Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Landscape Shrub rose plant is provided which abundantly forms on a recurrent basis creamy white double blossoms with a hint of pink that commonly have a diameter of approximately 10 cm. The buds are slender in configuration and lemon yellow in coloration. The plant exhibits a vigorous, upright and bushy growth habit, and forms attractive foliage that commonly possesses a tint of red-purple when young and assumes a semi-glossy medium green coloration when mature. Very good resistance to Blackspot and Powdery Mildew is displayed. The foliage coloration contrasts nicely with the creamy white blossom coloration. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct highly ornamental cultivar of Syringa meyeri×Syringa microphylla is provided. A Lilac plant having a rounded neat compact dwarf growth habit is described. Highly attractive trusses of fragrant purple-lilac blossoms are formed in mid- to late-spring. Good winter hardiness is made possible and the plant has been found to be relatively free of insect and disease problems during observations to date. The plant is particularly well-suited for growing as an ornamental specimens or as a mass planting in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of landscape shrub rose plant is provided which abundantly forms on a continuous basis attractive semi-double rich fuschia blended with dark pink blossoms. The blossoms also display a slight sweet rose fragrance. The plant exhibits a compact and bushy growth habit, attractive glossy dark green foliage that initially bears a tint of red-purple, and good tolerance to Black Spot and Powdery Mildew. The attractive dark green foliage contrasts nicely with the blossom coloration. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of landscape shrub rose plant is provided which forms on a recurrent basis in clusters attractive single rich red blossoms suffused with rosy pink having a near white to yellow eye. The plant exhibits a compact, upright and bushy growth habit, glossy medium green foliage, and excellent tolerance to Black Spot and Powdery Mildew. The attractive medium green glossy foliage contrasts nicely with the red blossom coloration. A tough rose plant of good hardiness is provided. The plant can be grown to advantage as a specimen, border planting, or as a mass planting.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of landscape shrub rose plant is provided which forms on a continuous basis in clusters attractive vibrant double red-orange blossoms with light rosy-orange on the under surface of the recurved petals. The plant exhibits a compact, upright and bushy growth habit, satiny medium green foliage, and excellent tolerance to Black Spot and Powdery Mildew. The attractive medium green glossy foliage contrasts nicely with the red-orange blossom coloration. A tough rose plant of good hardiness is provided. The plant can be grown to advantage as a specimen, border planting, or as a mass planting.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of landscape shrub rose plant is provided which forms on a continuous basis in clusters attractive double fragrant coral maturing to mauve-pink blossoms. The plant exhibits a compact, upright and bushy growth habit, satiny medium to dark green foliage, and excellent tolerance to Black Spot and Powdery Mildew. The attractive medium to dark green glossy foliage contrasts nicely with the blossom coloration. A tough rose plant of good hardiness is provided. The plant can be grown to advantage as a specimen, border planting, or as a mass planting.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of landscape shrub rose plant is provided which forms on a continuous basis attractive double red blended with pink blossoms. The blossoms are borne singly and in loose clusters. The plant exhibits a compact, upright and bushy growth habit, satiny medium green foliage, and excellent tolerance to Black Spot and Powdery Mildew. The attractive medium green foliage contrasts nicely with the red blended with pink blossom coloration. A tough rose plant of good hardiness is provided. The plant can be grown to advantage as a specimen, border planting, or as a mass planting.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of landscape shrub rose plant is provided which forms on a continuous basis in clusters attractive semi-double rich medium pink blossoms blended with rosy pink and white. The plant exhibits a compact, upright and bushy growth habit, satiny medium green foliage, and excellent tolerance to Black Spot and Powdery Mildew. The attractive medium green foliage contrasts nicely with the pink blossom coloration. A tough rose plant of good hardiness is provided. The plant can be grown to advantage as a specimen, border planting, or as a mass planting.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Thuja occidentalis ‘Bail John’ characterized by its compact, broadly pyramidal plant habit and its densely packed dark green foliage that has good color retention and resistance to burning in winter.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which abundantly forms on a continuous basis double rich red blossoms blended with pink that fade to deep pink at full maturity. The blossoms also display a slight sweet rose fragrance. The plant exhibits a compact and bushy growth habit, satiny medium green foliage that initially bears a tint of red-purple, and good tolerance to Black Spot and Powdery Mildew. The attractive medium green foliage contrasts nicely with the blossom coloration. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct highly ornamental cultivar of Rhus typhina is provided. This Staghorn Sumac plant displays a dwarf, compact and spreading growth habit with a somewhat flat crown. Attractive chartreuse green foliage initially is formed that quickly largely changes to bright yellow. Predominantly yellow foliage is displayed in the fall together with some scarlet coloration. During observations to date the plant has been relatively free of insect and disease problems. The plant is well-suited for providing distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct highly ornamental cultivar of Syringa meyeri×Syringa microphylla is provided. A Lilac plant having a rounded uniform compact growth habit is described. Highly attractive trusses of fragrant red purple blossoms are formed in late spring that fade to lavender pink. The plant has good winter hardiness and has been found to be relatively free of insect and disease problems during observations to date. The plant is particularly well-suited for growing as an ornamental specimen or as a mass planting in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of landscape shrub rose plant is provided which abundantly forms on a substantially continuous basis in clusters attractive double intense medium red blossoms with ruffled petals that fade with a hint of bright red-purple. The blossoms also display a light spice fragrance. The plant exhibits a dense upright and bushy growth habit, attractive semi-glossy medium green foliage, and good tolerance to Black Spot and Powdery Mildew. The attractive medium green semi-glossy foliage contrasts nicely with the bold ruffled medium red blossom coloration. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of landscape shrub rose plant is provided which abundantly forms on a continuous basis single cup-shaped light soft pink blossoms having a white center. The plant exhibits a compact, tight, and rounded growth habit, glossy medium green foliage, and excellent tolerance to Black Spot and Powdery Mildew. The attractive medium green glossy foliage contrasts nicely with the light blossom coloration. A tough rose plant of small stature and good hardiness is provided. The plant can be grown to advantage as a specimen, border planting, or as a mass planting.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of landscape shrub rose plant is provided which abundantly forms during June and on a recurrent basis thereafter single bold red blossoms having a golden eye. The blossoms also display a mild rose fragrance. The plant exhibits a compact, dense and bushy growth habit, attractive semi-glossy dark green foliage that initially bears a tint of red-purple, and good tolerance to Black Spot and Powdery Mildew. The attractive dark green semi-glossy foliage contrasts nicely with the bold red blossom coloration. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of landscape shrub rose plant is provided which abundantly forms on a recurrent basis in clusters attractive double lemon yellow blossoms that mature to pale yellow creating a blend of yellow tints. The blossoms also display a medium rose fragrance. The plant exhibits a dense upright and bushy growth habit, attractive semi-glossy medium green foliage, and good tolerance to Black Spot and Powdery Mildew. The attractive medium green semi-glossy foliage contrasts nicely with the medium yellow blossom coloration. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens. The plant is most attractive when planted in groups with other shrubs and perennials.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of landscape shrub rose plant is provided which forms heavily in June in clusters and recurrently thereafter attractive fully double deep red blossoms that are blended with lighter shades creating an orange tone near the petal edge. The plant exhibits a compact upright rounded growth habit when grown in a cooler climate and a climbing growth habit when grown in a warmer climate. The attractive medium green glossy foliage contrasts nicely with the blossom coloration. The new foliage is tinted with red-purple coloration and the adult foliage is satiny medium green. High tolerance to Black Spot and Powdery Mildew is displayed. The plant can be grown to advantage to provide attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct highly ornamental cultivar of Syringa meyeri×Syringa microphylla is provided. A Lilac plant having a generally rounded to oval uniform compact dwarf growth habit is described. Highly attractive densely packed trusses of intensely sweet smelling medium pink buds that open to light pink florets are formed in late spring and subsequently fade to almost white at maturity. Good winter hardiness is made possible and the plant has been found to be relatively free of insect and disease problems during observations to date particularly when grown in full sun in well drained soil. The plant is suitable for growing in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone Nos. 4 to 7. The plant is well-suited for growing as an ornamental specimen or as a mass planting in the landscape. The plant also can be grown as a foundation planting or as an informal hedge.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla named ‘Bailmer’ that is characterized by its ability to bloom on new growth without a cold requirement, its ability to dependably bloom in Zone 4, its deep green and comparatively mildew resistant foliage, and flowers that are either pink or blue in color depending on soil levels of available aluminum.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Landscape Shrub rose plant is provided which abundantly forms on a substantially continuous basis double blossoms that display a bright medium red coloration. The blossoms also display a light fragrance similar to mild honey. The plant exhibits a vigorous, compact and bushy growth habit, and forms attractive foliage that commonly possesses a tint of red-purple when young and assumes a satiny medium green coloration when mature. Good resistance to Blackspot and Powdery Mildew is displayed. The foliage coloration contrasts nicely with the bright medium red blossom coloration. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.