Abstract: The invention relates to the grafting of perennial monocots such as bananas and oil palms. Processes for the production of such plants are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A method to expedite the growth of the agave plant by growing the plant tissue from a cell culture in a laboratory utilize incubator cells that are taken from the leaf of an agave plant and grown in a medium containing all the nutrients required for the production of new cells and the maturation of those new cells. The cells are then exposed to photosynthetic active radiation and fed with extra carbon dioxide, causing the cells to undergo photosynthesis and form the sugars that are found in a naturally growing agave plant. These cultivated cells are given an optimum amount of light and carbon dioxide to promote an unexpected and substantially higher growth rate than heretofore achieved.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Lavandula plant named ‘LAVP1385’ that is characterized by its low growing dense plant habit and branching, and short peduncles which bear mauve-pink flowers early and repeatedly in the season.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Rosa plant named ‘VLR13003’ that is characterized by its flowers that are red in color, its flowers that are medium to large in size, its semi-double to double flowers, its flowers with a subtle fragrance, its upright, bushy plant habit, its foliage that is semi glossy and dark green in color, its good resistance to black spot disease, and its cold hardiness at least to U.S.D.A. Zone 4.

Abstract: ‘FL12-236’ is a new and distinct hybrid of southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished at least by a low to very low chilling requirement, vigorous and healthy, spreading growth habit, high early yield, good field disease resistance, and large fruit that are very sweet of pink-yellow color and exhibit very small picking scars.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘TVMD640’, characterized by its upright to broadly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; medium to large light yellow-colored flowers with darker yellow-colored throats; and good container and garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct Petunia plant named ‘WNPETMVSS23’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading and mounding to eventually trailing and decumbent plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; early and freely flowering habit; single-type flowers that are reddish purple in color; and excellent container and garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Portulaca plant named ‘WNPORMYEL23’, characterized by its outwardly spreading to mounding and decumbent plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; large golden yellow-colored flowers that remain open for an extended period of time during the daytime; and excellent container and garden performance.

Abstract: ‘R205’ is a new apple tree notable for its fruit, which exhibits attractive dark red skin and red and white flesh and is well-suited for the fresh market.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Colorado blue spruce tree named ‘Hymes Blue Dream’ characterized by its foliage that is very intensely blue in color in appearance during the summer months and blue grey in color in the winter months, its foliage with a very glaucous surface, its dense and compact plant habit, and its short height; obtaining a height of 6 m in 20 years when grown in Oregon.

Abstract: A new and unique X Mangave plant named ‘Whale Shark’ is characterized by glaucous, variegated, slightly-arching, lanceolate foliage with small semi-flexible marginal teeth on deeply-scalloped margins and apical spines. Leaves have a silver-grey center, creamy-white edge and a minty-green zone between, and develop greyed-purple spotting with strong ultraviolet light. The habit is low, wide, and slightly arching. Plants are useful for landscaping as specimens or en masse or as container plants in the landscape or in the home.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Colorado blue spruce tree named ‘Wards Blue Waves’ characterized by its foliage that is silvery blue in appearance in color year around, its foliage with a very glaucous surface, its branch apexes that curve upwards, its dense and compact plant habit, its conical shape, and its short plant height; reaches 6 m after 20 years when grown in Oregon.

Abstract: A new and distinct Pittosporum cultivar named ‘KFPIPB20’ is disclosed, characterized by a dwarf plant with a spherical, dense growth habit. Plants have short internodes, small obovate foliage and abundant basal branching. Plants are suitable for gardens, container cultivation and hedging. The new variety is a Pittosporum, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Escapades’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; strong flowering stems; strong leaves; freely flowering habit with typically two inflorescences per plant, each inflorescence with numerous flowers; large white-colored flowers with reddish purple-colored blotches; flowers with white, yellow and dark purple-colored labella; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of bedding rose plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘MEICONFIZ’, is disclosed. The new variety forms attractive, double orange-colored flowers. Attractive dark, glossy foliage is formed, which contrasts beautifully with the blossoms. A bushy growth habit is displayed. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘April Showers’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; strong flowering stems; strong leaves; freely flowering habit with typically two to three inflorescences per plant, each inflorescence with numerous flowers; white-colored flowers with dark red and dark purplish red-colored stripes and sectors; flowers with white, yellow and purple-colored labella; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Gaillardia plant named ‘Fanfare Serenade’ that is distinguishable by its compact and upright plant habit, large showy inflorescences composed of tubular ray florets arranged around a central disc composed of numerous small disc florets. When fully expanded, the tubular ray florets of ‘Fanfare Serenade’ are predominantly red in color with short bright yellow tips.

Abstract: A new and distinct Pulmonaria plant characterized by its large, multicolored flowers, mature silver foliage without prominent spotting, high vigor, and powdery mildew tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of primocane-fruiting raspberry named ‘HFG 1714’. The new variety reliably provides balanced heavy crop load on both primocanes and floricanes with very large, conical, extremely firm, subacid, pinkish-red colored berries suited for the fresh market. Plants possess high vigor, high number of spawn, and exceptional bud break in the floricane cycle.

Abstract: A new and distinct Petunia plant named ‘WGPESMVYEL’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading and mounding to eventually trailing and decumbent plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; early and freely flowering habit; single-type flowers that are bright yellowish green in color with darker yellowish green-colored throats and venation; and excellent container and garden performance.