Abstract: Guzmania cultivar ‘Switch’ is solid, tenable, small-sized and long lasting with a compound-shaped purple-red inflorescence.

Abstract: The invention provides a modifier for devulcanization of cured elastomers, and especially vulcanized rubber, said modifier containing a first chemical substance, which is disposed towards on and the formation of an organic cation and amine, and further containing a second chemical substance as promotor of dissociation of the first chemical substance, said promotor containing a functional group constituting an acceptor of said amine.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘77WL Peach’, characterized by having a definite and distinct flower fragrance that can be described as sweet and lingering but subtle and not overpowering. It is often compared to the scent of a fragrant rose bloom. The fragrance is most pronounced when the temperature is between 65° and 80° F. The cultivar has a peach-color flower which is somtimes streaked with yellow. Male flowers are fully double and rarely produce pollen or male reproductive parts under normal growing conditions. ‘77WL Peach’ has a full and semi-pendulous plant habit with numerous flower shoots (4-6 or more). Each flowering shoot will produce anywhere from 4-6 peduncles with 1 or 2 male flowers on each during the growing season.

Abstract: A new distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘Sunny Plum Serena’, characterized by its unique red-purple color combination of the upper and underside of the ray florets: (when opening) upperside RHS 72B, with stripes of RHS 155A, white, and underside RHS 72B; (fully opened) upperside and underside RHS 72C. Fading to RHS 199C, gray-brown; upright, compact and globular plant habit; dense and bushy growth habit, mainly due to upright stems; moderately vigorous growth habit, but less need for chemical growth retardation; and high number of inflorescences per plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Gardenia plant named ‘Kimberly’ characterized by having dark green glossy leaves, somewhat sinuated leaves, large white flowers, fast growth rate, and good branch production.