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 concurrently herewith). 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 Chrysanthemum cultivar is provided that is the result of a controlled breeding program. Attractive ball-shaped bronze 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 bronze 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 Albizia julibrissin Durazz. is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program that was carried out in France. An attractive spreading generally umbrella-shaped growth is displayed. Strongly fragrant blossoms are formed in profusion over an extended period of time having long tufted stamens that bear carmine magenta-red coloration of good stability. The foliage is glossy dark green and contrasts well with the blossom coloration. Good resistance to cold and no particular susceptibility to disease also are exhibited.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar is provided that is a whole plant mutation of the ‘Chamanda’ cultivar (U.S. Plant patent application Ser. No. 10/114,954 (now abandoned), filed Apr. 4, 2002. The natural flowering time is mid-October. Attractive blossoms are formed in clusters that display white ray florets and yellow disc florets. The growth habit of the plant is rather dense, stocky, and semi-erect. Decorative medium green foliage is formed. The plant displays good culture regularity and grows well in pots.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar is provided that is a whole plant mutation of the ‘Chalunair’ cultivar (U.S. Plant patent application Ser. No. 10/114,956, filed Apr. 4, 2002, now abandoned). The natural flowering time is mid-October. Attractive inflorescences of the spoon-type are formed that display bright red ray florets and yellow disc florets. The growth habit of the plant is rather dense, stocky, compact, and uniform. Elegant medium green foliage with flexible stems is formed. The plant displays good culture regularity and grows well in pots.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Alstroemeria plant of tall height is provided which forms on a substantially continuous basis attractive large yellow-orange flowers (as illustrated). The flowers are borne on upright peduncles and display brownish streaks on the petals. The plant propagates well by the division of roots. The new variety can be grown as a distinctive ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Felicia plant named ‘King Fisher’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; large inflorescences with relatively broad violet blue-colored ray florets; freely flowering habit; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct red-flowered Weigela hybrida cultivar is provided that originated as a spontaneous mutation of unknown causation of the ‘Bristol Ruby’ cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 492). The new cultivar can be readily distinguished by the presence of attractive variegated foliage which is yellow-green towards the center with a lighter yellow-green and/or yellow margin and a reddish edge, and a compact growth habit. The plant vigor is good and the new cultivar is well suited for growing in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zones 5 to 8.

Abstract: A new and distinct Charm Chrysanthemum cultivar is provided that is the result of a controlled breeding program. Attractive small daisy-like blossoms are formed in profusion in clusters having green disc florets that change to yellow with maturity and two rows of pink ray florets that change to light pink towards the extremity with maturity. The growth habit is bushy, dense, and well-branched with short internodes and yields a generally uniform and spherical overall plant. The foliage is small and dark green in coloration, and blends nicely with the blossom coloration. The upper surface of the leaves possesses a margin that is light greyed-green in coloration. The response time is approximately eight weeks. The natural flowering time is late-October. When mature the blossoms emit pollen that is yellow in coloration. The plant grows well in pots, and possesses no particular susceptibility to insects and diseases.

Abstract: A new and distinct Lonicera nitida cultivar is provided that is a mutation of the ‘Maigrün’ cultivar (non-patented in the United States). Distinctive new foliage is formed that bears yellow-green coloration unlike that of the ‘Maigrün’ cultivar. A spreading growth habit is displayed and the plant performs well in a semi-shaped environment. The unusual 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 Charm Chrysanthemum cultivar is provided that is the result of a controlled breeding program. Attractive small daisy-like blossoms are formed in profusion in clusters having yellow-green disc florets and one row of white ray florets. The growth habit is short, bushy, very compact and well-branched with short internodes and yields a generally uniform and spherical overall plant. The foliage is small and dark green, and blends well with the yellow-green and white blossom coloration. The upper surface of the leaves possesses a margin that is light greyed-green in coloration. The response time is approximately eight weeks. The natural flowering time is late-October. When mature the blossoms emit yellow pollen. The plant grows well in pots, and possesses no particular susceptibility to disease and pests.

Abstract: A new and distinct Charm Chrysanthemum cultivar is provided that is the result of a controlled breeding program. Attractive small daisy-like blossoms are formed in profusion in clusters having light yellow disc florets and one row of light yellow ray florets. The growth habit is short, bushy, very compact and well-branched with short internodes and yields a generally uniform and spherical overall plant. The foliage has a matte finish, is small and dark green, and contrasts well with the yellow blossom coloration. The upper surface of the leaves possesses a margin that is light greyed-green in coloration. The response time is approximately eight weeks. The natural flowering time is late-October. When mature the blossoms emit a generous quantity of yellow/orange pollen. The plant grows well in pots, and possesses no particular susceptibility to insects and diseases.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar named `Chaburga` is provided. The new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program. Attractive very large double incurved blossoms of the pompon type are formed that are pure white on the inner and outer surfaces. The blossom incurving is particularly pronounced at the tips of the ray florets. The blossoms are long lasting and keep their form for approximately three weeks. The response period of the flowers is approximately ten weeks. Recurrent profuse flower production throughout the year is made possible. The plant possesses strong stems, forms large dark green glossy leaves, and commonly assumes a height of approximately 35 to 40 cm. The blossom coloration contrasts nicely with the dark green foliage. The new cultivar is particularly suited for use in the production of a decorative pot Chrysanthemum that grows well single stem or disbudded. No growth regulator is necessary to achieve the relatively short plant height.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar named `Chagira` is provided. The new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program. Attractive small light pink daisy blossoms having a yellow center are formed in profusion as a round ball which surrounds the plant. Flower production is carried out on a natural production cycle. The plant possesses strong stems, forms attractive leaves, and commonly assumes a height of approximately 25 to 30 cm. The blossom coloration contrasts nicely with the dark green foliage. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for use in the production of a decorative pot Chrysanthemum. No growth regulator is necessary to achieve the very short plant height.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar named `Chalotari` is provided. The new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program. Attractive very large double incurved blossoms of the pompon type are formed that display an attractive light pink coloration when viewed from a distance. The blossoms assume the configuration of a round ball. The incurving is particularly pronounced at the tips of the ray florets; however, ray florets present in the outer rows may be somewhat reflexed. The blossoms are long lasting and keep their form for approximately three weeks. The response period of the flowers is approximately ten weeks. Recurrent profuse flower production throughout the year is possible. The plant possesses strong stems, forms large dark green glossy leaves, and commonly assumes a height of approximately 45 to 50 cm. The blossom coloration contrasts nicely with the dark green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar named `Chazami` is provided. The new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program. Attractive golden yellow double daisy blossoms are formed in profusion as a round ball surrounding the plant. Flower production is carred out on a natural production cycle. The plant possesses strong stems, forms attractive leaves, and commonly assumes a height of approximately 35 to 40 cm. The blossom coloration contrasts nicely with the dark green foliage. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for use in the prodution of a decorative pot Chrysanthemum. No growth regulator is necessary to achieve the short plant height.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Alstroemeria plant is provided which abundantly forms attractive double large bright red flowers. The flowers are borne on long peduncles as an umbel. The plant propagates well by the division of roots. The plant can be grown as distinctive ornamentation under mild temperature conditions.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar named `Chabaxo` is provided. The new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program. Attractive yellow double blossoms are formed in profusion as a round ball surrounding the plant. Recurrent flower production throughout the year is possible. The response period of the flowers is approximately eight weeks. When using natural flowering production, the resulting flowers from a distance resemble those having a spider form which is attributable to variation in the lengths and configurations of the ray florets. The plant possesses relatively soft stems, forms attractive dark green leaves, and commonly assumes a height of approximately 25 to 30 cm. The bright yellow blossom coloration contrasts nicely with the dark green foliage. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for use in the production of a decorative pot Chrysanthemum. No growth regulator is required to achieve the relatively short plant height.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Alstroemeria plant of very tall height is provided which abundantly forms on a substantially continuous basis attractive large pink flowers (as illustrated). The flowers are borne on peduncles as an umbel. The plant propagates well by the division of roots. The plant can be grown as distinctive ornamentation under mild temperature conditions.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Alstroemeria plant of very tall height is provided which abundantly forms on a substantially continuous basis attractive large salmon pink blended with yellow flowers (as illustrated). The flowers are borne on peduncles as an umbel. The plant propagates well by the division of roots. The plant can be grown as distinctive ornamentation under mild temperature conditions.