Patents Assigned to Hilltop Orchards & Nurseries, Inc.
  • Redkist
    Patent number: PP4055
    Abstract: 1. A new and distinct variety of peach tree substantially as shown and described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1977
    Assignee: Hilltop Orchards & Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Alton C. Wendzel
  • Apple tree
    Patent number: PP4096
    Abstract: This invention relates to a limb mutation of the Law strain of Red Rome apple, and differs therefrom by its dwarf habit and spurring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1977
    Assignee: Hilltop Orchards & Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Dan E. Simmons
  • Peach tree WH215
    Patent number: PP4451
    Abstract: A late-ripening peach tree bearing yellow-fleshed fruit which ships well and is non-browning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1979
    Assignee: Hilltop Orchards & Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: J. Wilson Hughes
  • Distinct variety of apple tree
    Patent number: PP5095
    Abstract: This invention relates to a limb mutation of a Cortland apple tree, but is distinguished from it because it develops its fruit color two weeks earlier and the fruit color is 90% red compared with 20-30% for Cortland.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1983
    Assignee: Hilltop Orchards & Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: John Nicklin
  • Black sweet cherry
    Patent number: PP5096
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of black sweet cherry which occurred as a chance seedling in a cultivated area, which was a cherry orchard having predominately Schmidt black sweet cherry trees growing around it. The new variety most nearly resembles Schmidt in size and appearance. It is distinctively characterized, in comparison to Schmidt, by at least seven days earlier maturity, a shorter harvest period and leaves that are shorter and narrower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1983
    Assignee: Hilltop Orchards & Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventors: Cecil Rynbrandt, John Rynbrandt
  • Peach tree
    Patent number: PP5223
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new cultivar of peach tree which is highly colored, has uniform ripening, and is early bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1984
    Assignee: Hilltop Orchards & Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: James Friday