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New Pack Trial Dates Announced

July 11, 2007

The 2008 California Pack Trial dates have changed to March 29 through April 6, 2008. This is a week earlier than originally planned.

The reason for the change is to accommodate retailers who have requested earlier pack trial dates.

Source: National Garden Bureau July 11, 2007

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