Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of barberry, which was discovered by me as a sport in a block of Berberis on my cultivated property at Grand Rapids, Mich. More particularly, the present invention relates to a novel cultivar of Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea having unusual and distinctive foliage coloration, known as "Crimson Velvet", a plant of New Plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of flowering crab apple, which was discovered by Father John Fiala as one of a group of unnamed seedling hybrids on my cultivated property, at Medina, Ohio. More particularly, the present invention relates to a novel cultivar of Malus derived from a series of multiple undefined crosses of unnamed Malus seedling hybrids, having unusual and distinctive characteristics, now available as "Madonna", a trademarked plant of Lake County Nursery, Inc., Perry, Ohio.

Abstract: A Norway Maple, Acer platanoides, denominated "Princeton Gold", which displays a bright yellow foliage as the outstanding feature of appearance, as compared with the leaves of other seedlings which are of a normal green color, the bright yellow persisting throughout the summer months and resistant to sun scorching or burning, asexual reproduction establishing the characteristics as continuing from generation to generation.

Abstract: A Malus hupehensis tree providing abundant red flowers and small, very glossy red fruits, having resistance to defoliation in hot humid summers and to leaf injury from apple scab fungus or mildew which severely affects other similar trees in an adjacent area, the tree growing rapidly and displaying a wide spreading crown.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of hybrid maple, which was discovered by me as a variant in a block of Acer on my cultivated property at Perry, Ohio. More particularly, the present invention relates to a novel cultivar of an Acer rubrum.times.Acer saccharinum cross having unusual and distinctive characteristics, now available as Celzam.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar named `Chalecat` 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 cherry pink on the inner surface and light pastel pink on the outer surface. The 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 nine weeks. Recurrent profuse flower production throughout the year is possible. The plant possesses strong stems, forms large dark green leaves, and commonly assumes a height of approximately 45 to 50 cm. The blossom coloration contrasts nicely with the dark green foliage. The new cultiver 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 short to medium plant height.

Abstract: A new and distinct chrysanthemum cultivar named `Chaplou` is provided. The new cultivar is a mutation of the `Chakara` cultivar (U.S. Plant patent application Ser. No. 8/273,994, filed Jul. 12, 1994) that was created through gamma irradiation. Attractive red bronze anemone blossoms are formed in profusion (as illustrated). The response period of the flowers is approximately eight weeks. Recurrent flower production throughout the year is possible. The plant possesses soft and thin stems, forms attractive leaves, and commonly assumes a height of approximately 30 to 35 cm. The new cultivar is particularly suited for use in the production of a decorative pot chrysanthemum. No growth regular is required to achieve the short plant height.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar named `Chakara` is provided. The new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program. Attractive bright bronze anemone blossoms are formed in profusion (as illustrated). The response period of the flowers is approximately eight weeks. Recurrent flower production throughout the year is possible. The plant possesses soft and thin stems, forms attractive leaves, and commonly assumes a height of approximately 30 to 35 cm. The new cultivar is particularly suited for use in the production of a decorative pot Chrysanthemum. No growth regulator is required to achieve the short plant height.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar named `Chasica` 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 deep red-bronze on the inside and golden-bronze on the outside. The blossoms are long lasting and the coloration is well maintained with maturity. The response period of the flowers is approximately nine and one-half weeks. Recurrent profuse flower production throughout the year is possible. The plant possesses strong stems, and commonly assumes a height of approximately 45 cm. The new cultivar is particularly suited for use in the production of a decorative pot Chrysanthemum and can be grown single-stem or disbudded. No growth regulator is required to achieve the specified plant height.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar named `Chahalu` is provided. The new cultivar is a mutation of the `Chalecat` cultivar (U.S. Plant patent application Ser. No. 08/273,998, filed Jul. 12, 1994). Attractive very large double incurved blossoms of the pompon type are formed that are lemon yellow. The blossoms are long lasting and keep their form for approximately three weeks. The response period of the flowers is approximately nine weeks. Recurrent profuse flower production throughout the year is possible. The plant possesses strong stems, forms dark green glossy leaves, and commonly assumes a height of approximately 45 to 50 cm. The light 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 short to medium plant height.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar named `Chaprila` is provided. The new cultivar is a mutation of the `Chakara` cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. Application Ser. No. 08/273,994, filed Jul. 12, 1994) that was created through gamma irradiation. Attractive golden yellow anemone blossoms are formed in profusion as a round ball surrounding the plant (as illustrated). The response period of the flowers is approximately eight weeks. Recurrent flower production throughout the year is possible. The plant possesses strong stems, forms attractive leaves, and commonly assumes a height of approximately 30 to 35 cm. The new cultivar is particularly suited for use in the production of a decorative pot Chrysanthemum. No growth regulator is required to achieve the short plant height.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar named `Charibo` 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 generally in the shape of a round ball. The response period of the flowers is approximately nine weeks. Recurrent profuse flower production throughout the year is possible. The plant possesses strong stems, forms large deep green leaves, and commonly assumes a height of approximately 40 to 45 cm. The new cultivar is particularly suited for use in the production of a decorative pot Chrysanthemum and can be grown single-stem, disbudded, or center budded. No growth regulator is necessary.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar named `Chakuse` is provided. The new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program. Attractive double bright yellow blossoms of the spider type are formed in profusion (as illustrated). The response period of the flowers is approximately eight and one-half weeks. Recurrent flower production throughout the year is possible. The plant possesses strong stems, forms attractive leaves, and commonly assumes a height of only approximately 25 to 30 cm. The new cultivar is particularly suited for use in the production of a decorative pot Chrysanthemum. No growth regulator is required to achieve the short plant height.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar named `Chatupa` is provided. The new cultivar is a mutation of the `Chalecat` cultivar (U.S. Plant patent application Ser. No. 08/273,998, filed Jul. 12, 1994). Attractive extremely large double incurved blossoms of the pompon type are formed that are honey gold in coloration. The blossoms are long lasting and commonly keep their form for approximately three weeks on the plant and more than four weeks in a vase. The response period of the flowers is approximately nine weeks. Recurrent profuse flower production throughout the year is possible. The plant possesses strong thin stems, forms dark green glossy leaves, and commonly assumes a height of approximately 45 to 50 cm. The light 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 disbudded. No growth regulator is necessary to achieve the short to medium plant height.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar named `Charemi` is provided. The new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program. Attractive very large double incurved light pink blossoms of the pompon type are formed generally in the shape of a round ball. The blossoms keep their form for weeks without showing an open center. The response period of the flowers is approximately eight weeks. Recurrent profuse flower production throughout the year is possible. The plant possesses strong stems, forms large deep green leaves, and commonly assumes a height of only approximately 30 to 35 cm. The new cultivar is particularly suited for use in the production of a decorative pot Chrysanthemum and can be grown single-stem, disbudded, or center-budded. No growth regulator is required to achieve the short plant height.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar named `Chalurido` is provided. The new cultivar is a mutation of the `Chalecat` cultivar (U.S. Plant patent application Ser. No. 08/273,998, filed Jul. 12, 1994). Attractive large double incurved blossoms of the pompon type are formed that are Venetian violet on the inner ray floret surfaces and silvery lavender on the outer ray floret surfaces. The blossoms are long lasting and commonly keep their form for approximately three weeks on the plant and more than four weeks in a vase. The response period of the flowers is approximately nine weeks. Recurrent profuse flower production throughout the year is possible. The plant possesses strong thin stems, forms dark green glossy leaves, and commonly assumes a height of approximately 45 to 50 cm. 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 short to medium plant height.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar named `Chanimba` is provided. The new cultivar is a mutation that was created through gamma irradiation of the `Chalecat` cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,463). Attractive very large double incurved blossoms of the pompon type are formed that are bright yellow in coloration. The 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 time of the flowers is approximately ten weeks. Recurrent profuse flower production throughout the year is possible. The plant possesses medium to strong stems, forms attractive leaves, and commonly assumes a height of approximately 30 to 35 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 when single stem or disbudded.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar named `Chafeje` is provided. The new cultivar is a mutation that was created through gamma irradiation of the `Chalecat` cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,463). Attractive very large double incurved blossoms of the pompon type are formed that are red in coloration. The incurving is particularly pronounced at the tips of the ray florets. The blossoms are very long lasting and keep their form for approximately two weeks. The response time of the flowers is approximately ten weeks. Recurrent profuse flower production throughtout the year is made possible. The plant possesses strong stems, forms attractive dark green leaves, and commonly assumes a height of approximately 40 to 45 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 when single stem or disbudded. No growth regulator is necessary to achieve the short to medium plant height.