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What’s New @Sakata2017 marks the year of our Ruby Anniversary.Join us in celebrating 40 years of moving forward!

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Harmony Double Scarlet

ASEED I ANEMONE

New Series!

HarmonyDoubleF1 Anemone coronaria I B

•HarmonyDoubleisthenewsisterseriestoHarmony—theTOPCHOICEformany anemone growers worldwide

•Compactplantsaretoppedwithuniquedoubleflowersmakingforloadsofcolor. Plus,HarmonyDoubleBlueprovidestruebluecolor

•Outstandinginthegardenorcontainer

•HarmonyDoubleincludesthreecolorsandamix

MINIMUM GERM: 80%SEED FORM: RawCROP TIME: 19 – 20 WeeksCONTAINER SIZE: 4",GallonsPLANT HEIGHT: 6 – 8"PLANT WIDTH: 5"COLORS / MIXES: 3 / 1

Blue White

Versatile,vivacious and abundant!

B = Bedding C =CutFlower P =PottedCrop

Blue Scarlet WhiteMix

Improved Color!

AmbassadorF1BegoniasemperflorensI B

•ImprovedPinkoffersabrightercolorandlargerflower

•Theperfectbalanceofearlinessinthepackandvigorinthegarden!

•Anearly,green-leavedseriesfeaturinglargeflowersoncompactplants

•Ambassadorincludessevencolorsandamix

MINIMUM GERM: 90%SEED FORM: Raw,PelletedCROP TIME: SpringtoSummer11–12WeeksCONTAINER SIZE: Packs,4"PLANT HEIGHT: 10 – 12"PLANT WIDTH: 10"COLORS / MIXES: 7 / 1

BSEED I BEGONIA

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Emperor Red Improved

Improved Color!

EmperorF1BegoniasemperflorensI B P

•NewRedhasanimprovedhabitandoffersthesamegreatearlinessand flowersizeastheentireEmperorseries

•Anunbeatablegardenperformerfeaturingbeautifulgreenfoliageandbrightflowers

•Emperorincludesfivecolorsandamix

MINIMUM GERM: 90%SEED FORM: PelletedCROP TIME: SpringtoSummer11–12WeeksCONTAINER SIZE: Packs,4"PLANT HEIGHT: 12 – 14"PLANT WIDTH: 12"COLORS / MIXES: 5 / 1

Ambassador Pink Improved

PinkImproved

RedImproved

New Color!

CenturyCelosiaargenteaplumosaI B

•NewColor—Pink!

•Easytogrowandmaintain

•Large,abundantplumesonstronger,longerstems

•Big,greenleaves

•Centurynowincludesfivebrightcolorsandamix

MINIMUM GERM: 85%SEED FORM: RawCROP TIME: SpringtoSummer9–10WeeksCONTAINER SIZE: Packs,4–6"PLANT HEIGHT: 12 – 16"PLANT WIDTH: 8"COLORS / MIXES: 5 / 1

CSEED I CELOSIA

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Century Pink

Gorgeous,fluffypinkplumesonleafygreenplantsmakeastatementinthelandscape

Pink


NewPinkjoinstheCenturyseries!

Improved Colors!

MicroF1CyclamenmicroI B P

•Dwarfplantslooknaturalinverysmallpots

•Anabundanceofsmallleavesandflowers

•Agreatitemforspecialmarketingprograms

CSEED I CYCLAMEN

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Micro Neon Pink Improved

New & Improved Colors!

VeranoF1CyclamenminiI B P

•Well-knownforfastandveryuniformflowering

•Moretolerantofhighertemperatures.Excellentfor summerproduction

•“Solar”denotesvarietiesthathavebeendeveloped for even warmer climates

•Excellentforlandscapeuse

Micro Orchid Improved

Micro Red Improved

Verano Deep Neon Flamed

Solar

Verano Pure White Solar

Verano Neon Pink Improved

Verano Pink with Eye

Verano Red Solar

Verano Wine Red Fuji

Verano Neon Pink Fuji

Verano Salmon Pink Fuji

Verano Wine Red Improved

MINIMUM SEED TOTAL CROP CONTAINER PLANT PLANT COLOR/ SIZE GERM FORM TIME SIZE HEIGHT WIDTH MIXES

Micro micro 85% Raw 27–28wks Packs,2.5–3.5” 6–10” 6–8” 15/1

Verano mini 85% Raw 25–27wks Packs,2.5–4” 6–10” 6–8” 28/1

Mini Winter mini 85% Raw 26–30wks Packs,4” 8–10” 6–8” 20/1

Picasso mini 85% Raw 27–29wks Packs,4” 10–12” 6–8” 8/1

Allure intm. 85% Raw 27–29wks 4–5” 10–12” 7–9” 21/1

Rembrandt intm. 85% Raw 28–30wks 4–5” 10–12” 7–9” 9/1

XL standard 85% Raw 29–31wks 4.5–6” 12–14” 8–10” 17/2

Mammoth jumbo 85% Raw 31–33wks 6–7” 14–16” 9–12” 13/2

CyclamenAt-a-Glance

NeonPinkImprovedOrchidImprovedRedImproved

DeepNeonFlamedSolarNeonPinkImprovedNeonPinkFujiPinkwithEyePureWhiteSolarRed SolarSalmonPinkFujiWineRedFujiWineRedImproved

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Mini WinterF1CyclamenminiI B P

•Fasterflowering

•Suitableforcooler,damperclimates

•Thrivesoutdoors,idealforwinterproduction

CSEED I CYCLAMEN

Improved Colors!

PicassoF1CyclamenminiI B P

•Fasterflowering

•Silver-leaved“sister”ofMiniWinter

•Thrivesoutdoors

•Useforyearroundproduction


AllureF1CyclamenintermediateI B P

•Usedextensivelyinlandscapeplantings

•Offersveryuniformandabundantflowering,verythick flowerstems,centralbloomingandextendedshelflife

•Bloomsopenlikeanexplosionofcolor!

Mini Winter Deep Neon Pink

Improved

Mini Winter Orchid Improved

Mini Winter Wine Red Fuji

Picasso Neon Pink Improved

Picasso Cream White

Improved

Picasso Wine Red Improved

Allure Dark Violet Fuji

Allure Lavender

Allure Red Improved

Allure Wine Red Fuji

Picasso Red Improved

DeepNeonPinkImprovedOrchidImprovedWineRedFuji

CreamWhiteImprovedNeonPinkImprovedRedImprovedWineRedImproved

DarkVioletFujiLavenderRedImprovedWineRedFuji


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RembrandtF1CyclamenintermediateI B P

•Offersdistinctsilveryfoliageonstrong,fullplants

•Loadedwithlong-lasting,gorgeousflowers

•Silver-leaved“sister”ofAllure

CSEED I CYCLAMEN

New & Improved Colors & Mix!

XLF1CyclamenstandardI B P

•Largeflowerswithverystrongstems

•Brightcolorswithmanyflowersperplant

•Excellentpottedcrop

Improved Color & New Mix!

MammothF1CyclamenjumboI P

•Extremelylargeblooms

•Attractivefull,roundedplantstructure

•Thick,strongflowerstems

•Moreintensecolor

Rembrandt Dark Violet Improved

Rembrandt Light Violet

Rembrandt Orchid

Rembrandt Pure White Improved

XL Red Fuji XL Red Improved XL Orchid Improved

Mammoth Dark Violet Improved

DarkVioletImprovedLightVioletOrchidPureWhiteImproved

RedFujiRedImprovedOrchidImprovedFlameMix

DarkVioletImprovedFlameMix

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Condor Pure White

FSEED I FLOWERING CABBAGE & KALE

New Series!

CondorF1 Brassica oleracea I C

•Anewanduniquelookfortheflowervase

•Stemsgrowstraight—easytocutandbunch!

•Whitecolorholdsinanylightcondition

•Flowersarepurewhitewithasoftpinkcenter

MINIMUM GERM: 90%SEED FORM: RawCROP TIME: FalltoSpring16–17WeeksSTEM LENGTH: 25 – 30"SPACING: 4x4"COLORS / MIXES: 1 / 0

New Series!

YokohamaF1 Brassica oleracea I B

•Veryunique,extra-curlyfringedleaves

•Plantsfitperfectlyintocontainers—largeandsmall

•Slowtobolt—longerandstrongerperformanceinthegarden

•Improvedcoldtolerance

•Yokohamaincludestwopopularcolorsandamix

MINIMUM GERM: 90%SEED FORM: RawCROP TIME: Fall to Winter 12 – 14 WeeksCONTAINER SIZE: Packs,4–8"PLANT HEIGHT: 5 – 7"PLANT WIDTH: 8"COLORS / MIXES: 2 / 1

Yokohama Red and White

PureWhite

RedWhiteMix


New Color!

MajoretteF1GerberajamesoniiI B P

•NewPinkHaloisaveryuniquebicolor

•Veryuniforminearliness,habit,strongflowerstems

•Compactplantsareperfectforquartsorgroupedin larger containers

•Majorettenowincludesnineeye-catchingcolorsandamix

MINIMUM GERM: 95%SEED FORM: SlickCoatCROP TIME: 14 – 16 WeeksCONTAINER SIZE: 4 – 6"PLANT HEIGHT: 8 – 10"PLANT WIDTH: 10 – 12"COLORS / MIXES: 8 / 1

GSEED I GERBERA

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Majorette Pink Halo

Big,beautifulpinkandwhite blooms!

PinkHalo

AWOWatRetail!


Rosita 2F1EustomagrandiflorumI C

•Group2/SprayDoubleFlower

•Suitableforspringandearlysummerflowering

•Loadedwithmoreusablebudsandmedium-sized,rose-shapedflowers

•Excellentvaselife

•Thickpetals,topfloweringandstrongstemsmakeforeasytransportwithout botrytisproblems

•Rosita2nowincludesthirteencolors

MINIMUM GERM: 80%SEED FORM: PelletedCROP TIME: SpringtoMid-Summer22–24WeeksSTEM LENGTH: 36 – 48"SPACING: 4x6"COLORS / MIXES: 13 / 0

LSEED I LISIANTHUS

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Rosita 2 Pink Flash Rosita 2 Sapphire

Rosita 2 Blue FlashRosita 2 Green Improved

GreenImprovedBlue FlashPinkFlashSapphire

Lisianthusisoneofthe trendiestflowersforfall!


New Color!

GrandioF1ViolaxwittrockianaI B

•Newcolor—BluewithBlotch!Well-matchedtotheentireGrandioseries

•Reliablefloweringunderveryshortdays

•Bredforeaseofgrowingintoday’sproductionsystems

•Large,showybloomscoverstrongplants

•Grandionowincludesthirteenrichcolorsandfivemixes

MINIMUM GERM: 90%SEED FORM: Performax,PrimaxCROP TIME: FalltoSpring10–11WeeksCONTAINER SIZE: Packs,4",BasketsPLANT HEIGHT: 7"PLANT WIDTH: 5"COLORS / MIXES: 13 / 5

PSEED I PANSY

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Grandio Blue with Blotch

Deep,captivatingcolorin large blooms!

Greatgardenperformancein

beds and borders

Blue with Blotch

New Series!

CandyTopsF1AntirrhinummajusnanumpumilumI B

•Strongstemsmakeforbettershippingandretailappeal

•Anabundanceofbloomsondwarfplantsmeansconstant color.Plus,sweetfragrance!

•Ashowstopperthatplayswellwithothersinmixedcontainers

•CandyTopsincludesfivesweetcolors andamix

MINIMUM GERM: 80%SEED FORM: PelletedCROP TIME: SpringtoFall10–13WeeksCONTAINER SIZE: Packs,4",6"PLANT HEIGHT: 7 – 8"PLANT WIDTH: 6"COLORS / MIXES: 5 / 1

SSEED I SNAPDRAGON

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Orange

Yellow

White

Candy Tops Red

Yellow

Rose

OrangeRedRoseWhiteYellowMix

CandyTopsdwarfsnapdragonsareuprightwithsturdystemsprovidingbetterretailandgardenappeal

Greatin4-inchpots!

New Color!

SpeedySonnetF1AntirrhinummajusnanumI B

•New,brightpinkcolor!Ashowstopperatretail

•Greatinbeds,containersandasagardencut

•Intermediategardenheight

•SpeedySonnetnowincludessixcolorsandamix

MINIMUM GERM: 80%SEED FORM: RawCROP TIME: FalltoSpring11–20*Weeks(*SowingSept–Dec)CONTAINER SIZE: Packs,4"PLANT HEIGHT: 12"PLANT WIDTH: 4"COLORS / MIXES: 6 / 1

SSEED I SNAPDRAGON STOCK

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Speedy Sonnet Pink

Improved Color!

QuartetMatthiola incana I B C

•Strongstemssupportbeautifulspraysofsweetly-scentedflowers

•Requirespinchingofthefirstflowerbudtoforcesecondarybud developmentandspraystyleflowers

•Earlytobloomwithapproximately55%double flowers—withoutseedlingselection!

•Ideallysuitedforbouquets,butcanalsobeused asaspringbeddingplantinsomemarkets

•Quartetincludeselevenromanticcolors!

MINIMUM GERM: 80%SEED FORM: RawCROP TIME: Cool13–15WeeksSTEM LENGTH: 24"SPACING: 5 X 5"COLORS / MIXES: 12 / 0

Pink

Red II

SpeedySonnet,withstrongandsturdystems,standsproudonthe

bench and in the garden

Quartet Red II

B

New Series!

MimeMatthiola incana I B P

•Abundantandfragrantbloomstoptrue-greenfoliage

•Uniformtoflower;perfectforbench-runsales

•Earlytobloomwithapproximately55%doubleflowers—withoutseedlingselection!

•Strongstemsperformwellinshippingandatretail

•Plantsofferaveryniceuprightformthatisveryshowyinthegarden

•Mimeincludesfiveeye-catchingcolorsandamix

MINIMUM GERM: 80%SEED FORM: RawCROP TIME: 10 – 12 WeeksCONTAINER SIZE: 4 – 6"PLANT HEIGHT: 15 – 18"PLANT WIDTH: 6"COLORS / MIXES: 5 / 1

SSEED I STOCK

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Mime Rose

Light Pink

Purple

Purple

Pink

So much color! So fragrant!

LightPinkPinkPurpleRedRoseMix

Red


New Color!

Vincent®

F1 Helianthus annuus I C

•NewChoiceDeepOrangeDMRisdownymildewresistantandreducestheriskof downy mildew damage which can occur under high humidity and 59 – 77°F conditions

•Highgerm,shortcropcycleandtightfloweringwindow

•Strongneckandupward-facingflowers.Round,overlappingflowerpetalscreatea semi-doublelook

•AllVincentvarietiesarepollenfreeandday-lengthneutralforyear-roundproduction

•Vincentnowincludesthreecheerycolors!

MINIMUM GERM: 90%SEED FORM: StandardCROP TIME: 8 – 10 WeeksSTEM LENGTH: 60 – 72"SPACING: 4 X 5"COLORS / MIXES: 3 / 0

SSEED I SUNFLOWER

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Vincent’s Choice Deep Orange DMR

Vincent’sChoiceDeepOrangeDMRis Downey Mildew resistant!

Vincent’sChoice DeepOrangeDMR

New Color!

ProfusionZinnia hybrid I B

•Newboldcolor–RED!Thefirsttrue-redzinniainitsclass. Anattractivebrightflowercolorthattrulylastsinthegarden

•Profusion’suniformityanddiseaseresistanceiswell-known andnewRedfitsrightin.Countonbench-runsales!

•Extremeheatanddroughtresistancemakesforexcellent landscapeperformanceacrossthecountry

•Profusionnowincludesninecolorsandfourmixes

MINIMUM GERM: 85%SEED FORM: Raw,Slick-coatCROP TIME: SpringtoFall10–12WeeksCONTAINER SIZE: Packs,4–6",GallonsPLANT HEIGHT: 14 – 18"PLANT WIDTH: 20 – 24"COLORS / MIXES: 9 / 4

ZSEED I ZINNIA

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Profusion Red

Thefirsttrue-redzinniain its class!

Red

ProfusionRedNamed All-AmericaSelectionsWinner!

Thisjustin! NewProfusionRedhasbeenidentifiedasa2017All-AmericaSelectionsWinner

forSuperiorGardenPerformanceintheOrnamentalSeedTrial.ThishonorunderscoresSakata’s

continued commitment to breeding innovative genetics.

New Colors!

PartyTime™

SolenostemonxhybridI B

•Greatcontrastingcolors

•Sunandshadeloving

•Compact,fullhabitwithcontrolledgrowth

•Wonderfulforindividualormixedcontainers

•PartyTimenowincludessixfestivecolors

VARIETY VIGOR HEIGHT WIDTH HEAT ♥ HABIT

BurgundyLancer Compact 12 – 18" 12 – 18" ✓ Semi-Mounding

Red Bolero Compact 12 – 18" 12 – 18" ✓ Semi-Mounding

RubyPunch Compact 12 – 18" 12 – 18" ✓ Semi-Mounding

CVEGETATIVE I COLEUS PETUNIA

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PartyTime Ruby Punch and ColorWorks Ruby Star

Burgundy Lancer Ruby Punch

New Colors!

ColorWorks™

PetuniahybridaI B

•Well-branchedwithasemi-moundinghabit

•Earlytobloom

•Largeflowersmaintainbeautifulpatternsunderwarmconditions

•HighresistancetoPowderyMildew

•Idealforquartandbasketproduction

•TheColorWorksCollectionnowincludeseightcolors!

VARIETY VIGOR HEIGHT WIDTH HABIT

PinkStar Medium 12 – 16" 14 – 20" Semi-Trailing

Ruby Star Medium 12 – 16" 14 – 20" Semi-Trailing

ColorWorks Pink Star ColorWorks Ruby Star

BurgundyLancerRed BoleroRubyPunch

PinkStar Ruby Star

Red Bolero


PVEGETATIVE I PETUNIA

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SuperCal Buttercream and Crimson Red

New Colors!

SuperCal®

PetuniahybridaI B

•New!ButtercreamandCrimsonRed–twouniquecolors

•Idealforquartandbasketproduction

•Vigorous,well-branchedplants

•Earlybloomsprovideconstantcolor

•All-weathergardenperformance.Highresistanceto PowderyMildew

•MixwithotherSuperCalforexceptionalcolorcontrast

•SuperCalnowincludesthirteensupercolors!

VARIETY VIGOR HEIGHT WIDTH HABIT

Buttercream Strong 16 – 24" 20 – 30" Semi-Upright

CrimsonRed Strong 16 – 24" 20 – 30" Semi-Upright

Crimson Red Buttercream

ButtercreamCrimsonRed

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Sakata OrnamentalsP.O.Box880MorganHill,CA95038408.778.7758www.sakataornamentals.com

BuildingOurLegacy:Celebrating40YearsofMovingForward

2017 marks the 40th anniversary of Sakata Seed America. A subsidiary of

SakataSeedCorporation,whichcelebratedacenturyofsuccessjustyearsago,

SakataSeedAmericaopeneditsdoorsindowntownSanFrancisco,Californiain1977.

Asmalloutfitofdedicatedemployees,SakataSeedAmericaquicklygaineda

reputationforsupplyinghighquality,innovativegeneticstocommercialgrowers,

retailersandconsumers.Today,weareproudtosaythatourstellar

reputationhascontinuedtogrowexponentially.

Sakata is world renowned for breakthrough introductions to the market such

asSunPatiens®impatiens,SuperCal®petunias,ProfusionzinniasandMajestic

GiantsIIpansies.Weareveryproudofgeneticssuchasthesethathavehelped

uscementournameinourindustry’shistory,andwecontinuetodevelop

award-winninggeneticsyearafteryear;atraditionweplanto

continueforanother40years,andbeyond…

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