BB Magazine November 2009 : Page 3(Left) Pacific Stone Company - Brendon, Justin, James, Brett, Neil, Lloyd, and Tim. (Below) Sedum ‘Abbeydore”. For more Blooming Nursery New Intros turn to page turn to page 14. Cover Photo: Coreopsis Big Bang ‘Cosmic Eye’ - Skagit Gardens, Golden Ruby Barberry - Monrovia, Culluna vulgaris ‘Gelbe Maassen’, and Pennisetum ‘Red Head’. Check out all the wonderful New Intros on page 11 - 23, and page 29. Contents Features 8 The Iceberg Analogy The protection of your business is one of your most important duties as an owner. 9 Let WSNLA Help You Columns Market Your Business No Advertising Rate Increase! 11 New Introductions Bailey Nurseries, Blooming Nursery, Briggs Nursery, MONROVIA, Skagit Gardens, Still Waters Aquatic Nursery, T&L Nursery. 23 SIMPLE IRAs An inexpensive alternative to 401(k) plans. 4 From the President 5 Legislative Update 6 Executive Director Departments 7 Member Notes 24 Industry News 26 CPH News 27 Chapter News 28 Classifieds 30 Calendar of Events Interested in sharing your opinions and comments with B&B readers? If you take the time to share your thoughtful comments, WSNLA will be sure to share them with B&B readers. Please submit to breanne@wsnla. org or by fax at (253) 661-6058. Deadine: 10th of each month. Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association - 3 The Official PublicaTiOn Of Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association NOVEMBER 2009 VOL 61. NO. 11 Editor Breanne Chavez Published Monthly By: Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association 34400 Pacific Hwy S., Suite 2 Federal Way, WA 98003 800.672.7711 fax 253.661.6058 Subscription Price: $40 Annually Advertising agency rates recognized. WSNLA reserves the right to refuse any ads which are misleading, unethi- cal, contrary to WSNLA policy, or which do not pertain to the nursery and land- scape industry. © 2009, Washington State Nursery and Landscape Association Executive Director Jeanne McNeil, CPH e-mail director@wsnla.org Finance & Operations Director Holly Osborne, CPH e-mail holly@wsnla.org Communications & Promotions Director Breanne Chavez e-mail breanne@wsnla.org Deadlines News 5pm the 10th of the month preceding the first-of-the-month publication. To place an advertisement, contact Breanne at (800) 672-7711 or breanne@wsnla.org. Classified ads Advertising www.wsnla.org Publication List |











































