Abstract: I disclose that my herein invention of a new variety of Digitaria Didactyla grass plant was discovered by me through my cross-pollinating selected varieties of Digitaria Didactyla grass plant then through asexual repropagation selected the new and distinct variety of Digitaria Didactyla which produces an excellent turfgrass of superior moderate bluish-green color as defined in the ISCC-NBS centroid color chart; the anthers of the new variety Digitaria Didactyla are dark purple as defined in the ISCC-NBS centroid color chart; the stigmas of the new variety of Digitaria Didactyla are strong reddish-purple as defined in the ISCC-NBS centroid color chart; the new variety of Digitaria is glabrous on the sheath and in between the internode and has a more open texture.

Abstract: A kalanchoe plant named Royalty, characterized by its excellent keeping quality, free branching and vigorous growth habits, well clustered, rose-red flowers, high floriferousness, and its adaptability to various pot sizes and to growth regulators.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant of the short-day type characterized by its suitability for winter and summer plantings and its runner prolificy in the nursery. The variety is further characterized by its fruiting habit which is earlier and longer than `Aiko`. The plants of the variety are low to semi-erect and its flowers are self fertile. The fruit is medium conic to very symmetrical in shape, often hollow internally and firm and durable making it suitable for the fresh market and processing. Fruit skin has a finish more glossy and attractive than `Aiko` and fruit flavor is comparable to that of the best California varieties presently in use.

Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Marmalade characterized by the combined characteristics of incurved capitulum form; standard capitulum type; light bronze ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 130 to 150 mm. at maturity; uniform nine (9) week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; 55 to 70 cm. plant height when grown single stem with no long days and a low temperature tolerance of 13.degree. C. (55.degree. F.) for initiation and development under controlled short days with a continuous dark period of 12 to 14 hours.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant primarily identified by its very double variegated (striped) buds and flowers of red and white.

Abstract: A chrysanthemum cultivar named Ballerina identified by the combined chacteristics of spider capitulum form, with tubular shaped ray florets, decorative capitulum type, white floret color, diameter across the face of capitulum up to 85 mm., medium plant height, upright branching pattern, average natural season flowering date of September 15, and average flowering response period of seven weeks in photoperiodic controlled short day programs with excellent adaptability and performance in April - May pot mum flowerings.

Abstract: A novel lotus plant having white blossoms borne high above large leaves with convoluted edging.

Abstract: A new and distinct lily cultivar of the Oriental hybrid type characterized by its short stature and silhouette and a compact raceme of large, light pink flowers of good form and substance, with abundant foliage, the plant also having a sturdy and vigorous growth habit and being capable of forced out-of-season production with reliable performance.