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This study was carried out to determine the single and combined effects of different stratification (pre-chilling periods) (control, 14 days, 28 days, and 42 days at +4 ˚C degree) and different gibberellic acid concentrations (0 ppm, 100, ppm, 200 ppm, 300 ppm and, 400 ppm) applications on the germination and seedling quality of Anatolian sage (Salvia fruticosa Mill.) seeds. The study was conducted in the germination cabinets at Harran University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Field Crops Laboratory in 2018. The experiment was set up according to the Randomized Complete Plot with Split-plot design with 3 replications, prechilling periods was the main plot, and GA3 doses to the subplot. Speed of germination, germination power, seedling sprout length, seedling root length, dry seedling weight, dry sprout weight and dry root weight was significantly affected from the single and combined effects of stratification (pre-chilling time) and gibberellic acid applications. It was concluded that 100 ppm GA3 and 14 days pre-chill application are suitable for highest germination power.