Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry cultivar named ‘Osage’ which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of Ark. Selection A-1719T (non-patented, unreleased genotype)×A-2108T (non-patented, unreleased genotype) is provided. This new blackberry cultivar can be distinguished by its excellent flavor, thornless canes, even drupelet fill and lack of white drupelets on berries, medium berry size, excellent postharvest storage potential, mid-early season ripening, high yields and healthy plants.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Blackberry plant named ‘Amara’ as described and shown herein. ‘Amara’ has a primocane fruiting habit on a thornless plant, coupled with high fruit quality (visually attractive with excellent flavor, firmness, and low regression to red drupelets in post harvest).

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of blackberry plant named ‘DrisBlackSix’, particularly characterized by high yields, long production season and vigorous plants, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blackberry plant named ‘DrisBlackSeven’, particularly characterized by high yielding, self fruitful plants, early fruit ripening, and long conical shaped berries with sweet flavor is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is a new and distinct thornless blackberry cultivar named ‘Black Jack’, which is capable of producing large and firm fruit with high soluble solids. The cultivar is characterized by its thornlessness and its fruit attributes. It has the fruit morphology of other very large blackberries grown on thorny cultivars, namely uneven drupelets. It is, however, firmer than other large fruited types, and has very high soluble solids, up to 14%. ‘Black Jack’ plants are also unusual amongst the very large blackberry cultivars in that they produce commercial quantities of fruit, greater than 13 tons per acre on 2 year old potted plants.

Abstract: A new and distinct primocane-fruiting cultivar of Blackberry plant named “Camila” as described and shown herein. Distinctive characteristics of “Camila” include its earliness, thornless stems, large sized fruit and sweetness without bitter aftertaste.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blackberry plant named “Willamette Thornless Marion’. The new cultivar originated as a mutation of the ‘Marion’. It is nearly identical in all ways to the ‘Marion’ except that it does not have thorns.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry cultivar named ‘A-2312’ which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of Ark. Selection APF-1 (non-patented, unreleased genotype)×A-2002 (non-patented, unreleased genotype) is provided. This new blackberry cultivar can be distinguished by its firm, large, sweet fruit with excellent postharvest handling potential, attractive fruit appearance, very good flavor, excellent plant health, potential reduced chilling requirement compared to other University of Arkansas's cultivars, and high yields.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of blackberry plant named ‘DrisBlackFive’, particularly characterized by improved storage life, large fruit, and excellent fruit flavor and appearance, is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Blackberry plant named ‘DrisBlackFour’, particularly characterized by improved storage life, late flowering season, and excellent fruit flavor and appearance, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Blackberry plant named ‘Emilia’ as described and shown herein. Distinctive characteristics of ‘Emilia’ include its earliness, thornless stems, large sized fruit and sweetness without bitter aftertaste.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry which originates from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of two, non-patented varieties; “Obsidian” as the female and “Eaton” as the male. This new, trailing cultivar can be distinguished by it's consistant, large fruit size and appearance during the early spring and summer period for the fresh market. The fruit of this cultivar is produced on red, strong, thorny canes. When plants are grown and pruned correctly, yield in Central California, USA can be up to 4,500 crates/ac if the fruit is handled and shipped correctly.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry cultivar named ‘APF-77’ which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of APF-12 (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,989)×Arapaho (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,510) is provided. This new blackberry cultivar can be distinguished by its primocane-fruiting trait with attractive, large fruit with excellent flavor, excellent plant health, and erect canes and enhanced performance for fruit set and development in high summer temperatures.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Blackberry plant named ‘DrisBlackThree’, which is primarily characterized by medium-sized, oblong fruit that matures to a black color, and having an early time of bud burst, is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of blackberry plant named ‘Reuben’, which is primarily characterized by its primocane fruiting habit, large fruit size, high quality, and high productivity, is disclosed.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry cultivar named ‘APF-45’ which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of Ark. Selection APF-1 (non-patented, unreleased genotype)×APF-12 (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,989) is provided. This new blackberry cultivar can be distinguished by its very firm fruit with excellent postharvest handling potential, medium-large size, attractive fruit appearance, very good flavor, excellent plant health, and cane erectness.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of blackberry plant named ‘HJ-6’. The new variety resulted from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross of two non-patented varieties: “Obsidian” as the female, and “Eaton” as the male. The new, trailing cultivar can be distinguished by its consistent, large fruit size and appearance during the late spring and summer period for the fresh market. The fruit of this cultivar is produced on dark red, strong, thorny canes. When plants are grown and pruned correctly, yield in central California, USA can be up to 9,000 crates/acres, and the fruit ships well.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Blackberry plant named ‘DrisBlackTwo’, which is primarily characterized by spineless canes, medium-sized, ovate fruit that matures to a black color and having a medium time of bud burst, is disclosed.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry cultivar named ‘Natchez’ which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of Ark. 2005 (non-patented)×Ark. 1857 (non-patented) is provided. This new blackberry cultivar can be distinguished by its high yields, large fruit size, good fruit quality, early season fruit ripening, prolific fruiting row establishment, and healthy plants.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry variety which originated from seed produced by a a hand pollinated cross of Navaho (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,679)×Arkansas selection 1506 (non-patented) is provided. This new blackberry variety can be distinguished by its high fruit yields, large fruit size, erect thornless canes, mid-season ripening, prolific fruiting row establishment, and good fruit quality.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blackberry plant named ‘Sonoma’. The new cultivar is distinguished from other blackberry cultivars by its fruit of excellent fruit flavor and shipping quality. ‘Sonoma’ is a thornless mid-late season cultivar. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by its larger fruit and greater plant vigor. The new cultivar is distinguished from its pollen parent by its larger, better flavored fruit.

Abstract: The present invention is a new and distinct thorny blackberry cultivar named ‘Chesapeake’, which is capable of producing very large fruit in the spring midseason, the fruit being much larger and similarly durable than that of the standard cultivars. The cultivar is characterized by moderate suckering ability, recurved thorns and its very flavorful fruit which is edible even when the fruit is immature.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry variety which originated from seed produced by a a hand pollinated cross of Arkansas selection 1836×Arapaho (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8510) is provided. This new blackberry variety can be distinguished by its primocane-fruiting habit, potential high yields, medium to large fruit size, and good fruit quality.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry variety which originated from seed produced by a a hand pollinated cross of Arapaho (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,510)×Arkansas selection 830 is provided. This new blackberry variety can be distinguished by its primocane-fruiting habit, potential high yields, medium to large fruit size, and good fruit quality.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry variety which originated from seed produced by a a hand pollinated cross of Navaho (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,679)×Arkansas selection 1506 (non-patented) is provided. This new blackberry variety can be distinguished by its high fruit yields, large fruit size, erect thornless canes, mid-season ripening, prolific fruiting row establishment, and good fruit quality.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blackberry plant named ‘Pecos’. The new cultivar is distinguished from other blackberry cultivars by its fruit of excellent fruit firmness and shipping quality. ‘Pecos’ is a thornless midseason cultivar. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by its earlier season, lower chill requirement, and greater vigor. The new cultivar is distinguished from its pollen parent by having firmer fruit and better fresh market shipping quality.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blackberry plant named ‘Sleeping Beauty’. The new cultivar is distinguished from other blackberry cultivars by its large fruit, low chill requirement, and long fruiting period. The new cultivar is distinguished from its pollen parent by having an earlier fruiting period and much lower chill requirement. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having firmer and less acidic fruit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nerw and distinct cultivar of blackberry plant named ‘Zorro’. The new cultivar is distinguished from other blackberry cultivars by its high productivity, early season, and low chill requirement. ‘Zorro’ produces fruit with improved quality and shipping characteristics over a long fruiting period. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having better flavored fruit; it is distinguished from its pollen parent by its larger fruit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blackberry plant named ‘Driscoll Thornless Sleeping Beauty.’ The new cultivar is distinguished from other blackberry cultivars by its early season crop, large fruit size and thornless canes. ‘Driscoll Thornless Sleeping Beauty’ produces fruit with improved quality and shipping characteristics. The new cultivar is distinguished from its parent by having thornless canes.

Abstract: The present invention is a new and distinct thorny blackberry cultivar named ‘Chesapeake’, which is capable of producing very large fruit in the spring midseason, the fruit being much larger and similarly durable than that of the standard cultivars. The cultivar is characterized by moderate suckering ability, recurved thorns and its very flavorful fruit which is edible even when the fruit is immature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blackberry plant named ‘Driscoll Sonoma’. The new cultivar is distinguished from other blackberry cultivars by its fruit of excellent fruit flavor and shipping quality. ‘Driscoll Sonoma’ is a thornless mid-late season cultivar. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by its larger fruit and greater plant vigor. The new cultivar is distinguished from its pollen parent by its larger, better flavored fruit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blackberry plant named Driscoll Eureka. The new cultivar is distinguished from other blackberry cultivars by its early season, low chill requirement and improved quality and shipping characteristics. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by being early and having better flavored fruit, it is distinguished from its pollen parent by its better flavor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blackberry plant named Driscoll Cowles. The new cultivar is distinguished from other blackberry cultivars by its mid-late season crop, large fruit size and thornless canes. Driscoll Cowles produces fruit with improved quality and shipping characteristics. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having larger fruit; it is distinguished from its pollen parent by its larger, better flavored fruit.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blackberry plant lacking anthocyanin coloration in it's various plant parts and having yellow fruit is described. The new variety named ‘Clark Gold’ also has double flowers and enlarged sepals. ‘Clark Gold’ is a sport of the southern dewberry, Rubus trivalis, and is a biennial, thorny, trailing-vine plant type. The yellow fruit is of medium size and has the sweetness of its wild blackberry relative. It is also a very early variety with low chill requirements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blackberry plant named Driscoll Carmel. The new cultivar is distinguished from other blackberry cultivars by its high productivity, early season, and low chill requirement. Driscoll Carmel produces fruit with improved quality and shipping characteristics over a long fruiting period. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having better flavored fruit; it is distinguished from its pollen parent by its larger fruit.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of upright blackberry plant that in all characteristics looks similar to a wild blackberry but is distinct in that the fruit when fully ripened is the color of an almost translucent creamy white and not the reddish purple color of the wild blackberry. The new variety named “Nettleton Creamy White” is an upright plant, is a biennial, thorny, with five leaves per stem along the canes. The berries are produced on the 2nd year canes and are larger then the standard wild blackberry fruit. The creamy white fruit is medium in size and has a sweet taste to them. The cane and leaves are light to bright green and have the absence of the anthocyanin coloration.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry cultivar named ‘Natchez’ which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of Ark. 2005 (non-patented)×Ark. 1857 (non-patented) is provided. This new blackberry cultivar can be distinguished by its high yields, large fruit size, good fruit quality, early season fruit ripening, prolific fruiting row establishment, and healthy plants.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Blackberry plant named ‘DrisBlackTwo’, which is primarily characterized by spineless canes, medium-sized, ovate fruit that matures to a black color and having a medium time of bud burst, is disclosed.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry cultivar which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of OSC 1466 (non-patented)×ORUS 1117-11 (non-patented) is provided. This new trailing blackberry cultivar can be distinguished by its high yields, large fruit size, excellent fresh fruit quality, mid-late season fruit ripening, and healthy plants.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry cultivar named ‘APF-45’ which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of Ark. Selection APF-1 (non-patented, unreleased genotype)×APF-12 (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,989) is provided. This new blackberry cultivar can be distinguished by its very firm fruit with excellent postharvest handling potential, medium-large size, attractive fruit appearance, very good flavor, excellent plant health, and cane erectness.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of blackberry plant named ‘HJ-6’. The new variety resulted from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross of two non-patented varieties: “Obsidian” as the female, and “Eaton” as the male. The new, trailing cultivar can be distinguished by its consistent, large fruit size and appearance during the late spring and summer period for the fresh market. The fruit of this cultivar is produced on dark red, strong, thorny canes. When plants are grown and pruned correctly, yield in central California, USA can be up to 9,000 crates/acres, and the fruit ships well.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of blackberry plant named ‘Reuben’, which is primarily characterized by its primocane fruiting habit, large fruit size, high quality, and high productivity, is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Blackberry plant named ‘DrisBlackThree’, which is primarily characterized by medium-sized, oblong fruit that matures to a black color, and having an early time of bud burst, is disclosed.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry cultivar named ‘APF-77’ which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of APF-12 (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,989)×Arapaho (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,510) is provided. This new blackberry cultivar can be distinguished by its primocane-fruiting trait with attractive, large fruit with excellent flavor, excellent plant health, and erect canes and enhanced performance for fruit set and development in high summer temperatures.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry which originates from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of two, non-patented varieties; ‘Obsidian’ as the female and ‘Eaton’ as the male. This new, trailing cultivar can be distinguished by it's consistant, large fruit size and appearance during the early spring and summer period for the fresh market. The fruit of this cultivar is produced on red, strong, thorny canes. When plants are grown and pruned correctly, yield in Central California, USA can be up to 4,500 crates/ac if the fruit is handled and shipped correctly.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Blackberry plant named ‘DrisBlackFour’, particularly characterized by improved storage life, late flowering season, and excellent fruit flavor and appearance, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspFive’ particularly distinguished by having high yield, good flavor, and dark red berries, is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of blackberry plant named ‘DrisBlackFive’, particularly characterized by improved storage life, large fruit, and excellent fruit flavor and appearance, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blackberry plant named ‘DrisBlackSeven’, particularly characterized by high yielding, self fruitful plants, early fruit ripening, and long conical shaped berries with sweet flavor is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is a new and distinct thornless blackberry cultivar named ‘Black Jack’, which is capable of producing large and firm fruit with high soluble solids. The cultivar is characterized by its thornlessness and its fruit attributes. It has the fruit morphology of other very large blackberries grown on thorny cultivars, namely uneven drupelets. It is, however, firmer than other large fruited types, and has very high soluble solids, up to 14%. ‘Black Jack’ plants are also unusual amongst the very large blackberry cultivars in that they produce commercial quantities of fruit, greater than 13 tons per acre on 2 year old potted plants.