Patents Assigned to Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
  • Patent number: PP4112
    Abstract: A new variety of hybrid azalea plant particularly suited for greenhouse forcing because of its vigorous and well branching growth habits, its prolific breaking, and its abundant production of ruffled and semi-double blossoms of delicate shell pink and creamy white coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1977
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Alfred N. Roberts
  • Patent number: PP4113
    Abstract: A new variety of African violet plant for greenhouse culture and potted plant production distinguished by its unique soft blue flowers which are characterized by petals having a fine white marginal edging, the flowers being held well above the foliage on strong upright peduncles, and by a strong growth habit that performs well under considerably less than optimum conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1977
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Arnold W. Fischer
  • Patent number: PP4114
    Abstract: A new variety of African violet plant for pot plant culture distinguished by a striking blue and white bi-color flower and a profusely blooming, fast and vigorous growing plant which produces attractive light, lively green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1977
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Arnold W. Fischer
  • Patent number: PP4115
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of African violet plant for potted plant culture distinguished by its large white flowers which, in general, are uniquely arranged in a circular pattern, by its ability to produce exceptionally large, abundant and attractive foliage, and by its recurrent to continuous year around blooming habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1977
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Arnold W. Fischer
  • Patent number: PP4308
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of African violet plant for greenhouse culture and potted plant production distinguished by the purple violet coloration of its abundant flowers which are borne on strong upright peduncles and held well above a horizontally spreading abundance of variegated dark green leaves of a generally orbicular shape, the flower petals being of both light and dark coloring in each blossom and most having a fine white marginal edging, and the foliage having an attractive quilted velutinous texture which enhances the appearance of the flower mass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1978
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Arnold W. Fischer
  • Patent number: PP4455
    Abstract: A new variety of hybrid azalea particularly characterized by its variegated White and Camellia Rose flowers, portions of which have Tyrian Purple blotches extending from the flower throat to provide rich, bright and very attractive blossoms, and by its prolific branching tendencies and floriferous habit which makes it especially suitable for greenhouse forcing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1979
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard A. Arnesen
  • Patent number: PP5389
    Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of azalea plant particularly adapted for greenhouse forcing and distinguished by its basically white flowers variegated by a middle stripe of a coral color about one-third the petal width and extending the length of the petal, the petal colors being very definitely segregated and producing a star-shaped display of color against an all white background. This plant has a vigorous, sturdy and well branched growth habit, with abundant foliage, a profuse production of blooms and capability of being bloomed at any time of the spring season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1985
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball Inc.
    Inventor: Richard A. Arnesen