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 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.

Abstract: Geranium Designer Series.TM. Light Pink (BFP-174) is a new and distinct cultivar of Geranium, botanically known as Pelargonium.times.hortorum Bailey, and hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name Designer Light Pink. Designer Light Pink was selected from among the progeny of a cross between female parent Romance and PAS-W. The new cultivar is distinguishable from other geraniums and from both parents in not requiring a growth regulator for self-branching.

Abstract: Geranium Designer Series .TM. Scarlet (BFP-27) is a new and distinct cultivar of geranium, botanically known as Pelargonium.times.hortorum Bailey, and hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name Designer Scarlet. Designer Scarlet was selected from a hybridization between female parent 7GRT-124B and male parent Tango. The new cultivar is distinguished from other geraniums and both parents by its orange scarlet color and its good basal branching in the absence of a growth regulator.

Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named Raspberry 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 dark rose colored flowers with a white eye which exhibit an iridescent appearance, forms medium green foliage, and displays a moderate growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the Danserra cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,264).

Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named BFP-397 Light Salmon 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 attractive very large, light salmon flowers with a white eye, displays an iridescent appearance, exhibits distinctive variegated medium green foliage, and possesses a medium growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the Cameo cultivar U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,316).

Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named BFP-364 Deep Coral is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the BSR-195 Salmon cultivar U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,870) was pollinated by a plant designated 3617-10 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive large dark coral flowers displaying an iridescent appearance, variegated bronze foliage, a strong basal branching character, and a medium upright growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the Melissa cultivar U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,837).

Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BFP-721 Bright Lilac is provided. This new Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the Laura cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,087) was pollinated by the FOX cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,083). The new cultivar forms attractive long-lasting dark lavender semi-double flowers with a white eye. Attractive medium green foliage that lacks zonation is well retained even during shipment. The growth habit is medium self-branching even in the absence of a growth regulator.

Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named Pink Heart is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 9380E (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by the Rio cultivar (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive medium pink florets with a distinct dark rose freckle on each petal. Attractive dark green foliage is well retained during shipment. The growth habit is self-branching and does not require the use of a growth regulator.

Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BFP-420 Bright Red is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated BFP-56 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 3113D. The new plant forms attractive dark red semi-double florets and medium green foliage with attractive zonation. A medium self-branching growth habit is exhibited in the absence of a growth regulator.

Abstract: The new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BFP-445 Salmon is provided. This new Zonal Geranium was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the BSR-100B Dark Salmon cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,296) was pollinated by a plant designated 907-4. The new cultivar forms attractive medium salmon semi-double florets. 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.

Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named Starburst Red is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein an unnamed plant designated 4077-1 was pollinated by the BSR-177 White cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,284). The new cultivar forms attractive multi-patterned single florets that are red, white, and pink in coloration. Attractive medium green foliage is well retained even during shipment. The growth habit is somewhat self-branching and does not require the use of a growth regulator.

Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named `BFP-285 Pink Parfait is provided. This new Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein an unnamed plant designated `A-S-M-1` was pollinated by an unnamed plant designated `4102A`. The new variety forms attractive semi-double florets having petals with a background color of lavender pink with a large dark purple freckle on each petal which fades to white at the attachment point. Medium green foliage is formed that commonly includes some zonation on younger leaves. The growth habit is medium self-branching and does not require the use of a growth regulator.

Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named Pink Pearl is provided. This new Zonal Geranium was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the Light Pink cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,552) was pollinated by the Laura cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,087). The new cultivar forms attractive perfectly formed semi-double light lavender pink florets with white eyes. The medium green foliage is well retained even during shipment. The growth habit is medium self-branching and does not require the use of a growth regulator.

Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea impatiens cultivar named BFP-347 Red is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated BFP-199 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 4039-2 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms large red flowers displaying an iridescent appearance and has medium green foliage. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the Anaea cultivar (U.S. Plants Pat. No. 7,840).

Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named Light Lavender II is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the Antares cultivar (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 4050-15 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms large light lavender flowers with a white eye which display an iridescent appearance, solid medium green foliage, strong basal branching, and a medium growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the Light Lavender cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,671).

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named Maya, characterized by its moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; proportional leaf size; peduncles that do not stretch during flowering or during postproduction; soft red flower color; and excellent keeping quality.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named Pico Tico Cherry, characterized by its very compact plant growth habit; freely branching habit; proportional leaf size; flowers that are borne just above the foliage; peduncles that do not stretch during flowering or during postproduction; cherry red flower color; and excellent keeping quality.

Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named `BFP-467 Cherry Red` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the `BFP-364 Deep Coral` cultivar (U.S. Plant patent application Ser. No. 338,162, filed Nov. 8, 1994) was pollinated by a plant designated BFP-307 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive large round cherry red flowers displaying an iridescent appearance, forms moderately dark green foliage, exhibits a good basal branching character, and exhibits a medium-vigorous upright growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the `Martinique` cultivar (non-patented in the United States).

Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named `BFP-523 Deep Red` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the `BFP-364 Deep Coral` cultivar (U.S. Plant patent application Ser. No. 338,162, filed Nov. 8, 1994) was pollinated by a plant designated BFP-307 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms large round deep red flowers displaying an iridescent appearance, forms shiny dark green foliage, exhibits a good basal branching character, and exhibits a medium upright mounded growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the `BFP-347 Red` cultivar (U.S. Plant patent application Ser. No. 337,529, filed Nov. 8, 1994).