Abstract: 1. A new and distinct cultivar of poinsettia plant characterized by the combined characteristics of growth as a single stem or pinched plant; superior growth habit and vigor; large light pink bracts which are broad, thick and self supporting, with the bract head of single stem plants measuring up to 40 cm. in diameter; large cyathias which indicate an increase in ploidy from diploid to tetraploid; long lasting bracts and foliage, and by its relatively slower rooting habits.
Abstract: 1. A new and distinct form of impatiens plant known by the cultivar name Fanfare and particularly characterized by the combined characteristics of distinctive deep green foliage with a very clean cut interior yellow variegation; self-branching habit presenting many points of flowering; flower diameter of 3 cm. to 4 cm.; medium red flower color in winter, with the interior of the petals being light red to pink, with the summer flower color being light red with the interior fading to nearly white; superior outdoor growth habit in full sunlight; normal rooting habit; good durability, and above average production of number of cuttings at each node.
Abstract: 1. A new and distinct cultivar of begonia plant known by the cultivar name Roulette and particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of foliage which has an overall ruffled or wavy appearance and which is dark green mottled with yellow-green patches between the veins, and a hairy texture on the margins of the leaves; the leaf petiole often forms a coalesced multi-cylindrical effect at the base of the leaf formed by the fusion of the leaf veins from the two opposite spirals; leaf size of up to 10 cm. wide and up to 8 cm. deep when laid out flat; parted leaf margin with two based lobes that spiral; plant height of upward to 12-15 cm.; very light pink to nearly white flowers, and by its efficient propagation by leaf cuttings.
Abstract: This invention relates to a novel Kalanchoe having fast but compact growth and relatively large, bright red flowers which are produced over a period of up to 2 months.
Abstract: This invention relates to a mutation of the Feuerwerk Kalanchoe, differing therefrom by having a more distinct flower color, larger and more distinct foliage, and better overall growth qualities.
Abstract: A novel impatiens variety having a strong, rigid, arching growth habit and an attractive contrast between the variegated foliage and large pink blossoms.
Abstract: A kalanchoe cultivar having a slow, compact growth habit, but being highly floriferous, bearing many small orange-red flowers on numerous shoots.