Patents Assigned to Monrovia Nursery
  • Patent number: 6300547
    Abstract: A new “Double Mandevilla” variety is characterized by double flowers which present an outer corolla and a ring of inner petaloids producing an enhanced decorative appearance for this evergreen vine-like climbing shrub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventors: James Mitchell Green, Cecil Michael Green, Jr., Rita Marie Green
  • Patent number: PP11787
    Abstract: A new and distinct Mandevilla variety characterized by red to red-purple double flowers having five parted outer corolla and inner five parted ring of petaloids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventors: James Mitchell Green, Cecil Michael Green, Jr., Rita Marie Green
  • Patent number: PP12069
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Nandina domestica (Heavenly Bamboo) characterized by leaflets that are narrower and longer than is typical for the species, and a unique, vibrant seasonal foliage coloration. In the spring, the ‘Monum’ foliage is deep purplish-red turning to dark green in the summer and reddish purple in the winter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Dao Shun Huang
  • Patent number: PP12172
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of true Geranium, which shall be referred to hereinafter as cultivar Pink Spice. Cultiver Pink Spice differs distinctively from other Geranium plants by possessing a unique combination of rosette growth habit with purplish green foliage and large deep pink flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventors: Mark Dean, Esme Julien Dean
  • 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
  • Patent number: PP10751
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Panicle Hydrangea which shall be referred to hereinafter as Hydrangea paniculata cultivar Ruby. Hydrangea paniculata cultivar Ruby differs distinctively from other Hydrangea paniculata plants by its unique combination of daintier, graceful growth habit and smaller more numerous showy sterile flower sepals and dark autumn color of flower sepals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Jelena de Belder
  • Patent number: PP10890
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of trailing Lantana which shall be referred hereinafter as Lantana sellowiana cultivar `Mongen`. Lantana sellowiana cultivar `Mongen` differs distinctively from other Lantana sellowiana plants by its unique variegated leaves and slower growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Eugene Blythe
  • Patent number: PP11332
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Golden Barberry shrub which shall be referred to hereinafter as Berberis thunbergii `Monry`. Berberis thunbergii `Monry` differs distinctively from other Berberis thunbergii plants by its unique combination of early flower clusters and yellowish foliage produced along terminal branch tips and an upright vase-shaped shrub habit with brilliant yellow mature foliage that tolerates full sun without burning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Henry Eilers
  • Patent number: PP11405
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of French Hydrangea which shall be referred to hereinafter as Hydrangea macrophylla cultivar Monrey. Hydrangea macrophylla cultivar Monrey differs distinctively from other Hydrangea macrophylla plants by a unique combination of deep pink flower sepals with margins edged white, lustrous deep green foliage and foliage which turns a light burgundy color in cool weather.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: William B. Usrey