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      <title>Top 10 Caladiums Rated from 2009 Caladium Variety Trial</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A total of 38 caladium varieties were evaluated at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station during the summer of 2009 for their landscape performance, including foliage color, fullness and plant uniformity. The top 10 performers are presented here. (Caladium tubers were donated by Classic Caladiums and Happiness Farms.) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>'Drift' Series Roses - Landscape Evaluation Results (2009)</title>
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      <title>'Drift' Series Roses - Photo Gallery</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The 'Drift' series roses from Conard-Pyle are being evaluated in landscape studies at the LSU AgCenter's Burden Center. Colors are red, pink, coral and peach. New for 2010 will be apricot and sweet. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Plant coleus for fabulous fall color</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Video 09/14/09) It’s definitely not fall yet, but one plant that’s showing  beautiful fall color right now is the coleus. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains a basic consideration when selecting a coleus plant. (Runtime: 1:34) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Underutilized Trees for South Louisiana Landscapes</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[We have many trees recommended for South Louisiana landscapes. Some of these are common and known by home gardeners and green industry professionals, but there are great trees that are less known and underutilized. Here is a list. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Best Caladium Varieties In 2006 And 2007 Landscape Trials</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Caladiums are excellent summer accents in Louisiana gardens. New varieties with improved sun tolerance, unique color combinations, and better growth habits have been introduced by breeding programs in recent years. Caladium landscape trials were conducted at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station in 2006 and 2007 to identify varieties that adapt to landscape conditions in southeastern LA and provide selection guidance to landscape processionals. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Nutrient Requirements of Herbaceous Perennials in Newly Established Landscape Plantings</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Herbaceous perennials are continuously gaining popularity in landscape plantings. However, nutrient requirement of many species in this group during their first year establishment in landscape is still unknown. Seven herbaceous perennials were studied for their growth, flowering, and overwintering survival in respond to a variety of fertilization regimes and fertilization recommendations were generated based on the restuls. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Landscape Mulch Demonstration Study</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A demonstration of different landscape mulch materials is on-going at the Hammond Research Station. Here are photos of the different mulches currently being evaluated. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>People's Choice Awards from Landscape Horticulture Field Day - 2009</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Green industry professionals attending the landscape horticulture field day at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station in June were given the opportunity to “pick their winning plants” from the sun garden evaluation trial gardens at the station. Over 340 varieties were planted this year. The planting mostly consists of annual bedding plants and herbaceous perennials, but new roses and some “companion” woody ornamental shrubs (such as Southern Living plants) are also included. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Fertilizer Conversion Table for Small Area</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 21:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Calculation conversions for producers to use when converting fertilizer recommendation for a small area - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JJWang@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jim Jian Wang)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Crape myrtle varieties and their care described</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/17/08) The LSU AgCenter has conducted a considerable amount of evaluation research on crape myrtles over the last 10-plus years, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. “Probably 40-50 varieties are worthy of being grown and sold in Louisiana,” Owing says. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Dwarf gardenias have ‘issues’</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/10/09) Several varieties of gardenias work well in the landscape, but dwarf gardenias are more prone to problems. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>'Songbird' Series Columbine - Photo Gallery, April 2009</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Photo gallery of varieties in the 'Songbird' series columbines from landscape trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>'Swan' Series Columbine - Photo Gallery, April 2009</title>
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      <title>'XXL' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part I), Spring 2009</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A photo gallery of the 'XXL' pansy varieties from landscape trial plantings at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>'XXL' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part II), Spring 2009</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A photo gallery of the 'XXL' pansy varieties from landscape trial plantings at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Ornamental sweet potato options continue to expand</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ornamental sweet potatoes have gained considerable interest among land¬scape industry professionals and home gardeners over the past 10 years. Varieties include plants that are chartreuse-lime green (Margarita), blackish purple (Blackie) and tricolored (Pink Frost). - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>'Matrix' Pansy - Photo Gallery  (Part I) / Trial Results, Spring 2009</title>
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      <title>'Lucky' and 'Landmark' Lantana - 2008 Landscape Results</title>
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      <title>Knock Out Rose Varieties - Photo Gallery</title>
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      <title>Athens Select plants thrive in heat, humidity</title>
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      <title>Growing Roses: A Challenge in Louisiana</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station evaluates landscape plants for adaptability to Louisiana's growing conditions. Here are some photos of "nice looking" plants from late March 2009. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Ornamental Pepper Trial Results</title>
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      <title>Poisonous Landscape Plants - A List</title>
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      <title>Razzle Dazzle Crape Myrtles - Introduction / Landscape Performance in 2007 and 2008</title>
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      <title>Knock Out Roses - Blackspot Disease Ratings 2008</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 03:19:16 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>'Sunny Knock Out' Debuts in 2009</title>
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      <title>Rose Diseases</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2005 17:04:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Louisiana's warm, humid weather encourages the development of several serious diseases that can damage rose bushes. This publication describes the major rose diseases found in Louisiana and offers disease management tips. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DFerrin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Donald M. Ferrin)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Roses - Selection, Planting and Care</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[It would be hard to find a flower more universally loved than the rose. Over humanity’s long history with this plant, the rose has found its way into our gardens, cuisine, medicine, art and cultures. It is easier than ever to find undemanding, reliable roses that will enhance your landscape.  This publication will help you decide what types of roses to grow, as well as explaining how to plant and take care of them. (revised 4/07) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>AARS winners for 2009 announced</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/16/09) Three new roses representing three classes of roses are the 2009 All-America Rose Selections winners. The three are Pink Promise, a hybrid tea; Cinco de Mayo, a floribunda; and Carefree Spirit, a landscape shrub. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Zahara Series Zinnias - Photo Gallery</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:26:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Zahara series of zinnias are new from Ball Horticulture Company for 2009. There are four cultivars and a mix available. This is a Zinnia marylandica species. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Ball Flora Plant, Ball Seed and PanAmerican Seed Herbaceous Plant Trial Report - 2008</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Landscape evaluation observations were taken on new plants from Ball Seed, Pan American Seed and Ball Flora Plant (now collectively referred to as Ball Horticulture) in 2008. Here is the completed report from LSU AgCenter work at the Hammond Research Station. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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      <title>All-America Rose Selections named for 2008</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/18/08) With the New Year come announcements of ornamental plant winners. One popular competition is the All-America Rose Selections. AARS winners for 2008 are Mardi Gras and Dream Come True. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>All America Rose Selection Winners for 2009: 2008 Data from Louisiana Landscape Observations</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The 2009 All-America Rose Selection (AARS) winners are Pink Promise, Cinco de Mayo and Carefree Spirit. A landscape study on these three cultivars was initiated in spring 2008 at the LSU AgCenter’s Burden Center in Baton Rouge, LA. The purpose of this study was to determine the overall landscape performance of these new AARS winners as measured by visual quality ratings and blackspot susceptibility. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Trees for Louisiana Landscapes</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2005 16:02:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This publication includes information on conserving existing trees, planting and transplanting, pruning, tree fertilization, street and parking area plantings, tree evaluation, tree lists and a quick tree selection guide. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Don’t Let Leaf Spot Spoil Your Vincas</title>
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      <title>Tidal Wave Petunia Cultivars - Photo Gallery</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The 'Tidal Wave' series of petunias are hedgiflora type petunias. They are the tallest growing and widest spreading of these petunia groups. Here is a photo gallery of the four cultivars in this series. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Wave Petunia Cultivars - Photo Gallery</title>
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      <title>Easy Wave Petunia Cultivars - Photo Gallery</title>
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      <title>Plush Petunia Cultivars - Photo Gallery</title>
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      <title>Firewise Landscaping</title>
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      <dc:creator>RBracy@agcenter.lsu.edu (Regina P. Bracy)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Tree Irrigation During Establishment</title>
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      <title>All America Daylilies for 2005</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed March 2005) Two varieties top the list for the 2005 All-American Daylily Selections, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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      <title>All-American Daylilies Chosen For 2006</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed April 2006) A relatively new category has been added to All-America Selections, home of the popular All-America Rose Selections, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. That group is daylilies. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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