Abstract: Portulaca ‘Summer Joy Wine Red’ is a new variety of Portulaca oleracea. This plant has a vigorous, spreading plant growth which produces large, dark pink flowers having a dark red center.

Abstract: Portulaca ‘Summer Joy Yellow’ is a new variety of Portulaca oleracea. This plant has a vigorous, spreading plant growth which produces large, yellow flowers having a slight orange tinge.

Abstract: Portulaca ‘Summer Joy Pink’ is a new variety of Portulaca oleracea. This plant has a vigorous, spreading plant growth which produces large, pink flowers having an orange-yellow center.

Abstract: Portulaca ‘Summer Joy Rose’ is a new variety of Portulaca oleracea. This plant has a vigorous, spreading plant growth which produces large, bright reddish purple flowers having a yellow center.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach Prunus persica, tree having the following unique combination of desirable features: 1. The new and distinct variety of peach is of spreading growth and a regular and productive bearer of large peaches having a diameter of between 2½″ and 3″ while bearing heavy crops exceeding 600 bushels per acre in a test block in Michigan. The tree planting was based on 300 trees per acre. 2. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture. 3. Blossoms are non-showy when in full bloom. 4. A substantially spherical to oblate fruit with skin of red overlaying a medium yellow color at maturity. 5. Mid-season maturing fruit of good taste. 6. A mid-season maturing fruit of good storage and shelf life.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Colocasia esculenta (popularly known as taro) named ‘Pauakea’. ‘Pauakea’ differs distinctively from other taro plants by its unique combination of resistance to taro leaf blight caused by Phytophthora colocasiae, resistance to root rot caused by Pythium spp., vigorous growth, large mother corm size, and white corm of very good flour quality and good eating quality.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach Prunus persica, tree having the following unique combination of desirable features: 1. The new and distinct variety of peach is of moderate spreading growth and a regular and productive producer of large highly-colored peaches. 2. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture. 3. Blossoms are non-showy when in full bloom. 4. A substantially spherical fruit with an attractive red skin coloring over most of the surface. 5. Early to mid-season maturing fruit of good taste. 6. A peach of good storage and shelf life.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘Pink Milka’, characterized by its freely and uniform flowering; decorative inflorescence form with light pink ray florets; and good post-production longevity.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Wespink’, characterized by its cascading habit, rounded and spherical plant shape; freely and continuous branching habit; small, narrow leaves; vigorous growth habit; flowers that do not close with low light levels or at night; numerous intense purple-colored flowers; and good weather tolerance.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Amaryllis plant named ‘Sampa’, characterized by its semi-dwarf, compact growth habit; freely flowering habit with three to four scapes per bulb and typically about five to eight open flowers per scape; red purple and white-striped flowers; resistance to Red Scorch Fungus, Staganospora curtisii and Leaf Spot, Cercospora pancratii; and excellent high temperature tolerance.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Wesviolet’, characterized by its cascading habit, rounded and spherical plant shape; freely and continuous branching habit; small, narrow, dark green leaves; moderate to vigorous growth habit; flowers that do not close with low light levels or at night; numerous reddish purple-colored flowers; and good weather tolerance.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Satureja plant named ‘Indian Mint’, characterized by its cascading, trailing and uniform plant habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy growth habit; and dark green and aromatic leaves.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named ‘Wendy’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; freely clumping growth habit; durable dark green leaves; strong root system; numerous light pink-colored spathes that are positioned upright and beyond the foliage on strong and erect scapes; and good post-production longevity.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Amaryllis plant named ‘Rio’, characterized by its red purple petals and sepals with median silvery pink keels; intense fragrance; resistance to Red Scorch Fungus; and excellent high temperature tolerance.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘Mathilde’, characterized by its upright plant habit; very freely branching; dense and bushy growth habit; freely flowering habit; and attractive and numerous light lavender-colored flowers.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Hosta plant named ‘White Triumphator’, characterized by its medium green leaf color; relatively compact growth habit; and white-colored flowers that are positioned above the foliage on strong, straight and erect scapes.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Hosta plant named ‘Karin’, characterized by its green and white variegated leaf color; thick leaves; relatively compact plant habit; and lavender-colored flowers that are positioned above the foliage on strong and erect scapes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Colocasia esculenta (popularly known as taro) named ‘Pa'kala’. ‘Pa'akala’ differs distinctively from other plants by its unique combination of resistance to taro leaf blight caused by Phytophthora colocasiae, high tolerance to root rot caused by Pythium ssp., vigorous growth, extra-large mother corm size, and pinkish corm of very good flour quality and good poi and eating qualities.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Sarracenia plant named ‘Cobra Nest’ characterized by its compact and dense plants with numerous leaves; relatively rapid growth rate; and upright, stong and burgundy-colored leaves with large undulating lids.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Leonardo’, characterized by its numerous double red purple-colored flowers; upright, uniform and compact plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green glossy leaves; early flowering; and excellent postproduction longevity.