Patents Assigned to The Plant Company
  • Patent number: PP6331
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Skylight particularly characterized by its daisy flower form, bright lavender ray florets, good breaking habit, 55-65 mm capitulum diameter, and by its good keeping and shipping qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1988
    Assignee: Ball Pan Am Plant Company
    Inventor: Peter S. Hesse
  • Patent number: PP6360
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Malvern's Yellow Dignity having the combined features of standard form, yellow ray floret color, and a high degree of curvature of ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1988
    Assignee: Ball Pan Am Plant Company
    Inventor: Richard W. Malvern, deceased
  • Patent number: PP6371
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Malvern's Dignity having standard form, white ray floret color, and high degree of incurving of the ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1988
    Assignee: Ball Pan Am Plant Company
    Inventor: Richard W. Malvern, deceased
  • Patent number: PP6512
    Abstract: A new variety of Chrysanthemum morifolium, Ramat, for greenhouse culture having a nine-week response for recurrent year-round profuse production of medium sized, long lasting flowers, this plant being a sturdy and rapid grower with abundant foliage and being particularly suited for greenhouse culture within normal Chrysanthemum growing procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1989
    Assignee: California Plant Company
    Inventor: Jerry van Wingerden
  • Patent number: PP6530
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Cadet, characterized by its bright yellow ray floret color, almost fully double flower form, jagged or uneven ray floret tips which give the cultivar a carnation-like appearance, cushion growth habit, 8 week flowering response, and by its adaptability to outdoor or commercial pot programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1989
    Assignee: Ball Pan Am Plant Company
    Inventors: Leonard H. Shoesmith, deceased, Peter S. Hesse
  • Patent number: PP6531
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Crusader, characterized by its lavender ray floret color; single flower form; cushion growth habit; 8 week flowering response; and its ability to perform well in outdoor and pot mum programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1989
    Assignee: Ball Pan Am Plant Company
    Inventors: Leonard H. Shoesmith, deceased, Peter S. Hesse
  • Patent number: PP6754
    Abstract: A new variety of Chrysanthemum morifolium of the spray type particularly distinguished by its pale yellow blossoms, the petals of which are whorled on the receptacle in a double formation having a very close imbricated arrangement providing a rather solid appearing flower. The plant has a profuse recurrent production of flowers borne singly on stems forming part of the spray formation, the blooming habit being under controlled photoperiod growing conditions. The flowers are borne on individual stems of about eight inches in average length comprising parts of spray formations carried on tall main stems, the plant itself having a prolific branching character, if pinched, with a vigorous, upright growth habit and a total height of three to four feet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1989
    Assignee: California Plant Company
    Inventor: Rene Van Wingerden
  • Patent number: PP6851
    Abstract: A new spray type Chrysanthemum particularly distinguished by the relatively narrow ray petals of its fully opened bloom of medium size, giving the flower a rather open appearance which provides a very attractive flower, the flowers being borne singly on individual stems of about 6 to 12 inches in length in a spray formation on the flowering stem of a bush having a height of from three to four feet, the plant itself being of a vigorous, upright growth habit with good strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1989
    Assignee: California Plant Company
    Inventor: Rene Van Wingerden
  • Patent number: PP7263
    Abstract: A new Chrysanthemum variety of the genus Morifolium, Ramat, particularly adapted for greenhouse culture with a nine-week response for recurrent, year-round, profuse d production of relatively small, button-shaped, long-lasting flowers of a spicy, golden bronze coloration. The plant itself has a strong, upright growth habit with ample amount of foliage reaching an average height of about 80 to 85 cm. and is particularly suited for greenhouse culture under normal Chrysanthemum growing procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1990
    Assignee: California Plant Company
    Inventor: Jerry C. van Wingerden
  • Patent number: PP7425
    Abstract: A Kalanchoe plant named Small Wonder particularly characterized by its orange-red flower color with red highlights; flower diameter of 14 to 16 mm at maturity; flowering response of from 10 weeks in summer to 12 weeks in winter after start of short days; very floriferous habit with excellent display of many flowers; excellent keeping quality of flowers and foliage; foilage always small, medium green, nicely serrated and lobed; free branching with or without pinching; compact plant habit with intermediate vigor; responsive to B-9 applications to reduce internode length and peduncle elongation; and adaptable to pot sizes from 10 to 15 cm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1991
    Assignee: The Plant Company
    Inventor: Margaret M. Fleming
  • Patent number: PP7426
    Abstract: A Kalanchoe plant named Radiance particularly characterized by its red flower color; flower diameter of 13 to 14 mm at maturity; flowering response of from 9 weeks in summer to 11 weeks in winter after start of short days; good keeping quality of flowers and foliage; branches freely with or without pinching; compact plant habit; attractive, small dark green foliage; responds well to B-9 applications to reduce internode length and peduncle elongation; and adaptability to pot sizes from 10 to 15 cm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1991
    Assignee: The Plant Company
    Inventor: Margaret M. Fleming
  • Patent number: PP7427
    Abstract: A Kalanchoe plant named Gremlin particularly characterized by its red flower color; flower diameter of 13 to 15 mm at maturity; flowering response of from 10 weeks in summer to 12 weeks in winter after start of short days; good keeping quality of flowers and foliage; branches freely with or without pinching; compact plant habit with short internodes and medium sized foliage, and recommended for flowering in 10 cm pots and smaller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1991
    Assignee: The Plant Company
    Inventor: Margaret M. Fleming
  • Patent number: PP7444
    Abstract: A Kalanchoe plant named Big Surprise particularly characterized by its coral-red flower color with red highlights; flower diameter of 16 to 17 mm at maturity; flowering response, from 9 weeks in summer to 11 weeks in winter after start of short days; excellent keeping quality of flowers and foliage; branches freely with or without pinching; vigorous plant with short internodes; responsive to B-9 to reduce internode length and peduncle elongation; and adaptability to various pot sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: The Plant Company
    Inventor: Margaret M. Fleming
  • Patent number: PP7445
    Abstract: A Kalanchoe plant named Wester Red particularly characterized by its clear red flower color that does not fade; flower diameter of 15-17 mm at maturity; flowering response, from 10 weeks in summer to 12 weeks in winter after start of short days; very floriferous with excellent display of many flowers; good keeping quality of flowers and foliage; excellent branching with or without pinching; vigorous vegetative and inflorescence growth; responsiveness to B-9 to reduce internode length and peduncle elongation; and adaptability to various pot sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: The Plant Company
    Inventor: Margaret M. Fleming
  • Patent number: PP7452
    Abstract: A Kalanchoe plant named Contender particularly characterized by its red flower color; flower diameter of 17 to 19 mm at maturity; flowering response of from 10 weeks in summer to 12 weeks in winter after start of short days; very floriferous with excellent display of many flowers; excellent keeping quality of flowers and foliage; branches freely with or without pinching; intermediate vigor; responsiveness to B-9 applications to reduce internode length and peduncle elongation; and adaptability to pot sizes from 10 to 15 cm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignee: The Plant Company
    Inventor: Margaret M. Fleming
  • Patent number: PP7458
    Abstract: A Kalanchoe plant named Vanguard particularly characterized by its red-purple flower color; flower diameter of 14 to 16 mm at maturity; flowering response of from 11 weeks in summer to 13 weeks in winter after start of short days; very floriferous habit, with excellent display of many flowers; excellent keeping quality of flowers and foliage; free branching with or without pinching; compact plant habit with intermediate vigor but with short internodes; good responsiveness to B-9 applications to reduce internode length and peduncle elongation; and adaptability to pot sizes from 10 to 15 cm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1991
    Assignee: The Plant Company
    Inventor: Margaret M. Fleming
  • Patent number: PP7483
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Carnation Plant named CFPC SABRE, a cross from breeding unnamed and unpatented seedlings identified as No. 00117 and No. RI 005, distinguished from its parents, as well as any other variety known to me, by its bright red color, abundant and stable production, fast growing response which does not slow down during cool periods, non-silvering under cool conditions, and when compared to the commercial variety of closest color, Rony, it has a three to four day longer vase-life, has less serrated petal edges and a higher crowned fuller appearance, and the petals are arranged so that anthers are less conspicious.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1991
    Assignee: California Florida Plant Company L.P.
    Inventor: Walter H. Jessel, Jr.
  • Patent number: PP7514
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named CFPC Twilight, a cross from breeding patented, (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,580) commercially available, seed parent Carnation plant named Pamela and unnamed and unpatented pollen parent identified as No. 00715, distinguished from its parents, as well as any other variety known to me, by its bright purple color, abundant and stable production, fast growing response which does not slow down during cool periods, and small flower size with smooth petals yielding a "petite" appearance, a characteristic currently in-demand by the commercial flower industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1991
    Assignee: California Florida Plant Company L.P.
    Inventor: Walter H. Jessel, Jr.
  • Patent number: PP7524
    Abstract: A kalanchoe plant named Little Flame particularly characterized by its bright, clear red flower color; flower diameter of 13 to 15 mm at maturity; flowering response, from 10 weeks in summer to 12 weeks in winter after start of short days; very floriferous with excellent display of many flowers; excellent keeping quality of flowers and foliage; excellent branching with or without pinching; compact plant habit with small foliage; and recommended for flowering in 10 cm pots and smaller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1991
    Assignee: The Plant Company
    Inventor: Margaret M. Fleming
  • Patent number: PP7809
    Abstract: A Kalanchoe plant named Pioneer particularly characterized by its multi-colored inflorescences, with individual florets opening to yellows, golds, oranges, and shade between, and maintaining such colors through maturity; flower diameter of up to 15 mm at maturity; flowering response of from 10 weeks in summer to 12 weeks in winter after start of short days; floriferous, with excellent display of many flowers; excellent keeping quality of both flowers and foliage; excellent free branching with or without pinching; intermediate vigor with short internodes; fine textured, medium sized, nicely serrated foliage; good response to B-9 to reduce peduncle elongation, and adaptability to various pot sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1992
    Assignee: The Plant Company
    Inventor: Margaret M. Fleming