Abstract: A celery cultivar, designated ADS-5, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar ADS-5, to the plants of celery line ADS-5 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar ADS-5 with itself or another celery line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other celery lines derived from the cultivar ADS-5.

Abstract: A novel celery cultivar, designated ADS-1, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar ADS-1, to the plants of celery line ADS-1 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar ADS-1 with itself or another celery line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other celery lines derived from the cultivar ADS-1.

Abstract: A novel celery cultivar, designated ADS-7, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar ADS-7, to the plants of celery line ADS-7 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar ADS-7 with itself or another celery line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produce by that method and to methods for producing other celery lines derived from the cultivar ADS-7.

Abstract: A novel celery cultivar, designated ADS-8, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar ADS-8, to the plants of celery line ADS-8 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar ADS-8 with itself or another celery line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other celery lines derived form the cultivar ADS-8.

Abstract: A novel celery cultivar, designated ADS-7, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar ADS-7, to the plants of celery line ADS-7 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar ADS-7 with itself or another celery line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other celery lines derived from the cultivar ADS-7.

Abstract: A novel celery cultivar, designated ADS-8, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar ADS-8, to the plants of celery line ADS-8 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar ADS-8 with itself or another celery line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other celery lines derived from the cultivar ADS-8.

Abstract: A novel celery cultivar, designated ADS-1, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar ADS-1, to the plants of celery line ADS-1 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar ADS-1 with itself or another celery line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other celery lines derived from the cultivar ADS-1.

Abstract: A machine for cutting coarse sod into relatively small plugs for ready packaging and subsequent transplanting, comprising an endless conveyor belt upon which comparatively large rectangular sections of sod can be deposited, so that the sections of sod can be moved intermittently toward a sod cutting device. The sod cutting device preferably is of the single pass cutter type, utilizing a plurality of elongate, closely grouped blades designed to periodically move in unison downwardly into contact with sod to be cut, with such downward cutting movements being immediately followed by an upward movement, thus to permit an advance of the section of sod without interference. I coordinate the movements of the sod cutting device with the belt advance, such that forward movement of a section of sod is in each instance prevented until the cutting blades are clear of the section of sod being cut.

Abstract: A plantain impregnated with fruit juice, particularly orange juice, having a unique taste and texture. Plantains are selected with ripeness such that the sugar content is derived from at least 70% conversion of the starch to sugar, peeling the plantains and then apply a high vacuum to the plantains. The plantains are then immersed in a solution of fruit juice. After holding the vacuum for a time, the plantains are held immersed in the fruit juice under superatmospheric pressure for a sufficient dwell time to substantially completely impregnate the plantains which are then removed and frozen. The plantains prior to impregnation are desirably preserved from fungus attack by ripening the plantains in a low humidity of about a maximum of 40% relative humidity and/or contacting the plantains with a fungicide, such as that containing chlorine.

Abstract: A plantain impregnated with fruit juice, particularly orange juice, having a unique taste and texture. Plantains are selected with ripeness such that the sugar content is derived from at least 70% conversion of the starch to sugar, peeling the plantains and then apply a high vacuum to the plantains. The plantains are then immersed in a solution of fruit juice. When the vacuum is released, the plantains are held immersed in the fruit juice for a sufficient dwell time. The impregnated fruit is then removed and it is frozen. The fruit prior to impregnation is desirably preserved from fungus attack by ripening the plantains in a low humidity of about a maximum of 40% relative humidity and/or contacting the plantains with a fungicide, such as that containing chlorine.

Abstract: A machine for effecting an orientation of carrots or other elongate, tapered vegetables placed thereon, comprising a vibratory table of elongate configuration whose upper surface is principally constituted by a plurality of generally parallel members. These members are spaced along the longitudinal centerline of the table, with the spacing between members increasing incrementally such that the minimum spacing between members exists at one end of the table, and the maximum spacing exists at the other end. Alignment means are utilized such that elongate vegetables cuased to be individually aligned with the longitudinal axis of the table can travel for a substantial portion of the length of the table, bridging at least some of the spaces between members.

Abstract: Apparatus for sizing and sorting celery stalks, plants, produce, and similar articles into groups of like sizes automatically, rapidly, and without damage to such articles. Articles to be sized are carried by an endless conveyor to a measuring or sizing station, where a succession of sizing arms contact each successive article. Each successive sizing arm moves upward in proportion to the average diameter of the particular article it encounters, thereby providing a measurement of size group to which that article belongs. If sorting is to be accomplished, each such measurement may be temporarily stored in a mechanical memory on a rotating disk and read out by a control device after a selected time delay. After the measurement operation the conveyor carries the articles to collecting stations, with there being separate collecting stations provided for each of several desired size groups.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dieffenbachia characterized by a dark green, irregular margin, enclosing an almost white to delicate light green interior, sprinkled with irregular spots of dark green. Midrib and veins show a prominent white coloration in vivid contrast to interveinal areas. Type of growth is erect, compact, and vigorous.