Deadline: Dec. 31 2006

The multiple-choice questions:
   1. Julie Martens had an overall positive experience at Sky Nursery in Seattle.
   2. Erik Moore thinks every garden center should have a Web site.
   3. How many new retail greenhouses has Bill van Wilgen installed in the past five years?
   4. Which of the following are challenges to White Oak Garden Center’s bulb sales?
 

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

The prize:
3 will win H&H Manufacturing lights! As consumers extend the time spent in their outdoor living areas, there is an increased need for decorative lighting. Upscale consumers aren’t satisfied with everyday indoor lamps that have been modified for outdoor conditions. H&H Manufacturing’s decorative lighting division has developed, patented and is now retailing a breakthrough product concept, Flower Lights. There will be three prize packages: 1. For the garden: Six Solid Copper Flower Lights and components. Suggested retail price: $190.95. 2. Bouquet of Flower Lights with multicolored petals for indoor or outdoor use in a metallic vase. Suggested retail price: $106.95. 3. Same as No. 2 except Flower Lights have off-white petals. Suggested retail price: $99.95.
Prizes sponsored by H&H Manufacturing, 190 Longshore Drive, Wedowee, AL 36278; (256) 357-4125; fax (256) 357-9885; www.hhmanufacturing.com.
 

Deadline: Nov. 30, 2006

The multiple-choice questions:
   1. What quality drove the two panelists who preferred independent garden centers to the independents?
   2. Did our panelists expect the plants they bought at mass merchants to last?
   3. What unusual revenue sources does Atlantic Avenue Orchid & Garden Center in Raleigh, N.C., use for its orchids?
   4. What price range do most statuary sales fall in at Garden Supply Co. in Cary, N.C.?
 

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

The prize:
Win $500 worth of DIG irrigation products. Do you have customers who fret about plants dying while they take the kids for a weekend camping trip or that annual Caribbean cruise? DIG Corp. offers a complete drip-irrigation kit, including a battery-operated timer to automate the system. Use outdoors on garden beds, veggie gardens and patio container or even on houseplants. It can water up to 22 plants. Total value of the prize package: $500.
Prize sponsored by Leanne Pyle, DIG Corp., 1210 Activity Drive, Vista, CA 92081; (760) 727-0914; fax (760) 727-0282; www.digcorp.com.
 

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2006

Congratulations!
This month's winner is:
Lynn Koman
Ligonier Agway,Ligonier, Pa.
 

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

The prize:
Win $500 worth of Goldsmith Seeds’ Ramblin’ Trailing Petunia pots and tags. Capture the attention of your customers with colorful and informative pots and tags. Ideal for grower/retailers, the pots are available in 5-inch and gallon size (plants are not included with this prize). Tags are available in two sizes. There’s no gamblin’ with Ramblin’… Blooms all summer! Voted No. 1 for heat performance. Flower power from the center out. Total value of the prize package: $500.
Prize sponsored by Goldsmith Seeds, P.O. Box 1349, Gilroy, CA 95021; (800) 549-0158; fax (408) 848-5429. www.goldsmithseeds.com.
 

Deadline: CLOSED

Congratulations!
Congratulations to Collen Oncay of Mendon Greenhouse in Mendon, Mass., Janice Krowicki of Krowicki’s Farm Market in New Egypt, N.J., and Nancy D. Glindmyer of Glindmyer Evergreen Nurseries in Glenville, N.Y., who won first, second and third prize respectively.

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

The prize:
3 will win H&H Manufacturing lights. As consumers extend the time spent in their outdoor living areas, there is an increased need for decorative lighting. Upscale consumers aren’t satisfied with everyday indoor lamps that have been modified for outdoor conditions. H&H Manufacturing’s decorative lighting division has developed, patented and is now retailing a breakthrough product concept, Flower Lights. There will be three prize packages:
1. For the garden: Six Solid Copper Flower Lights and components. Suggested retail price: $190.95.
2. Bouquet of Flower Lights with multicolored petals for indoor or outdoor use in a metallic vase. Suggested retail price: $106.95.
3. Same as No. 2 except Flower Lights have off-white petals. Suggested retail price: $99.95.
Prize sponsored by H&H Manufacturing, 190 Longshore Drive, Wedowee, AL 36278; (256) 357-4125; fax (256) 357-9885; www.hhmanufacturing.com.
 

Deadline: CLOSED

Congratulations!
This month's winners are:
Steve Bowen
Feed & Seed Depot
Crestwood, Ky.
Ann Lisa Carver
Cottage Nursery & Gift Shop
Nashville, Ga.
 

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

The prize:
Win $350 worth of Repellex products. The No 1-rated deer repellent in the United States -- according to Rutgers University, Cornell University and USDA -- is now available in a 48-ounce pump sprayer. Repellex Tree-Saver for flowers, ornamentals and trees uses taste and odor to repel deer and rabbits. Its rain-fast formulation allows 8- to 12-week residual even under wet conditions. Repellex is the only company with a deer and rabbit repellent labeled for fruit and vegetable use. The winner will receive two cases of Repellex products, valued at $350.
Prize sponsored by Repellex Seedling Protection Systems, 1888 Bobblett St., Blaine, WA 98230; (877) 737-3548; www.repellex.com.
 

Deadline: CLOSED

Congratulations!
This month's winners are:
Steve Bowen
Feed & Seed Depot
Crestwood, Ky.
And
Ann Lisa Carver
The Cottage Nursery & Gift Shop
Nashville, Ga.
 

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

The prize:
2 will win $250 worth of birding products from J.B. Designs. These birdhouses and bird feeder, designed by Jeff Glockson of J.B. Designs, are hand-crafted in vitreous porcelain or bonded resin. Both styles are thickly cast and durable. Each birdhouse comes with two cords and two metal swivel clips for perfect viewing direction and care instructions. The carved forms and details of each piece will make a charming accent to every garden. J.B. Designs will offer both first and second place prizes. The first-place winner will receive a compete set of seven products that include both porcelain and resin birdhouses. The value of these products is $329. The second place will receive a set of four porcelain birdhouses. The value of these products is $140. This prize package is valued at more than $460.
Prize sponsored by J.B. Designs, 4 Rabbit Lane, New Milford, CT 06776; (860) 350-5615; fax (860) 355-3536; jbdesignsgallery.com.
 

Deadline: CLOSED

Congratulations!
This month's winner is:
James Arellano
Spencer Lawn & Garden Center
Fountain, Colo.
 

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

The prize:
Win $400 worth of barbecue grill covers and accessories. Two Dogs Designs Inc. offers a colorful line of high-quality Designer BarbeQue GrillCovers and a variety of accessories in matching patterns. The grill covers, shown here in the popular chili peppers pattern, are a distinctive and stylish way to protect grills. The accessories, which include a chef’s apron, designer placemats and table napkins, barbecue mitts and utensils and carrier, are an ideal complement to grilling, preparing and serving meals outdoors. This prize package is valued at more than $400.
Prize sponsored by Two Dogs Designs Inc., 1920 Nectarine St., Philadelphia, PA 19130; (888) 896-3644; www.twodogsdesigns.com.
 

Deadline: CLOSED

Congratulations!
This month's winner is:
Castle Rock Nursery
Castle Rock, WA 98611
 

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

The prize:
Win $450 worth of Hines clematis. Hines Horticulture has introduced two new clematis collections bred by noted clematis breeder Raymond Evison. Each cultivar in the Raymond Evison Patio Clematis Collection and the Royal Horticultural Society Clematis Collection is bred to perform superbly and is expected to revolutionize the way clematis are used in the garden. (Cezanne is pictured.)
Prize sponsored by Hines Horticulture, 12621 Jeffery Road, Irvine, CA 92620; (949) 559-4444; fax (949) 786-0968; www.hineshort.com.
 

Deadline: CLOSED

Congratulations!
This month's winner is:
Stacie Tessier
Buell’s Garden Center
Hastings, Minn.
 

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

The prize:
Win 3 nights at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center. This four-diamond hotel offers luxury and convenience to SNA 2006 buyers. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, adjacent to the Georgia World Congress Center, you won’t have far to travel after a busy day at the trade show. Attend SNA ... The World’s Showcase of Horticulture, a world-class event, and stay in a world-class hotel - on us.
Prize sponsored by SNA 2006, Southern Nursery Association, 1827 Powers Ferry Road S.E., Suite 4-100, Atlanta, GA 30339-8422; (770) 953-3311; www.sna.org.
 

Deadline: CLOSED

Congratulations!
This month's winner is:
Virginia Fischrupp
Grandma's Gardens
Dayton, Ohio

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

The prize:
Win a Fuzion architectural stained glass panel valued at $1,500 from Mosaica. This prize is ideal for setting a signature style in your garden center. Fuzion Glass is a patent-pending process by Mosaica Inc. to create architectural stained-glass panels with detail that is 300 percent finer than traditional stained glass at less than half the production time. The end product is lead free. The process uses computer and water jet technology to replicate nearly any image that can be scanned. The applications of Fuzion Glass are endless, from commercial signage and residential artistic installations to smaller applications such as lighting soffits and backlit cabinet facing. The winner will receive a personalized Fuzion architectural stained glass panel and signage up to 25 letters. The piece will measure 30 by 36 inches.
Total value of the prize package: At least $1,500.
Prize sponsored by Mosaica Inc., 270 E. Main St., Patchogue, NY 11772; (631) 758-7025; fax (631) 758-7029.
 

Deadline: CLOSED

Congratulations!
This month's winner is:
Michael Ehrhart
Millstone Lawn & Garden
Maplewood, N.J.
 

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

The prize:
Win $500 worth of Goldsmith Seeds marketing materials. Goldsmith Seeds’ new postcards and point-of-purchase materials, available through Sunrise Marketing, are simple and convenient to order and display. Plus, they can be easily customized with your logo and regional text. Award-winning photography captures your customer’s attention and inspires ideas. Plus, easy-to-read bullets convey the plant’s special benefits and care information. Attract customers to your store and displays -- and give them the confidence to buy. Total value of the prize package: $500.
Prize sponsored by Goldsmith Seeds, P.O. Box 1349, Gilroy, CA 95021; (800) 549-0158; fax (408) 848-5429. www.goldsmithseeds.com.
 

Deadline: CLOSED

Congratulations!
This month's winner is:
Jill Allen
Tarheel Native Trees
Clayton, NC
 

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

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 samples 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 horticulturalist Harriet Zbikowski, Foxgloves satisfy the needs of both professional and weekend gardeners.Total retail value of the prize package: $400 ($800 retail).
Prize sponsored by Foxgloves, P.O. Box 367, Cold Spring, NY 10516; (888) 322-4450; fax (845) 831-7301; www.foxglovesinc.com.
 

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 on the 15th of the month following the entry deadline. 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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