Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Aglaonema plant named ‘Emerald Bay’, characterized by its freely basal branching growth habit; attractive and unique variegated foliage; leaves are silvery gray in the center, with random dark green and gray-green blotches towards the margins, and dark green margins; and light green-colored petioles.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Amaryllis plant named ‘Bahia’, characterized by its unique red and white picotee flowers that appear luminous and crystalline; resistance to Red Scorch Fungus; and excellent high temperature tolerance.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Amaryllis plant named ‘Sampa’, characterized by its semi-dwarf, compact growth habit; freely flowering habit with three to four scapes per bulb and typically about five to eight open flowers per scape; red purple and white-striped flowers; resistance to Red Scorch Fungus, Staganospora curtisii and Leaf Spot, Cercospora pancratii; and excellent high temperature tolerance.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Amaryllis plant named ‘Rio’, characterized by its red purple petals and sepals with median silvery pink keels; intense fragrance; resistance to Red Scorch Fungus; and excellent high temperature tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct low-chill tetraploid highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) variety of complex hybrid ancestry, based largely on V. corymbosum with some genes of V. darrowi. Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of features: 1. Produces a vigorous bush that is upright but somewhat spreading. 2. Has high resistance to cane canker (Botryosphaeria corticis) and medium resistance to stem blight (B. dothidia) and phytophthora root rot Phytophthora cinnamomi). 3. Flowers and fruits well in areas of central and north Florida where the mean temperature of the coldest month is 60° F. or colder. 4. Ripens its fruit 60 days after flowering in north-central Florida (latitude 29.5). 5. Ripens 80% of its fruit between April 10 and May 5 in north-central Florida. 6. Produces berries that are very large, firm, dark-blue in color, have a large and sometimes humid picking scars, and a sweet, pleasant flavor. 7. Propagates readily from softwood cuttings.

Abstract: A new and distinct low-chill tetraploid highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) variety of complex hybrid ancestry, based largely on V. corymbosum L. with some genes from V. darrowi. Because of its interspecific hybrid origin, ‘Millennia’ does not correspond exactly to any botanical species, but is closest to Vaccinium corymbosum. It belongs to the commercial class of blueberry called “southern highbush”. Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of features: 1. Produces a vigorous bush that is upright but somewhat spreading. 2. Has high resistance to cane canker (Botryosphaeria corticis), medium resistance to phytophthora root rot (Phytophthora cinnamomi), and low to medium resistance to stem blight (Botryosphaeria dothidia). 3. Flowers and fruits well in areas of central and north Florida where the mean temperature of the coldest month is 57° F. or colder. 4. Ripens its fruit 60 days after flowering in north-central Florida (latitude 29.5). 5.

Abstract: A Japanese-type plum tree characterized by its low winter chilling, high heat requirement for adaptation to central and north Florida, mid- to late May ripening of dark red skin, blood flesh, semi-freestone fruit and regular, high annual fruit production.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Aglaonema plant named ‘Emerald Bay’, characterized by its freely basal branching growth habit; attractive and unique variegated foliage; leaves are silvery gray in the center, with random dark green and gray-green blotches towards the margins, and dark green margins; and light green-colored petioles.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Florida Irish Lace’, characterized by its compact and densely-foliated plant habit; upright, outwardly arching and symmetrical plant form; and dark green-colored leaves that are lanceolate in shape with undulate margins that give the leaves a ruffled appearance.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Florida Red Ruffles’, characterized by its compact and densely-foliated plant habit; upright, outwardly arching and symmetrical plant form; red and dark green bi-colored leaves that are lanceolate in shape with undulate margins that give the leaves a ruffled appearance; and tolerance to low temperatures and full sunlight conditions.

Abstract: ‘Southern Belle’ is a new southern highbush blueberry variety that originated as a seedling selected from the University of Florida recurrent selection program, in which genes from Vaccinium corymbosum and V. darrowi were being combined and selected to obtain varieties that are adapted to mild-winter regions and produce large, high-quality berries early in the harvest season. ‘Southern Belle’ has been tested in clonal plots in south Georgia and north Florida since 1984. ‘Southern Belle’ produces a vigorous, low-chill bush that sprouts abundantly from the base, and produces a heavy crop of fruit on stout, upright stems that can reach 4 to 5 m tall if not pruned. The berries, which ripen in late April and early May in north Florida, are large and have a very small, dry picking scar, as well as good firmness and a mild, subacid flavor. The berry picks free of stems and adhering dried corollas and has excellent post-harvest life if stored at 32° F.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Florida White Ruffles’, characterized by its compact and densely-foliated plant habit suitable for container production; upright, outwardly arching and symmetrical plant form; and white and dark green bi-colored leaves that are lanceolate in shape.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Florida Blizzard’, characterized by its compact and densely-foliated plant habit suitable for container production; upright, outwardly spreading and symmetrical plant form; and white and dark green bi-colored leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct low-chill rabbiteye blueberry (Vaccinium ashei) cultivar. Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of features: 1. Has a low chilling requirement. 2. When grown in full sun, produces berries which, when mature, are pink to red on top and pink to white on the bottom. 3. Berries average about 1.3 g in weight and are sweet and low-acid when ripe. 4. The plant is vigorous and upright in growth habit. 5. The plant reaches 50% flowering about March 15 and 50% ripe fruit about May 25 when grown in the field in Gainesville, Fla.

Abstract: A Dieffenbachia cultivar having a unique leaf shape of long narrow configuration projecting from the main shoot in a star-like pattern, the leaves themselves having upper surface variegated coloration.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grape with a unique leaf resembling the maple. This cultivar is adapted as an ornamental, dooryard grape that could be grown on arbors around patios and as borders on fences. The new grape is distinguished by vigorous growth and superior disease resistance, requiring few fungicide applications, making it environmentally compatible for use around the home. The grape is also distinguished by its foliar characteristics which make it visibly different than other commercial cultivars of grape.

Abstract: There is disclosed a representative plant of Dieffenbachia designated 61101, which is one displaying a variety of variegated areas on each leaf, none uniform, which are enclosed by a green border and thus become distinctive in and of themselves, the variegations being repeated in all the leaves and without uniformity.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria.times.ananassa), which originated from a hand-pollinated cross between two University of Florida breeding selections, FL 87-418 and FL 87-200. The new strawberry is distinguished by its upright plant habit and the shape, appearance, and flavor of its fruit.

Abstract: There is disclosed a representative plant of Aglaonema designated `39303` which is one displaying variegated foliage consisting of three colors on the upper leaf surface, comprising dark green leaf margins that connect to a lighter grey-colored central area in an irregular pattern that often overlaps to produce small irregular patches of a third distinct foliar color of grey-green; leaf midrib and major lateral veins having showy greyed-yellow tint that highlights the other leaf colors; and a white petiole which accents the leaf coloration.

Abstract: A new, novel Caladium plant (Caladium.times.hortulanum) having enhanced tuber size, eye characteristics and disease resistant characteristics is disclosed. The new Caladium `Florida Calypso` is further characterized by forming multiple large, heart-shaped leaves, with a bright red primary, palmate vein pattern; the red of the veins suffusing into a white central irregularly shaped blotch central to the leaf. The suffused portion is pink near the veins and progressively turns whiter toward the margins. The leaf has a solid green colored margin and contain white spots or blotches inside the margin which progressively, with greater distance from the margin, become increasingly larger mottles and striations until becoming the predominating central white to pink variegation. The leaf markings characteristically vary slightly from leaf to leaf.