Abstract: A golf putter head has a pair of spaced notches formed in the top surface of the face plate thereof. These notches run through the face plate transversely and have a width and depth suitable for removably receiving golf tees or the like in retention therein. With golf tees installed in each of the notches, such tees form spacers extending normally from the face plate, the distance between such spacers being such as to receive a golf ball therebetween with a small space to spare on either side of the ball. The golfer practices putting by striking the ball on the surface area of the face plate without the ball striking either tee. The tees are readily removable when the putter is used for actual play.

Abstract: A golf ball has dimples formed on its surface which are in a pattern covering the entire surface and which has square dimples and round dimples which are interspersed with each other in a generally uniform manner. This end result is achieved by arranging most of the dimples in circles which run around the ball and with alternate round and square dimples. A first group of the circles run parallel to each other and a second group of the circles run parallel to each other with the circles of the first group being substantially perpendicular to those of the second group. So as to completely cover the surface of the ball with dimples, the uniform alternate round and square dimple pattern is necessarily interrupted at several places. About 432 dimples are placed on the surface of the ball for optimum aerodynamic effect.

Abstract: A musical instrument string includes a core wire, preferably round in cross section, and is bent a short distance from one end thereof to form a loop. The end segment of the core wire is twisted together with a second segment of the core wire that is adjacent the loop to form a looped end on the musical instrument string and a twisted segment adjacent the looped end. A wrap wire wound tightly around the twisted segment of the core wire reinforce the string against breakage at the twisted segment. The length of the wrapped section of the core wire is small fraction of the overall length of the core wire and musical instrument string so that when the string is installed on the instrument the wrapped portion does not extend beyond the bridge.

Abstract: There is disclosed a device for adjusting tension of an elongated filament having one end thereof coupled to a supporting structure, the device having a lever arm adapted to be pivotally attached to the supporting structure, a tuning peg having ratchet notches therein and being rotatably attached to the lever arm and being adapted to engage and adjustably wind the elongated filament therearound, a spring stop attached to the lever arm for engaging the ratchet notches of the tuning peg and an adjusting screw attached to the supporting structure and engaging the lever arm for pivotally positioning the lever arm with respect to the supporting structure whereby the tension of the elongated filament is coarsely adjusted by rotating the tuning peg and finely adjusted by pivoting the lever arm.

Abstract: A new variety of hybrid azalea plant particularly suited for greenhouse forcing because of its vigorous and well branching growth habits, its prolific breaking, and its abundant production of ruffled and semi-double blossoms of delicate shell pink and creamy white coloration.

Abstract: A new variety of African violet plant for greenhouse culture and potted plant production distinguished by its unique soft blue flowers which are characterized by petals having a fine white marginal edging, the flowers being held well above the foliage on strong upright peduncles, and by a strong growth habit that performs well under considerably less than optimum conditions.

Abstract: A new variety of African violet plant for pot plant culture distinguished by a striking blue and white bi-color flower and a profusely blooming, fast and vigorous growing plant which produces attractive light, lively green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of African violet plant for potted plant culture distinguished by its large white flowers which, in general, are uniquely arranged in a circular pattern, by its ability to produce exceptionally large, abundant and attractive foliage, and by its recurrent to continuous year around blooming habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of African violet plant for greenhouse culture and potted plant production distinguished by the purple violet coloration of its abundant flowers which are borne on strong upright peduncles and held well above a horizontally spreading abundance of variegated dark green leaves of a generally orbicular shape, the flower petals being of both light and dark coloring in each blossom and most having a fine white marginal edging, and the foliage having an attractive quilted velutinous texture which enhances the appearance of the flower mass.

Abstract: A new variety of hybrid azalea particularly characterized by its variegated White and Camellia Rose flowers, portions of which have Tyrian Purple blotches extending from the flower throat to provide rich, bright and very attractive blossoms, and by its prolific branching tendencies and floriferous habit which makes it especially suitable for greenhouse forcing.

Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of azalea plant particularly adapted for greenhouse forcing and distinguished by its basically white flowers variegated by a middle stripe of a coral color about one-third the petal width and extending the length of the petal, the petal colors being very definitely segregated and producing a star-shaped display of color against an all white background. This plant has a vigorous, sturdy and well branched growth habit, with abundant foliage, a profuse production of blooms and capability of being bloomed at any time of the spring season.

Abstract: A new cultivar is characterized by its improved branching habit which provides more cuttings as well as by a fuller finished plant. It has very good keeping quality and high temperatures, wind and rain. It is also characterized by its delicate light pink color edged in white against a medium green foliage.

Abstract: A new cultivar is characterized by its lasting quality, free and early flowering, basal branching and vigorous upright habit. The bloom color is different from those currently available being a more delicate salmon color. The compact bush habit provides an abundance of cuttings. The bloom contrasts nicely with the medium green foliage.

Abstract: A new cultivar is characterized by its bright scarlet color which shows little sign of burn under high light and temperature conditions. The medium green foliage forms a compact mound shape with the bloom placed just above the canopy. The variety also branches very freely producing an abundance of cuttings.