Abstract: This invention provides a process for easy and large-scale production of tubers from plants belonging to the genus Solanum, wherein the improvement resides in that tubers are formed with high efficiency by exposing stolons and shoots, elongated in a liquid phase under a carbon dioxide-applied condition during light periods in a shoot propagation step, to a gaseous phase in a subsequent tuber formation step, and that tubers are formed in a large number not only in a boundary medium surface area but also in a gaseous phase area distant from the medium surface by culturing the stolons and shoots during the tuber formation step in a culture jar with aeration of the gaseous phase. By employing such culture steps and conditions, tuber forming efficiency and quality of the produced tubers are improved.

Abstract: Selection M0107-4 is a new Mentha piperita plant that has more resistance to Verticillium wilt and mint rust than existing peppermint varieties. The essential oil produced by this plant resembles typical peppermint oil in component composition, but differs in the typical ratio of components. The oil is milder than typical peppermint oil organoleptically because it has a lower Menthol and higher Menthone content. The plant starts growth early in the spring, has vigorous growth until flowering and matures later than Mitcham type peppermint.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named `Liberty Pink`, characterized by its pink bract color with darker pink veins; bracts held horizontal to upright; compact and uniform growth habit requiring few plant growth retardant applications; freely branching; dark green leaves; early flowering, short response time; and very good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named `Liberty Bright Red`, characterized by its bright red bracts with pronounced lobing; bracts held horizontal or slightly upright; compact and uniform growth habit requiring few plant growth retardant applications; freely branching; dark green leaves with pronounced lobing; early flowering, short response time; and very good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named `Liberty Red`, characterized by its dark red bracts with pronounced lobing; bracts held horizontal or slightly upright; compact and uniform growth habit requiring few plant growth retardant applications; freely branching; dark green leaves with pronounced lobing; early flowering, short response time; and very good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named `Salmonstar`, characterized by its dark salmon-colored bracts; bracts held horizontal to upright; compact and uniform growth habit requiring few plant growth retardant applications; freely branching; and very good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named `Chanty`, characterized by its very compact growth habit; strong petioles and peduncles; flowers positioned above the foliage; early flowering; large, rounded, smooth, bright red flower spathes; and good post-production longevity.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named `Dolores`, characterized by its relatively compact growth habit; strong petioles and peduncles; flowers positioned above the foliage; early flowering; large, flat, rounded, smooth, and dark red flower spathes; and good post-production longevity.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct winter planted short-day-type variety of strawberry known as `PS-1150`. This new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California with the ability to remain in fruit production from April through November. It is particularly characterized by its medium-small sized, smooth, uniformly shaped fruit. The fruit is very attractive, highly glossy, with excellent shipping qualities. The plant is strong and moderately vigorous with fruit and flowers visible above the canopy of the plant much of the year.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Guzmania named `Olympic` having a very long lasting yellow and red bracted inflorescence. The inflorescence is clean appearing, and does not appear "flowered out" with age. The foliage is very dark green, shiny, durable and resistant to leaf spotting and tip browning. Plants of `Olympic` tolerate a wide range of cultural conditions and are easy to grow.

Abstract: A cross of Guzmania `Lingulata` and `Wittmackii` which differs from other crosses of the same in the fact that the bract's coloration goes further down the peduncle, is bi-colored, and a carmine 31+ color with a suffusion of rose 38+, the habit being lax, except for the inflorescence.

Abstract: A new and distinct Ternstroemia gymnanthera plant which consistently produces a very high concentration of anthocyanin in new growth as well as a more uniform growth habit and mature foliage color compared with other commercial varieties in the market class.

Abstract: A New and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named `Guisol` characterized by its dark-red and double-type flowers; good branching and medium-green foliage with weak to absent zonation.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named `Guicor,` characterized by its pink-red single type flowers that are large and that have petals which do not overlap; a bushy plant habit that produces many branches and medium-green foliage with leaves that lack, or have very weak, zonation.

Abstract: A cross between a female variety known as CL61-620 with a mixture of male varieties has produced an improved variety of sugar cane.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Woya`, characterized by its flat medium pink-colored flowers with dark hot pink "eye"; floriferousness; outwardly spreading, rounded and compact growth habit; and dark green, somewhat glossy, non-variegated foliage.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a petunia plant, having a decombent habit plant having long stems. The petunia plant has over-abundant branching and great profusion blooms, the whole bush remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flowers are single, large and bi-color petal with vein pattern, the ground color of bi-colored corolla is strong purplish pink to bright red purple with dark red purple main thick vein pattern and vivid purplish red sub fine vein pattern. The plant has a high resistance to rain, heat, drought, frost and pest.

Abstract: A new variety of hybrid lily plant bearing semi-upright flowers of excellent form and long persistence, both on the plant and as cut-flowers. The flowers of the new plant are particularly characterized by their deep red coloration at the edge shading into a wide yellow orange area surrounding a small dark brown ray extending from the nectary furrows. This combination is completely new in the Asiatic hybrid divisions of lilies suited to forcing and to mass commercial cultivation. The variety is highly resistant to fusarium disease and shows tolerance of virus. The bulbs may be precooled and forced for cut-flower production. The clone is vigorous and is a good grower and propagator.

Abstract: A vegetatively reproduced buffalograss cultivar, named `DDBGI`, is distinguished by its low growth habit, medium light green color, high density, excellent vigor, heat and drought tolerance, adaptation in the South, and low maintenance requirements.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of hop, Humulus lupulus L., characterized by a semi-dwarf stature and named `H900323-5`, has an unusually high percentage of alpha-acids in its resin, early maturity and a resonable projected cone yield on low trellis. The new variety was cultivated as a result of a cross at a greenhouse in Yakima, Wash., United States, and has been asexually reproduced in Yakima, Wash., United States.