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JANUARY 15, 2008

Golden Japanese forest grass named Plant of the Year
Perennial Plant Assoc. named Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' (golden Japanese forest grass) as its 2009 Perennial Plant of the Year. This clump-forming deciduous grass produces arching, linear leaves that are bright yellow with narrow, longitudinal lime-green stripes. The leaves often develop a reddish tinge in fall. Plants reach 12-18 inches tall and 18-36 inches wide. It is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9. Geranium 'Rozanne' is the 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year.

Valent sells Orthene insecticide line to AMVAC
AMVAC Chemical Corp. acquired Valent's Orthene insecticide product line. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. AMVAC will take ownership of the assets of the Valent Orthene product line including all registrations, formulations and existing inventories of the ag and professional product lines, including: Orthene 75 S Insecticide; Orthene 75 S WSP Insecticide; Orthene 90 S Insecticide; Orthene 97 Insecticide; Orthene PCO Pellets Insecticide; Orthene Turf, Tree & Ornamental Spray Insecticide; and Orthene Turf, Tree & Ornamental Spray 97 Insecticide.

Society identifies top rhodies for regions
American Rhododendron Society named its 28 top azaleas and rhodies for 2008. The plants are selected for 7 regions. The selections are made from the society's Proven Performers lists and tested in ARS members' gardens. Awards are given in 4 categories: Elepidotes, lepidotes, evergreen azalea and deciduous azalea. Click here for the full results.

Canada adds ninebark to SOD list
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency added Physocarpus (ninebark) to its list of plant genera regulated for Phytophthora ramorum. The agency also amended the P. ramorum compensation regulations to remove the requirement to first consider payments made under the Canadian Agriculture Income Stabilization (CAIS) or the new AgriStability program before making payment to an applicant.

USDA expands fire ant quarantine
The entire state of South Carolina is now designated as a quarantine area for fire ants. Interstate movement of regulated articles from the state is now restricted.

Pre-register for Management Clinic
There's still time to register for the ANLA Management Clinic, Feb 8-11 in Louisville, Ky. You have until Feb. 1 to cash in on good deals to attend this year's clinic. And, don't forget to stop by the NMPRONew Plant Pavilion while you're at the event.

Discovering the world of sustainability
Paper or plastic? The answer may surprise you. Project: Green Industry blog

Worth a visit
GMPRO's Combo Chef, Kelli Rodda, shows you how to create a colorful combination planter for full sun and a combination that features fabulous foliage. Only on GreenBeam.com.

Mavrik Aquaflow® Insecticide/Miticide provides immediate and long term, broad-spectrum insect control for use on all greenhouse and nursery crops. For more information contact your local distributor, call 1-800-248-7763 or visit us online at www.mavrikaquaflow.com.

Since 1910, Dayton Bag & Burlap has served the nursery industry with the highest quality products from 4 locations nationwide. Visit www.daybag.com for more information!

Register now! Visit www.midam.org for details. Mid-Am, the Midwest's premier trade show, features hundreds of exhibits, 130+ hours of education, plus much more!

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