Patents Assigned to Monrovia Nursery Company
  • Patent number: PP5215
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Raphiolepis indica (L.) Lindl. Shrub (popularly known as Indian Hawthorn) which hereinafter will be referred to as Raphiolepis indica cultivar Monrey. Raphiolepis indica cv. Monrey differs from its parent, Raphiolepis indica cv. Enchantress, by my new selection having flowers with fewer petals which are a richer, darker pink color and a larger and looser inflorescence. Another characteristic of Raphiolepis indica cultivar Monrey is its more open overall growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1984
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: William B. Usrey
  • Patent number: PP5649
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Olea europaea Linnaeus (popularly known as an Olive tree) which hereinafter shall be referred to as Olea europaea cultivar Monher. Olea europaea cv. Monher differs from other selections of Olea europaea by possessing unique combinations of more corolla lobes per flower, a lighter green color of foliage, foliage which is longer, more narrow and thinner in texture, and a finer textured appearance to the overall habit of the tree and lack of fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1986
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Julian Herman
  • Patent number: PP5834
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Spiraea.times.bumalda (Burv.) shrub (popularly known as Spiraea) which shall be referred to hereinafter as Spiraea.times.bumalda cultivar Monhub. Spiraea.times.bumalda cultivar Monhub differs from other Spiraeas by a combination of attributes of mature foliage a lemon-green color, juvenile foliage yellow with russet new growth, autumn foliage a salmon russet color, light pink flowers, a dense, compact, uniform growth and a tolerance of temperature to minus 42.degree. F.DISCOVERYThis invention relates to a new distinct selection of Spiraea.times.bumalda, a member of the Rose family, Rosaceae. Spiraea.times.bumalda cv. Monhub was a result of direct hybridizing in 1978. The parents are one of my selections hybridized with Spiraea.times.bumalda `Goldflame`. In September of 1979 the selection was made at W. H. Perron Nursery, Quebec, Canada.The plant to date exists only within the boundaries of W. H. Perron Nursery, Quebec, Canada and Monrovia Nursery Company, Azusa, Calif.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1986
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Tony Huber
  • Patent number: PP5862
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Raphiolepis indica (L.) Lindl. shrub (known popularly as Indian Hawthorn) which shall be referred to hereinafter as Raphiolepis indica cultivar Monto. Raphiolepis indica cultivar Monto is distinct with its combination of large glossy bright green leaves; tomentum covering the new foliage and large single pink flowers fading to a pure white with red filaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1987
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Bill Ponto
  • Patent number: PP5866
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Nerium oleander L. shrub (popularly known as Oleander) which shall be referred to hereinafter as Nerium oleander cultivar Monvis. Nerium oleander cultivar Monvis differs distinctively from other oleanders by a unique combination of large bright rose flowers, an abundance of flowers, early flowering and a dense compact growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1987
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Richard L. Purvis
  • Patent number: PP6178
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Magnolia grandiflora hybrid (popularly known as a Magnolia) which hereinafter shall be referred to as Magnolia grandiflora cultivar Monland. Due to the characteristics noted in this specification, the selection is believed to be an intraspecific hybrid of Magnolia grandiflora and Magnolia virginiana. Magnolia grandiflora cultivar. Monland differs from other evergreen Magnolias by possessing a combination of continuously heavy blooming due to a unique blooming pattern, longer foliage which forms a dense crown, a growth habit which is wide spreading and few to no fruit cones produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1988
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Robert Eiland
  • Patent number: PP6205
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Clivia miniata Regel (popularly known as the Kaffir Lily) which hereinafter shall be referred to as Clivia miniata cultivar Monya. Clivia miniata cv. Monya differs from seedlings by possessing a combination of broader foliage, a larger number of flowers in the inflorescence, individual flowers a darker and more red color, and individual flowers possessing tepals which are consistent in size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1988
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Hodge Amemiya
  • Patent number: PP6266
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Olea europaea L. (popularly known as Common Olive) which shall be referred to hereinafter as Olea europaea cultivar Montra. Olea europaea cultivar Montra differs distinctively from other olives by a unique combination of a dwarf shrub habit, a rapid grower when young and a dense compact growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1988
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Dick Zylstra
  • Patent number: PP6656
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Juniperus sabina L. shrub (popularly known savin juniper) which shall be referred to hereinafter as Juniperus sabina cultivar Monard. Juniperus sabina cultivar Monard differs from its parent, Juniperus sabina cv. Broadmoor by a unique combination of a flatter more symmetrical branching habit, a softer foliage texture, a more green color and higher rooting percentages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Charles W. Edwards
  • Patent number: PP6877
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Syringa vulgaris L. (popularly known as Common Lilac) which shall be referred to hereinafter as Syringa vulgaris cultivar Monore. Syringa vulgaris cultivar Monore differs distinctively from other lilacs by a unique combination of profuse blooming at an early age, flowering well in hot areas with little winter chilling required, or flowering well in the colder typical lilac growing areas and the two toned coloring of the purple buds that open to deep purple blue flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1989
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Ralph S. Moore
  • Patent number: PP6959
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Bougainvillea shrub which shall be referred to hereinafter as Bougainvillea hybrid cultivar Monka. Bougainvillea hybrid cultivar Monka differs distinctively from other bougainvillea plants by a unique combination of floriferous habit, dwarf mounding shape, and vibrant purple flower bracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1989
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Gilbert N. Resendez
  • Patent number: PP7270
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Fuchsia.times.hybrida .sub.HORT ex VILM. shrub (popularly known as Fuchsia) which shall be referred to hereinafter as Fuchsia.times.hybrida cv. Island Sunset. Fuchsia.times.hybrida cultivar Island Sunset differs distinctively from other Fuchsia plants by a unique combination of multi-colored foliage, red and purple flowers and cold hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1990
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Geoff Schwyn
  • Patent number: PP7822
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Plumbago shrub which shall be referred to hereinafter as Plumbago auriculata cultivar Monott. Plumbago auriculata cultivar Monott differs distinctively from other Plumbago auriculata plants by its unique combination of its floriferous habit of rich blue flowers and larger and wider petals and a more dense compact growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1992
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Paul L. Scott
  • Patent number: PP8599
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Crape Myrtle shrub which shall be referred to hereinafter at Lagerstroemia indica cultivar Monink. Lagerstroemia indica cultivar Monink differs distinctively from other Lagerstroemia indica plants by its unique combination of a floriferous habit of rich pink flowers and a dwarf size and a more dense compact growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Gilbert N. Resendez
  • Patent number: PP8600
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Crape Myrtle shrub which shall be referred to hereinafter as Lagerstroemia indica cultivar Moned. Lagerstroemia indica cultivar Moned differs distinctively from other Lagerstroemia indica plants by its unique combination of a floriferous habit of rosy-red, thick textured flowers and a dwarf size and a more dense compact growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Gilbert N. Resendez
  • Patent number: PP9577
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Golden Barberry shrub which shall be referred to hereinafter a Berberis thunbergii cultivar Monlers. Berberis thunbergii cultivar Monlers differs distinctively from other Berberis thunbergii plants by its unique combination of a low, dense symmetrical globe habit and dwarf size and golden yellow foliage which does not appear to scorch in full sun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Henry H. Eilers
  • Patent number: PP9639
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Ground Juniper shrub which shall be referred to hereinafter as Juniperus horizontalis cultivar Monber. Juniperus horizontalis cultivar Monber differs distinctively from other Juniperus horizontalis plants by its unique combination of a brilliant silvery blue color and the ability to retain a dense crown that does not open and become bare with age.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Willis A. Bergman
  • Patent number: PP10128
    Abstract: A new Parthenocissus quinquefolia vine having variegated leaves of green marked with irregular random patterns of white in the Summer season which turn pink in the Fall season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Robert Fincham
  • Patent number: PP10329
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Mandevilla which shall be referred hereinafter as Mandevilla.times.amabilis cultivar Monte. Mandevilla.times.amabilis cultivar Monte differs distinctively from other Mandevilla.times.amabilis cultivars by its unique combination of pale pink buds and flowers maturing to whitish flowers which display a clear uniform pink throat distinct with yellow at the base and corolla limbs which are symmetrical presenting a full rounded flower at anthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Richard Wells
  • Patent number: PP10335
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Japanese Yew, Taxus cuspidata, which shall be referred to hereinafter as `Monloo`. `Monloo` differs distinctively from other Taxus cuspidata plants by its unique combination of small dense needles, symmetrical low growth, shorter rigid branching, and a comparatively overall enhanced denser appearance. This uniquely compact and dense plant requires less pruning than other Japanese yews having horizontal growth habits due to its dense branching, and can be maintained as a small foundation specimen or can be planted in rows to form a thick, dense hedge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Roberts LeBoutillier