Abstract: Disclosed is a new variety of Prunus persica named ‘Smooth Zest Two’. This new variety, which requires 200 to 250 chilling units of dormancy, is considered to be a nectarine tree of early season maturity, which ripens in early to mid May in the medium chill zone of Texas and produces yellow fleshed fruit that are very firm, attractively colored, and suitable for both the local and regional fresh fruit market.

Abstract: A new and distinct apple tree variety is provided which exhibits a columnar tree type. The fruit has a very juicy flesh with a good sweet/sour balance, providing a desirable dessert apple.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, and very productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, plum, or interspecific variety that blooms during the mid to late season, such as ‘September Yummy’ plum (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 14,220). The present variety's abundance of blossoms and pollen entices strong bee activity to facilitate pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid August, with first picking on Aug. 12, 2015, and can hang firm on the tree for up to thirty days. The fruit is medium to large in size, almost entirely black in skin color, clingstone in type, somewhat oblate in shape, red and yellow in flesh color, juicy, very sweet, and excellent in flavor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, and very productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from another plum or interspecific tree that blooms during the mid to late season, such as ‘Plumsweet IV’ interspecific tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,461). The present variety's abundance of blossoms and pollen entices strong bee activity to facilitate pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during the first week of October, with first picking on Oct. 1, 2015. The fruit is uniform, very large in size, nearly full red in skin color, freestone in type, pure yellow in flesh color, firm in texture, juicy, and very good in flavor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new variety of Prunus persica named ‘Smooth Delight Two’. This new variety, which requires 350-400 chilling units of dormancy, is a nectarine tree of early season maturity, which ripens in early to mid-May in the medium chill zone of Texas and produces yellow fleshed sub acid fruit that are firm, attractively colored, and suitable for both local and regional fresh fruit markets.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of almond tree is described, and which is denominated varietally as ‘Buralmondtwo’, and which further expresses self-fertility, and further produces well-sealed nuts which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately July 27th to August 8th under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum tree, Prunus salicina, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, and somewhat irregularly productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from another plum that blooms during the mid season, such as ‘Yummyrosa’ plum (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,476). The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid to late October, with first picking on Oct. 16, 2015, and has the ability to hang firm on the tree for another three weeks. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, full red in skin color, freestone in type, purely yellow in flesh color, very firm in texture, juicy, typically 22 to 24 brix, and excellent in flavor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the mid season, such as ‘September Yummy’ plum (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 14,220). The present variety's abundance of blossoms and moderate pollen production entices strong bee activity to facilitate pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during late June, with first picking on Jun. 29, 2015, and will hang on the tree for at least fifteen more days. The fruit is uniformly large in size, yellow with heavy red dappling skin color, clingstone in type, heart shaped, full red in flesh color, very firm and crisp in texture, and very good in flavor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new and distinct strawberry variety designated as ‘Flame’ (a.k.a. ‘108229’).

Abstract: ‘SAB01’ is a new and distinct variety of Rhagodia spinescens which is characterized by the combination of a short plant height, shortened internodes, and a mounded and spreading growth habit. The new variety propagates successfully by stem cuttings and has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: A new and distinct Rhododendron hybrid plant that exhibits a compact habit and numerous flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Balendurim’, characterized by its purple-colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and vigorous, spreading-trailing growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new bidens plant particularly distinguished by having yellow colored flowers and a semi-upright plant habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct Ornithogalum cultivar named ‘MFPRINSTAR’ is disclosed, characterized by long inflorescence of 30 cm, height of 60 cm, a high yield of 2-3 flowers per bulb, and light orange flower petals. The new variety is an Ornithogalum, normally produced as an ornamental plant or cut flower.

Abstract: ‘KORpot068’ is a new and distinct variety of Rosa hybrida which is characterized by the combination of a compact and upright growth habit, moderately vigorous growth, an abundance of large double-type flowers, cream white flower color, and good disease resistance. The new variety propagates successfully by stem cuttings and has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum tree, Prunus salicina, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the early season, such as ‘Yummygem’ plum tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 15,809). The present variety produces a heavy bloom with a moderate amount of pollen to entice good bee activity to facilitate pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during late May, with first picking on May 25, 2015. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, a green and red two-tone in skin color, full red in flesh color, clingstone in type, oblate in shape, firm in texture, juicy, very sweet, and excellent in flavor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a small to medium size, moderately weak, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the early season and requires about 350 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early June, with first picking on Jun. 3, 2015. The fruit is uniform, large in size, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, mostly red in skin color, white in flesh color, and sub-acid in flavor.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white peach tree denominated ‘SWEETEMBER’ has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet greenish white flesh, with a slightly star-shaped red pigmentation around the stone cavity and into the stone cavity, and an attractive luminous and homogenous skin with a high percentage of luminous purple red blush on skin surface.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘BKPBEEEBP’, characterized by its broadly upright to outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; and semi-double to fully double flowers with tepals and tepaloids that are bright red purple in color.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘AUEMB’ that is characterized by pink flowers and large leaves that are orange on the upper-side and red-orange on the under-side.