Acalypha w.‘Ceylon’ Centaurea candissima Ipomea batatas ‘Dwarf Marguarita’ Furcraea foetida Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost’ Alstromeria The 2005 Plant Picks The following plants represent a few of the Beds & Borders Picks for 2005 as a result of our trialing process. Acalypha w.‘Ceylon’ This new tropical addition is great anywhere you want to add exotic flare. Wavy mahogany leaves have bronze highlights and bright salmon-pink scalloped edges. Great for containers, 14-26". Centaurea candissima Grey almost white, the color is similar to gymnocarpa but its texture and form are completely different. Very thick felt-like leaves with lacerated edges. It stands completely upright to about 12". Ipomea batatas ‘Dwarf Marguarita’ (Sweet Potato Vine) This dwarf variety has the same color, shape & texture as Marguartia with a more restrained growth habit. Great for combination planters & it won't take over the pot. Furcraea foetida After using this in the garden for the last three years we are finally able to source large enough quantities to offer it in our catalog. Upright, thick sword shaped, variegated green & cream colored leaves. 10-12". Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost’ This new limited release Euphorbia is very delicate and airy but it has great flower power. Bright, clean white flowers throughout the summer in the garden. Mecardonia ‘Gold Flake’ (8" HB) Opposite green leaves produce bright yellow flowers at each leaf axil. Very vigorous, perfect to use as ground cover, in baskets, containers or along the garden edge. Will ship in May, blooms mid-summer through fall. This genus always looks great and blooms into the fall. Zinnia Profusion Apricot Deep to pale peach. Resistant to leaf spots and mildew like the Z. linearis but of broader leaf. Semi-upright growing to 15-18", flowers are single. No need to deadhead. For a Complete Plant List 2005 - contact us. PLANT PRODUCTS We grow 400+ varieties of non-commodity plants grown primarily in 1 quart pots and hanging baskets grown to the highest standard of quality. We select only the most vigorous and viral free varieties from the most reliable sources; varieties we know to be outstanding performers in our region. Look for the Beds & Borders logo in color-coordinated pots. You will find custom plant labels describing cultural information specific to the region and the assurance that our recommendation is trustworthy. Container Collections The Beds & Borders Container Collection allows you to plant a professionally designed container by purchasing a 9-plant pre-packaged kit. Each custom basket of plants includes cultural and planting instructions. Plant Programs Beds & Borders grows finished product in every season such as specialty items featuring beautiful combinations of seasonal plants, grown in a wide a variety of attractive pots and window boxes to adorn any home or as perfect gift items. We grow a full line of specialty fall products, “Party Pots”, finished containers for the summer patio, cut flowers in late spring and more. The Company Selection Process Plant Picks Where to Buy Plant List Beds & Borders, Inc., Laurel Lane, Laurel, New York 11948, (631) 298-1836, Fax (631) 298-1834, info@bedsandborders.com