Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant of relatively small stature is provided which forms in clusters attractive semi-double slightly concave yellow-orange blossoms that display a strong fragrance. The blossoming occurs substantially continuously over a long duration. An open and erect growth habit is exhibited. The foliage is glossy dark green and contrasts nicely with the yellow-orange blossoms. The plant propagates well by the use of softwood cuttings and possesses good winter hardiness. Good disease resistance particularly to blackspot is exhibited. It is particularly well suited for growing as an individual plant or as a mass planting to create ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which forms in clusters attractive semi-double somewhat flattened white blossoms. An open and semi-erect growth habit of excellent form is exhibited. The foliage is glossy dark green and contrasts nicely with the white blossoms. The plant propagates well by the use of softwood cuttings and possesses good winter hardiness. Petaloid stamens commonly are present. Excellent disease resistance particularly to blackspot its exhibited. It is particularly well suited for growing as an individual plant or as a mass planting to create ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct Fraxinus nigra Marsh.×Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr. hybrid ash cultivar is provided which exhibits a vigorous growth habit. An attractive oval to round-shaped tree form with an acute branching character is exhibited. The tree crown is almost as wide as tall when grown in an open setting. Dull green compound leaves are formed. The flowers are perfect, seed production is low, and no production of viable seeds has been observed to date. The tree hardiness is good. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for growing as a shade tree.

Abstract: A new and distinct Fraxinus nigra Marsh.×Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr. hybrid ash cultivar is provided which exhibits a vigorous growth habit. An attractive upright tree form with an acute branching character is exhibited. Shiny yellow-green compound leaves are formed. The flowers are perfect, seed production is low, and no production of viable seeds has been observed to date. The tree hardiness is excellent. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for the lining of streets and boulevards.

Abstract: A new and distinct Monarda or Bee-Balm cultivar is provided that displays an upright mounded growth habit and frequently assumes a mature height of approximately three to four feet. Attractive bright coral pink blossoms commonly are formed from June through August. The foliage is dark green, contrasts well with the blossom coloration, and displays a strong minty fragrance. Good resistance to Powdery Mildew is displayed. The plant is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of perennial Monarda spp. or Bee-Balm plant is provided that exhibits a dense dwarf stature. The blossoms exhibit an attractive light pink coloration (as illustrated). Dense dark green and glossy foliage is formed that contrasts well with the blossom coloration. The new variety can be distinguished from the ‘Petite Delight’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,784) by its generally smaller blossom size, smaller foliage, and slightly smaller and more compact growth habit. The winter hardiness is good.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant of relatively small stature is provided which forms in clusters attractive semi-double slightly concave yellow-orange blossoms that display a strong fragrance. The blossoming occurs substantially continuously over a long duration. An open and erect growth habit is exhibited. The foliage is glossy dark green and contrasts nicely with the yellow range blossoms. The plant propagates well by the use of softwood cuttings and possesses good winter hardiness. Good disease resistance particularly to blackspot is exhibited. It is particularly well suited for growing as an individual plant or as a mass planting to create ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new cultivar of bee balm, Monarda didyma ‘ACrade’, characterized by its purple-violet blossoms that are present abundantly in June through August. The new variety is mid sized in height with a mounded plant habit, is hardy in U.S.D.A. Zones 3 to 8, and exhibits dark green slightly glossy foliage that has shown resistant to powdery mildew.

Abstract: A new cultivar of bee balm, Monarda didyma ‘AChall’, that is characterized by its deep red-purple blossoms that are present abundantly in June through August. The new variety is mid sized in height with an upright oval plant habit, is hardy in U.S.D.A. Zones 3 to 8, and exhibits dark green semi-glossy foliage that has shown resistant to powdery mildew.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Monarda didyma named ‘MCmum’ characterized by its large pink inflorescences that are present abundantly from July to early September, its compact, mounded plant habit, its medium size, its hardiness in U.S.D.A. Zones 3 to 8, and its dark green foliage that has shown resistance to powdery mildew.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of perennial Monarda or Bee-Balm plant is provided that exhibits a unique dwarf stature and good winter hardiness. The blossoms exhibits an attractive light pink-purple to light purple coloration (as illustrated). Dense dark green and glossy foliage is formed that contrasts well with the blossom coloration. The low-growing growth habit of the new variety can readily be distinguished from that of the `Marshalls Delight` variety (non-patented in the United States).

Abstract: A new cultivar of shrub rose, ‘CA 29’, characterized by its semi-double flowers that open medium yellow in color with pink margins, maturing to medium pink with dark pink margins and fading to a cream color with dark pink margins; creating a multicolored effect, its flower buds that are medium yellow in color with dark pink margins, its continuous blooming habit, its glossy foliage with good resistance to powdery mildew, rust and black spot, and its cold hardiness at least to U.S.D.A. Zone 3a.

Abstract: A new cultivar of shrub rose, ‘CA 33’, characterized by its semi-double flowers that are golden yellow in color with a salmon orange blush, its semi-upright plant form, its repeat blooming habit, its satiny foliage with good tolerance to rust and black spot, and its cold hardiness at least to U.S.D.A. Zone 3a.