All are invited to visit the Raker Trial Gardens, opening to the public this summer on July 13, 2011. The Raker Trial Gardens are the Midwest destination for a complete floricultural exhibit and comparison trial experience. The Gardens were created to serve as an industry information resource. With a focus on education, we create and maintain over four acres of colorful floral displays that offer visitors a unique learning opportunity.
Dates: July 13 – September 2 Garden Hours: 9:00AM to 5:00PM (Monday through Friday)
2011 Highlights:
- Annual Row Comparison Trials. An exceptional opportunity to view over 600 rows of annuals and perennials in a true, side-by-side comparison format. This season we offer Angelonia, Tuberous Begonia, Bracteantha, Celosia, Cleome, Coreopsis, Dahlia, Echinacea, Gerbera Mixes and Zinnia.
- Breeder Beds. Raker is proud to feature raised brick beds supported and designed by breeders across the globe. Our participants include American Takii, Ball Floraplant, Benary, Ecke Ranch, GroLink, Grimes, HMA, Hort Couture, Jelitto, Pan American, Sakata, Selecta, Suntory, Syngenta Flowers and Syngenta Horticultural Services and. Additional sponsors include Amerinova, Bartels Stek, Danziger, Fides, Floranova, Gerbera Factory, GGG, Hishtil, Kieft, Optimara/Floremara, Westhoff and jointly sponsored beds from McGregor/Gloeckner/McHutchison.
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