Patents by Inventor Edward A. McRae

Edward A. McRae has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: PP6556
    Abstract: A new variety of hybrid lily plant bearing large clusters of flowers each of which is particularly characterized by its starry form with fluted tepal margins and a unique yellow/white/yellow color pattern, wherein the yellow appears as a flush at the central base portion of each tepal which is generally of an unmarked white color, the yellow color also appears at the tips of the tepals and on the edges of the tepal margins, and the flowers are of excellent form and long persistence both on the plant and as cut flowers. This combination is completely new in the upright Asiatic divisions of lilies suited to forcing and to mass commercial cultivation. The plant is highly resistant to disease and shows high tolerance of virus, making it an excellent garden plant, and its bulbs may be precooled and forced for cut flower production producing a vigorous clone that is a good grower and propagator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1989
    Assignee: Melridge, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward A. McRae
  • Patent number: PP6572
    Abstract: A new variety of hybrid lily plant particularly characterized by the rich golden orange color of its relatively large blooms of excellent form, borne in large clusters and having a lack of spotting; thereby providing a combination that is completely new in the upright Asiatic divisions of lilies suited to forcing and to mass commercial cultivation. The plant is highly resistant to disease, shows high tolerance of virus, and is an excellent garden plant with bulbs that may be precooled and forced for cut flower production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1989
    Assignee: Melridge, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward A. McRae
  • Patent number: PP6573
    Abstract: A new variety of hybrid lily plant bearing large clusters of flowers particularly characterized by their vivid orange to orange-red coloration and their comparatively inconspicuous spots, the flowers being of medium size, excellent form and borne with an upright orientation. The plant itself is of short stature with moderately long and full leaves which, with its upright prolific flower production, makes it especially suitable as a pot plant variety; its color pattern and silhouette being completely new in the upright Asiatic divisions of lilies suited to forcing and to mass commercial cultivation. The plant is also highly resistant to disease and shows a high tolerance of virus, making it an excellent garden plant, and its bulbs may be precooled and forced throughout the year for pot plant production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1989
    Assignee: Melridge, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward A. McRae
  • Patent number: PP6574
    Abstract: A new variety of hybrid lily plant particularly characterized by the vivid golden orange coloration of its flowers which have broad tepals with fluted margins and a complete lack of spotting, the flowers being of excellent form, large size and borne in large clusters with an upright orientation on straight, stately stems. The new plant is highly resistant to disease and shows high tolerance of virus; it is an excellent garden plant and the bulbs may be precooled and forced throughout the year for cut flower production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1989
    Assignee: Melridge, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward A. McRae
  • Patent number: PP6658
    Abstract: A new hybrid lily variety distinguished by its large, deep orange, unspotted flowers having "clean" anthers which shed little pollen, the flowers being borne on a single tall stem from a raceme having five to eight buds, the blooms being of excellent form with long persistence both on the plant and as cut flowers. The plant itself is highly resistant to disease, shows high tolerance of virus, is an excellent garden plant, and its bulbs may be precooled and forced for cut flower production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Assignee: Melridge, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward A. McRae
  • Patent number: PP6659
    Abstract: A new variety of hybrid lily plant having flowers particularly characterized by their vivid golden orange coloration, large size, broad tepals, and complete lack of spotting. The flowers are borne in large clusters and are of excellent form and long persistence and its color pattern and forcing period are completely new in the upright Asiatic divisions of lilies suited to forcing and to mass commercial production for the cut flower market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Assignee: Melridge, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward A. McRae
  • Patent number: PP6660
    Abstract: A new variety of hybrid lily plant of very short stature, about 35 to 45 cm. in height, bearing clusters of flowers of medium size particularly characterized by their vivid red coloration, broad tepals, and inconspicuous spotting, the flowers being of upright orientation and the plant having abundant foliage comprising moderately long and full leaves. The short stature of this plant, its abundant foliage and its upright flower orientation make it especially suitable as a pot plant variety and its color pattern and silhouette are completely new in the upright Asiatic divisions of lilies suited to forcing and to mass commercial cultivation. The plant is highly resistant to disease and shows high tolerance of virus, it is an excellent garden plant, and the bulbs may be precooled and forced throughout the year for pot plant production, the clone being vigorous and a good grower and propagator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Assignee: Melridge, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward A. McRae
  • Patent number: PP6677
    Abstract: A new variety of hybrid lily plant bearing large clusters of medium sized, upright flowers particularly characterized by their clear pink, cream-centered coloration and their unusually broad, copiously spotted tepals. The moderately tall stature of the plant, the excellent form and long persistence of its flowers and its relatively short leaves, along with its ability to be forced into flower out of season, make it especially suitable as a cut flower variety. The color pattern and silhouette of this plant are completely new in the upright Asiatic divisions of lilies suited to cut flower forcing and to mass commercial cultivation. This plant is highly resistant to disease and shows high tolerance of virus, making it an excellent garden plant, and the bulbs may be precooled and forced throughout the year for cut flower production. The clone is vigorous and is a good grower and propagator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1989
    Assignee: Melridge, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward A. McRae
  • Patent number: PP6696
    Abstract: A new variety of hybrid lily plant bearing large clusters of flowers of excellent form and comparatively large size particularly characterized by their rich orange coloration, accented by a golden orange midrib, the plant itself being of medium height with abundant foliage. This moderately short stature and the large clusters of flowers make this plant especially suitable as a pot plant variety, its color pattern and silhouette being completely new in the upright Asiatic divisions of lilies suited to forcing and to mass commercial cultivation. The plant is highly resistant to disease and shows high tolerance of virus. It is an excellent garden plant and the bulb may be precooled and forced throughout the year for pot plant production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1989
    Assignee: Melridge, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward A. McRae
  • Patent number: PP6697
    Abstract: A new variety of hybrid lily plant bearing large clusters of flowers of large size and excellent form particularly characterized by their rich orange coloration, accented by a golden orange band along the midrib. This plant is of short stature, about fourteen to eighteen inches in height, and has an abundant foliage of medium sized leaves, and a vigorous growth habit. The moderately short stature of the plant, its full leaves, and its large sized flowers make it especially suitable as a pot plant variety; its color pattern and silhouette being completely new in the upright Asiatic divisions of lilies suited to forcing and to mass commercial cultivation. The plant is highly resistant to disease and shows high tolerance of virus. It is an excellent garden plant and the bulbs may be precooled and forced throughout the year for pot plant production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1989
    Assignee: Melridge, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward A. McRae
  • Patent number: PP6715
    Abstract: A new variety of hybrid lily plant bearing large clusters of flowers particularly characterized by their deep pink, gold centered coloration, the flowers being of excellent form and long persistence. The plant is of short stature having moderately long and full leaves and coupled with its medium sized, upright flowers, it is especially suitable as a pot plant variety. Also, its color pattern and silhouette are completely new in the upright Asiatic divisions of lilies suited to forcing and to mass commercial cultivation. The plant is highly resistant to disease and shows high tolerance of virus, making it an excellent garden plant, and its bulbs may be precooled and forced throughout the year for pot plant production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1989
    Assignee: Melridge, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward A. McRae
  • Patent number: PP8028
    Abstract: A new variety of asiatic lily hybrid having medium sized flowers of the chalice type particularly distinguished by the generally overall chartreuse yellow coloration of its tepals which are lightly brushed with a primrose yellow along the midrib of the inner one-third of the tepal body and on its margins, the flowers being produced profusely in a cluster on a strong, upright stem at a height of about 40 cm. above the base of the plant. This plant flowers annually during mid-season, but a very consistant crop can be produced throughout the year by forcing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1992
    Assignee: Cebeco Lilies, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward A. McRae
  • Patent number: PP8705
    Abstract: A new and distinctive asiatic hybrid lily plant is disclosed. The plant has medium-sized flowers, particularly distinguished by their brilliant orange-red coloration, borne profusely in upright racemes and by a vigorous, upright growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Assignee: Cebeco Lilies, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward A. McRae
  • Patent number: PP9109
    Abstract: A new and distinct dwarf Asiatic lily hybrid named `Snow Crystal` characterized by numerous medium-sized white flowers of excellent form and persistence, with orange pollen and on short stems with abundant foliage for pot plant culture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Assignee: Cebeco Lilies, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward A. McRae
  • Patent number: PP9201
    Abstract: A new and distinct Oriental lily hybrid named `Vanity` characterized by numerous large, upright, rose pink flowers and forming a striking inflorescence with tall, strong stems for cut flower production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Assignee: Cebeco Lilies, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald L. Egger, Edward A. McRae, Ted T. Kirsch
  • Patent number: PP9794
    Abstract: A new variety of hybrid lily plant bearing large outfacing to upfacing flowers of excellent form and long persistence, both on the plant and as cut-flowers. The flowers of the new plant are particularly characterized by their large size and substance, their wide open-bowl form, their outfacing to upfacing orientation, their ascending pedicels, and particularly by their golden yellow coloration, with a flush of deeper gold to orange-gold along the basal midribs and with small, soft red to peach papillae. This combination is completely new in the Oriental and Oriental/Aurelian hybrid lilies. The variety is highly resistant to fusarium disease and shows tolerance of virus. The bulbs may be precooled and forced for cut-flower production under a wide range of light and temperature conditions. The plant is vigorous and is a good grower and propagator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: Van der Salm Bulbfarm Inc.
    Inventors: Edward A. McRae, Judith F. McRae
  • Patent number: PP10199
    Abstract: A new and distinct Lily Hybrid having numerous, large, unspotted, warm pink flowers with a gold blush on short, strong stems excellent for pot plant production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Cebeco Lilies, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald L. Egger, Edward A. McRae
  • Patent number: PP10200
    Abstract: A new and distinct Asiatic Lily Hybrid having large gold flowers with large gold buds on genetically dwarf stems with dense foliage excellent for pot plant production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Cebeco Lilies, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald L. Egger, Edward A. McRae
  • Patent number: PP10613
    Abstract: A new and distinct Asiatic Lily Hybrid named `PAC Sun` characterized by having large yellow flowers in a quality inflorescence on genetically dwarf stems with dense foliage excellent for pot plant production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: Cebeco Lilies, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald L. Egger, Edward A. McRae
  • Patent number: PP10797
    Abstract: A new and distinct upright Asiatic Lily Hybrid having light yellow flowers with a darker yellow blush and beautiful maroon brushmarks above the nectary of each tepal on genetically dwarf stems with dense foliage. Excellent for pot plant production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Cebeco Lilies, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald L. Egger, Edward A. McRae