Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Echinacea, ‘Burgundy Fireworks’, characterized by its inflorescences with ray florets that are fused their entire length into tubes or “Quills” with the trait being consistently stable throughout the inflorescence, its ray florets that are deep purplish red in color and held upwards at a 15 to 30° angle to the horizontal plane of the inflorescence, its stems that are dark purplish red in color throughout the growing season, its long bloom period, and its uniform height of about 45 cm.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of diploid grapevine is provided which abundantly forms early-ripening juicy relatively large bunches of small substantially spherical berries that develop an intense black-purple coloration upon maturity. A propensity for high stenospermocarpic fruit production is displayed. Superior resistance to downy mildew and powdery mildew has been observed during evaluations to date. The plant is particularly well suited for the production of dried currants. The fruit also can be used in the table grape market or be used to make wine or grape juice.

Abstract: A new and distinct Eucomis cultivar named ‘EUW061’ is disclosed, characterized by unique pink flowers that become darker pink with age. The new variety has a compact growth habit attractive dark pink scape. The new variety is a Eucomis, normally produced as an ornamental garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of stevia plant named ‘AKH L4’, characterized by its combination of early harvest cycle, dark green leaves, medium number of nodes on the main stem, high number of basal buds, high Rebaudiosido A of total Glycoside Steviol content, and high yielding of dried leaves at harvest.

Abstract: A new, distinct Geum plant as shown and described, characterized by single to semi-double flowers of orange with red tips.

Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Arenaria, ‘Lemon Ice’, characterized by its flowers that are lemon yellow in color and open from bright yellow flower buds, and its dense, compact, and spreading plant habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘DASMAG’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit, dark green foliage, freely flowering habit, decorative-type inflorescences with purple colored ray florets, and few disk florets (i.e., “double” capitulae.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘DASGRA’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit, dark green foliage, freely flowering habit, decorative-type inflorescences with dark violet ray florets, and few disk florets (i.e., “double” capitulae.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Forsythia plant named ‘Nimbus’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; freely and continuous flowering habit; long flowering period; bright yellow-colored flowers; resistance to Phytophthora; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct form of Nepeta plant characterized by a low, dense habit, an excellent crowns count, clean-looking, green, lemon-scented foliage, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Gaillardia cultivar named ‘DGAL906’ is disclosed, characterized by a distinctive crimson red flower, somewhat compact plant habit, good branching and abundant flowering. The new variety begins blooming early in the season and flowers over a long period of time. The new variety is a Gaillardia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Asarina plant named ‘Sunasahowa’, characterized by its trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; large white-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Colocasia plant named ‘BLACK CORAL’ that is characterized by a combination of large dark purple to black leaves with a glossy finish and semi-glossy dark burgundy colored petioles. In combination these characteristics distinguish ‘BLACK CORAL’ from all other varieties of Colocasia known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new Verbena plant named ‘VEAZ0011’ particularly distinguished by the red and white bi-colored flowers, medium-dark yellow-green foliage, good branching and vigor, with a semi-trailing habit.

Abstract: A new Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIFZ0020’ particularly distinguished by the small orange-red inflorescences, strong peduncles, medium green foliage, with compact and mounded plant habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Cordyline plant named ‘Cha Cha’ that is characterized by a compact habit and linear shaped variegated leaves that are grey-orange with green margins when young and mature to yellow with green margins.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Cordyline plant named ‘Can Can’ that is characterized by a compact habit and linear shaped variegated leaves that are grey-green with pink margins when young and mature to green with yellow margins.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific Prunus tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Fruit with attractive red skin and flesh color. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with good handling and storage quality. 5. Heavy and regular production of medium to large size fruit. 6. Fruit with an average Brix of 18.7° and a good balance between acid and sugar.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Sunphlosiro’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching and flowering habit; long flowering period; white-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Dekyazoo’, characterized by its large decorative-type inflorescences with white-colored quilled ray florets; strong and upright flowering stems; short response time; uniform flowering habit; and excellent postproduction longevity; plants maintain good substance for about three weeks in an interior environment.