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Deadline: Dec. 31, 2004

The multiple-choice questions:
   1. What percentage of indoor plants arrive from outside vendors without tags or labels?
   2. What is the most common cause for shrinkage in the indoor gardening department?
   3. What is the most essential indoor gardening accessory?
   4. According to Doug Hensel, president of the Great Big Greenhouse & Nursery in Richmond, Va., what is the greatest challenge in selling tropicals/indoor plants?

To enter:
    1. Locate the answers to 4 simple multiple-choice questions in the December Retail in Detail.
     2. Access this online Entry Form to submit your answers.

The prize:
Win $650 worth of Campania products! Let your customers take home a piece of Longwood Gardens from Campania’s new line of fine-quality cast-stone collectibles. This collection features fine reproductions of early 20th century originals from the estate of Pierre du Pont, Longwood’s founder and primary designer. A sampling of the collection will include the Volute Handle Urn, Pineapple Finial and Claw-Footed Basin. Each piece is affixed with an individual label with the description and history of the product. With a reputation for design excellence and a proven commitment to customer service, Campania products and services have consistently been industry benchmarks.Total retail value of the prize package: $650 ($300 wholesale).
Prize sponsored by Campania International, 401 Fairview Ave., Quakertown, PA 18951; (215) 538-1106; fax (215) 538-2522; www.campaniainternational.com
 

Deadline: CLOSED

Congratulations!
This month's winner is:
Robert D. Ray
Mayo Garden Center
Powell, TN

To enter:
    1. Locate the answers to 4 simple multiple-choice questions in the November Retail in Detail.
     2. Access this online Entry Form to submit your answers.

The prize:
Win $804 worth of Carruth Studio products. Carruth Studio offers original designs by nationally recognized sculptor George Carruth. You can be sure these are Carruth originals by the detail and character the artist gives each piece. Products carry a 100-percent lifetime guarantee, whether designs are displayed indoors or out. Each piece is handcrafted in Waterville, Ohio. The prize package includes whimsical, classical and inspirational plaques, statuary, thermometers and more. Total retail value of the prize package: $804.
Prize sponsored by Carruth Studio, 1178 Farnsworth Road, Waterville, OH 43566; (419) 878-3060; fax (419) 878-3261; www.carruthstudio.com.
 

Deadline: Closed

Congratulations!
This month's winner is:
Williams Ginorio
SF Garden Center
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
 

To enter:
    1. Locate the answers to 4 simple multiple-choice questions in the October Retail in Detail.
     2. Access this online Entry Form to submit your answers.

The prize:
Win $400 worth of Blue Handworks products. Kinetic sculpture for the garden is hot. Here’s a great way to get started with the category. This package represents more than $900 worth of retail product. Blue Handworks’ hand-crafted sturdy metal whirligigs each feature a propeller. When activated by wind, each whirligig does something clever. The dog barks and lifts his leg, the cardinal feeds its clamoring babies, the parrot flaps his wings and talks and the hula girls dance while the musician strums his ukulele. The flamingos, offered in two sizes, are part of the Whacky Wigglers collection, named because the coil neck causes the bird’s neck to bob and sway in the wind. The sculptures are individually boxed and include a three-part, 47-inch pole. Total wholesale value of the prize package: $400 ($918 retail).
Prize sponsored by Blue Handworks, 2223 Commerce Place, Hayward, CA 94545; (888) 900-7266; fax (510) 783-3394; www.bluehandworks.com.
 

Deadline: Closed

Congratulations!
This month's winner is:
Sal Scamptitilla
The Backyard Nature Company
Mayfield Village, Ohio
 

The prize:
Win $800 worth of Foxgloves products. Thirty-two pairs of attractive garden gloves draw customers to this countertop display. Each display comes with sample try-ons and a laminated sign showing Foxgloves in action. Foxgloves combine high-tech performance fabrics with classic style, creating a durable, form-fitting and machine-washable glove. Designed by professional horticulturist Harriet Zbikowski, Foxgloves satisfy the needs of both professional and weekend gardeners.Total wholesale value of the prize package: $400 ($800 retail).
Prize sponsored by  Foxgloves, P.O. Box 367, Cold Spring, NY 10516; (845) 831-7300; fax (845) 831-7301; www.foxglovesinc.com.
 

Deadline: Closed

Congratulations!
This month's winner is:
Lori Wilkins
Sundrise Garden
Lawrence, Kan.
 

The prize:
Win $450 worth of Achla Designs products. Achla Designs’ Torii Arbor and Gate are constructed of hand-forged wrought iron and finished with a black powder coating. The arbor and gate are constructed with an innovative snap-on method of construction and slide together without screws or hardware. Inspired by traditional European ironwork of the past five centuries, all of Achla’s pieces are handcrafted by the traditional hammer-and-anvil method. After years of apprenticeship, European master smiths use the same time-honored techniques employed by their forefathers. The rugged construction and durable finish of the pieces withstand years of use, indoors and out.
Prize sponsored by Achla Designs, 65 Arbor Way, Fitchburg, MA 01420;  (978) 343-7475; fax (978) 345-0963; www.achla.com.
 

Deadline: Closed

Congratulations!
This month's winner is:
Tina Hembree
Martin Nursery
Gary Court, SC
 

The prize:
Win $384 worth of Earthly Things products! Earthly Things offers products for the garden, kitchen and home from Australia, Mexico and the United States. The products featured here are part of a natural skincare collection from Australia. Eye-catching, compact counter displays are designed for quick sales. Products in the gardener’s counter display are made with tea tree oil, an essential oil that helps heal cuts, scratches and dry skin. The cleansers and balms soothe and smooth rough hands and skin. The cook’s counter display contains two types of odor-absorbing soap. Made from natural ingredients, this mixture of lemon, lime and other essential oils absorbs cooking odors from hands. Cook’s Balm is made from food-safe ingredients. Total wholesale value of the prize package: $384 (wholesale). Prize sponsored by Earthly Things, 4430 N. Winchester, Chicago, IL 60640; (773) 486-8049; fax (773) 506-6491; www.earthlythings.com
 

Deadline: Closed

Congratulations!
This month's winner is:
D Searcy
Terra Cotta
Columbus, OH
 

The prize:
Win $567 worth of Al’s Garden Art product! Al’s Garden Art, manufacturer of quality cast-stone fountains and statuary, offers a unique prize package. Many lawn and garden merchandising managers depend on Al’s Garden Art as a leading supplier of custom-order fountains and statuary. This month’s winner can select from more than 24 antique stains and washes. The prize package includes the Column Bird Bath (shown in ashstone), Fiore Wall Fountain (shown in bronze), 3-foot Granite Bench (shown in charcoal) and two Medium Venetian Urns (shown in palomino). These five pieces give any retailer a great start to concrete merchandising. Total wholesale value of the prize package: $567. Prize sponsored by Al’s Garden Art, 311 W. Citrus, Colton, CA 92324; (800) 397-2231, Ext. 139l; www.alsgardenart.com
 

Deadline: Closed

Congratulations!
This month's winner is:
Deborah Bledsoe
Indian Springs Lawn & Garden
Kingsport, TN

 
 

The prize:
Win $599 worth of Asli Arts product! Experience the sweet sound of retail success with Asli Arts’ package of best-selling bamboo wind chimes. The Package B display includes a metal tree display and Asli Arts’ 20 best-selling chimes, including backstock, for a total of 40 units. Asli Arts’ handmade bamboo wind chimes come in more than 100 designs. Asli Arts uses unusual materials such as hand-tuned bamboo, copper, glass, burnished metal, marble, rattan, coconut, spun bamboo and hand-carved and -painted wood. Chimes are individually hand-tuned by musicians, creating a mellow sound that is unique to bamboo. Every chime is hand-inspected before being shipped to ensure the highest quality control. Total wholesale value of the prize package: $599.
Prize sponsored by Asli Arts Inc., P.O. Box 1073, Clinton, WA 98236; (800) 950-2754; fax (360) 321-4878.
 

Deadline: CLOSED

Congratulations!
This month's winner is:
Mary Gayeta
Mary's Gardens
Pittsfield, ME

 
 

The prize:
Win $900 worth of Artistry Designs product! Artistry Designs by Reliance is expanding its permanent botanical collections to include noteworthy decorative home and garden accessories. Artifacts is a collection of glazed stoneware planters in neutral tones. Stoneware antique finishes come in these color tones: earthy beige, hyacinth blue, brick red, garden green and sun-washed yellow. Artifacts, available in eight styles and sizes, are suitable for fresh and permanent florals. Wholesale prices range from $2.50-$10 per piece. The prize package includes two pieces of each container. Total value of the prize package: $360 wholesale ($900 retail).
Prize sponsored by Artistry Designs by Reliance, 2222 138th St., Blue Island, IL 60406; (516) 466-6240; fax (708) 597-2333; www.artistrydesigns.com.
 

Deadline: CLOSED

Congratulations!
This month's winner is:
Debra Kline
Paradise Gardens
Pennsburg, PA
 

The prize:
$1,200 worth of Messenger product! Messenger is a new plant-health product rolling out this spring in garden centers across the country. Messenger, discovered by Cornell University scientists, uses harpin proteins to trigger a plant’s natural immune system to fight diseases and increase overall plant growth and health, resulting in bigger and more abundant blooms and fruits.
Messenger helps your sales grow, too -- the profit on a case of Messenger is $200 per square foot. It’s great for cross-selling throughout the garden center.
Place Messenger next to roses to help promote stronger and healthier plants, next to perennials to help establish new plants, next to annuals to increase number and size of flowers; next to fertilizers to help nutrient uptake; and in the fungicide section to help improve disease resistance. Total value of the prize package: $600 wholesale ($1,200 retail).
Prize sponsored by Eden Bioscience Corp., 3830 Monte Villa Parkway, Suite 100, Bothell, WA 98021-6942; (888) 879-2420; fax (425) 806-7400; www.edenbio.com.
 

Deadline: CLOSED

Congratulations!
This month's winner is:
Chris Diffenderfer
Spruce Hill Gardens
Port Royal, PA
 

The prize:
$1,300 worth of Crescent Trading products! Here is an ideal starter set of Crescent Trading Group’s line of lightweight, durable garden ware. More than $2,000 worth of retail product fits on the 48-by-40-inch pallet display. Ideal for the crowded store, this display unit includes a mix of 46 Festonada planters in 14-, 16- and 20-inch diameters; eight window boxes ideal for potting with herbs or annuals; four columns; two tall berry-pattern planters; and two garland jars. Crescent products are covered by a 10-year limited warranty. Products can be used indoors or outdoors and will not fade in summer or crack in winter. Total value of the prize package: $1,303 wholesale ($2,000 retail).
Prize sponsored by Crescent Trading Group, 6000 N.W. 97th Ave., Suite 300, Miami, FL 33178; (305) 477-0024. www.crescenttradinggroup.com
 

Deadline: CLOSED

Congratulations!
This month's winner is:
Alice Rowe
Talmage Farm
Riverhead, NY
 

The prize:
$500 worth of B!rd Bra!n products! B!rd Bra!n’s metal gazing ball display stand is constructed of heavy-duty steel. The sturdy display holds eight 10- and 12-inch gazing balls. Kaleidoscope gazing balls are hand-blown in Poland using high-quality glass. Kaleidoscope gazing balls come in two color assortments for a total of eight colors. The 10-inch Optic gazing balls are hand-blown in the Czech Republic with gorgeous bohemian glass. The Optic gazing ball is available in four colors. Total value of the prize package: $517.
Prize sponsored by B!rd Bra!n, PO Box 130265, Ann Arbor, MI 48113. 734-483-4536. Toll free 800-289-4748.
 

Look ahead to see some of the prizes we'll be offering in future months!
 

1. 1. No purchase necessary to enter or win. Purchasing does not improve your chances of winning. 2. The contest is open only to owners or employees of independently owned specialty retailers, age 21 or older. Employees of Branch-Smith Publishing and the prize donor(s) are not eligible to win. 3. A random drawing of all entries with four correct answers will be held by January 15, 2005. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. A federal tax ID number must be provided before receiving prize shipment. Drawing will be conducted by Branch-Smith Publishing, whose decisions relating to all matters regarding the contest are final. The winner will be notified by mail, phone or e-mail. Non-winning entries will not be notified. 4. Void wherever prohibited by federal, state and local laws.

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