Patents Assigned to Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
  • Patent number: PP9532
    Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named `BFP-368 Rose` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated N2507-3 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 3616-A (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms large round rose colored flowers which exhibit an iridescent appearance, forms medium green foliage, exhibits a good basal branching character and displays a medium upright growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the `Kallima` cultivar (non-patented in the United States).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9534
    Abstract: The new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named `BFP-825 Salmon Rose` is provided. This new Zonal Geranium was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated G4111-4 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by the `Laura` cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,087). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double light rose florets. Medium green foliage with zonation is well retained during shipment. The growth habit is medium self-branching and does not require the use of a growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9535
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named `BFP-901 Bright Red` is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 3804-1 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by the `Fox` cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,083). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double bright red florets in a freely flowering display. Attractive dark green foliage with zonation is well retained during shipment. The growth habit is self-branching and does not require the use of a growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9544
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named `BFP-838 Dark Red` is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated G4111-4 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by the `Fox` cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,083). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double dark red florets. Attractive medium green foliage with zonation is well retained during shipment. The growth habit is self-branching and does not require the use of a growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9551
    Abstract: 5The new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named `BFP-788 Bright Scarlet` is provided. This new Zonal Geranium was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 1908-47 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated PAS 231-1-2 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double scarlet red florets. Medium green foliage is well retained during shipment. The growth habit is medium self-branching and does not require the use of a growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9552
    Abstract: The new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named `Lilac Chiffon` is provided. This new Zonal Geranium was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the a plant designated 3412-21 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by the `Precious` cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,005). The new cultivar forms attractive soft lilac semi-double florets with a white eye. Medium green foliage with zonation is well retained during shipment. A vigorous self-branching growth habit is exhibited that does not require the use of a growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9560
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named `BFP-817 Light Salmon` is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 1919-39 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 3928-1 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double pastel salmon florets in a freely-flowering display. Attractive dark green foliage with slight zonation is well retained during shipment. The growth habit is medium to vigorous self-branching and does not require the use of a growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9580
    Abstract: The new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named `BFP-837 Scarlet` is provided. This new Zonal Geranium was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the a plant designated 11185A (non-Patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated PAS 186-4-4-1 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive large semi-double scarlet florets commonly with a darker area on two petals of each floret. Dark green foliage is well retained during shipment. A medium self-branching growth habit is exhibited that does not require the use of a growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9589
    Abstract: The new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named `BFP-864 Bright Lavender` is provided. This new Zonal Geranium was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the a plant designed 3841-3 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by the `Fox` cultivar U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,083). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double lavender florets commonly with white coloration that radiates outwardly from the bases of the petals. Medium green foliage is well retained during shipment. A medium self-branching growth habit is exhibited that does not require the use of a growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9590
    Abstract: The new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named `BFP-873 Bright Red` is provided. This new Zonal Geranium was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the a plant designated 3804-1 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by the `Fox` cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,083). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double bright red florets. Medium green foliage is well retained during shipment. A medium self-branching growth habit is exhibited that does not require the use of a growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9596
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named `BFP-790 Pink Parfait` is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 1797-1 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by the plant designated 2006-2 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double tricolored florets with medium pink petals having a distinct large rose pink freckle and a white eye on each petal. Attractive dark green foliage is well retained during shipment. The growth habit is medium self-branching and does not require the use of a growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9603
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant, botanically known as Impatiens wallerana, and named `Sparkler Rose` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant desingated 464-1 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 481-2 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar is early blooming and forms in abundance attractive fully double bicolored blooms of rose and white. The foliage is medium green. The plant exhibits a good basal-branching character and exhibits a medium upright mounded growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue
  • Patent number: PP9605
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant, botanically known as Impatiens wallerana, and named `Burgundy Rose` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 447-1 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 52-2-1 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar is early blooming and forms in abundance attractive fully double burgundy blooms. The foliage is medium green. The plant exhibits a good basal-branching character and exhibits a mounded growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the `Rosebud Rose` cultivar (non-patented in the United States) in view of the more compact growth habit and smaller leaves that are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue
  • Patent number: PP9606
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant, botanically known as Impatiens wallerana, and named `Salsa Red` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 236-1 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 32-2-1 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar is early blooming and forms in abundance attractive fully double red blooms. The foliage is dark green. The plant exhibits a good basal-branching character and exhibits a medium upright mounded growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the `Rosebud Red` cultivar (non-patented in the United States) in view of the more compact growth habit and darker red flowers that are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue
  • Patent number: PP9610
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant, botanically known as Impatiens wallerana, and named `Tropical Orange` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 447-1 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 52-2-1 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar is early blooming and forms in abundance attractive fully double orange blooms that possess a somewhat iridescent appearance. The foliage is dark green. The plant exhibits a good basal-branching character and exhibits a medium upright mounded growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the `Rosebud Orange` cultivar (non-patented in the United States) in view of the more compact growth habit and slightly larger flowers that are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Assignee: Geo J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue
  • Patent number: PP9615
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatients plant, botanically known as Impatiens wallerana, and named `Lavender Orchid` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 359-1 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar is early blooming and forms in abundance attractive fully double lavender blooms that commonly include darker centers. The foliage is medium green. The plant exhibits a good basal-branching character and exhibits an upright mounded growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the `Rosebud Lavender` cultivar (non-patented in the United States) in view of its larger flowers and larger leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue
  • Patent number: PP9616
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant, botanically known as Impatiens wallerana, and named `Pink Ruffle` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 359-2 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 30-2-2 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar is early blooming and forms in abundance attractive fully double coral-pink blooms. The foliage is medium green. The plant exhibits a good basal-branching character and exhibits an upright mounded growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the `Rosebud Pink` cultivar (non-patented in the United States) in view of the more compact growth habit that is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue
  • Patent number: PP9618
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant, botanically known as Impatiens wallerana, and named `Sparkler Salmon` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 213-1 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 43-4-3-1 (non patented in the United States). The new cultivar is early blooming and forms in abundance attractive fully double bicolored blooms that are salmon with irregular streaks of near white. The foliage is medium green. The plant exhibits a good basal-branching character and exhibits a medium upright mounded growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue
  • Patent number: PP9632
    Abstract: A new and distinct Euphorbia pulcherrima cultivar named `Red Splendor` is provided which exhibits attractive generally clear Currant Red bracts and dark green foliage. This new cultivar exhibits a midseason finishing time and was the product of a planned breeding program combined with phenotypical transformation following grafting. The bracts commonly are upwardly disposed and present to the viewer a vigorous display of coloration. The overall growth habit is the product of strong basal branching to form a very compact plant that is amenable for display in a wide variety of settings. Sturdy thick stems are also a characteristic of the new cultivar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9691
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant, botanically known as Impatiens wallerana, and named `Salmon Sunrise` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 434-2 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 394-3 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar is early blooming and forms in abundance attractive fully double salmon blooms. The foliage is medium green. The plant exhibits a good basal-branching character and exhibits an upright mounded growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the `Rosebud Salmon` cultivar (non-patented in the United States) in view of its propensity for earlier blooming, smaller flowers, and larger leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue