Abstract: The herein disclosed invention relates to a device for automatically stacking in preselected multiples nestable, or other rigid forms, having a generally uniform size and a generally horizontal margin or rim, such as pie shells have. The stacking device is intended to be placed over, or structurally attached to, a conveyor means moving the items to be stacked into a location within the stacking device where they will be picked up and lifted vertically upward, one at a time, as they enter the pick-up location in a uniformly or randomly spaced relation, and held in the raised position until a preselected count is achieved, whereupon the stack of items will be automatically discharged onto the conveyor means or other suitable reception means from which the stack can be transferred to a packaging operation.

Abstract: A process for creating a thermal storage heat sink includes providing a mass of a salt or a salt mixture held in a hollow container having a wall made of electrically conductive material and having an insulated central electrode extending into the salt mass, installing a layer of an electrically conductive material of less density than the salt on top of and in contact with the salt mass to conduct electrical energy from the electrode to the container wall, and then heating the salt mass to a molten state by establishing an electric circuit from a power source through the electrode, the layer of conductive material and the container wall sufficient to melt the salt in contact with the conductive layer.

Abstract: A new carnation cultivar distinguished by its continuous and profuse production of very pleasing, bright pink blossoms of medium size, borne raceme with more than three per stem on medium strong peduncles of medium length, the plant being a tall, spray type with a vigorous, rapid and sturdy growth habit and an average height of about one meter.

Abstract: A new variety of standard carnation distinguished by its profuse production of medium sized, dome shaped flowers of a very light overall color, the petals of which are striated with very thin red and white lines, the plant having a tall, vigorous, upright and rigid growth habit, an abundant production of foliage and a strong resistance to Fusarium oxysporum.

Abstract: A new carnation cultivar distinguished by its profuse production of light pink, medium sized blooms carried on long, stiff stems, its vigorous, upright growth habit with moderately abundant foliage, and by its resistance to Fusarium oxysporum.

Abstract: A new variety of spray carnation distinguished by its small, dark pink blooms which are produced profusely with a recurrent year around blooming habit on a tall plant having a strong, vigorous and upright growth habit with about average quantity of foliage, the flower petals being of monochrome coloration with the exception of a lightening of the color at the very edges of the petals.

Abstract: A new variety of spray carnation distinguished by its profuse production of small, medium pink flowers of a full, well shaped character having a rounded or dome-like form, and by its vigorous, upright and well branched growth habit reaching an average height of about 85 cm. with abundant foliage.

Abstract: A new hybrid Asiatic lily plant of the chalice type bearing large clusters of medium sized flowers of strong color, excellent form and long persistence, both on the plant and as potted plants, this plant being distinguished by having reddish stems and excellent foliage, the flowers having broad petals of fine substance, the buds displaying an orange color prior to opening and the flowers being characterized by a rich brilliant orange color which is very lightly spotted.

Abstract: A new and distinct spray carnation characterized by its profuse production of small flowers having white petals fringed with cardinal red serrated margins, borne in relatively large numbers on each flowering stem which is of medium length, erect and rigid, the plant having a vigorous, upright and rather rigid growth habit with moderately abundant foliage.

Abstract: A new variety of hybrid Asiatic lily having compact racemes of large flowers of a unique and intense cream-yellow color tone, an excellent form, and long persistence both on the plant and as cut flowers. The flowers of this new plant are particularly characterized by the unusual cream-yellow color of their large and unusually broad tepals having relatively inconspicuous maculation, these characteristics being unique in the upright Asiatic division of lilies. This plant is highly resistant to disease, shows high tolerance to virus, and is an excellent garden plant. The bulbs of this variety may be precooled and forced for cut flower production.

Abstract: A new variety of hybrid Asiatic lily having large compact racemes of flowers of large size and excellent form, with an intense and unusual color pattern, and having long persistence, both on the plant and as cut flowers. The flowers of this new plant are particularly characterized by their unusual combination of yellow and gold color tones with very light maculation providing a color pattern that is new in the upright Asiatic division of lilies. The plant itself is highly resistant to disease and shows high tolerance to virus, making it an excellent garden plant. The bulbs may be precooled and forced for cut flowers, which are produced in mid-season, between the flowering times of its siblings, thereby broadening the entire season of cut flower production.

Abstract: A new hybrid Asiatic lily cultivar particularly distinguished by the orange red and golden orange coloring of the tepals of its medium sized blooms and by its very bushy and lush foliage borne on a single erect stem which bears a large number of buds and flowers.

Abstract: A new variety of hybrid Asiatic lily having large compact racemes of flowers of excellent form and large size, the flowers being particularly characterized by having a dramatic overall tri-colored pattern formed by a hexagonal arrangement of the tepals, each of which has its innermost part colored a bright orange-red bordered by a brilliant golden yellow flush and the remaining portion of each tepal being a bright fiery red. This color pattern is unique in the upright Asiatic division of lilies and the flowers have a long-lasting character, both on the plant and as cut flowers. The plant is an excellent garden plant, is highly resistant to disease, shows high tolerance to virus, and its bulbs may be precooled and forced for cut-flower production.

Abstract: A new variety of hybrid Asiatic Lily bearing flowers of large size and excellent form particularly distinguished by their unusual red to red-orange color on the upper side and a deeper colored reverse side and by their large-sized and unusually broad tepals. The color of this flower is unique in the upright Asiatic division of lilies and the flowers are noted for long persistence, both on the plant and as cut-flowers. The new plant is highly resistant to disease, shows high tolerance to virus, making it an excellent garden plant, and has bulbs which may be precooled and forced for cut-flower production.

Abstract: A new variety of hybrid Asiatic lily having large compact racemes of flowers of large size and excellent form, an intense and unusual color pattern, and long persistence, both on the plant and as cut flowers. The flowers of this new plant are particularly characterized by their unusual combination of yellow and gold color tones, and by their very light maculation, a color pattern new in the upright Asiatic division of lilies. The plant itself is highly resistant to disease and shows high tolerance to virus, making it an excellent garden plant. Also, the bulbs may be precooled and forced for cut-flower production of flowers which are produced later than those of siblings similar in appearance, thereby extending the season of cut-flower production.

Abstract: A new variety of hybrid Asiatic lily having flowers of excellent form and large size characterized by a clear medium pink color tone, which is fully unique in the upright Asiatic division of lilies, the flowers being borne in large, compact racemes comprising six to twelve flowers on a single stem. Also, this new plant is highly resistant to disease showing high tolerance to virus and is an excellent garden plant with bulbs that may be precooled and forced for cut-flower production.

Abstract: A new variety of Asiatic hybrid lily having flowers of large size, excellent form, and an intense and unusual color pattern comprising an unusual combination of yellow and gold color tones with relatively sparse maculation, this color pattern being new in the upright Asiatic division of lilies. This plant is highly resistant to disease and shows high tolerance to virus and its flowers have long persistence, both on the plant and as cut-flowers, making it an excellent garden plant. Also, the bulbs may be precooled and forced for cut-flower production, the flowers being produced in late mid-season, inbetween the flowering times of its siblings of similar appearance, thereby broadening the season of cut-flower production.

Abstract: A new and distinct clonal lily cultivar of the Oriental hybrid type, particularly suited for pot culture and distinguished by its short stature, its relatively large, bowl-shaped flowers of rich magenta-rose coloration, the deep rose-pink bud coloration before the flower opens, its deep green and horizontal leaves, and its long persistence both as a forced pot plant and as a field or garden grown plant.

Abstract: A new variety of Asiatic hybrid lily bearing compact racemes of flowers of excellent form and large size, and having an intense and unusual color pattern, particularly characterized by the unusual combination of yellow and gold color tones and the very light maculation on each side of the nectaries at the base of the outer tepals, the color pattern being unique in the upright Asiatic division of lilies. The plant is an excellent garden plant, highly resistant to disease and showing high tolerance to virus, and its bulbs may be precooled and forced for cut-flower production, producing flowers early in the Asiatic lily season, thereby extending the cut-flower production season.