers, early flowering, mediumgrowth.

PAC ADESSA® WHITE (adewit)Pure, pristine white flowers, early flowering,medium growth.

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NEW PAC ADESSA® Bicolor NEW PAC ADESSA® Blue

NEW PAC ADESSA® Deep Blue NEW PAC ADESSA® Pink

NEW PAC ADESSA® Purple NEW PAC ADESSA® White

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[consumer alternatives to boring]

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Geraniums continue to be consistently popular with consumers, despite the fact that they’ve remained

relatively unchanged. Until now. Thanks to the impressive innovations of Elsner pac, a new era of Geranium

demand is at hand. Imagine how fast these refreshing new varieties will disappear from the benches.

A premium Stellar type with single, star-shapedflowers, Fireworks showcases an unusual“spiky” look that catches the eye. Easy to growwith proven excellent consumer performance.

FIREWORKS® COLLECTION PINK (fiwopi)Compact to medium growth.

FIREWORKS® COLLECTIONRED-WHITE (fiworewhi)Medium growth.

FIREWORKS® COLLECTIONCHERRY WHITE (fiwocher)Medium growth.

FIREWORKS® COLLECTIONCHERRY (fiwocherry)Compact growth.

FIREWORKS® COLLECTIONLIGHT PINK (fiwopink)Compact to medium growth.

FIREWORKS® COLLECTIONSALMON (fiwosal)Compact growth.

FIREWORKS® COLLECTIONSCARLET (fiwoscarl)Compact growth.

FIREWORKS® COLLECTIONWHITE (fiwowit)Compact to medium growth.

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FIREWORKS® Pink FIREWORKS® Red-White

FIREWORKS® Cherry White FIREWORKS® Cherry

FIREWORKS® Light Pink FIREWORKS® Salmon

FIREWORKS® Scarlet FIREWORKS® White

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The smallest of the Regal types is anything buttimid. Angel Eyes are extremely floriferous,displaying unique pansy-faced flowers with vividmarkings that bloom beautifully all summer.Bushy and naturally compact, they have no needfor PGRs and require less water and fertilizerthan standard Geraniums. Growing cool for thefinal one-third of the production cycle willimprove quality, though no cool treatment isneeded under high light conditions.

ANGEL EYES® BICOLOR (pacbicolor)Mid-April flowering. Compact growth.

ANGEL EYES® BURGUNDY (pacburg)Mid-April flowering. Compact growth.

ANGEL EYES® ORANGE (paccrio)Early to Mid-April flowering. Compact growth.

ANGEL EYES® PICOTEE (pacra)Early April flowering. Compact growth.

ANGEL EYES® BURGUNDY RED (pacbured)Early April flowering. Compact growth.

ANGEL EYES® LIGHT PINK (paceyes)Late March flowering. Very compact growth.

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ANGEL EYES® Bicolor ANGEL EYES® Burgundy

ANGEL EYES® Orange ANGEL EYES® Picotee

ANGEL EYES® Burgundy Red ANGEL EYES® Light Pink

DANDY® Lilac SHIVA® Mex

VILLE® de Dresden

DANDY®

Features semi-double Ivies and a compact,bushy habit: ideal for baskets and combos.Broad palette includes unique bicolors.DANDY AMETHYST (paclit), DANDY APRICOT (pacapri),DANDY BLUE (pacblusy), DANDY DARK RED (pengra),DANDY LILAC (paclill), DANDY NEON PINK (pacric),DANDY VELVET RED (pactomgi), MEXIKANERIN

SHIVA®

Consumers love these large-flowered single IvyGeraniums with consistently superior gardenperformance. Medium vigor.SHIVA AMETHYST (pacham), SHIVA MEX (pacshim),SHIVA SCARLET (pacharl), SHIVA PURPLE RED (pachol),SHIVA VELVET RED (pachafvel), SHIVA WHITE (pacwhite)

VILLE®

These standard “balcon” types sport a cascadinghabit, perfect for window boxes or as groundcover. Excellent vigor.VILLE DE DRESDEN (pendec), VILLE DE PARIS ROT,VILLE DE PARIS ROSA, VILLE DE PARIS LILA,VILLE DE PARIS DARK PINK

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The next generation of Regal Geraniums hasarrived, with a strong bud count and non-brittlefoliage (for easier shipping). Aristo varieties flowerearlier than standard types, so your customerswon’t wait long to enjoy a phenomenal range ofcolors and patterns. And as a cool crop, theyrequire less heating than standard Geraniums.

ARISTO® BLACK(pacabla)

ARISTO® HALO(pacahal)

ARISTO® LILAC(pacali)

ARISTO® PURPLE(pacapur)

ARISTO® RED(pacared)

ARISTO® SALMON(pacasal)

ARISTO® VELVET RED(regvel)

ARISTO® BURGUNDY(regburg)

ARISTO® CANDY (NOT SHOWN)

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ARISTO® PETTICOAT (NOT SHOWN)

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ARISTO® SURPRISE (NOT SHOWN)

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ARISTO® CLARINA(regli)

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ARISTO® Black ARISTO® Halo

ARISTO® Lilac ARISTO® Purple

ARISTO® Red

ARISTO® Velvet Red

ARISTO® Salmon

ARISTO® Burgundy ARISTO® Clarina

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With Our Rooted Cuttings, Less is More for You

w Shorter crop times to finish means higher profits

w Our high light levels give you toned and ready-to-grow plants

w Lower minimums for individual varieties than with URCs

w Rooted by experts in our specialized facilities

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ELANOS®

A solid series of standard Zonals with excellentperformance and an unusual range of colors.Strong benchmark varieties for today’s market.ELANOS ROSE (pactina), ELANOS BRIGHT RED (meloda),

ELANOS LAVENDER (penve), ELANOS LIGHT PINK (pacsalkom),

ELANOS LIGHT VIOLET (pacamla), ELANOS LILACW/EYE (pacry),

ELANOS ORANGE (drapin), ELANOS ROSE PINK (pacsalpri),

ELANOS SALMON, ELANOS SHOCKING PINK (pacpin),

ELANOS VIOLET (pacvistar), ELANOSWHITE (pacelwhi)

DARKO®

Enjoy a great color range with beautifulblack-green foliage that contrasts nicely withflowers. Compact yet vigorous growth.DARKO CHERRY (pacmar), DARKO ROSE PINKW/EYE (pacdo),

DARKOWHITE (pacwei), DARKO SCARLET RED (penjul),

DARKO VELVET RED (pacsam), DARKO SALMON (pacdala)

FLOWER FAIRY®

A compact series with semi-double flowers anda pronounced eye.FLOWER FAIRY BERRY (sweberry), FLOWER FAIRY ROSE (swero),

FLOWER FAIRY VIOLET (swevio)

LITTLE LADY®

The first miniature Zonal series, Little Ladyoffers exceptional high-density production insmall pots (2.5–3.5") and can be finished forValentine’s Day under HID lighting.LITTLE LADY BICOLOR (minibi), LITTLE LADY ROSE (minirose),

LITTLE LADY SCARLET (miniscarl), LITTLE LADY PINK (minipink),

LITTLE LADY CANDY (minicandy), LITTLE LADY LIGHT (minilight),

LITTLE LADY CHERRY (minicherry), LITTLE LADY LIGHT PINK

PELGARDINI®

Beautiful heirlooms with variegated, colorfulfoliage that contrasts spectacularly againstflowers. Clean, healthy and robust, thesevarieties are often great in mixed containers.CONTRAST, MRS. POLLOCK,

VANCOUVER CENTENNIAL, OCCOLD SHIELD

SCENTED GERANIUMSStir the senses with strongly scented foliageand touchy-feely textures. This terrific range ofbotanical-type plants has reliable, cleanmaterial and a surplus of consumer appeal.ORANGE FIZZ, CONCOLOR LACE,

P.X FRAGRANS

SAXONIA®

This vigorous interspecific hybrid coversup to 6 square feet per plant and growswell in part shade and dry areas. Greatlandscaping, self cleaning and excellentweather and disease resistance. Best grownin larger pots. Excellent one gallon pot.SAXONIA ORANGE (shacor), SAXONIA PURPLE (share),

SAXONIA VIOLET (shalet)

SAXONIA® Violet

ELANOS® Light Pink DARKO® Velvet Red

FLOWER FAIRY® Berry LITTLE LADY® Bicolor

VANCOUVER CENTENNIAL Orange Fizz

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PROGRAM SPECIFICS:Tray Size: 104/104, 8 x 13 stripGrown in 30mm EllepotsMinimum: 1 box/2 traysLead Time: 8 weeksOffered: Weeks 39-27

SHIPPING OPTIONS:Boxes, racks or our one-way disposable pallet rack. Weoffer many shipping options via air freight, common carrier,FedEx and our regional Plug Connection truck.

Estimated freight rates only, please consult your broker for actual

rates. Fuel surcharges apply.

2627 Ramona Drive Vista, California 92084 760.631.0992 760.940.1555 (fax)info@plugconnection.com www.plugconnection.com

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