Patents Assigned to Paul Ecke Ranch
  • Poinsettia plant `221`
    Patent number: PP7231
    Abstract: Described is new Poinsettia cultivar, designated `221`, of medium height, having self-branching traits which enhance its value as a flowing branched plant. `221` is particularly distinguished by its large, attractive peppermint colored bracts, comprised of a pink base color, with small, uniformly scattered red flecks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1990
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch, Inc.
    Inventor: Franz Fruehwirth
  • Poinsettia plant `135`
    Patent number: PP7234
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a new Poinsettia cultivar, named `135`, having attractive bicolored red and white flower bracts. `135` is stiff-stemmed with vigorous growth habits and self-branching traits which increases its value as a flowering branched plant. This new poinsettia cultivar originated as a sport of the cultivar described in U.S. Plant No. 3,889.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1990
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch, Inc.
    Inventor: Franz Fruehwirth
  • Poinsettia plant `C-27`
    Patent number: PP7235
    Abstract: A new Poinsettia cultivar, `C-27`, is described, particularly distinguished by its large, bright red, erect flower bracts. This new Poinsettia cultivar, has extra perky bright red bracts which do not droop and even tend to bend upwards. This Poinsettia grows very fast as a single stemmed plant, upright and vigorous. Typical leaves are ovate with obtuse bases and acuminate tips. The color of the upper side of the bracts is bright red, between RHS 45A and 45B, and under side near RHS 47A.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1990
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch, Inc.
    Inventor: Franz Fruehwirth
  • Poinsettia plant `13-86`
    Patent number: PP7249
    Abstract: Described is a new Poinsettia cultivar, designated `13-86`, which is a vigorous, self-branching Poinsettia of medium height. `13-86` is distinguished by its large, bicolored pink on white flower bracts, and relatively large number of cyathia and bracts, which give the flowers a full appearance. `13-86` originated as a color sport of the red-bracted cultivar described in U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,492.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch, Inc.
    Inventor: Wilhelm Neuhaus
  • Poinsettia plant `21-85`
    Patent number: PP7250
    Abstract: Described is a new Poinsettia cultivar, `21-85`, that is a vigorous, self-branching Poinsettia of medium height with large white flower bracts. `21-85` has short bract petioles which cause the bracts to be tightly clustered around the cyathia. `21-85` can be flowered in a relatively cool greenhouse, making it economical to grow commercially. `21-85` is a sport of the cultivar described in U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,492.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregor Gutbier
  • Poinsettia plant `268`
    Patent number: PP7275
    Abstract: The Poinsettia cultivar of the present invention, `268`, is distinguished by its large, bright red bracts which tend to remain erect, even upon commercial shipping. `268` originated as a sport of the seedling `C-27`, which can be grown in a relatively cool greenhouse, making it more economical to grow commercially. `268` displays self-branching traits not present in `C-27`.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1990
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch, Inc.
    Inventor: Franz Fruehwirth
  • Poinsettia plant 127
    Patent number: PP7308
    Abstract: A new Poinsettia cultivar named `127`, particularly distinguished by its stable and uniform bract coloration of light pink flecks on dark red bracts. The poinsettia described herein is a sport of the poinsettia cultivar described in U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,923, is a more vigorous plant and branches more freely than the cultivar of U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,889. The bract color is darker and the contrast between the colors is greater than that of U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,860.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1990
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch, Inc.
    Inventor: Franz Fruehwirth
  • Poinsettia plant `7-81`
    Patent number: PP7309
    Abstract: A new Poinsettia cultivar, named `7-81`, particularly distinguished by its bicolored, pink on white bracts as described. `7-81` originated as a sport of the cultivar of U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,497. Bract characteristics are similar to those of the cultivar of U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,384, yet with pink color of the bracts that is softer, with a bicolor contrast less than that of the cultivars of U.S. Plant Pat. Nos. 4,810 or 3,393.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1990
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch, Inc.
    Inventor: Franz Fruehwirth
  • Poinsettia plant `15-84`
    Patent number: PP7310
    Abstract: Described is a new Poinsettia cultivar, `15-84`, having large pink flower bracts. `15-84` is a vigorous, self-branching Poinsettia of medium height, with short petioles which cause the bracts to be tightly clustered around the cyathia. `15-84` is a sport of the poinsettia cultivar described in U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,492.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1990
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch, Inc.
    Inventor: Wilhelm Neuhaus
  • Impatiens plant named Jasius
    Patent number: PP7345
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named Jasius characterized by its large pure white flowers; early, continuous and prolific flowering, medium green foliage, and compact habit with vigorous growth and excellent self-branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1990
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch
    Inventor: Ludwig Kientzler
  • Impatiens plant named Patula
    Patent number: PP7371
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named Patula characterized by its bright orange-red flowers which are light pink at the outer edges; early, continuous and prolific flowering, dark reddish-green foliage, and its upright and vigorous growth habit with good self-branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch
    Inventor: Ludwig Kientzler
  • Impatiens plant named Marumba
    Patent number: PP7372
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named Marumba characterized by its bright orange flowers, early, continuous and prolific flowering, dark reddish-green foliage, and its vigorous growth habit with good self-branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch
    Inventor: Ludwig Kientzler
  • Impatiens plant named Thecla
    Patent number: PP7476
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named Thecla characterized by its large, bright dark pink flowers; early, continuous and prolific flowering, dark reddish-green foliage, and excellent self-branching, giving the plant a full yet erect appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch
    Inventor: Ludwig Kientzler
  • Impatiens plant named Vulcain
    Patent number: PP7570
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named Vulcain characterized by its dark rose and light pink bicolored flowers, early, continuous and prolific flowering, dark reddish-green foliage, and strong compact growth habit with good self-branching giving the plant a full appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1991
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch
    Inventor: Ludwig Kientzler
  • Impatiens plant named Celerio
    Patent number: PP7584
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named Celerio characterized by its red and purplish-red bicolored flowers, continuous and prolific flowering, dark reddish-green foliage, and vigorous compact growth habit with good self-branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1991
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch
    Inventor: Ludwig Kientzler
  • Poinsettia plant `268 Pink`
    Patent number: PP7710
    Abstract: Poinsettia cultivar `268 Pink` is a sport of cultivar `268` (U.S. Ser. No. 07/263,155) with large, bright pink erect flower bracts. `268 Pink` like its parent `268` is unique because the flower bracts remain erect and do not droop even after commercial shipping and handling or as the flowers mature. It always looks "fresh" which adds to its beauty and increases its value as a consumer product. Poinsettia `268 Pink` has the same flowering response time and cultural requirements as its parent `268`.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1991
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch, Inc.
    Inventor: Franz Fruehwirth
  • Poinsettia plant `15-88`
    Patent number: PP7711
    Abstract: Poinsettia `15-88` is a cultivar having unusual bicolored pink bracts. It is a sport of `V-14 Hot Pink` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,497) and has the same physical traits and growth characteristics as the parent plant. The new plant has self-branching characteristics and produces a very desirable branched flowering pot plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1991
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch, Inc.
    Inventor: Franz Fruehwirth
  • Poinsettia plant `Lilo Pink`
    Patent number: PP7716
    Abstract: Poinsettia `Lilo Pink` is a new cultivar, distinguished by dark pink bracts and intense dark green foliage with self-branching characteristics. `Lilo Pink` is a color sport of the dark red bracted `Lilo` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,694) with the same flowering response and cultural requirements. The new plant produces a very desirable branched flowering pot plant. The new plant is resistant to epinasty after being confined to shipping containers and recovers rapidly if the plant does become epinastic. The post-production foliage and bract retention is excellent even under low light intensities in the consumer's home.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1991
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch, Inc.
    Inventor: Franz Fruehwirth
  • Poinsettia plant `C-27 Pink`
    Patent number: PP7726
    Abstract: Poinsettia `C-27 Pink` is a stiff-stemmed, vigorous plant with bright pink, erect flower bracts. Cultivar `C-27 Pink`, is a sport of the red bracted `C-27` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,235). `C-27 Pink`, like its parent `C-27`, is unique because the flower bracts remain erect and do not droop even after commercial shipping and handling or as the flowers mature. It always looks "fresh" which adds to its beauty and increases its value as a consumer product. Poinsettia `C-27 Pink` has the same flowering response time and cultural requirements as its parent `C-27`.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1991
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch, Inc.
    Inventor: Franz Fruehwirth
  • Poinsettia plant `490`
    Patent number: PP7825
    Abstract: Poinsettia `490` is a very early flowering cultivar with dark red flower bracts. It has dark green, medium size foliage and a strong branching habit. The stem length is relatively short and chemical growth retardants may not be needed to control the height of flowering plants. Because of its early flowering `490` can be grown for an early market under natural daylength conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1992
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch, Inc.
    Inventor: Franz Fruehwirth