Golden State Bulb Growers 2017-2018 Product Catalog

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Table of Contents

2 2016-2017 New Varieties 30 Caribbean Jewels®
3-14 Callafornia Callas® 31 Callafornia Diva®
15-16 Callafornia Callas® Master Planner 32 Callafornia Callas® Ordering Guide
17 Callafornia Callas® Pot Planner 32 Weights & Measures
18 Callafornia Callas® Scheduler 33 AmeriHybrid® Ordering Guide
19-26 AmeriHybrid® Begonias 33 Aloha Lily® Ordering Guide
26 AmeriHybrid® Master Planner 33 Caribbean Jewels® Ordering Guide
27-29 Aloha Lily® 33 Callafornia Diva® Ordering Guide
29 Aloha Lily® Pot Planner 34 Contact Information

Aloha Lily ®

Catalog 2017-2018 3060 Hilltop Road
Moss Landing, CA 95039
U.S.A.

Telephone +1 831.728.0500
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1 www.goldenstatebulb.com

New for 2017-2018

From Golden State Bulb Growers

Wild Salmon CallGafooldrnia® Hot Coral

pg. 5 pg. 13 pg. 11

Bonaire

pg. 30

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Bi-Color Callafornia Callas®

Callafornia Callas® Pillow Talk

Medium Habit
Plant Height 12-21” (31-53 cm)

Bloom Size 2-3” (5.1-7.6 cm)
Pot Use

Sweet Talk

Medium to Large Habit
Plant Height 14-19” (36-48 cm)
Bloom Size 1.75-2.5” (4.5-6.4 cm)

Pot Use

Catalog 2017-2018 Pink Sorbet

Small to Medium Habit
Plant Height 9-17” (23-43 cm)
Bloom Size 1.5-2” (3.8-5.1 cm)

Pot Use

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Black

Night Cap

Medium to Large Habit
Plant Height 12-18” (31-46 cm)
Bloom Size 1.75-2.25” (4.5-5.7 cm)

Pot or Cut Flower Use

Night Life Callafornia Callas®

EU 28290

Medium to Large Habit
Plant Height 13-20” (33-51 cm)
Bloom Size 1.75-2.25” (4.5-5.7 cm)

Pot or Cut Flower Use

Cream

Intimate Ivory Catalog 2017-2018

EU 13882 JP 13506 KO PVR

Small to Medium Habit
Plant Height 10-15” (25-38 cm)
Bloom Size 1.75-2.25” (4.5-5.7 cm)

Pot Use

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Hot Pink

New! Wild Salmon

GSCCSATW EU Pending JP Pending US Pending

Small to Medium Habit
Plant Height 8-12” (20.3-30.4 cm)

Bloom Size 1.2-2”
Pot Use

Callafornia Callas® Garnet Glow

Catalog 2017-2018 KO PVR

Medium to Large Habit
Plant Height 12-20” (31-51 cm)
Bloom Size 1.5-2” (3.8-5.1 cm)

Pot or Cut Flower Use

Lip Gloss

GSCCLIGL EU Pending JP Pending US Pending

Medium to Large Habit
Plant Height 12-17” (25-43 cm)

Bloom Size 1-2” (2.5-5.1 cm)
Pot or Cut Flower Use

Neon Amour

EU 10133 KO PVR NZ 2272

Medium to Large Habit
Plant Height 13-19” (33-48 cm)
Bloom Size 1.25-1.75” (3-4.5 cm)

Pot or Cut Flower Use

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Hot Pink Callafornia Callas®

Lolly Pop Catalog 2017-2018

EU 32748

Small to Medium Habit
Plant Height 10-18” (25-46 cm)
Bloom Size 1-1.75” (2.5-4.5 cm)

Pot Use

Lavender

Twilight

EU 12999

Medium Habit
Plant Height 12-20” (31-51cm)
Bloom Size 1.5-2” (3.8-5cm)

Pot or Cut Flower Use

Dark Eyes Night Eyes

Small to Medium Habit
Plant Height 10-17” (25-43 cm)
Bloom Size 1.5-2.5” (3.8-6.4 cm)

Pot Use

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Orange

Festival

GSCCFEST EU 35052 JP 22969 US 8,766,067

Medium to Large Habit
Plant Height 16-20” (41-51 cm)
Bloom Size 2.75-3” (6.9-7.7 cm)

Pot or Cut Flower Use

Callafornia Callas® Flame

Medium to Large Habit
Plant Height 16-24” (41-61 cm)
Bloom Size 2.5-4” (6.4-10 cm)

Pot or Cut Flower Use

Catalog 2017-2018 Callafornia® Fiesta

GSCCCAFI EU 37412 JP 24869 US 9,265,207

Callafornia® Series
Small to Medium

Plant Height 12-18” (31-46 cm)
Bloom Size 1.5-2.5 “ (3.8-6.4 cm)

Pot Use

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Peach

Coral Passion Callafornia Callas®

GSCCPEPA EU Pending JP Pending US Pending

Medium Habit
Plant Height 14-20” (36-51 cm)
Bloom Size 1.75-2.25” (4.5-5.7 cm)

Pot or Cut Flower Use

Fire Glow Fire Side

JP 13512

Medium to Large Habit
Plant Height 16-25” (41-64 cm)
Bloom Size 1.75-2.25” (4.5-5.7 cm)

Pot or Cut Flower Use

Callafornia® Carnival Catalog 2017-2018

GSCCCACA EU 37411 JP 24868 US PVP: No. 201400145

Callafornia® Series
Small to Medium
Plant Height 12-18” (31-46 cm)
Bloom Size 1.5-2.5” (3.8-6.4 cm)

Pot Use

Peach Pazazz

Patent Pending

Small to Medium Habit
Plant Height 11-15” (28-38 cm)
Bloom Size 2.5-3” (6.4-7.6 cm)

Pot Use

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Pink

Pink Cloud

EU 32749 JP 22970 US 8,766,066

Medium Habit
Plant Height 14-20” (36-51 cm)
Bloom Size 2.25-4” (5.7-10 cm)

Pot Use

Callafornia Callas® Strawberry Blush

GSCCSTBL EU Pending JP Pending US Pending

Large Habit
Plant Height 15-22” (38-56 cm)
Bloom Size 2.25-3” (5.7-7.6 cm)

Pot or Cut Flower Use

Purple

Catalog 2017-2018 Regal Noble

EU 13000 KO PVR

Medium Habit
Plant Height 12-18” (30-46 cm)
Bloom Size 1.5-2.5” (3.8-6.4 cm)

Pot or Cut Flower Use

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Purple Rio Callafornia Callas®
Red
GSCCRIO EU 37416

Medium Habit
Plant Height 14-20” (36-51 cm)
Bloom Size 1.5-2” (3.8-5.1 cm)

Pot Use

Amethyst Purple Gem

KO PVR

Small to Medium Habit
Plant Height 10-14” (25-36 cm)

Bloom Size 2” (5 cm)
Pot Use

Grape Velvet

Medium Habit
Plant Height 13-19” (33-48 cm)

Bloom Size 1.5-2” (3.8-5 cm)
Pot or Cut Flower Use

Callafornia® Red Catalog 2017-2018

GSCCCARE EU 37413 JP 24870 CO A131865
US PVP: No. 201400072

Callafornia® Series
Small to Medium Habit
Plant Height 12-20” (31-51 cm)
Bloom Size 1.25-2” (3.2-5.1 cm)
Pot or Cut Flower Use

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Red

Ruby Sensation

GSCCRUTE EU 25561 CO A131879

Medium Habit
Plant Height 14-21” (36-53 cm)

Bloom Size 1.5-2” (3.8-5 cm)
Pot or Cut Flower Use

Callafornia Callas® Peppermint Twist
Rose
Catalog 2017-2018 GSCCPETW EU Pending JP Pending US Pending
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Medium to Large Habit
Plant Height 14-21” (36-53 cm)

Bloom Size 3” (7.6 cm)
Pot or Cut Flower Use

New! Hot Coral

Patent Pending

Medium to Large Habit
Plant Height 12-17” (31-45 cm)

Bloom Size 2-3” (5.1-7.6 cm)
Pot or Cut Flower Use

Rubylite Rose

KO PVR

Medium Habit
Plant Height 12-18” (31-46 cm)

Bloom Size 2-3” (5.1-7.6 cm)
Pot or Cut Flower Use

White

Ice Dancer

EU 32746

Small Habit
Plant Height 10-18” (25-46 cm)

Bloom Size 1.5-2” (3.8-5 cm)
Pot Use

Crystal Blush Callafornia Callas®

KO PVR Catalog 2017-2018

Medium to Large Habit
Plant Height 14-22” (36-56 cm)

Bloom Size 1.5-2” (3.8-5 cm)
Pot or Cut Flower Use

Crystal Clear

EU 15206

Medium to Large Habit
Plant Height 14-22” (36-56 cm)

Bloom Size 1.5-2” (3.8-5 cm)
Pot or Cut Flower Use

Super Mac

Medium to Large Habit
Plant Height 16-20” (41-51 cm)

Bloom Size 2-3” (5-7.6 cm)
Pot or Cut Flower Use

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Yellow

Callafornia® Sun

GSCCAASU EU 37414 JP 24871 CO Pending
US PVP: No. 201300093

Small Habit
Callafornia® Series
Plant Height 10-18” (25-46 cm)
Bloom Size 2-3” (5.1-7.6 cm)

Pot Use

Callafornia Callas® New! Callafornia® Gold

Patent Pending

Small to Medium Habit
Plant Height 9-14” (23-35.5 cm)

Bloom Size 2-3” (5.1-7.6 cm)
Pot Use

Catalog 2017-2018 Lemon Drop

EU 10135

Small to Medium Habit
Plant Height 12-20” (31-51 cm)

Bloom Size 2-3” (5.1-7.6 cm)
Pot Use

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Yellow

Natural Bouquet

GSCCNABO EU 33696 CO A131878

Medium to Large Habit
Plant Height 16-22” (41-56 cm)
Bloom Size 2.25-4” (5.7-10.1cm)

Pot Use

Acapulco Gold Callafornia Callas®

EU 32750 JP 22968 US 8,772,612

Large Habit
Plant Height 16-24” (41-61cm)
Bloom Size 2.5-4” (6.4-10.2 cm)

Pot or Cut Flower Use

Gold Fever Catalog 2017-2018

GSCCGOFE EU 37415 JP 24872 US PVP: No.

Lar20g1e300H09a4bit
Plant Height 16-24” (41-53 cm)
Bloom Size 2.5-4” (6.4-10.1 cm)

Pot or Cut Flower Use

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Callafornia Callas® Master Planner

Variety Color Leaf Type Timing Pot/Cut Plant Bonzi First Week
(Weeks) Use Habit Use Avbl.
Pillow Talk Bi-Color Varies Both
Sweet Talk Bi-Color Plain 11-12 Pot Medium Med-High 42
Pink Sorbet Bi-Color Spotted Pot
Night Cap 11-12 Med-Lrg Medium 46
Night Life 9-10 Both Sm-Med Low-Med 42
Intimate Ivory Both
Wild Salmon* Black Plain 10-11 Pot Med-Lrg High 44
Garnet Glow Both
Lip Gloss* Black Plain 10-11 Both Med-Lrg High 42
Neon Amour Cream Plain 10-11 Both Sm-Med Low-Med 42
Lolly Pop Hot Pink Plain Both Sm-Med Medium 50
10 Pot
Twilight Both
Dark Eyes Hot Pink Plain 10-11 Pot Med-Lrg High 42
Festival Hot Pink Plain 9-10 Both Med-Lrg High 42
Flame Hot Pink Plain 9-10 Med-Lrg High 42
Callafornia® Fiesta* Hot Pink Spotted 10-11 Both Sm-Med Low 46
Coral Passion
Fire Glow Lavender Spotted 10-11 Pot Medium Med-High 44
Callafornia® Carnival* Both
Peach Pazazz* Lavender Plain 9-10 Both Sm-Med Medium 42
Orange Spotted 11-12 Pot Med-Lrg High 46
Pot
Orange Spotted 10-11 Med-Lrg Med-High 44

Orange Plain 12-13 Sm-Med Low-Med 46
Peach Plain 11 Medium Med-High 46
Peach Spotted Med-Lrg Med-High 44
11-12

Peach Plain 10-11 Sm-Med Medium 46
Peach Plain 11 Sm-Med Med-High 48

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Callafornia Callas® Master Planner

Variety Color Leaf Type Timing Pot/Cut Plant Bonzi First Week
(Weeks) Use Habit Use Avbl.
Pink Cloud Pink Plain Pot Medium
Strawberry Blush* Pink Plain 10-11 Both Med-High 42
Regal Purple Plain Both Large
Rio Purple Plain 10-11 Pot Medium High 48
Purple Plain 10-11 Pot Medium Med-High 44
Amethyst Purple Plain 10-11 Both+
Grape Velvet Red Plain Both+ Sm-Med Med-High 46
Callafornia® Red* Red Spotted 10-11 Both Sm-Med
Ruby Sensation Red Spotted 10-11 Both Medium Low-Med 42
Peppermint Twist* Rose Spotted 11-12 Both Medium
Hot Coral* Rose Plain 11-12 Both Med-High 44
Rubylite Rose White Plain Pot Med-Lrg
Ice Dancer 11-12 Med-Lrg Low-Med 44
Crystal Blush White 11-12 Both Medium
Low-Med 46
Crystal Clear White 10 Both Small
Super Mac White 11-12 Both+ Med-High 48
Callafornia® Sun* Yellow Medium 50
Yellow Pot
Callafornia® Gold* Yellow Pot Med-High 42
Lemon Drop Yellow Pot
Natural Bouquet Yellow Pot Low-Med 46
Acapulco Gold Yellow Both
Gold Fever Plain 10-11 Both Med-Lrg High 42

Plain 10-11 Med-Lrg High 44
Spotted 11-12 Med-Lrg Medium 46

Plain 11-12 Small Low-Med 46

Plain 12 Sm-Med Low-Med 50
Spotted 11-12 Sm-Med Medium 44
Spotted 10-11 Med-Lrg Med-High 42
Spotted 10-11 44
Spotted 10-11 Large High 46
Large Med-High

* Elite Price Tier + Under optimal growing conditions for cut flower use
Plant Heights: Small 9-18”, Medium 12-21”, Large 15-24”. Final heights will depend on bulb size, pot size, growing environment
and PGR use.

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Callafornia Callas® Pot Planners Landscape

Florist

Mass Market Supermarket/ Premier Mass Market Supermarket/ Premier
Garden Ctr Retail Garden Ctr Retail

3-3.5” [email protected]” [email protected]” Quart [email protected]” [email protected]”
9 cm 1@10-12 cm 1@12-14 cm 13 cm 1@12-14 cm 1@14-16 cm

[email protected]” 1Gallon [email protected]” [email protected]”
2@8-10 cm 21 cm 2@8-10 cm 2@10-12 cm

[email protected]” [email protected]” [email protected]” 2 Gallon [email protected]”
1@10-12 cm 1@12-14 cm 1@14-16 cm 30 cm 3@8-10 cm

4-4.5” [email protected]” [email protected]” 10 - 12” [email protected]” [email protected]” [email protected]”
10.5 cm 2@8-10 cm 2@10-12 cm 23-28 cm 1@14-16 cm 1@16-18 cm 1@18-20 cm

[email protected]” 14 - 15” [email protected]” [email protected]” [email protected]”&
3@8-10 cm 35 cm 2@10-12 cm 2@12-14 cm [email protected]”

[email protected]” 1@12-14cm&
3@8-10 cm 1@14-16 cm

[email protected]” [email protected]” [email protected]” [email protected]”
1@16-18 cm 1@18-20 cm 1@20-24 cm 3@10-12 cm

6-6.5” [email protected]” [email protected]”& [email protected]”
15 cm 2@12-14 cm
[email protected]” 2@14-16 cm [email protected]” [email protected]” 1@3+”
1@18-20 cm 1@20-24 cm 1@24+ cm
1@12-14 cm& [email protected]”
1@14-16 cm 3@12-14 cm [email protected]”& [email protected]” [email protected]”
[email protected]” 2@14-16 cm 2@16-18 cm
[email protected]” [email protected]” 1@3+”
1@18-20 cm 1@20-24 cm 1@24+ cm 1@12-14 cm& [email protected]” [email protected]”
1@14-16 cm 3@12-14 cm 3@14-16 cm
[email protected]”& [email protected]” [email protected]”
7-8” [email protected]” 2@14-16 cm 2@16-18 cm [email protected]”
17-19 cm 4@12-14 cm
1@12-14 cm& [email protected]” [email protected]”
1@14-16 cm 3@12-14 cm 3@14-16 cm [email protected]” 1@3+” [email protected]”
1@20-24 cm 1@24+ cm 3@16-18 cm
[email protected]”
4@12-14 cm [email protected]” [email protected]” [email protected]”
2@14-16 cm 2@16-18 cm 4@14-16 cm

[email protected]” 1@3+” [email protected]” [email protected]” [email protected]”
1@20-24 cm 1@24+ cm 3@16-18 cm 3@12-14 cm 3@14-16 cm

10-12” [email protected]” [email protected]” [email protected]” [email protected]”
23-28 cm 3@12-14 cm 2@16-18 cm 4@14-16 cm 4@12-14 cm

[email protected]” [email protected]” [email protected]” [email protected]”
3@14-16 cm 4@12-14 cm 3@14-16 cm 3@16-18 cm

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Callafornia Callas® Scheduler Finish Week: 30% Blooms Open

Fall Target Week 38 - 2017 Halloween Target Week 44 - 2017

Variety Plant Space Finish Weeks Variety Plant Space Finish Weeks to
Timing Week Week Week to Flower Timing Week Week Week Flower

Slow 27 31 36 9 Slow 33 37 42 9

Medium 27 31 36 9 Medium 33 37 42 9
Fast 28 31 36 8 Fast 34 37 42 8

Thanksgiving Target Week 47 - 2017 Christmas & Hanukkah Target Week
50/52 - 2017

Variety Plant Space Finish Weeks to Variety Plant Space Finish Weeks to
Timing Week Week Week Flower Timing Week Week Week Flower

Slow 36 39 45 9 Slow 41 44 49 8

Medium 36 39 45 9 Medium 41 44 49 8
Fast 37 40 45 8 Fast 42 44 49 7

Valentine’s Day Target Week 7 - 2018 Easter Target Week 13 - 2018

Variety Plant Space Finish Weeks to Variety Plant Space Finish Weeks to
Timing Week Week Week Flower Timing Week Week Week Flower

Slow 42 48 5 15 Slow 50 3 11 13

Medium 43 49 5 14 Medium 51 3 11 12
Fast 44 49 5 13 Fast 52 4 11 11

Mother’s Day Target Week 19 - 2018 Summer Target Week 25 -2018

Variety Plant Space Finish Weeks to Variety Plant Space Finish Weeks to
Timing Week Week Week Flower Timing Week Week Week Flower

Slow 5 10 17 12 Slow 13 17 23 10

Medium 6 10 17 11 Medium 13 17 23 10
Fast 7 11 17 10 Fast 14 18 23 9

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AmeriHybrid® Begonias AmeriHybrid ®

Catalog 2017-2018Golden State Bulb Growers is the oldest grower of tuberous begonias in North America. AmeriHybrid®
Begonias are recognized as top quality product with over 100 years of tradition.
Available Weeks 3-27

Hanging Basket

19 Hanging Basket Scarlet Orange

Hanging Basket

Free flowering AmeriHybrid® Hanging Basket Begonias produce the largest flowers of any pendula type.
Flowers measure 3” to 6” (7.6-15.2 cm) across.

Apricot Pink Red
On Top® Pink Halo

Salmon Scarlet White AmeriHybrid® Begonias
Orange

Yellow

Yellow Picotee Picotee Catalog 2017-2018
White/Pink Yellow & Red

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Ruffled

Large 5-9” (12.7-22.8 cm) blooms, ruffled petal edges and highly consistent double blooms.
AmeriHybrid® Ruffled Begonia blooms are consistently the largest in the world.

Apricot Coral Mandarin
Pink Salmon Orange

AmeriHybrid® Begonias Rose Scarlet
Red

White

Catalog 2017-2018

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Roseform

This smooth-petaled American begonia has an outstanding and distinctly symmetrical form. Ameri-
Hybrid® Roseform Begonia blooms are exceptionally large at 4-8” (10.1-20.3 cm) across, consistent
and markedly three-dimensional.

Apricot Peach Pink

Red Rose Salmon AmeriHybrid® Begonias

Scarlet White Yellow
Orange

Catalog 2017-2018

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On Top®

The best container picotee available that features an exceptionally long blooming period. On Top® Be-
gonias are free flowering, tough, compact, quick to finish and feature remarkable branching.

Fandango Melon Lace Pink Halo

AmeriHybrid® Begonias Sunset Shades Sun Glow Surprise (Mix)

Did
You

Catalog 2017-2018
On Top® Sunset Shades
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Picotee

Ruffled, double blossom blooms that measure 4-8” (10.1-20.3 cm) across. AmeriHybrid® Picotee
Begonias have the most extensive list available.

Calypso Flamenco Sunburst

White/Pink White/Red Lace Apricot AmeriHybrid® Begonias

Lace Pink Lace Red Lace Salmon Catalog 2017-2018
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Scentiment®

Unique fragrant begonias! Scentiment® Begonias are multi-branching and best suited for large
hanging baskets but are mounding enough to display in an upright container. Also available as
unrooted cuttings and rooted cuttings.

AmeriHybrid® Begonias Just Peachy Pink Blush Sunrise
EU 16237
EU 16238 US PP 12,826 GSAH77KO EU 36057
US PP 12,808
US PP 12,786

Catalog 2017-2018
Scentiment® Sunrise
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Begonia Seed

AmeriHybrid® Begonia seed is sold as pelletized
seed for most varieties, excluding Scentiment®
Begonia varieties. Seed is sold in quantities of
1,000. Pelletizing seed improves ease of han-
dling, sowing and plant production.

AmeriHybrid® Begonia Master Planner AmeriHybrid® Begonias

Collection Plant Colors Pot/Garden Pot Type Pot Size Plant Bloom Bloom
Habit Size Count Size
Ruffled Upright Solid Use Standard/HB Med-Tall Medium
Roseform Upright Solid Tall Medium Lrg-XL
Upright Bi-Color Both Standard 6” or Larger Tall Medium Lrg-XL
Picotee Mounding Bi-Color Compact High Lrg-XL
On Top® Bi-Color Both Standard 6” or Larger Sm-Med
Hanging Hanging Solid Trailing High
Basket Both Standard 6” or Larger Sm-Med
Scentiment® Mounding Med-Tall High
Both Both 4-12” Medium

Pot HB 8” or Larger

Pot Both 6” or Larger

Availability: Second week of January to the end of May. Pot Sizes are based on standard diameter pots. Catalog 2017-2018
Timing: Color shows in approximately 10-14 weeks.
Bloom Count at Peak: Low 9-14, Medium 15-19, High
Continuous blooming throughout summer and fall. 20+.

Scentiment® and On Top® have mounding habits; great Bloom Size: Small (Sm) 2-3”, Medium (Med) 4-5”, Large
in hanging baskets (HB) or standard pots. (Lrg) 6-7”, Extra Large (XL) 8”+.

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Aloha Lily ® Aloha Lily®
Exciting Collection of Fragrant Hybrid Eucomis.
Catalog 2017-2018
Bring paradise home with Aloha Lily®, our collection of dwarf eucomis. This low input collection is
virtually pest and disease free. Aloha Lily® has exotic, coconut-scented blooms with a long

post-harvest life. Well suited for small to medium containers or in large containers with multiple bulbs.
Available Week 8-31

Leia

LEIA EU 20208 JP 24640 US PP 17749

Leia is a multi-flowering burgundy beauty
with delicately purple spotted leaves.

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Kona

GSALKIAN EU 36607 JP 24643 US PP 25114

Kona’s deep burgundy buds open to glossy blooms,
offset by bright yellow anthers.

Aloha Lily®

Maui

GSALKELE EU 36606 JP 24644 US PP 25115

Maui’s white blooms retain their color for an extended
period and make a great complement to darker blooms.

Nani Catalog 2017-2018

GSALIPOL EU 36605 JP 24641 US PP 25140 28

Nani is a soft pink addition to the collection. Nani is a highly
floriferous variety with an attractive color that lasts for
weeks.

Aloha Lily®

Aloha Lily ® Tiki

GSALMAKA EU 36608 JP 24642 US PP 25196

Tiki is the newest addition to the Aloha Lily eucomis collection.
Tiki’s blooms range in color from light to dark burgundy with ex-

otically spotted foliage

Aloha Lily® Pot Planner

Single Bulb Multiple Bulb
[email protected]” (1@14-16 cm)
Quart [email protected]”(1@16-18 cm)
13 cm

6-6.5” [email protected]” (1@18-20 cm) [email protected]” (2@14-16 cm)
15 cm [email protected]” (1@20-24 cm)

Catalog 2017-2018 #1/Gallon [email protected]” (1@18-20 cm) [email protected]” (2@14-16 cm)
21 cm [email protected]” (1@20-24 cm) [email protected]” (2@ 16-18 cm)

10-12” 1-3@3”+ (1-3@24+ cm) 1-3@3”+ (1-3@24+ cm)
23-28 cm [email protected]” (2-3@18-20 cm)

The pot/bulb configurations shown above are intended as examples of possible combinations. They are not representations of all possible combinations.

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CARIBBEAN JEWELS®

Caribbean Jewels ®, is a low input crop requires little or no heat. It is a very drought tolerant garden

plant, naturalizing in landscape where ground does not freeze. Great in containers and makes a unique

cut-flower. Available Weeks 33-48

New! BONAIRE Caribbean Jewels®

Bonaire is the newest addition to the Caribbean
Jewels® line. Bonaire has deep blue blooms with
striking yellow anthers and is more compact than
Sapphire Blue. Bonaire boasts a longer flower
period than Caymen and Sapphire Blue.

Cayman

Cayman is the first compact addition to
Caribbean Jewels Scilla line. Cayman’s glossy
striped buds open to violet blooms with true-
blue centers and striking yellow anthers.
Compact, matte green leaves cradle large
umbels filled with blooms.

Sapphire Catalog 2017-2018

Sapphire Blue is unique for its striking blue
color, large conical flower form and long
post-harvest display. The multiflora Sapphire
Blue blooms in late winter to early spring.

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Callafornia Diva® Callafornia Diva®

Catalog 2017-2018 ‘Classic White’ Aethiopica

Available Weeks 33-5
Planted in late summer through winter
‘Classic White’ blooms continuously
through spring, requiring little or no
heat if above freezing. Performs best in
large containers or tubs. Stems reach
30” (76 cm) or more when given ample
root space. Makes a great cut flower.
Naturalizes outdoors in areas where
soil does not freeze and will grow in wet

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Callafornia Callas® Ordering Guide

Bulb Size Bulb Size Tray Bulk Per Approx. Case
Standard Metric Quantity Weight
Diameter Crate/Carton LB
Circumference 300 KG
Bulb Sizes and Packing Information 1.0-1.25” 200 1200 36
GSBG’s Callafornia Callas® are graded and sold in eight 8/10 150 800 36 16
different sizes measured as inches (diameter) and centi- 1.25-1.5” 125 450 36
10/12 80 375 36 16
meters (circumference). 1.5-1.75” 240 36
12/14 16
Standard Packs and Multiples 1.75-2.0”
Please order in tray counts. Orders will be rounded to the 14/16 16
nearest full tray count if necessary. 2.0-2.25”
16/18 16

Specify Ordering 2.25-2.5” 18/20 65 195 36 16
In order to serve you best while providing the best possible 2.5-3.0” 20/24 50 150 36 16
product for your specific needs, please specify the follow- 24+ 25 75 36 16
ing details when submitting orders. 3.0”+

• Grade: “Grower” or “Dry Sales” (retail, mail order, for 3.0”+ Not available in all varieties. See Pot Planner for recommended bulb sizes relative to desired application.
home garden use).
• Usage for Growers: “Cut-Flower” or “Pot”; if for pot Bulb Preconditioning

please indicate pot size and intended number of bulbs All bulbs receive preconditioning treatment which:
• Doubles the number of flowers in most varieties.
per pot.
• Significantly enhances disease resistance and vigor of plant growth.

Callafornia Callas® Weights and Measures

Inches Diameter 1- 1.25” 1.25-1.5” 1.5-1.75” 1.75-2” 2- 2.25” 2.25-2.5” 2.5- 3” 3”+
CM Circumference 8-10 24+
CM Diameter 10-12 12-14 14-16 16-18 18-20 20-24 7.7
2.6-3.2
3.2-3.9 3.9-4.5 4.5-5.1 5.1-5.8 5.8-6.4 6.4-7.7 Ordering

Sales/Shipping Parameters

Tray Count 300 200 150 125 80 65 50 25
Trays Per Crate 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3
Crate/Carton Capacity 240 195 150 75
Pallet Capacity Air Ship | 30 Crates 1,200 800 450 375 7,200 5,850 4,500 2,250
Pallet Capacity Truck/Ocean | 40 Crates 36,000 24,000 13,500 11,250 9,600 7,800 6,000 3,000
48,000 32,000 18,000 15,000
Transport Capacity Parameters

Max Air Capacity 10 Pallets 360,000 240,000 135,000 112,500 72,000 58,500 45,000 22,500
1,248,000 832,000 468,000 390,000 249,600 202,800 156,000 78,000
Max 48’ Truck Capacity 26 Pallets 1,344,000 896,000 504,000 420,000 268,800 218,400 168,000 84,000
432,000 288,000 162,000 135,000 86,400 70,200 54,000 27,000
Max 53’ Truck Capacity 28 Pallets 960,000 640,000 360,000 300,000 192,000 156,000 120,000 60,000

Max 20’ OCEAN Capacity 9 Pallets

Max 40’ OCEAN Capacity 20 Pallets

Weight Estimations @ Capacity 30 Crates 35 lbs./ 15.875 kilos Catalog 2017-2018
40 Crates 1,050 lbs./ 475 kilos
Weight / Crate 26 Pallets 1,400 lbs./ 635 kilos
Weight / Air Pallet | 30 Crates 28 Pallets 36,400lbs./ 16,510 kilos
Weight / Truck and OCEAN Pallet 9 Pallets 39,200 lbs./ 17,780kilos
Weight / 40’ Truck [FULL] 20 Pallets 12,600 lbs./ 5,715 kilos
Weight / 50’ Truck [FULL] 28,000 lbs./ 12,700 kilos
Weight / 20’ OCEAN [FULL]
Weight / 40’ OCEAN [FULL]

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Ordering Guides

AmeriHybrid® Begonia

Tuber Size

Standard Diameter Metric Diameter Tray Quantity Bulk per Crate/ Tubers per Bag Approx. LB Case Weight KG
Carton 16
1.25-1.5” 3-4 200 800 100 35 16
1.5-1.75” 4-4.5 150 450 100 35 16
1.75-2.0” 4.5-5 125 375 50 35 16
2.0-2.5” 5-6.5 80 240 25 35 16
2.5-3.0” 6.5-7.5 50 150 25 35 16
7.5+ 25 75 15 35
3.0”+ Case Weight KG
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3.0”+ Limited availability. Minimum order quantity 25 per variety and size. 21
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Aloha Lily® 21
21
Bulb Size

Standard Diameter Metric Circumference Tray Quantity Bulk Per Crate/Carton Approx. LB
75 225 45
1.75-2.0” 14/16 50 150 45
25 75 45
2.0-2.25” 16/18 20 60 45
15 45 45
Ordering 2.25-2.5” 18/20

2.5-3.0” 20/24

3.0”+ 24+

Caribbean Jewels®

Bulb Size

Standard Diameter Metric Circumference Tray Quantity Bulk Per Crate/Carton Approx. LB Case Weight KG
75 225 45 21
1.75-2.0” 14/16 50 150 45 21
25 75 45 21
2.0-2.25” 16/18 20 60 45 21
15 45 45 21
2.25-2.5” 18/20

2.5-3.0” 20/24

3.0”+ 24+

Callafornia Diva® (Classic Aethiopica)

Bulb Size

Standard Diameter Metric Circumference Tray Quantity Bulk Per Crate/Carton Approx. LB Case Weight KG
200 600 40 18
1.0-1.25” 8/10 100 300 40 18
75 225 40 18
Catalog 2017-2018 1.25-1.5” 10/12 63 185 40 18
50 150 40 18
1.5-1.75” 12/14 25 75 40 18

1.75-2.0” 14/16

2.0-2.25” 16/18

2.25”+ 18+

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Contact Information

Telephone +1 831.728.0500 | Fax +1 831.728.1704
Office Hours Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4 pm PT

Send Orders to [email protected]

Sales Team Walter Petuck ext. 210
Chief Executive Officer
John Short ext. 260 [email protected]
Sales Manager - Western North America
[email protected]
Cell +1 530.945.2877

Wilfred Keijzer Ashley Nally ext. 259
Sales Manager - Eastern North America Advertising & Marketing Manager
[email protected] [email protected]
Cell US +1 831.750.6555 Cell +1 209.380.6087
Cell NL +31 6 3103 4527

Robert Melendez ext. 255 Customer Service ext. 200 Ordering
Sales Manager - Latin America
[email protected] [email protected]
Cell +1 831.737.7538
Traffic ext. 215
Kees de Graaf
Sales Manager - Europe & Africa [email protected]
[email protected]
Holland Office +31 6 303 953 76

Worth Brown ext. 204
Sales Manager - Asia & Australia
[email protected]
Cell +1 831.818.8939

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