Abstract: The invention provides a polycrystal magnesium oxide (MgO) sintered body which is capable of having a sintered density close to a theoretical density thereof. The MgO sintered body exhibits excellent mechanical properties and heat conductivity, while reducing contamination of an atmosphere due to gas generation. The invention also provides a production method for the sintered body. The polycrystal MgO sintered body has a unique crystalline anisotropy in which (111) faces are oriented along a surface applied with a uniaxial pressure at a high rate. The polycrystalline MgO sintered body is obtained by a method which includes the steps of: sintering an MgO raw material powder, having a particle size of 1 ?m or less, under a uniaxial pressure and then subjecting the sintered powder to a heat treatment under an atmosphere containing 0.05 volume % or more of oxygen, at a temperature of 1273 K or more for 1 minute or more.

Abstract: Provided is a polycrystal MgO sintered body which is capable of having a sintered density close to a theoretical density thereof, and exhibiting excellent mechanical properties and heat conductivity, while reducing contamination of an atmosphere due to gas generation, and a production method for the sintered body. The polycrystal MgO sintered body has a unique crystalline anisotropy in which (111) faces are oriented along a surface applied with a uniaxial pressure at a high rate. The polycrystalline MgO sintered body is obtained by a method which comprises the steps of: sintering an MgO raw material powder having a particle size of 1 ?m or less, under a uniaxial pressure; and then subjecting the sintered powder to a heat treatment under an atmosphere containing 0.05 volume % or more of oxygen, at a temperature of 1273 K or more for 1 minute or more.

Abstract: ‘Kakegawa CE9’ is a new Coleus cultivar particularly distinguished by having a unique leaf color pattern and creeping growth habit.

Abstract: ‘Kakegawa CE11’ is a new Coleus cultivar particularly distinguished by having a unique leaf shape and color.

Abstract: ‘Kakegawa CE1O’ is a new Coleus cultivar particularly distinguished by having a unique leaf color pattern and a creeping growth habit.

Abstract: A magnesia-calcia clinker having a high density, said clinker containing MgO, CaO and Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3 as oxides, having the following chemical composition in percent by weightMgO, CaO and Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3 : at least 99% in totalMgO: at least 10%Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3 : 0.2-5%and having a density corresponding to at least 97.5% of the theoretical density. The above magnesia-calcia clinker can be produced by adding a water-soluble iron compound to sea water, bittern or brine, simultaneously with, or after, the addition of the water-soluble iron compound, adding a calcined product of dolomite, lime or a hydrate thereof to form a precipitate composed mainly of magnesium hydroxide, mixing the resulting magnesium hydroxide with a calcium compound, and dead-burning the resulting mixture.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Coleus plant named ‘Kakegawa CE5’, characterized by its low and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching and vigorous growth habit; strong lateral branches; and green, dark purple, red purple and pale yellow-colored leaves with pale yellow and red purple-colored petioles.

Abstract: ‘Kakegawa CE10’ is a new Coleus cultivar particularly distinguished by having a unique leaf color pattern and a creeping growth habit.

Abstract: ‘Kakegawa CE9’ is a new Coleus cultivar particularly distinguished by having a unique leaf color pattern and creeping growth habit.

Abstract: ‘Kakegawa CE11’ is a new Coleus cultivar particularly distinguished by having a unique leaf shape and color.

Abstract: A new and disctinct cultivar of Coleus plant named ‘Kakegawa CE3’, characterized by its low and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching and moderately vigorous growth habit; strong lateral branches; and green, dark purple, red and pale yellow-colored leaves with pale yellow and light red-colored petioles.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Coleus plant named ‘Kakegawa CE1’, characterized by its low and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching and moderately vigorous growth habit; strong lateral branches; and green and dark purple bi-colored leaves with dark purple-colored venation and green-colored petioles.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Coleus plant named ‘Kakegawa CE2’, characterized by its low and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching and vigorous growth habit; strong lateral branches; and green and dark purple bi-colored leaves with dark purple-colored venation and green-colored petioles.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Coleus plant named ‘Kakegawa CE8’, characterized by its low and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching and vigorous growth habit; strong lateral branches; and green and dark purple bi-colored leaves with dark purple-colored venation and purple-colored petioles.