CONTENTS THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE FOR COMMERCIAL GROWERS OCTOBER 2021 | VOLUME 31, NUMBER 10 28 On the Cover Chrysalis is an exciting new first-year flowering buddleia that offers an abundance of blooms on compact plants. Learn more about this series on page 34. (Photo: Darwin Perennials) 22 FEATURES 22 2021 CAST A Salvia Showdown During the 2021 California Summer Trials, Pacific Plug & Liner conducted a comparison trial of more than 100 varieties of salvia. By April Herring-Murray and Sofia Arana 28 Variety Information The Winners' Circle These award-winning varieties impressed judges across the globe with their color, strength and versatility. Compiled by Jasmina Dolce 32 Research Effect of Product Handling and Distribution on Biologicals' Success This article examines the quality assessment of shipments of the parasitoid Eretmocerus eremicus received from two biological control suppliers. By Nathan J. Herrick and Raymond A. Cloyd 34 Culture Report Buddleia Chrysalis Series Grow and sell this new compact buddleia in the same year for an abundance of flowers. By Chris Fifo 4 OCTOBER 2021 GPNMAG.COM 36 COLUMNS 14 DEPARTMENTS 6 Editor's Report 8 Industry News 12 Chat Room 41 Classifieds/Ad Index Perspectives Growing a More Sustainable Future By Nikhil Arora and Alejandro Velez 18 Doctoral Duets A Ph.D. Program Seeded in High School and Shaped to Serve Horticulture By Peter Konjoian and Kaylee South 36 Vaughn's View Brilliant and Resilient Annuals By Vaughn Fletcher 42 Technically Speaking Strategies to Shorten Crop Production Time By Erik Runkle Miss our September issue? It's now available to view on gpnmag.comhttp://www.gpnmag.com http://www.GPNMAG.COM