Abstract: There is disclosed a trenching machine construction of vehicular type, having a wheeled chassis for travel movement with frames connected thereto, whereby trenching means supported by said frames are adjustable vertically, transversely and angularly with respect thereto, the weight of the means being shiftable longitudinally for such travel movement, means and power for effecting such adjustments being provided.

Abstract: There is disclosed faucet construction which incorporates control valve means comprising a plurality of fluid flow regulation instrumentalities constructed to operate sequentially to shut off water flow, including a tapered end seal portion cooperable with a passage through a seat to normally effect such shut-off, a second seal in the form of an O-ring operable when the end seal portion fails to shut off fluid flow, and a third seal surface adjacent the end seal portion operable when the first and second means fail to shut off as desired, with the further provision of seat construction which facilitates replacement by threaded or non-threaded seat means.

Abstract: A device for facilitating the delivery of newspapers by motor vehicle to individual residential customers on what is commonly referred to as a motor delivery route. The device generally comprises a tubular holder to receive and embrace one end portion of a rolled or folded newspaper, said holder having a rigid handle extended rearwardly therefrom to enable the holder to be maneuvered from within the delivery vehicle into proximity to the customer's roadside or curbside receiver or receptacle, such as a newspaper tube or mailbox, without requiring the delivery person to leave the vehicle when the roadside receiver or receptacle is obstructed by a snowdrift or by a snowbank that has been plowed to the side of the roadway, or by a pile of construction material or refuse awaiting pickup, or other obstructions which prevent the delivery vehicle from approaching the receiver within normal arm's reach.

Abstract: 1. A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the hybrid tea class, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by the unique combination of strong, extremely thorny stems carrying a great many thorns, flowers or large, many petaled and excellent substance, with vivid red and yellow bi-coloring.

Abstract: 1. A new and distinct variety of apple tree, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by a general resemblance in some respects to the variety "Golden Delicious" (unpatented), but being principally distinguished therefrom by a semi-dwarf habit of growth, with crotch angles of almost 90.degree.

Abstract: A Dieffenbachia cultivar having a unique leaf shape of long narrow configuration projecting from the main shoot in a star-like pattern, the leaves themselves having upper surface variegated coloration.