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Oglesby is
well known in the tropical foliage industry as a leader in the development and marketing
of new plant varieties. We firmly believe that our industry needs a constant infusion of
new and superior plants to help maintain grower's profit margins and to keep the buying
public interested in our products. Some of our most popular introductions include the
Anthuriums, in 'The Lady Assortment' TM and the "SmallTalkTM
series, Homalomena 'Emerald Gem', Spathiphyllum
'Sensation'® PAT #6964, Spathiphyllum 'Supreme'®, Musa 'Super Dwarf Banana'TM,
Schefflera 'Amate'® and the Red Mandevilla 'Ruby Star' Pat#8842.
To ensure the continuous flow of new varieties, we have committed
significant resources to our Research and Development Department, both in the laboratory
and the greenhouse, where we manage an extensive breeding program. As this program is so
unique to the foliage industry, Oglesby cooperates with other breeders for their efforts
in exchange for our formula of testing, selection and trial work. This year and in coming
years, we will be introducing exciting new varieties that will gain extended marketing
life due to superior qualities and proprietary values. |