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Booth Space
The layout of exhibit space is shown above. All booths are 10' (D) x 10' (W). The location of each booth is believed to be accurate but is only warranted to be approximate. A reminder, double end-caps are 10' (D) x 20' (W). No exhibit display shall exceed 8' in height.

Booth Space Assignment
No space will be committed without a signed exhibit contract and full payment. Sponsors will receive seniority in space assignments followed by prior exhibitors and members. Exhibitors may apply for three choices and the manager will assign space based on seniority and date of receipt. Space assignments will be confirmed at the end of the priority period on March 1, 2013. After March 1st, all space will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, except the area reserved for program sponsors. The exhibit manager reserves the right to refuse space to any potential exhibitor and/or shift space assignment after the contract has been signed, if it is necessary to do so in his/her judgment.

Payments & Cancellations
In the event of cancellation by the Exhibitor, the GWA reserves the right to rent canceled space to anyone else without obligation to the canceling exhibitor. The exhibit manager reserves the right to dispose of unpaid space and the right to dispose of space that is contracted and paid for, but which is not occupied, when the Exhibition officially opens. Cancellations received before June 14, 2013, will receive a 50% refund. After June 14, 2013, no refunds will be issued.

How To Reserve A Booth
Please complete the enclosed contract and fax to JC McGowan at 806.832.1870, or mail it to: GWA Exhibition, 7809 FM 179, Shallowater, TX 79363. Send questions to exhibits@gardenwriters.org No space will be committed without a signed exhibit contract and full payment.

List of exhibitors

All American Daylilies   Booth#  200
Jo Roberson
PO Box 210
Grain Valley MO 64029
Phone: 816.224.2852   Fax: 816.224.2203
Email: jo@americandaylily.com  Web:  http://www.allamericandaylily.com
Suppliers of All American Daylilies which have been evaluated based on rigorous scientific methodology, and are proven to have superior performance nationwide.

Bailey Nurseries, Inc.   Booth#  315
Jonathan Pedersen
1325 Bailey Road
St. Paul MN 55119
Phone: 651.768.3373   Fax: 800.829.8894
Email: jonathan.pedersen@baileynurseries.com  Web:  http://www.baileynurseries.com
Bailey Nurseries was founded in 1905.  From 15 acres of stony hillside it has grown to one of North America's largest and most trusted nurseries.  Today Bailey Nurseries is also known as a premier plant breeder and introducer with plants under the  Endless Summer® Collection, Easy Elegance® Roses and First Editions™ New Plants program.  Main offices are located near the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul in Minnesota, with other locations in Oregon, Washington and Illinois.

Ball Horticultural Company   Booth#  119
Therese LaTelle
622 Town Rd.
West Chicago IL 60185
Phone: 630.231.3600   Fax: 630.562.7790
Email: tradeshows@ballhort.com  Web:  http://www.ballhort.com
Ball Horticultural Company is an internationally renowned breeder, producer and wholesale distributor of ornamental plants and horticultural products since 1905.   This family-owned company supplies professional greenhouses with quality seed and plants, introducing well-known brands like Wave® petunias and the Burpee Home Gardens® line of garden-ready vegetables and herbs.

Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Assoc.   Booth#  210
Paul Short
2208  13 Mission Ave.
St. Albert AB  T8N 1H6  Canada
Phone: 780.460.8280   Fax: 780.459.0939
Email: cspma@peatmoss.com  Web:  http://www.peatmoss.com
An industry association that promotes the sustainable benefits of peat moss and protects the resource through active wetlands preservation and reclamation practices.

David Austin Roses Limited   Booth#  214
Alison Greaves
Bowling Green Lane, Albrighton
Wolverhampton England WV7 3HB
Phone: 00.44.1902.376329   Fax: 44.1902.372142
Email: alison@davidaustinroses.co.uk  Web:  http://www.davidaustinroses.co.uk
David Austin Roses are the internationally recognized and award winning breeders of English Roses.

Dramm Corporation   Booth#  220
Amanda Taddy
PO Box 1960
Manitowoc WI 54221-1960
Phone: 920.684.0227   Fax: 920.684.4499
Email: information@dramm.com  Web:  http://www.dramm.com
Dramm focuses on developing watering and cutting tools that are colorful, stylish, comfortable and made with high quality material that will last for a lifetime of use.  For more information about Dramm please visit us online on our Facebook page, our website at www.dramm.com, or contact Jessica Reinhardt at jreinhardt@dramm.com.

Ernst Benary of America   Booth#  107
Jen Calhoun
739 Church Street
Batavia IL 60510
Phone: 630.777.5751   Fax:
Email: jcalhoun@benary.com  Web:  http://www.benary.com
Ernst Benary of America, a 170 year old, family owned company is an internationally renowned breeder, producer of plants.  Benary was the first company to introduce a hybrid begonia over 100 years ago and has bred some of the most award winning plants on the market. 
Go to www.Benary.com.

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. (for Brazel Berries)   Booth#  218
Amy Daniel
39318 Jasper-Lowell Road
Lowell OR 97452
Phone: (541) 762.1737   Fax: (541) 937.3373
Email: amyd@fallcreeknursery.com  Web:  http://www.brazelberries.com
Fall Creek is the world’s leading blueberry nursery stock and genetics company. BrazelBerries™, by Fall Creek, is a unique collection of Deliciously Beautiful Plants – berry plants that have exquisite ornamental qualities and amazing fruit for the landscape and patio.

Freund's Farm Inc. dba CowPots   Booth#  105
Matthew Freund
324 Norfolk Rd.
East Canaan CT 06024
Phone: 860.824.7520   Fax: 860.824.7520
Email: matt@cowpots.com  Web:  http://www.cowpots.com
Cowpots: Biodegradable, plantable pot, made from composted cow manure.  CowPots are committed to providing a high quality, eco-friendly, affordable option for seed starting and transplants!  Roots easily penetrate the walls of the pot, virtually eliminating transplant shock, and rapidly breakdown after transplanting providing the goodness of manure to the garden.

Gardener's Supply Co.   Booth#  304
Maree Gaetani
128 Intervale Rd.
Burlington VT 05401
Phone: 802.660.3500   Fax: 802.660.2501
Email: mareeg@gardeners.com  Web:  http://www.gardeners.com
Founded in 1983 by avid gardeners, Gardener's Supply (www.gardeners.com) provides garden-tested, earth friendly products.  The company has won many awards for its patented products, online gardening information and its innovative management style.  Gardener's Supply donates 8% of it's profits to gardening and environmental initiatives and is 100% employee-owned.

High Caliper Growing   Booth#  204
Charles Jackson
7000 North Robinson
Oklahoma City OK 73116
Phone: 405.842.7700   Fax: 405.842.7706
Email: events@smartpots.com  Web:  http://www.smartpots.com
High Caliper Growing is the leading manufacturer of fabric containers for the horticutlure industry.  We make the Smart Pot, the Smart Pot-Pro, the Root Control Bag, the Pond Pot, the Pot Pruner, the Compost Sak and the High Caliper Tree Collars.

Iseli Nursery   Booth#  207
Sandy Dittmar
30590 SE Kelso Rd.
Boring OR 97009
Phone: 800.777.6202   Fax: 503.663.0202
Email: sdittmar@iselinursery.com  Web:  http://www.iselinursery.com
We are wholesale growers of dwarf conifers, Japanese maples, and companion plants sharing our plants with home gardeners via independent retail garden centers and landscapers.

Jelitto Perennial Seeds   Booth#  211
Mary Vaananen
125 Chenoweth Lane, Suite 301
Louisville KY 40207
Phone: 502.895.0807   Fax: 502.895.3934
Email: maryv@jelitto.com  Web:  http://www.jelitto.com
Jelitto offers quality seed of over 4,000 varieties of perennials, ornamental grasses and herbs-70% orginiating from our own production, in mor than 20 countries.  Easy to germinate GOLD NUGGET® and JET® seed allow quick and uniform germination. 
Variety and excellence has propelled this small niche company (since 1957), to the top of the perennial seeds market.  Check out our recently expanded Organic herb seed offerings at www.helitto.com.

Milorganite    Booth#  205
Tisa Overman
260 W. Seeboth Street
Milwaukee WI 53204
Phone: 414.221.6812   Fax: 414.221.6816
Email: toverman@milorganite.com  Web:  http://www.milorganite.com
Milorganite:  is an organic nitrogen, recycled fertilizer used by golf courses for 87 years.  The non-burning formula is gentle on plants, tends not to leach and releases its nutrients for 10 to 12 weeks.  There is no need to water-in, making it ideal for areas with water restrictions and through hot, dry summers.

Monrovia    Booth#  208
Pam Wasson
PO Box 1385
Azusa CA 91702
Phone: 800.999.9321   Fax: 626.334.3126
Email: pwasson@monrovia.com  Web:  http://www.monrovia.com
Monrovia...expert growers of the healthiest, hardiest, most beautiful plants.  Raised in our exclusively formulated nutrient-rich soil, Monrovia plants are guaranteed to make your garden thrive!  Our premium plants are the strongest in the industry and with more than 2, 200 varieties-from low maintenance to high fashion - we have something for every garden style.

National Garden Bureau   Booth#  212
Diane Blazek
1311 Butterfield Rd., Suite 310
Downers Grove IL 60515
Phone: 630.963.0770   Fax:
Email: dblazek@aas.ngb.org  Web:  http://www.ngb.org
National Garden Bureau is a 93-year -old organization that promotes the joy of gardening.  Along with our members, including All-America Selections and Home Garden Seed Association, we are a valuable resource for new varieties (both flowers and vegetables), new garden products, AAS winners, how to grow from seed and much more!

OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute)   Booth#  206
Nancy Henderson
PO Box 11558
Eugene OR 97440
Phone: 541.343.7600  x 122   Fax: 541.343.8971
Email: marketing@omri.org  Web:  www.omri.org
OMRI determines which input products, such as fertilizers and pest controls, are allowed for use in organic production and processing. "OMRI Listed®" products may be used in organic production under organic standards.  OMRI also provides producers and retailers with education and guidance on the organic standards and materials for organic use.

Plant Development Services Inc.   Booth#  316
Aimee Coker
P.O. Box 670
Loxley AL 36551
Phone: 251.964.6778   Fax: 251.964.6759
Email: aimee.coker@plantdevelopment.com
lora@plantdevelopment.com  Web:  http://www.plantdevelopment.com
Working with the nation's top growers and breeders, Plant Development Services brings plants to market that solve landscape challenges and have a high impact on the marketplace.  With its comprehensive grower networks, Plant Development Services reaches all regions and market channels. Plant Development Services boasts top ranking brands including: Encore Azalea®, Southern Living™ Plant Collection, and now the Sunset Western Garden Collection.  For more information, please visit www.plantdevelopment.com.

Premier Tech Horticulture   Booth#  217
Andreè Caron
1, Avenue Premier
Riviere-du-Loup QC G5R 6C1 Canada
Phone: 450.638.2339 x239    Fax: 418.862.6642
Email: cara@premierhort.com  Web  www.pthorticulture.com
PREMIER TECH HORTICULTURE has been serving professional growers with exceptional quality growing media and unique technologies for over 90 years.  We are also proud to offer quality through our retail product offering which includes: PRO-MIX® potting & Planting mixes.

Proven Winners  LLC   Booth#  420,321
Jeanine Standard
14820 80th Avenue SE
Snohomish WA 98296
Phone: 360.217.7002   Fax: 360.217.7068
Email: Jeanine@provenwinners.com   Web:  http://www.provenwinners.com
Proven Winners has brought award winning varieties to gardeners for over 20 years.  Stop by our booth to find out more about our flowering shrubs, perennials and annuals.

RESCUE!®/Sterling International, Inc.   Booth#  219
Stephanie Cates
3808 N. Sullivan Rd., Bldg. 16
Spokane WA 99216
Phone: 509.343.3621   Fax: 509.928.7313
Email: stephanie@rescue.com  Web:  http://www.rescue.com
Established in 1982, Sterling International, Inc. offers RESCUE!® traps and attractants for stink bugs, flies, Japanese beetles, Oriental beetles and more. Look for these products and the RESCUE!® W·H·Y® Trap at home improvement centers, hardware stores and lawn & garden retailers throughout the U.S. For more information and tips, visit www.rescue.com

Seminis   Booth#  221
John Marchese
2700 Camino Del Sol
Oxnard CA 93030
Phone: 805.918.2328   Fax: 805.918.2554
Email: john.marchese@monsanto.com  Web:  http://www.monsanto.com

Skagit Gardens   Booth#  319
Debbie Hewlett
3100 Old Highway 99 S
Mount Vernon WA 98273
Phone: 360.424.6144   Fax:
Email: debbie@skagitgardens.com  Web:  http://www.skagitgardens.com
Skagit Gardens is a grower supplying independent garden centers in the Western United States and starter plants to growers nationwide.  We have partnered with plant hybridizers throughout the world in selecting and introducing distinct new annuals and perennials to the marketplace.

St. Lynn's Press   Booth#  213
Paul Kelly
3844 So. Water St.
Pittsburgh PA 15203
Phone: 412.466.0790   Fax: 412.381.9933
Email: paulk@stlynnspress.com  Web:  http://www.stlynnspress.com
We are an independent book publisher based in PIttsburgh, PA.  We specialize in books on organic gardening, sustainable living and eco-green topics.  All of our titles are printed on recycled paper using soy or veggie based inks.

Sun Gro Horticulture   Booth#  318
Pam Carter
770 Silver Street
Agawam WA 01001
Phone: 413.523.0701   Fax: 413.789.3425
Email: pamc@sungro.com  Web:  www.sungro.com
SunGro Hoticulture is probably the largest horticulture company you've ever heard of.  The company has grown from it's humble 1929 beginnings to become North America's leading supplier of growing mixes to professional greenhouse and nursery growers and the manufacturer of Black Gold and Fafard consumer garden products.

Suntory Flowers   Booth#  216
Deliah Onofrey
1135 Clague Rd.
Westlake OH 44145
Phone: 440.522.1447   Fax:
Email: donofrey@gmail.com  Web:  http://www.thesuntorycollection.com

The Espoma Company   Booth#  320
John Harrison
6 Espoma Road
Millville NJ 08332
Phone: 856.825.0542   Fax: 856.825.1385
Email: jharrison@espoma.com  Web:  http://www.espoma.com
Espoma products work in harmony with nature to grow beautiful lawns and gardens, prserve natural resources and make a greener world for future generations.

Tree Care Industry Assocaition   Booth#  121
Amy Tetreault
136 Harvey Rd. Ste 101
Londonderry NH 03053
Phone: 603.314.5380   Fax: 603.314.5386
Email: atetreault@tcia.org  Web  www.tcia.org
The mission of the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) is to advance tree care business and improve safety within the industry, while also providing homeowners with information to help maintain their trees.

US Composting Council   Booth#  317
Al Rattie
5400  Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda MD 20814
Phone: 301.897.2715   Fax: 301.530.5072
Email: al.rattie@compostingcouncil.org  Web:  http://www.compostingcouncil.org
The US Composting Council (USCC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising the professionalism of compost producers and increasing the use of compost. The USCC manages the only compost testing program (STA Program) and the only compost certification program-The Consumer Compost Use Program.

Wildflower Farm   Booth#  215
Miriam Goldberg
10195 Highway 12 West, RR 2
Coldwater ON L0K 1E0  Canada
Phone: 705.327.2828   Fax: 705.327.2069
Email: info@wildflowerfarm.com  Web:  http://www.wildflowerfarm.com
Developers and distributors of Eco-Lawn - the unlimate low maintenance lawn seed.

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