Abstract: A McIntosh type of apple tree discovered as a chance seedling in a cultivated area near Marlboro, N.Y., noted because of the resemblance of its fruit to the McIntosh but having more attractive, glassy, red skin, and the absence of speckling and russetting, later maturity and firmer fruit, the comparison being made to an unpatented variety known as the Rogers McIntosh growing in an orchard in which it was discovered.

Abstract: A new begonia plant cultivar named Appleblossom with fully double, pale pink flowers, bright green leaves with no red pigmentation in the leaf margins, vigorous growth habit with good self-branching; and floriferous habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of african violet named Taurus characterized by its single, dark lilac flowers with darker center radiating into the 2 small petals; strong, upright flower stems that curve toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; bright green, slightly serrated girl-type leaves; profuse flowering, vigorous growth habit, flowering as early as 8-9 weeks after potting, and its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Knoxville which is a sport of Nashville, disclosed in U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,553. Knoxville is characterized by its single, pink flowers with frilled edges and darker pink center radiating into the 2 smaller petals; strong, upright flower stems that curve toward the center to form a bouquet above the leaves; medium green, serrated girl-type leaves with bright light green center; profuse flowering, vigorous growth habit, flowering 10-11 weeks after potting, and its long-lasting and non-dropping flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dieffenbachia known as Dieffenbachia Hybrida Maui, which is a seedling cross between Wilsonii and Marianne.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum-apricot hybrid tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, and hardy tree bearing very unique fruit. The fruit is similar to an apricot in outward appearance by having a typical apricot shape and skin pubescence, but differs from typical apricots by having a very dark purple skin color over its entire surface when mature. The fruit has a novel blend of both plum and apricot flavor, being acidic with an increasing amount of sugar with maturity. The fruit is of uniform large size, firm enough for shipping, and matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the last week in May, with first picking on May 20, 1988, making it an early ripening fruit compared with both plums and apricots. The variety was developed as the result of a seedling of an unknown plum as the seed parent and an unknown apricot as the per-chance pollen parent.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree denominated varietally as "Harvest Sun" and which is somewhat similar in its date of harvesting with the fruit produced by the Ito et al. nectarine tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,518) but which is distinguished therefrom and characterized principally as to novelty by producing freestone fruit which have an attractive skin color and a yellow colored flesh, the subject variety maturing for commercial harvesting and shipment approximately August 20 through August 25 in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California.

Abstract: A new geranium cultivar distinguished by its sturdy, round and long lasting flower clusters standing on 14 cm. long, light brown stalks, each containing about sixty-five florets of medium size and salmon coloration, each floret having seven or eight, wide, regularly imbricated petals forming a closed cap and having an overall salmon coloration whereby the flower cluster provides a solid bright pink presentation; by its bushy, compact growth habit with good strength and a medium growth rate; and by its abundant, profusely produced foliage, of relatively small leaves, which stands about 20 cm. above the soil.

Abstract: A new and distinct geranium cultivar particularly distinguished by the intensive red coloration of its well filled blooming clusters which stand well above a compact mass of dark green foliage, thereby providing a sharp and very attractive appearance for the blooming plant. The plant itself is very bushy and is of a relatively low overall height of about 30 cm. above the soil, the growth rate being medium but upright and compact with good strength. The floral persistence is very good and the lasting quality of the blooming plant is very long from early Spring to late Fall.

Abstract: A new and distinct geranium variety particularly distinguished by its bright red flowers of noble form displayed above a bushy, compact foliage body and providing a medium sized plant of about 33 to 55 cm. in total height above the soil. This new plant is very floriferous, blooming continuously and profusely from early spring to late Fall and providing a succession of many round flower clusters, each including about eighty individual florets. This plant has a vigorous, compact and bushy growth habit with a medium growth rate and presenting flower clusters which have petals remaining on the stem from about thirteen to fourteen days.

Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of geranium plant particularly distinguished by its profuse production of very large florets of a completely new crimson-pink coloration, about sixty of these florets together forming a very unusual cluster which is carried on an upright stem about 18 cm. in length extending from a strong stalk of about 8 to 9 cm. in length. This new geranium variety is further distinguished by its floriferous growth habit and its abundant production of light green foliage comprising medium sized, kidney-shaped leaves and standing about eight to ten inches above the soil, the total height of the plant being about 28 cm.

Abstract: A new variety of geranium plant particularly distinguished by its profuse production of flowers having a nice, somewhat brick red color, the individual florets having the form of a cup with six to nine imbricated petals, and about sixty-five of these florets together forming a delicate cluster which stands on a flower stem of about 17 cm. long and extending upwardly from a strong, upright stalk of about 23 to 25 cm. in length. The foliage of this plant is well formed and contains a moderate amount of green leaves that are of medium to small size, the foliage body standing about 20 cm. above the soil. This new plant is an early blooming variety resistant to heat and rain, as well as to botrytis, and for these reasons, seems to be an ideal variety for mass production for the general market.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Miniature rose plant is provided which abundantly forms on a continuous basis attractive long lasting semi-double blossoms. The blossoms are currant red in coloration and well retain this coloration upon the passage of time. The new variety is well adapted to greenhouse forcing under low light conditions and can be used as an attractive pot plant for indoor or outdoor decoration.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Peach Tree which is denominated varietally as "Fancy Lady" and which is somewhat similar to the Sparkle Peach Treet (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,298) with which it is most closely related, the subject variety characterized principally as to novelty by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately one month earlier than the fruit produced by the Sparkle variety of peach tree in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.

Abstract: A new and distinct spring bearing variety of strawberry plant, characterized by its ability to produce a strong plant, but which remains in production consistently from April to October, if given adequate chilling before and after being planted.The variety is particularly distinguished by its consistently good flavor, large calyx, large smooth and attractive fruit, and heavy total production. Its long shelf life also becomes a distinctive character. The dark and glossy leaflets are characters that help identify this new variety.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Improved Colorado characterized by its single violet-shaped purplish red flowers with frilled edges; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; medium green heart-shaped, serrated leaves; profuse flowering, vigorous and compact growth habit, flowering 10-11 weeks after potting, and its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.

Abstract: A cultivar of Philodendron Selloum having more and smaller leaves, with a red spadix.The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Philodendron which is believed to be a sport of the Philodendron Selloum. The plant was grown from a seed found in a collection of seeds from the Philodendron Selloum and is believed to be derived from that variety. The denomination of this new variety is "Philodendron Winterbourn".Among the novel characteristics distinguishing this variety from Philodendron Selloum is that the new variety is a smaller leaved much more compact plant than Philodendron Selloum generally having many more leaves than similar aged plants of Philodendron Selloum. While the leaves of Philodendron Winterbourn are similar in overall morphology to those of Philodendron Selloum, they differ markedly in their size. The leaves of Philodendron Winterbourn are approximately three-fourths the length of those of Philodendron Selloum, but only one-third the breadth.

Abstract: A new and unusual miniature rose with copper-orange to copper-red flowers.

Abstract: A new variety of apricot tree vigorously grows to a large size and bears large oval-shaped attractive fruits which are firm and early maturing. In addition, the fruits have long storage and shelf life thereby making them particularly adapted to early, premium, long-distance, fresh markets.

Abstract: A new variety of apricot tree of large and medium dense growth is a regular and productive bearer of very large size, firm, orange fleshed, freestone fruits. The attractive fruits are light orange in color overlaid by a reddish purple blush, have excellent eating quality and are capable of being shipped to long distance fresh markets.