Abstract: A variety of the Cactaceae family produced by a controlled cross named ‘BCSU-97.002’. ‘BCSU-97.002’ has a strong growth habit, a “red” colored bloom, a strong propensity to branch with minimal pruning, erect stems, and blooming flowers that last for two weeks on the plant.

Abstract: A continuity tie is provided for connecting a prefabricated shearwall to a structural member above the prefabricated shearwall. In the preferred embodiment, the continuity tie is a steel tube with aligned openings for receiving a threaded rod therethrough. The tube is welded to the shearwall. A pair of tubes are preferably attached. Nuts attach the threaded rod to the tube. The threaded rod attaches to a structural member above the tube.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BC9.2’ originated as a controlled cross between the unpatented variety ‘Sabrina’ (the seed parent) and the patented variety ‘Glory’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 20,705). The cultivar ‘BC9.2’ has predominately white sepals (R.H.S. 155 C (white group) with edges of R.H.S. 63 A (red-purple group). The variety ‘BC9.2’ has large attractive inflorescences, distinct sepal pigmentation and good commercial characteristics.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BC7.14’ originated as a controlled cross between varieties. The cultivar ‘BC7.14’ can be blue or red depending on the acidity of the soil and the presence of aluminum. The variety ‘BC7.14’ has relatively compact, attractive inflorescences with relatively small sepalous florets, distinct sepal pigmentation and good commercial characteristics. When grown in the presence of aluminum, the upperside of the sepals is primarily R.H.S. 94 A (violet-blue group) and 86 B (violet group), the underside of the sepals is R.H.S. 93 D (violet-blue group) and 86 C violet group).

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BC6.8’ originated as a controlled cross between varieties. The cultivar ‘BC6.8’ can be blue or red depending on the acidity of the soil and the presence of aluminum. The variety ‘BC6.8’ has relatively compact, attractive inflorescences with relatively large sepalous florets, distinct sepal pigmentation and good commercial characteristics. When grown in the presence of aluminum, the sepals are R.H.S. 71 A (red-purple group).

Abstract: A plant variety of the Echeveria genus, having the varietal designation Echeveria pulvinata Rose ‘BCED-07.001’, with a spreading growth habit, showy appearance, and puberlent stems, leaves and sepals. Hairs at growing stem portions, and leaf and sepal tips and upper margins are R.H.S. 44 B (red group). The adaxial surfaces of the petals are R.H.S. 26 B (orange group). The abaxial surface of the petals are R.H.S. 34 B (orange-red group).

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BC8.3’ originated as a controlled cross between varieties. The cultivar ‘BC8.3’ can be blue or red depending on the acidity of the soil and the presence of aluminum. The variety ‘BC8.3’ has compact, attractive inflorescences with large sepalous florets that do not completely hide the non-sepalous florets at the center of the cyme, attractive sepal pigmentation, and stems that branch easily and are relatively strong. When grown without aluminum, the upper sides of the sepals of the sepalous florets are primarily R.H.S. 73 A (red-purple group) at the center of the floret and the sepals are R.H.S 56 A (red group) at their periphery.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BC7.13’ originated as a controlled cross between varieties. The cultivar ‘BC7.13’ can be blue or red depending on the acidity of the soil and the presence of aluminum. The variety ‘BC7.13’ has compact, attractive inflorescences with relatively large sepalous florets, attractive sepal pigmentation, and stems that branch easily and are relatively strong. When grown without aluminum, the upper sides of the sepals of the sepalous florets are primarily R.H.S. 61 B (red-purple group) and the under sides of the sepals are R.H.S 70 C (red-purple group).

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BC7.12’ originated as a controlled cross between varieties. The cultivar ‘BC7.12’ can be blue or red depending on the acidity of the soil and the presence of aluminum. The variety ‘BC7.12’ has compact, attractive inflorescences with relatively large sepalous florets, attractive sepal pigmentation which resists fading, long lasting blooms which set flowers evenly, stems that branch easily and are strong, and good commercial characteristics. When grown without aluminum, the upper sides of the sepals of the sepalous florets are primarily R.H.S. 67 A (red-purple group) and the under sides of the sepals are R.H.S 68 A (red-purple group).

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BC7.3’ originated as a controlled cross between varieties. The cultivar ‘BC7.3’ can be blue or red depending on the acidity of the soil and the presence of aluminum. The variety ‘BC7.3’ has relatively compact, attractive inflorescences with relatively small sepalous florets, distinct sepal pigmentation and good commercial characteristics. When grown in the presence of aluminum, the upperside of the sepals is primarily R.H.S. 94 A (violet-blue group) and 86 B (violet group), the underside of the sepals is R.H.S. 93 D (violet-blue group) and 86 C violet group).

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BCHY-11.033’ originated as a controlled cross between varieties. The variety ‘BCHY-11.033’ has attractive inflorescences with relatively large sepalous florets, attractive, nonuniform sepal pigmentation and good commercial characteristics. Many non-sepalous florets in the center of the inforescence make the new variety look similar to a lace-cap variety.

Abstract: A plant variety of the Echeveria genus, having the varietal designation ‘BCEC-12.001’, with a spreading growth habit, showy appearance due to the color of the hairs on the apex and margin of its leaves. The plant does not flower.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BCHY-11.026’ originated as a controlled cross between varieties. The variety ‘BCHY-11.026’ has attractive inflorescences with relatively large sepalous florets, attractive, nonuniform sepal pigmentation and good commercial characteristics. Sepalous florets surround the non-sepalous florets in the center of the inforescence.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BCHY-14.003’ originated as a controlled cross between varieties. The variety ‘BCHY-14.003’ has attractive inflorescences with relatively small sepalous florets, bi-color sepals, showy inflorescences, a compact growth habit and good commercial characteristics, including long-lasting infloresences.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BCHY-10.P14’ originated as a controlled cross between varieties. The variety ‘BCHY-10.P14’ has attractive inflorescences with relatively large sepalous florets, attractive, uniform sepal pigmentation and good commercial characteristics.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BCHY-11.068’ originated as a controlled cross between varieties. The variety ‘BCHY-11.068’ has attractive inflorescences with sepalous florets with attractive, uniform sepal pigmentation and good commercial characteristics.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘BCHY-11.028’ originated as a controlled cross between varieties. The variety ‘BCHY-11.028’ has attractive inflorescences with relatively large sepalous florets, attractive, uniform sepal pigmentation and good commercial characteristics. Many non-sepalous florets in the center of the inflorescence make the new variety look similar to a lace-cap variety.

Abstract: A variety of the Cactaceae family produced by a controlled cross named ‘BCSU-97.002’. ‘BCSU-97.002’ has a strong growth habit, a “red” colored bloom, a strong propensity to branch with minimal pruning, erect stems, and blooming flowers that last for two weeks on the plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) plant named ‘BCHY-15.001’ originated as a controlled cross between varieties. The variety ‘BCHY-15.001’ has attractive inflorescences with sepalous florets with attractive sepal pigmentation and good commercial characteristics.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) plant named ‘BCHY-15.008’ originated as a controlled cross between varieties. The variety ‘BCHY-15.008’ has attractive inflorescences with sepalous florets with attractive sepal pigmentation and good commercial characteristics.