<PAGE>
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
October 25, 2000
GRIFFIN LAND & NURSERIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
DELAWARE 0-29288 06-0868496
-------- ------- ----------
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
ONE ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10020
----------------------------------------- -----
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE (212) 218-7910
--------------
<PAGE>
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Reference is made to the Registrant's October 25, 2000 Press Release
(Exhibit A).
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c)(1) Exhibit A: Registrant's October 25, 2000 Press Release
(attached hereto).
<PAGE>
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
GRIFFIN LAND & NURSERIES, INC.
/s/ Anthony J. Galici
-------------------------------------
Anthony J. Galici
Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Secretary
Dated: October 30, 2000
