April 29 5-9 p.m.
2011
IKM-Manning
FFA
Annual Plant and Flower Sale in conjunction with the Spring Fine Arts night
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Index by page FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Tomato.............................................................................................................4-5 Pepper....................................................................................................................6 Cucumber..............................................................................................................7 Cilantro..................................................................................................................8 Zucchini.................................................................................................................9 Okra.....................................................................................................................10 FLOWERS -- FULL SUN Black-Eyed Susan..........................................................................................11 Celosia................................................................................................................12 German Geranium..........................................................................................13 Portulaca...........................................................................................................14 Snapdragon......................................................................................................15 Superbell............................................................................................................16 Yellow Daisy......................................................................................................17 Wave Petunia....................................................................................................18 Petunia....................................................................................................... 19-20 FLOWERS -- FULL to PART SUN Australian Fan Flower...................................................................................21 Dusty Miller......................................................................................................22 Gerber Daisy....................................................................................................23 Marigold.............................................................................................................24 Nicotiana...........................................................................................................25 Spider Plant.....................................................................................................26 Vinca Vine...........................................................................................................27 FLOWERS -- FULL SUN to FULL SHADE Begonia...............................................................................................................28 FLOWERS -- PARTIAL SHADE Asparagus Fern...............................................................................................29 Impatiens.................................................................................................. 30-31 Jade Tree...........................................................................................................32 Spike....................................................................................................................33 Wandering Jew.................................................................................................34 FLOWERS -- FULL SHADE 2 Coleus.................................................................................................................35
Index - Alphabetical Asparagus Fern..............................................................................29 Australian Fan Flower..................................................................21 Begonia..............................................................................................28 Black-Eyed Susan..........................................................................11 Celosia................................................................................................12 Cilantro................................................................................................. 8 Coleus.................................................................................................35 Cucumber............................................................................................. 7 Dusty Miller......................................................................................22 Gerber Daisy....................................................................................23 German Geranium..........................................................................13 Impatiens................................................................................. 30-31 Jade Tree..........................................................................................32 Marigold.............................................................................................24 Nicotiana...........................................................................................25 Okra.....................................................................................................10 Pepper................................................................................................... 6 Petunia...................................................................................... 19-20 Portulaca...........................................................................................14 Snapdragon......................................................................................15 Spider Plant.....................................................................................26 Spike...................................................................................................33 Superbell...........................................................................................16 Tomato.............................................................................................4-5 Vinca Vine..........................................................................................27 Wandering Jew................................................................................34 Wave Petunia...................................................................................18 Yellow Daisy.....................................................................................17 Zucchini................................................................................................. 9 3
TOMATOES “Better Boy”
MATURES: In 70-75 Days FRUIT SIZE: 1 lb.
“Celebrity” MATURES: In 67 Days FRUIT SIZE: 8 oz.
“Early Girl”
MATURES: In 52-62 Days FRUIT SIZE: 5 oz.
“Roma” MATURES: In 76 Days FRUIT SIZE: 2 oz.
FULL SUN SPACING: At least 21/2 feet 4
Best in organic-rich, well-drained soil
TOMATOES “Jet Star”
MATURES: 60-80 Days FRUIT SIZE: Under 1 lb.
“Rutger Select” MATURES: 60-90 Days FRUIT SIZE: 7 oz.
“Supersteak Hybrid” MATURES: 80 Days FRUIT SIZE: 2 lbs.
“Sweet 100 Cherry” MATURES: 70 Days FRUITSIZE: 1 in.
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FULL SUN Spacing: At least 21/2 feet Best in organic-rich, well-drained soil
PEPPERS
California Wonder
Garden Salsa
Hungarian Yellow Wax
FRUIT SIZE: 4-6 oz.
FRUIT SIZE: 9” long
FRUIT SIZE: 4-6” long
MATURITY: 75 days
MATURITY: 73 days
MATURITY: 65 days
SPACING: 18” x 30”
SPACING: 18” x 30”
SPACING: 18” x 30”
Italian Roaster
Sweet Banana
Jalapeno
(Mildly hot)
(Matures from yellow to orange to red)
(Hot) (Matures to a bright red)
FRUIT SIZE: 2-3” long
FRUIT SIZE: 2-3.5” long
MATURITY: 75 days
MATURITY: 72 days
SPACING: 18-24”
SPACING: 18” x 30”
(Sweet Bell)
FRUIT SIZE: 8-9” long MATURITY: 75-85 days SPACING: 18” x 30”
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(Hot)
FULL SUN
(Matures to a deep red)
CUCUMBERS Burpless Bush
This is a space saving form of the favorite Burpless Hybrid. Short vines grow about 2 feet long. Fruit is straight and cylindrical for easy slicing. Eat these delicious cukes fresh, pickled, or sliced into salads. Excellent for small gardens and containers.
FULL SUN Vegetable size: 6� long Maturity: 50-60 days Spacing: 4 feet in hills 7
18 inches on trellis
CILANTRO
Cilantro is used in a great many different dishes, particularly Mexican and Asian dishes.
FULL SUN Size: 18-14” Maturity: 6 weeks Spacing: Rows 18” apart Harvest: Weekly 8
ZUCCHINI
Summer squash comes in a variety of shapes and colors. Bush varieties take up relatively little space, and if kept picked will keep producing right up to frost.
FULL SUN Vegetable Size: 6� long & 2� wide Maturity: 47-52days Spacing: In hills, 3-4 feet apart 9
OKRA
Okra is a tropical plant that is grown as an annual vegetable. The seed pods are especially useful for thickening stews because of their gummy mucilage. Okra plants are extremely drought and heat resistant
FULL SUN Vegetable Size: 2-3 inches Maturity: 50-60 days Spacing: 12-24�
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BLACK EYED SUSAN
Lemon Star
Orange Wonder
This vigorous vine produces brightly colored flowers all summer. The flowers are larger than those of the seed-grown varieties. An outstanding choice for trellises, hanging baskets and fences.
FULL SUN SIZE vine can spread 5-8’ wide SPACING 15-18” apart BLOOMS all season COMPLENTARY FLOWERS go well with hot contrasts 11
of colors such as red and purple
CELOSIA
Celosias are easy to grow. They grow in most any type of soil— even heavy clay—as long as they are in full sun. You can count on celosia to come through heat and drought unscathed.
FULL SUN SIZE: 24-36” SPACING: 10-12” apart BLOOMS: mid-summer COMPLENTARY FLOWERS:
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Spikes, marigolds, dianthus, nicotiana.
GERMAN GERANIUMS
FULL SUN SIZE- 1 to 2 feet tall SPACING- 12 to 15 inches BLOOMS- All year long COMPLIMENTARY FLOWERSChrysanthemums, and Coreopsis
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PORTULACA
Margarita Mix
Margarita Rosita
Use these flowers for reliable borders, containers, and rock gardens.
FULL SUN SIZE: 6-8” SPACING: 12” BLOOMS: Early Summer to Fall COMPLIMENTARY FLOWERS: 14
Marigolds, Zinnias, and Vincas
SNAPDRAGON
Yellow
Mix (Colors may vary)
The Snapdragon is a beautiful cool-season annual that blooms from late spring to autumn. It carries flowers that range in color from vibrant red to pale pastel.
FULL SUN SIZE: 1-3 ft. tall SPACING: 8-12 in. apart BLOOMS: Late Spring COMPLEMENTARY FLOWERS: Pansies, Viola, and Ornamental Kale
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SUPERBELLS (Petunia Look -alike)
PINK
WHITE
TRAILING PINK PURPLE
FULL SUN
RED
SIZE- 6-10 inches SPACING- 8 - 10 in. BLOOMS- Planting to Hard Frost
COMPLIMENTARY FLOWERS16
Wire Vine, Tricolor Salvia
YELLOW DAISY
These beautiful flowers thrive in well-drained soil and require very little care. You can use them in rock gardens, edgings, and as cut flowers.
FULL SUN SIZE: 6 inches SPACING: 10 inches BLOOMS: Summer to fall COMPLIMENTARY FLOWERS: 17
Baby’s Breath and Lilies
WAVE PETUNIAS
Burgundy Star Spreading
Blue Spreading
Pink Spreading
Easiest petunia to grow in the garden or in containers and can be planted in neat mounds of colors.
FULL SUN SIZE: 6-12” SPACING: 10-15” BLOOMS: Spring, Late Spring, & Summer
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COMPLEMENTARY FLOWERS: Blue Fescue Grass, Lavender, Sweet Alyssum, Heliotrope
PETUNIA
ROYAL VELVET
BLACK VELVET
Heat tolerent -- Drought tolerant Deadheading not neessary. Enjoy stunning season-long shows in your baskets, containers, and beds. Great in mixed combination plantings.
FULL SUN SIZE: 8-10” tall SPACING; 8-10” apart BLOOMS: all season/ planting to hard frost COMPLEMENTARY FLOWERS: Superbells, portulaca, and spikes 19
PETUNIA Frost Fire Madness
Sugar Daddy
Wonderful for borders, beds, window boxes and containers. Enjoy stunning season-long shows. Great in mixed combination plantings.
FULL to PART SUN SIZE:
12”-15”
SPACING: BLOOMS: 20
9”
All Season
COMPLEMENTARY FLOWERS: Superbells, portulaca, and spikes
AUSTRALIAN
FAN FLOWER
This beautiful flower can stand heat and drought and will last until frost season. Use in a hanging basket or flower pot and enjoy!
Heat and drought tolerant FULL to PART SUN SIZE: 8-12 inches SPACING: 10-12 inches BLOOMS: Planting to frost COMPLEMENTARY FLOWERS:
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Yellow-flowered annuals such as Bidens, Cape daisies, marguerite daisies, or Dahlberg daisies.
DUSTY MILLER
SILVER DUST
Wonderful for borders, beds, window boxes and containers.
FULL TO PART SUN HEIGHT- 10-12 in SPACING- 12 in BLOOMS- Mid summer COMPLEMENTARY FLOWERS-
Garden Bride, Blue Danbue, Sonata Series 22
Gerber Daisy
Jaguar Red
Jaguar Yellow Dark Center
Jaguar Rose Dark Center Gerber Daisies our the fifth most popular flower in the world. They normally come in a variety of colors.
FULL to PART SUN SIZE: 10-12 in. SPACING: 9 in. BLOOMS: Long Season Display of Blooms 23
COMPLEMENTARY FLOWER: Pansies
MARIGOLD
Orange
Yellow
Marigolds come in many colors mainly red, yellow, orange, maroon, and cream. They are good for border or edging accents.
FULL to PART SUN SIZE: 6 in. to 4 ft. tall and 10 to 18 in. wide SPACING: 5 to 10 in. BLOOMS: Late Spring to Fall COMPLEMENTARY FLOWERS: 24
Yellow and Orange Daylilies, Blue Sage, and Blue Ageratum
NICOTIANA
Hummingbird Red Provides an abundance of brightly colored blooms all season long. A reliable choice for borders, containers, and rock gardens. Best in fertile, well-drained soil kept evenly moist.
FULL to PART SUN SIZE: 10-12” tall SPACING: 8-12” apart BLOOMS: all summer 25
COMPLEMENTARY FLOWERS:
zinnias, ageratum, impatiens, and begonias
SPIDER PLANT
Variegated (green and white)
Non Variegated (solid green)
Spider plants are a lovely addition to any home, and are well adapted to hanging baskets. Spider plants are usually green and yellow.
FULL to PART SUN SIZE: 1 ft. tall and 1 ft. wide SPACING: 2 ft. COMPLEMENTARY FLOWERS: Petunias 26
Variegated
VINCA VINE
FULL to PART SUN SIZE: 8 in. SPACING: 6 in. apart BLOOMS: Spring, Summer, Fall COMPLEMENTARY PLANTS: 27
Geranium, Blue Sage, Hellebore
BEGONIAS
Vodka
CockTail Mix
FULL SUN to SHADE SIZE: 6-8 in Prelude White
SPACING: 9 in BLOOMS: Spring to fall
COMPLIMENTARY PLANTS 28
Carex, Tiarrela, Huechera, Hostas
ASPARAGUS FERN
Perfect foliage accents and attractive in containers.
PARTIAL SUN SIZE: 12-24” SPACING: 12” BLOOMS: Annually during the Summer COMPLIMENTARY FLOWERS: 29
Lilies, Roses, and Orchids
NEW GUINEA
IMPATIENS
Purple Star
White
Deep Red
PARTIAL SUN SIZE: 10-12 in. SPACING: 12-15 in. apart BLOOMS: All Season COMPLEMENTARY PLANTS Hosta, Fern, English Ivy
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IMPATIENS Super Elfin
Apricot
Red
Lipstick
White
Mixed
Impatiens are used for wonderful borders, beds, window boxes, and containers. They provide an abundance of brightly colored blooms all season long.
PART SHADE to SHADE SIZE: Ht. 8-12” SPACING: 9” BLOOMS: Spring to fall COMPLEMENTARY FLOWERS: 31
Ferns, begonias, petunias, and spikes
JADE TREE
The jade tree makes a longlived, easy to grow houseplant. It has glossy, fleshy leaves and forms a tree-like plant. Starshaped white flowers appear in autumn.
PARTIAL SUN SIZE: 1 to 6 feet SPACING: large pot BLOOMS: any season COMPLEMENTARY FLOWERS 32
Livingstone Daisy, Cacti
SPIKES
Great accent and attractive in containers
PARTIAL SUN SIZE: 24” tall SPACING: 15-18” apart COMPLEMENTARY FLOWERS: 33
Any colored flower less than18” tall
WANDERING JEW
Wandering Jews are one of the easier type of plants to grow. It adapts easily to various enviroments and conditions. Put in hanging baskets or areas where it can trail down. This plant is recommended for beginners.
INDIRECT SUNLIGHT SIZE: 3 to 4 inches tall SPACING: 2 to 3 feet apart BLOOMS: Spring and summer COMPLEMENTARY FLOWERS: 34
Other indirect sunlight plants
KONG COLEUS
RED
ROSE
Wonderful for borders, beds, window boxes and containers.
FULL SHADE HEIGHT- 18-22 in SPACING- 12 in
BLOOMs- Midseasom to frost COMPLEMENTARY FLOWERS- Wedgwood Blue 35
Credits Multimedia Design Class: For Creating Flower Brochure and Posters. Kaylee Blake Bryce Beyerink Alex Bornhoft Taylor Boyle Jessica Cole Kim Hodne Skylair Johnson Meaghan Meyer Lexi Mills Dustin Nepper Brandon Ramsey Klay Ramsey Paige Sybesma Roxy Willenborg Hannah Willison Mackenzie Wooster
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Horticulture Class: For Growing Plants and Organizing Sale. Lauren Borkowski Trent Conner Dalton Hawbaker Colten Koontz Triston Nelson Alison Ranniger Zach Rasmussen Shayne Wiese