Abstract: A new and distinct lettuce variety NUN 06299 LTL is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof. NUN 06299 LTL is romaine lettuce variety, comprising resistance to Downy Mildew (Bremia lactucae) Isolates B1:16-29, 32, 34 and 36EU, Nasonovia ribisnigri Biotype Nr:0, Rhizomonas subefaciens (Corky Root), and Lettuce Necrotic Spot Virus (LNSV).

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of olive tree, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘I-20’, is provided which forms a dropping growth habit. Fruit with a low weight and obtuse shape is produced. The fruit exhibit dark violet coloration and the fruit nipple is absent or weak. The stone of the fruit of the new variety is of low weight, moderately elongated and possess a weakly rugose surface.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Distylium plant named ‘DISmd-15-18’, characterized by its compact, mounding and evergreen growth habit, and its ovate-elliptical shaped leaves, that are dark green once mature and blueish-purple in color when young. The inventor believes it could be used as a foundation plant in the southern United States.

Abstract: ‘MACGER002’ is a new and distinctive variety of Geranium maculatum plant which is characterized by long-lasting, dark brown foliage and dark pink flowers with small white floral eye. The new variety propagates successfully by stem cuttings and tissue culture and has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: ‘UF22-191-7’ is a new Coleus plant, selected for having a combination of desirable traits that make it well-suited for use as an annual plant in the summer landscape. ‘UF22-191-7’ was selected for its consistent four-color foliage color patterning and for its fast growth rate and vigor in the greenhouse and landscape. ‘UF22-191-7’ has lance-shaped leaves that are predominantly yellowish green with consistent purplish red, greyish purple, and light greenish yellow accents and leaf patterning. ‘UF22-191-7’ maintains these contrasting colors and patterns in both sun and shade until the end of the garden season. ‘UF22-191-7’ is drooping in habit, but it is highly branched and spreading in form, growing wider than it does tall.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Saxifraga plant named ‘SH 1934’, characterized by its broadly upright and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; leaves with dark green-colored upper surfaces and dark red-colored lower surfaces; freely flowering habit; and purplish red-colored flowers that are held above the foliar plane.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus plant having pink colored flowers and a compact growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Saxifraga plant named ‘SH 1935’, characterized by its broadly upright and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; upper leaf surfaces that are medium green in color with close to black-colored lobes and lower leaf surfaces that are medium green in color with dark red-colored lobes; freely flowering habit; and dark red-colored flowers that are held above the foliar plane.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aechmea plant named ‘Blue Wave’, characterized by its relatively compact plant habit with upright to outwardly arching growth habit; long linear leaves with pale yellow and green-colored longitudinal stripes; freely-flowering habit with inflorescences held upright and above the foliar plane on strong dark red-colored scapes; long branched inflorescences with dark violet blue-colored flowers, dark violet blue-colored flower bracts and red purple-colored scape bracts; long-lasting inflorescences and good container and interiorscape performance; and resistance to Pythium Root Rot.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘Balscmelux’, characterized by its double-type, medium red-purple colored inflorescences, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, semi-upright growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: The new and distinct hybrid of Heuchera plant named ‘Pretty Pistachio’ with foliage of yellowish lime green in summer. The new plant has light pink flowers on densely-branched panicles well above the foliage starting mid-summer and continuing with new panicles until frost. The new plant is vigorous, and produces large clumps, and is useful in the landscape, in containers, or as cut flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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, California, 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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Clingstone fruit with firm, yellow flesh. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit having an attractive red skin color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Centipedegrass named ‘Tift TC458’ is provided. The new and distinct variety has excellent turf quality, increased seed head production, and increased nematode resistance as compared to similar commercial centipedegrass. The sexually and asexually reproduced diploid variety is reliably propagated both vegetatively and by seed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘Balscawbux’, characterized by its double-type, medium red-colored inflorescences, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, semi-upright growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Penstemon plant named ‘Balrocurp’, characterized by its deep purple-colored flowers with a white throat, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact-upright growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘QS-86’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniformly mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early response time; large and full inflorescences with numerous creamy white-colored flower bracts; and excellent post-production longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct Rudbeckia plant having flat, yellow-orange colored ray florets, a medium, upright habit, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new rose plant of the miniature class which has abundant, red flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: A new rose plant of the Miniature class which has abundant, pink flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Philadelphus plant named ‘SMNPSDW’, characterized by its upright to slightly outwardly spreading and uniformly mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; dark green-colored leaves; numerous double type white-colored flowers that are fragrant; and good garden performance.