Abstract: The method of making convenience opened can end closures or can tops from a metallic web of coil stock which comprises the steps of piercing, marginally notching, and lancing the web according to a predetermined pattern at longitudinally spaced intervals to define a series of identical individual can top blanks which are part of a web layout in which said blanks are connected together by flexible links and are spaced apart on equal centers, and then passing the thus prepared web over the necessary stations of a single progressive die operated by a single press to complete the drawing and embossing of each web blank to form a can top therein while the web material acts as the carrier of the blanks until the can tops are cut out of the web to be transferred individually to edge curling and finishing stations comprised within the said progressive die.

Abstract: A fuel composition is disclosed comprising a major portion, in the order of 94% by weight, of a liquid fuel such as gasoline mixed with a minor portion, in the order of 6% by weight, of particulates generally similar to particulates of polyvinyl alcohol of about 10 to 40 microns in size. These particulates are suspended in and are small enough to be metered along with the liquid fuel in a conventional automobile carburetor and when this fuel composition is burned in the combustion chamber of internal combustion engines, the particulates function as nuclei for droplets of the carrier fuel which act as combustion promotion agents in the dry vapor charge at the instant of combustion to intensify the burning process to extend the low lean limit of consistent and regular engine firing and to reduce NO.sub.x. A similar composition of liquid fuel in open flame combustion results in a much improved heat transfer efficiency of the energy in the fuel.

Abstract: A red rose plant intended for greenhouse culture for the production of cut flowers, originated as a seedling of Red American Beauty (P.P. 1,982) crossed with Forever Yours (P.P. 2,443), the new plant being distinguished by its vigorous growth and free, continuous production of very large flowers having a brilliant red color which is an improvement over both parents. This new plant crops more uniformly than its seed parent and has a better flower form, it has the cropping characteristics of its pollen parent and has more shoots borne on slightly shorter stems.

Abstract: A white rose cultivar most suitable for greenhouse culture for cut flower production, the new plant being distinguished by its abundant and continuous production of small white flowers borne on long, moderately strong stems, its extraordinary vigor as a greenhouse rose which permits a greater spacing of the plants and an improvement in the economics of rose plant costs, and by the good vase life of its flowers.

Abstract: A sport of the cultivar Dolly characterized by its unique medium bronze color and somewhat larger flower size, its other characteristics being similar to those of the parent variety.

Abstract: A new variety of everblooming rose bush distinguished by its tolerance of cold winter temperatures, its profuse production of large pink flowers which bloom continuously during the growing season, and its utility either as a low everblooming shrub or as a mass-effect, low maintenance bedding plant.

Abstract: A new cultivar of poinsettia plant distinguished by its shorter than average growth habit and its ability to bloom in 8 to 9 weeks at a night temperature in the range of 14.degree. to 16.degree. C. with a prolific production of medium red bracts which have a unique arched appearance. When grown as a branched or pinched plant, this cultivar produces more branches or shoots than any poinsettia heretofore known; and when grown as a single stem plant, it produces a great number of side shoots which greatly enhances its beauty. In general appearance, this new variety is unique and different in many respects from any poinsettia ever before produced.

Abstract: A new variety of pecan tree distinguished by its vigorous and widely spreading growth habit with longer branches each of which has many smaller and twiggy branches along its length which bear abundant nuts on the interior of the tree mass thereby adding greatly to the total production of nuts which are ordinarily produced mainly at the periphery of the tree mass. This tree is further distinguished by its prolific production of mature nuts which ripen evenly at about midseason and which have a superior cracking quality with a high percentage of nut meats of superior flavor and color.

Abstract: A new variety of chrysanthemum plant, particularly suitable for outdoor garden culture and for use as a greenhouse pot plant, characterized by its numerous, small, bright yellow blooms which are of single flower form and produced in a relatively open spray formation. This new plant is also distinguished by its excellent performance as a late spring, summer and early fall potted plant and as a natural season garden plant; and by its short, compact plant habit which requires no growth retardants and has excellent breaking ability when manually pinched.

Abstract: A new variety of chrysanthemum plant originating as a sport of the unpatented cultivar Albatross and distinguished by its much larger flower size and more incurved form, its longer form retention, the increased diameter and length of its stems, and the larger and more luxurious appearance of its foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of chrysanthemum plant of the standard type for greenhouse culture for the production of cut flowers, characterized by its very large blooms which have a greyed orange to dark Naples yellow color when flowered under cool to moderate temperatures and a bright green-yellow color when flowered under high temperatures. This plant has a vigorous growth habit, excellent bench and cut flower life, and a high tolerance to high soluble salt conditions.

Abstract: A distinct variety of chrysanthemum plant of the garden type which has excellent performance as a spring, summer and fall potted plant as well as when grown as a natural season garden plant, characterized by its white medium-sized blooms of decorative flower form which are borne in a clubby spray formation. This plant has a tall, upright habit, requiring some growth retardant when grown as a potted plant, and excellent breaking ability when manually pinched.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of chrysanthemum plant for greenhouse culture, characterized by the decorative form of its medium to large flowers with ray florets of deep pink which surround a central mass of closely grouped purple florets; by its year around 9-week response as a pot plant, its good breaking ability, its very dense, dark green foliage, and its tolerance to high soluble salt conditions.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of chrysanthemum plant for greenhouse culture characterized by the golden bronze color of the ray florets of its medium size flowers and its decorative flower form which does not reflex, its 10-week photoperiod response, its spreading pot plant habit with an abundant production of small to medium size foliage, and its very good breaking ability when manually pinched.

Abstract: A new cultivar of potted chrysanthemum characterized by the amber-bronze color of its relatively small, composite and single type flowers which can be brought to bloom the year around with a consistent 9-week response under photoperiod control, the flower color ranging from a green-yellow to bronze-yellow to aureolin depending upon the season of flowering under normal greenhouse conditions for commercial flowering plant production.

Abstract: A distinct chrysanthemum cultivar suitable for both year around greenhouse pot culture and for outdoor garden use as a natural season flowering plant, characterized by its single flower form with two or three rows of burnt orange ray florets surrounding a mass of yellow disc florets, the flowers being displayed in an open spray formation on strong stems and, when grown as a pot plant, being surrounded by abundant small to medium sized foliage on a relatively short and compact plant which requires no growth retardants. This plant enjoys a uniform 7-week response when flowered under photoperiod control at any time of the year.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of chrysanthemum suitable for both year around greenhouse pot culture and outdoor garden use as a natural season flowering plant, characterized by its medium pink, medium sized blooms of decorative flower form, the clubby spray formation of its flowering, a relatively vigorous and upright plant habit, and a uniform 7-week photoperiodic response.

Abstract: A new variety of chrysanthemum plant suitable for both greenhouse potted plant culture and as an outdoor garden chrysanthemum, characterized in particular by the clear yellow color of the ray florets of the medium sized, decorative flower form of its blooms which exhibit no bronzing when flowered under cool temperatures.

Abstract: A new variety of chrysanthemum plant characterized by the medium pink coloration of its medium size blooms of decorative flower form, its good performance as a spring, summer and fall potted plant and as a natural season garden plant with average garden chrysanthemum vigor. For glass house potted plant culture, this new variety has a 7-week photoperiodic response, a moderately spreading plant habit, good stem strength and medium sized but sparse foliage.

Abstract: A new variety of chrysanthemum plant of the spray type characterized by its medium sized blooms of a daisy form which have three to four rows of purple-pink ray florets, by its uniform year around 8 to 9 week response, and by its production of 8 to 13 fully developed flowers on each terminal stem.