Abstract: A new and distinct variety of dogwood, Cornus florida, is provided which forms extremely large and distinctive blooms wherein the petals are pink on the outside fading to almost white in the center. The plant produces larger than normal leaves and exhibits superior growth rate and a hardy resistance to disease.

Abstract: The petunia cultivar `Caschop` is particularly characterized by large flowers that are intensely purple; a trailing plant habit and a long growing season with vigorous growth and abundant flower production that continues under hot or mild winter conditions.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Kijola`, but marketed under the synonym `Jolana`, characterized by its large magenta-colored flowers; freely flowering habit; upright and mounded growth habit; and dark green, glossy, non-variegated foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Kipas`, but marketed under `Pascua`, characterized by its flat and rounded light purple-colored flowers; freely flowering habit; outwardly spreading, mounded and rounded growth habit; and dark green, slightly glossy, non-variegated foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by its high productivity and its firm, low acid, early ripening, naturally large, elongated black fruit, which does not require exogenous applications of gibberellic acid to obtain commercially acceptable berry size.

Abstract: `CN210` is a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant of the day-neutral type which is more vigorous than `Selva` or `Seascape` and requires less chilling to maintain excellent fruit quality. When treated with appropriate planting regimes, `CN210` has much larger fruit and produces greater yields than the comparison cultivars.

Abstract: `CN211` is a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant of the day-neutral type which has larger fruit and produces greater yields than `Selva` or `Seascape` when treated with appropriate planting regimes. Commercial appearance ratings for `CN211` are superior to those for the comparison cultivars.

Abstract: An azalea plant named Kosmos particularly characterized by its evergreen foliage, semi-double flower form with ruffled petal margins, dark pink flower cooler, free branching, compact semi-upright plant habit, uniform flowering response in a year round controlled program, and by its good cooler tolerance and keeping quality.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Azalea found as a seeding in a planned cross between the female Azalea `Double Beauty` and the male Rhododendron oldhamii `Fourth of July`. The new variety possesses a unique blooming time and is superior in development of an upright, dense, globose shaped plant with attractive semi-double strong pink flowers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named `Frau Knue` which originated as a seedling from the inventor's controlled hybridization of the Hydrangea macrophylla cultivars `Crystal` and `Silver-Edge` and is distinguished from its parents by the unique pigmentation pattern which gives a fleur-de-lis-like appearance to its florets. Sepal color of `Frau Kinue` is approximately one half white with blue or pink pigmentation beginning at the base of the sepal and fading to white as it progresses across the length and width of the sepals. Color is deepest at the base of the sepals. The sepals of `Crystal` are uniformly blue and the sepals of `Silver-Edge` are uniformly red with a white edge. The new variety `Frau Ki nue` further possesses the favorable charactertistics of a compact growth habit, long lasting large flowers on a sturdy peduncle, and ability to be easily forced in a greenhouse for flowering in the spring.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named `Frau Fujiyo` which originated as a seedling from the inventor's controlled hybridization of the Hydrangea macrophylla cultivars `Madam Blumkock` and `Silver Edge` and is distinguished from its parents and all other varieties of Hydrangea macrophylla of which I am aware by the combination of the distinctive pigmentation pattern of its sepals which gives the florets a pin-wheel appearance; its compact growth habit; the ease with which it can be forced in a greenhouse; and its large, dense, long-lasting inflorescence having a strong peducnle which does not require staking for support, making it ideal for pot culture. Sepal pigmentation of individual Hydrangea macrophylla plants depends on the nutrients and pH of the growing medium. The sepals of `Madam Blumkock` are uniformly pink and the sepals of `Silver Edge` are uniformly red with a white edge.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Heuchera plant named `Rosemary Bloom`, characterized by its large bright coral pink, bell shaped flowers which flower from mid-June into late August, clump-forming low-growing habit with bright green foliage, erect stems which carry flowers in spray form, and its adaptability to cut flower production as well as being an excellent cultivar for border or container use.

Abstract: A new and distinct upright Asiatic Lily Hybrid having deep yellow flowers with unique, contrasting deep red blotches above the nectary of each tepal, and large yellow buds on genetically dwarf stems with dense foliage excellent for pot plant production.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Vriesea named `Condor` characterized by its upright branched dark purple inflorescence, and its medium green, glossy foliage with thin dark green transverse markings.

Abstract: `CN209` is a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant of the day-neutral type which has larger fruit and produces greater yields than `Selva` or `Seascape` when treated with appropriate planting regimes. Production for `CN209` initiates slightly later than for the comparison cultivars and it produces substantially larger quantities of late-season fruit.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fuchsia plant, having a spreading growth habit of strongly bushy form, low plant height, fine branching, and short internode length. The plant shape is compact. The fuchsia plant has great profusion blooms, the whole bush remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time, and very long flowering duration. The flowers are single and do not have variegated patterns on the petals, the petals are deep violet in color having a deep purplish pink calyx tube also without any variegated pattern. The plant has a high resistance to heat, cold, disease and pests, and is able to grow in an outdoor garden during the term of intense summer heat.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named `Klabat`, characterized by its bright orange petals with yellow base giving a bi-colored appearance to the flowers; moderately vigorous plant growth habit and moderate growth rate; uniform plant habit and inflorescence display; medium green leaves; proportional leaf size to plant size; suitable for various container sizes from 10 to 15 cm; floriferous with numerous flowers per plant; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named `Iztac`, characterized by its dark hot pink flower color; vigorous plant growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely branching habit with shoots forming at every node; uniform plant habit and inflorescence display; dark green glossy leaves; proportional leaf size to plant size; suitable for various container sizes from 10 to 15 cm; floriferous with numerous flowers per plant; dark red peduncles; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A Nordic-type strawberry variety named `Joliette` combines the characteristics of adaptability to heavy soil conditions, and resistance to low winter temperatures (<-30.degree. C.), water stress, the herbicide terbacil, and leaf diseases, and its high yield of firm, glossy red skin fruit at maturity with light red flesh with a very small white, raised neck.

Abstract: A new, novel Caladium plant (Caladium.times.hortulanum) having enhanced tuber size, eye characteristics and disease resistant characteristics is disclosed. The new Caladium `Florida Calypso` is further characterized by forming multiple large, heart-shaped leaves, with a bright red primary, palmate vein pattern; the red of the veins suffusing into a white central irregularly shaped blotch central to the leaf. The suffused portion is pink near the veins and progressively turns whiter toward the margins. The leaf has a solid green colored margin and contain white spots or blotches inside the margin which progressively, with greater distance from the margin, become increasingly larger mottles and striations until becoming the predominating central white to pink variegation. The leaf markings characteristically vary slightly from leaf to leaf.