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ORANGE COUNTY EARNINGS

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Hines Horticulture Inc.: The Irvine operator of commercial nurseries reported a third quarter net loss of $4.4 million, or 20 cents a share, which included a charge of $3 million for early retirement of debt. For the like period last year, the company posted a net loss of $4.3 million, or 57 cents a share, which included a payment of $2 million in preferred stock dividends. Sales increased 18% to $36.7 million from $31.1 million.

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