Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 9202709, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 9202709, to the plants of soybean 9202709 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 9202709 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 9202709 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 9211713, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 9211713, to the plants of soybean 9211713 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 9211713 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 9211713 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH200, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH200, to the plants of inbred corn line LH200 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH200 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH200 with another corn line.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LB159, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH159, to the plants of inbred corn line LH159 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH159 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH159 with another corn line.

Abstract: A new and distinct plant variety of the Cactaceae family is of the type known commercially as a "Christmas Cactus" and has a growth habit which is similar to that of the "Christmas Charm" variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,196) but which, nevertheless, differs, among other things, by having phylloclades with thicker and longer midribs, wider wings, and longer teeth, and flowers longer perianth tube with greater major axis dimensions, and a longer basally united group of stamen.

Abstract: A grapvine cv. Bianco One that is a mutation of the Flame Seedless grapevine and that is particularly characterized by its round berries which have a bright red skin color, very crisp flesh texture, high sugar content, excellent eating quality, and which ripen approximately 15 days before Flame Seedless and differ from Flame Seedless in having a somewhat smaller berry size, smaller vestigial seeds and earlier time of flowering.

Abstract: The new plant is readily distinguishable from other Abelai.times.grandiflora as the Abelia described herein does not have the same characteristics as other Abelias in growth habit, or foliage color as described in horticultural literature.

Abstract: A new variety of apple tree selected from a seedling population of a planned cross, characterized by the taste, low winter chilling requirements and its high dessert quality fruits which have good cold storage and retail shelf life.

Abstract: A new variety of flowering crab apple tree, which I call `Purple Prince`, has bright red single flowers, is resistant to apple scab, has purple tinted foliage and purple fruit, and exhibits an unusually vigorous rate of growth.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Mandevilla characterized by medium-sized white flowers, shiny, dark evergreen leaves and branching growth habit.

Abstract: A white flowering dogwood tree showing better than usual cold and heat tolerance as well as bearing abundant multiple terminal floral bracts. This dogwood produces an unusual abundance of flowers as well as fruit, and exhibits a more pronounced broader than tall habit. There has been no appearance of anthracnose on this distinct variety of Cornus florida.

Abstract: A new carnation plant of low growth habit producing flowers of bright red coloration.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the "Red Jim" nectarine tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,518) from which it was derived, but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately ten days after the fruit produced by the "Red Jim" nectarine tree.

Abstract: Floribunda rose capable of very high production of white blooms in a greenhouse and which have a long vase life.

Abstract: Grandiflora rose plant having distinctive vigorous upright growth habit, flower clusters with stems long enough to cut, thick leathery petals, a unique light orange with light yellow reverse flower color and a long flower life both on the plant and in the vase.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Gala-type apple tree is provided which originated as a whole tree mutation of the Tenroy cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,121). The fruit of the new variety can be distinguished by its attractive solid Nopal Red blush ground color which forms over approximately 90 to 100 percent of the fruit surface with hints of indeterminate striping or less-colored fruit. The coloration of the fruit of the new cultivar develops earlier than that of Tenroy. The fruit of the new variety tends to be more conical in configuration than that of Tenroy, matures for harvest earlier than that of Tenroy, and is excellent in texture and flavor. Also, the bark lenticels of the new cultivar tend to be less flattened in configuration than those of Tenroy (as illustrated).

Abstract: The new plant is a hybrid Rhaphiolepis indica plant characterized by its unique deep purple foliage in winter that is a darker purple than any other Rhaphiolepis indica cultivar. It is also unique for its compact, low growth habit.

Abstract: A novel Mentha spicata mint plant characterized by its resistance to verticillium wilt and mint rust, and an essential oil with a relatively low l-menthol content and high menthone content. The oil, which has at most only minor amounts of piperitone and l-carvone, is characterized by peppermint-like taste and a hot odor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of heath plant named Erica persoluta `Happy`, a seedling on unknown pollen and seed parentage, discovered in a field of Erica persoluta, which is distinguished from Erica persoluta and other varieties known to me by its early flowering habit, dense and compact appearance, natural short growth habit, orchid colored blooms that cover the plume from the base of the stem all the way to the tip of the plant, and its tight, narrow and erect plumes spike-like flower clusters.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of elm tree which is characterized by its resistance to Dutch elm disease caused by Ophiostoma ulmi (Buisman) Nannf. Trees of this variety are also highly tolerant to Verticillium wilt disease, limited susceptibility to black leaf spot disease, and good resistance of traumatic injury from climatic elements.