Abstract: A new and cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla was created by open pollination followed by selection. A compact rounded growth habit is displayed. Attractive deep rose blossoms are formed in abundance that contrast nicely with textured dark green foliage. Resistance to powdery mildew has been displayed during observations to date. Superior winter hardiness to at least U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 5 has been experienced.

Abstract: A new and distinct Climbing rose plant is provided that abundantly and substantially continuously forms attractive semi-double cup-shaped coral blossoms with yellow eyes. The plant exhibits vigorous and strong vegetation. The foliage is ornamental dark green with a semi-glossy finish on the upper surface. The lighter blossom coloration contrasts nicely with the dark green foliage. The disease resistance is excellent, particularly with respect to black spot, rust and mildews. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation.

Abstract: A new and distinct Salvia plant was formed by controlled breeding followed by selection. Over a long blooming season attractive red blossoms are formed. The growth habit is compact and bushy. The blossoms are borne on sturdy stems. The plant can be readily asexually reproduced by the rooting of cuttings. Hardiness is displayed to at least U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 7. The plant is well suited for providing attractive colorful ornamentation in parks, gardens, public areas, and residential landscapes.

Abstract: A new and distinct Mahonia hybrida plant is provided that forms attractive dark green spiny foliage. Yellow flowers are formed in the spring extending into the summer with reblooming again in about August through frost. The growth habit is upright, and the plant has been found to be hardy in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 7 during observations to date. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct Salvia plant was formed by controlled breeding followed by selection. Over a long blooming season attractive purple blossoms are formed. The growth habit is well-branched and bushy. The blossoms are borne on sturdy stems. The plant can be readily asexually reproduced by the rooting of cuttings. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in parks, gardens, public areas, and residential landscapes.

Abstract: A new and distinct Salvia plant was formed by controlled breeding followed by selection. Over a long blooming season attractive fuchsia colored blossoms with dark calyxes are formed. The growth habit is well-branched compact and bushy. The blossoms are borne on sturdy stems. Attractive green foliage is formed. The plant can be readily asexually reproduced by the rooting of cuttings. Hardiness to at least U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 7 is displayed. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in parks, gardens, public areas, and residential landscapes.

Abstract: A new and distinct Grandiflora rose plant is provided that abundantly and substantially continuously forms attractive single cup-shaped bright orange to apricot blossoms. The plant exhibits vigorous vegetation and an upright and bushy growth habit. The foliage is ornamental dark green with a glossy finish on the upper surface. The light blossom coloration contrasts nicely with the dark green foliage. The disease resistance is excellent, particularly with respect to black spot, rust and mildews. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct shrub rose plant is provided that abundantly and substantially continuously forms in clusters attractive cup-shaped very double white blossoms that clean well upon full maturity. The plant exhibits a vigorous compact and spreading ground cover growth habit. The foliage is medium green with a semi-glossy finish on the upper surface. The white blossom coloration contrasts nicely with the medium green foliage. The disease resistance during observations to date has been observed to be excellent, particularly with respect to black spot, rust, and powdery mildew. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct Floribunda rose plant is provided that forms abundantly and substantially continuously attractive cup-shaped semi-double blossoms that are orange suffused with pink and yellow in coloration. The growth habit is compact and bushy. Vigorous vegetation is formed. Such vegetation is ornamental dark green and bears a glossy aspect on the upper surface. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens. The plant can be grown well in containers in view of its compact character, grows well on its own roots, and is well suited for growing in the relatively dry climate of the west coast of the United States. The blossoms commonly are displayed from spring to the time of frost.

Abstract: A new and distinct Floribunda rose plant is provided that commonly commences blooming early in the season and forms abundantly and substantially continuously attractive red and white very double blossoms. The growth habit is compact and bushy. Strong vegetation is formed. The vegetation is dense and bears a glossy aspect on the upper surface. During observations to date the tolerance to diseases has been good, particularly with respect to Oidium. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct Climbing rose plant is provided that forms on a substantially continuous basis attractive blossoms having a blend of yellow and carmine pink coloration. The vegetation is dense dark green and very strong, and bears a glossy aspect on the upper surface. The plant has been found to grow well on its own roots. No particular disease problem has been observed during observations to date. The plant is particularly well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct Floribunda rose plant is provided that commonly commences blooming early in the season and forms abundantly and substantially continuously attractive luminous yellow semi-double blossoms. The growth habit is bushy. Very strong vegetation is formed. The vegetation is very dense and bears a semi-glossy aspect on the upper surface. During observations to date the disease tolerance has been good particularly with respect to black spot. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct Floribunda rose plant is provided that commonly commences blooming medium in the season and forms abundantly and substantially continuously attractive cherry red very double blossoms. The growth habit bushy. Strong very dense vegetation is formed having a glossy aspect on the upper surface. The dark green vegetation contracts nicely with the blossom coloration. Tolerance to disease during observations to date has been very good particularly with respect to black spot. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided that forms abundantly and substantially continuously attractive very double well-configured luminous light pink blossoms which display a strong fragrance. The growth habit is bushy, and very strong vegetation is formed. The dark green vegetation is dense and bears a semi-glossy aspect on the upper surface that contrasts nicely with the light pink blossom coloration. The disease tolerance is very good particularly with respect to black spot. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided that forms abundantly and substantially continuously attractive very double blossoms which display a strong fragrance. The growth habit is bushy, and very strong vegetation is formed. The vegetation is dense and bears a semi-glossy aspect on the upper surface and contrasts nicely with the red blossom coloration. The disease tolerance is very good particularly with respect to black spot. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.

Abstract: The new Penstemon plant was created by the crossing of parent plants which had been studied in the hope that they might provide desired characteristics. Attractive dark-purple blossoms with a white throat are formed in the absence of a vernalization requirement for flowering. An upright compact mounding growth habit is displayed. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct Floribunda rose plant is provided that commonly commences blooming medium in the season and forms abundantly and nearly continuously in mass attractive single light pink blossoms. The growth habit is low, compact, and bushy. Strong vegetation is formed. The vegetation is dense and bears a glossy aspect on the upper surface. Good tolerance to disease has been observed particularly with respect to black spot and mildew. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided that commonly commences blooming early in the season and forms abundantly and substantially continuously attractive ocher double blossoms which display a slight fragrance. The growth habit is semi-erect, and strong vegetation is formed. The vegetation is very dense and bears a glossy aspect on the upper surface that contrasts nicely with the blossom coloration. The disease tolerance is very good particularly with respect to black spot. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.

Abstract: The new plant resulted from the open pollination of the ‘Hummingbird’ variety of Clethra alnifolia (non-patented in the United States) followed by detailed study and selection from among the progeny. An attractive dense mounding substantially round growth habit is displayed that commonly is taller than that of the ‘Hummingbird’ variety. Fragrant white flowers commonly are formed during late July through September in longer racemes than the ‘Hummingbird’ variety. The racemes of the new plant commonly often are twisted and curled. The new plant commonly displays good tolerance to heat, draught, insects and disease. The new plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in a wide range of landscape settings.

Abstract: A new and distinct Mahonia hybrida plant is provided that forms attractive dark green spiny foliage. Yellow flowers are formed in the spring extending into the summer with reblooming again in about August through frost. The growth habit is upright, and the plant has been found to be hardy in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 7 during observations to date. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.