Abstract: A new Oenothera hybrida plant is provided that continuously forms in abundance attractive large pure deep yellow blossoms from spring to autumn. The plant exhibits an annual behavior in the absence of substantial winter hardiness. Good tolerance to heat is displayed in the presence of adequate water. Also, generally good tolerance to disease and pests is displayed. The plant is particularly well suited for providing attractive ornamentation when grown in patio pots, hanging baskets, balcony boxes, mass plantings, etc.

Abstract: ‘Ivory’ is a new Prunus laurocerasus variety particularly distinguished by having dark green foliage that has cream and greenish white blotches and dots, variegation that consists of small yellow-green and green-white dot, and a relatively narrow, upright growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: ‘Green Rocket’ is a new Cupressocyparis leylandii variety particularly distinguished by having a sturdy, straight upright leader, which creates the cultural advantage of not being necessary to tie the leader to a cane in order to maintain a good upright growth, a very narrow, pyramidal growth habit, and dark green foliage is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct Sedum spectabile plant is provided that originated as a chance sport of the ‘Stardust’ cultivar (non-patented in the United States) while growing in a cultivated state. The growth habit is upright and vigorous. The overall plant stature is medium. Attractive light-green to lime-green foliage is formed that contracts nicely with the light pink blossom coloration. The new cultivar is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct Lonicera nitida cultivar is provided that is a mutation of the ‘Briloni’ cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 15,234). Distinctive yellow-green new foliage is formed that bears less yellow coloration than the ‘Briloni’ cultivar. A somewhat creeping growth habit is displayed. The foliage of the plant well resists burning when exposed to full sun. The unusual yellow-green foliage coloration combined with the other characteristics provides the horticultural industry with an distinctive ornamental plant for growing in pots or in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar is provided that is a mutation of the ‘Chanizet’ variety (U.S. Plant patent application Ser. No. 10/114,447, filed Apr. 3, 2002). Attractive ball-shaped bright yellow blossoms are formed in profusion. Such blossoms commonly are approximately 10 to 12 cm in diameter when fully open. The growth habit is low and compact and well-branched and yields a generally uniform and spherical overall plant. The foliage is glossy dark green and contrasts well with the bright yellow blossom coloration, and the stems are extremely stiff. The plant grows well in pots and is well suited for use as an attractive potted gift plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Stachys plant named ‘NPN 001’, characterized by its low spreading to trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; vigorous growth habit; relatively large leaves; and relatively large light purple-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Symphoricarpos×Chenaultii plant, commonly known as Chenault Coralberry, is provided. The new variety originated as a naturally occurring mutation of the ‘Hancock’ variety (non-patented in the United States) at Maine et Loire, France. Unlike the parental variety, the new variety forms attractive yellow-orange foliage. The new variety is low-growing and displays a ground cover growth habit. The distinctive combination of characteristics renders the new variety to be well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct highly ornamental Elaeagnus plant is provided. Unlike common Elaeagnus ebbingei plants, the new cultivar displays attractive variegated green leaves that are irregularly margined with yellow. An upright and dense growth habit is displayed. The plant asexually reproduces well through the use of cuttings, and is well suited for providing distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct Lonicera nitida cultivar is provided that is a mutation of the ‘Briloni’ cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 15,234). Distinctive yellow-green new foliage is formed that bears less yellow coloration than the ‘Briloni’ cultivar. A somewhat creeping growth habit is displayed. The foliage of the plant well resists burning when exposed to full sun. The unusual yellow-green foliage coloration combined with the other characteristics provides the horticultural industry with an distinctive ornamental plant for growing in pots or in the landscape.

Abstract: A Euonymus variety particularly distinguished by a spreading to broad upright growth habit, a flattened globular plant shape with low to moderate vigor, young shoots colored light yellow-green and fading to deep yellow, and dark green mature foliage, is disclosed.

Abstract: ‘Greenpower ’ is a new Cupressocyparis leylandii variety particularly distinguished by having a sturdy, straight upright leader, which creates the cultural advantage of not being necessary to tie the leader to a cane in order to maintain a good upright growth, a very narrow, pyramidal growth habit, and dark green foliage is disclosed.

Abstract: A new Oenothera hybrida plant is provided that continuously forms in abundance attractive large pure deep yellow blossoms from spring to autumn. The plant exhibits an annual behavior in the absence of substantial winter hardiness. Good tolerance to heat is displayed in the presence of adequate water. Also, generally good tolerance to disease and pests is displayed. The plant is particularly well suited for providing attractive ornamentation when grown in patio pots, hanging baskets, balcony boxes, mass plantings, etc.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Thuja occidentalis named ‘King of Brabant’ that is characterized by its very compact and tight plant habit, its straight upright, pyramidal plant shape and its vigorous growth habit for having a compact plant habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Ilex crenata plant named ‘Glorie Dwarf’ that is characterized by its very compact plant habit, slow-growing growth habit and leaves that are small in size.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Miscanthus, Miscanthus sinensis ‘EMPMIS01’, that is characterized by its flower plumes that are dark red in color, its compact plant habit and short plant height, its long flowering period, and its floriferous blooming habit in producing numerous flowering stems.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Miscanthus, Miscanthus sinensis ‘EMPMIS02’, that is characterized by its flower plumes that are pink in color, its compact plant habit and short plant height, its long flowering period, and its floriferous blooming habit in producing numerous flowering stems.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Leucothoe, ‘RANT01’, that is characterized by its compact plant habit and its variegated foliage with young leaves that are deep grey-orange in color with green-white margins and mature leaves that are dark green in color with white margins and changes in late summer to deep grey-orange with white margins.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Ilex crenata plant named ‘Land Green’ that is characterized by its pyramidal plant shape that requires little pruning to maintain a pyrimidal shape, its leaves that are dark green in color and its compact plant habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata plant named ‘Little Alf’ that is characterized but its compact plant habit, its leaves that are small in size, its dense panicles of sterile and fertile flowers, its flowering stems that are greyed-purple in color, and its inflorescences with sterile sepals that are white in color.