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Metalarc@ and Super Lumalux@ High Pressure
Metalarc@ Coated Metal Sodium [^amps. Long the
Halide [^amps. One of the most popular Sylvania lamp for
best white light sources on the greenhouse lighting applications.
market. These Sylvania high inten- An excellent supplement to natu-
sity discharge (HlD) lamps pro- raldaylight, Lumalux lamps pro-
vide light that covers the total vide energy in the yellow, orange,
visible spectrum, including the red and far-red wavelengths nec-
blue end of the spectrum which is essary for photosynthesis. Their
helpfulin the formative growth of Iong,24,000-hour life and ability
certain plants. They are the best to maintain 90%o of their initial
single HID light source for horti- light levels make Lumalux lamps
cultural applications. an excellent choice for horticul-
Second-generation Super turallighting. A complete family of
Metalarc lamps are designed with Like metalhalide lamps, Luma- lamps and fixtures for
arc{ube configurations that maxi- lux high pressure sodium lamps greenhouses
mize lamp life and efficiency. This are noted for their high light out- As a grower, you are already
unique metalhalide light source put. Metalarc and Lumalux fix- familiar with the many factors that
is available with phosphor coat- tures rnay be positioned high affect plant growth tempera-
ings for diffuse light distribution, enough above plants so that light - levels,
ture, humidity, nutrient
including 3K lamp types that pro- fixtures do not interfere with carbon dioxide enrichment, and
vide warmer lightwith a high watering, pruning, sunlight trans- light.
color rendering index which mission, or other greenhouse It was not until recently, how-
enhances the beauty and sales operations. ever, that the role electric lighting
appeal of flowering plants. can play in enhancing green-
house operations was more
clearly understood. This knowl-
edge has led to technological
Night ForeverYours American American advances in light sources that
Temp. CO, tight ForeverYours %lncrease BeautyRoses Beauty%lnc. now make it possible to utilize
Io Level Treatment Roses/Plants over Control Plant over Control
supplemental lighting in a variety
1200 fc-l8 hrs 18.6 141.6 12.0 140.0 of ways to enhance plant growth.
800 fc 18 hrs t4.6 89.6 9.9 98.0
65 Ambient 1200 fc-9 hrs t2.8 66.2 9.1 82.0
Today, GTE Sylvania the
- light
Unliehted industry leader in innovative
contlol 7.7 5.0 ing technology- offers growers a
state-of{he-art system of lamps
1200 fc-l8 hrs 24.0 211.7 16.3 226.0 and fixtures specifically designed
800 fc-I8 hrs 17 .5 127.3 11.7 134.0 to meet growers'needs. Known as
65 I.UUU PPm 1200 fc_g hrs 14.6 89.6 10.8 1 16.0 the Sylvania HID Maxi-Gro Sys-
Unlighted tem, this important advance in
control 7.7 5.0
horticultural Iighting provides the
The above data are based upon the work of Langhaus, Seeley and Hammer at Cornell University. High energy efficiency, light output, and
Intensity Discharge Light for Roses. Florist Reuieu, August 30, 1973. spectral distribution required to
produce high yields of better qual-
Copyright O1989. GTE Products Corporation ity crops, ready for market when
All Rights Reserved.
demand is greatest.
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SYSTEM
greenhouse flowers and vegetable
crops. With a Sylvania Maxi-Gro
System, you can provide the exact
light needed to produce quality
products that command the high-
est prices and biggest profits.
Controlled Flowering Time.
Controlof flowerinq time is the
System can reduce greenhouse
biggest reason why"commercial
growers find supplemental light- heating costs by 25-30%. Fuel
savings like these, combined with
Increased Yields. Regardless ing to be a profitable investment.
the increased production of qual-
ofhow dark the days, or how With a Sylvania Maxi-Gro System,
you can control plants' exposure ity plants and controlled flowering
short the period of sunlight during times, are paying off handsomely
the winter, spring and fall, with a to light to produce the most
for profit-minded growers. You
Sylvania HID Maxi-Gro System you flowers during out of season peri-
can realize a significant improve-
can provide all the light your ods and at times of peak demand.
ment in your Return On Invest-
plants need to produce maximum Shortened Growing ment with a Maxi-Gro System.
yields in season and out. Maxi- Periods. Proper lighting speeds
Gro supplemental lighting can plant growth, making possible For more detailed informotion about
also reduce losses brought about supp lementol lighting for greenhouses,
coll the Syluanio Distributor or District
by excessive humidity.
Office neorest you and ask for The
Better Quality Crops. The cor- $r luonia Guide To
S u p p lemenlSQlght
rect kind and amount of light are i4g kchnologv For The Horticultural
Industry.
essentialfor growing top quality
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SYLUINIA
MN(I-GRO-SYSTEM
FIXTURES
Sylvania Maxi-Gro fixtures are
specifically designed to provide
trouble-free service in humid
greenhouse environments. They
are fabricated of high-purity alu-
minum with highly reflective
anodic coatings on inside sur-
faces. Ballasts are housed in
die-cast aluminum housings.
A variety of light distribution
options are provided by Sylvania
Maxi-Gro fixtures. This assures
uniform coverage of growth areas
with no hot spots in areas directly
below fixture locations. When
specified for use with Metalarc
lamps, Maxi-Gro fixtures are fur-
nished with glass door enclosures
specifically designed for these
metalhalide lamps.
Sylvania fixtures suitable for
use in greenhouse applications
include the MGB and MGC units,
V8 and V9 High Bay units, MV l0
Mini Low Bay fixtures, and Low
Wattage BAYKAT" units.
"We have produced over four million roses Gerry Bunker, Presrdent
annually usinq Lumalux lamps for Johnson's Roses,lnc.
supplernental lighting." Woburn. MA
From lighting layout to nance services. You also have a
system installation, GTE choice of system purchase, sys-
tem lease, or lease-buy arrange-
Sylvania can do it all ments. Financing is also
In each Sylvania sales district, available.
Sylvania Lighting specialists are The Sylvania "turnkey
available to prepare, free of cost, a approach" to greenhouse lighting
Sylvania Maxi-Gro lighting system ensures that your new Maxi-Gro
layout custom-designed for your system is not only right for your
greenhouse. This computerized particular needs, but will continue
layout will indicate the proper to provide season after season,
number and lypes of fixtures and -
year after year the full eco-
lamps needed, and the spacing nomic benefits- of a technologi-
reqr-rired to establish the desired Sylvania Lighting specialists cally advanced, custom-desi gned,
illumination levels for your can also installyour system and, supplemental lighting system.
specific crops. if desired, provide lighting mainte-
MNil-GRO"' LIGHTING SYSTEM PERFORI"IANCE AND ORDERING INFORMAIION
Boston, MA 60 Boston St., Salem, MA 01970, 508 777-1900, X347ij 612 571 9400
Buffalo, llY 25 Dewberry Lane, (lardenville Ind. t'ark l4'224.7|(t 668-7559 New Orleans, [-{ 5510 Jeffersc-rn Highr'vay 70183, 504 733 697i)
Charlotte, NC 381I North Daviclson St.. P.O. Box 5246. Zip282'25, NewYork, l\lY 237 ParkAve., 9th Floor 10017, 212 503 l0ll)
704 334-4671 Orlando, FL7492 Chancellor Dr., l'.O. Box 590327, Zip:32859.
Chicago, IL 800 Devon Avenue. Elk Crove Village. IL 60007, 3 12 593'3100 407-859 6220
Cincinnati, OH 5480 Creek Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 452'12, 513 793 6440 Philadelphia, PA.165 Devon l'ark Dr., P.O. Box 500, Dcvon, PA 1933i3.
215 293 9330
Cleveland, OH 4848 West l30th Street 44135, 216-267 6800
Dallas, TX 2040 McKenzie Dr, P.O. Box 5018, Carrollton, TX 75011-5018, Pittsburgh, PA 450 Butler St., P.O. Bc.rx 9544 Zip 15223, 11'2 781 4533
214-247 7800 St, Louis, MO 5656 Campus Parkway', Hazelwood, MO 63042,
314 731 5515
Denver, CO 4675 Holly Street 802 16. 303-399 I 7tj0
Detroit, MI 10800 Ford Road, Dearborn. MI 48126,313 582-8754 San Francisco, CA l8l1 Adrian Rd., Burlingame, CA 94010'
415 697 3500
Hartford, CT 1 00 Constitution Plaza 061 03, 203 249 5823 Seattle, WA 750 So. l\4ichigan St 98108, 206 763 2660
Honolulu, HI 94 158 Leoole St., Waipahu, Hl 96797,808 676 1402
Teterboro, NJ 1000 Hu1'ler St. 07608, 201 288 9484
Houston, TX 1440 Greengrass Dr. 77008, 713-869 8671
Washington,DC (Springfielcl, VA), 6610 Electronic Dr.. S1;ringfield. VA
Kansas City, KS 450 Funston Road 66115, f'.O. Box 2910, 913'371 3773 22151.703 354 3r00
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213-726 1666
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