Patents Assigned to Stewart Orchids
  • Patent number: PP6830
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of orchid, more particularly a Laeliocattleya hybrid plant having flowers of large size and clear coloring with flowers erectly carried on strong sprays. The new variety is distinct from siblings of its grex by its outstanding vigorous plant structure as well as frequency and freedom of bloom. Of primary note with this cultivar is its freedom from disease and tolerance to lower growing temperatures which permits it to be grown out of doors in many areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1989
    Assignee: Stewart Orchids
    Inventor: Ernest E. Hetherington
  • Patent number: PP6984
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of orchid. More particularly a quadrigeneric orchid hybrid known as Yamadara Midnight Magenta `Fine Wine` hybrid which is outstanding and distinct from other orchids because of its superior flowers which combine rare coloring, outstanding shape, number of flowers on the stem and excellent plant vigor. The coloring is rich dark burgundy wine throughout all parts of the flower. The new cultivar is also distinctive from its sibling population and similar hybrids by its outstanding plant vigor and reliability of bloom. Its flowers are of exceptional substance with thick and more resiliant petals than related siblings of the grex. They are perfectly placed on the stem; the stem is superior to its relatives in strength; the flowers have a longer bloom life and are produced more abundantly than orchids of the nearest similar breeding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Assignee: Stewart Orchids
    Inventor: Ernest Hetherington
  • Patent number: PP7013
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of orchid, more particularly a Laeliocattleya hybrid plant having flowers of large size and clear coloring with flowers erectly carried on strong sprays. The new variety is distinct from siblings of its grex by its outstanding vigorous plant structure as well as freedom of bloom and the carriage of its flowers. Of primary note with this cultivar is the brilliance of yellow coloring of the flower in contrast to the intensity of the dark maroon color of the labellum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1989
    Assignee: Stewart Orchids
    Inventor: Maurice Lecoufle
  • Patent number: PP7252
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of orchid, more particularly a Laeliocatonia hybrid plant having flowers of unique and spectacular coloring with heads of flowers erectly carried on strong sprays. The new variety is distinct from syblings of its grex by its outstanding vigorous plant structure as well as extreme freedom and frequency of bloom. A primary note with this cultivar is its compactness of growth and dramatic distinction from syblings of the grex as well as superiority over others of the type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1990
    Assignee: Stewart Orchids
    Inventor: Ernest Hetherington
  • Patent number: PP7280
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of orchid and more particularly a Brasso-laeliocattleya (Blc.) hybrid plant which is outstanding and distinct from other orchids because of its superior flowers, which combine a rare coloring, massive size, and strong carriage of flowers on a single stem. The coloring is an exceptionally warm dark rose-purple with a brilliant darker labellum shaded and veined yellow in the throat. The new variety is also distinctive from its siblings in the grex population and similar hybrids by its outstanding plant vigor. The flowers are of exceptional substance with thicker and more rigid petals than siblings of the grex. They are perfectly placed on the stem, with stem superior to its relatives in strength. The flowers have a longer bloom life and are produced more abundantly than orchids of similar breeding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1990
    Assignee: Stewart Orchids
    Inventor: Ernest Hetherington
  • Patent number: PP8191
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of orchid, more particularly a Cymbidium hydrid cultivar plant having flowers of large size and clear color with flowers erectly carried and well spaced on strong sprays. The new variety is distinct from siblings of its grex by its outstanding vigorous growth habit as well as frequency and freedom of bloom. Of primary note with this cultivar is its great vigor, compact growth habit and freedom of bloom and season which makes it extremely useful as a producer of Cymbidium flowers for the florist market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Stewart Orchids
    Inventor: Ernest E. Hetherington