Abstract: This invention relates to the use of selected adjuvants to improve the performance of S-(+)-abscisic acid (S-ABA, ABA) or ABA salts on plants.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of hardy Hibiscus plant named ‘Pink Elephant’ producing a multitude of large, flat, pink flowers with small maraschino cherry red eye and light rose veining on large plants over at least 12 weeks during the summer and early fall.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Salvia named ‘WENDY'S WISH’ that is characterized by medium to high density, strong rigid stems, bright pink flowers, and red-bronze calyces. In combination these traits set ‘WENDY'S WISH’ apart from all other existing varieties of Salvia known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Mandevilla plant named ‘Tsuruhanbestpinki-1’ of upright and vining plant habit, relatively small glossy foliage, freely branching habit, freely flowering habit, and being in full flower around Mother's Day as illustrated.

Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of perennial Carnation or Pinks, Dianthus plant named ‘Black Cherry Wild’ with long-blooming, highly double flowers with fragrant highly double flowers, petals with a deep crimson outer surface surrounded on the outside by a lighter rose pink perimeter. Dianthus ‘Black Cherry Wild’ is tolerant of high temperatures and resists center dying out.

Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of perennial Carnation or Pinks, Dianthus plant named “Dragon Fruit’ with fragrant highly double flowers, petals with a central fuchsia pink zone and reddish purple bar. Dianthus “Dragon Fruit’ is tolerant of high temperatures and resists center die out.

Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of perennial Carnation or Pinks, Dianthus plant named ‘Pomegranate Kiss’ with long-blooming, fragrant, highly-double flowers, petals with a deep magenta base and irregular rose pink splashing in the center or petal margins. Dianthus ‘Pomegranate Kiss’ is tolerant of high temperatures and resists high temperatures and center die-out.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Zalsatal’, characterized by its erect and strong flowering stems; vigorous growth habit; red-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree (Prunus avium). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Mahaleb’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Vigorous and upright tree growth. 2. Early blooming with a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 500 hours at or below 45° F. 3. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 4. Fruit maturing in the early season. 5. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 6. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.

Abstract: A new Hydrangea plant, which has abundant, pink or blue colored double flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year round production in commercial glass houses as a flowering pot plant. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Astilbe plant named ‘Spotlight’, characterized by its upright and strong plant habit; dark-colored foliage; freely and uniformly flowering habit with inflorescences positioned above the foliar plane; light pink-colored flowers; long flowering period; and good garden performance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cherry tree, Prunus avium, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, very productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in the latter part of May, with first picking on May 23, 2009. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, sweet in flavor, somewhat oblate in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, red in flesh color, and full red in skin color.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, medium vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, medium productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the mid to late season and requires about 650 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid July, with first picking on Jul. 14, 2009. The fruit is uniformly large in size, acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, mostly red in skin color, and nearly full yellow in flesh color.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms somewhat early and requires about 400 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late May, with first picking on May 24, 2009. The fruit is uniformly medium to large in size for an early season variety, mildly acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, yellow in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color.

Abstract: The new and distinct Threadleaf Coreopsis, Coreopsis verticillata plant named ‘Moonray’, with narrow linear or deeply dissected tri-lobed foliage, numerous flowers of pale creamy yellow un-fringed petals having rounded apices and long flowering season from early summer until frost.

Abstract: ‘PremA153’ is a new and distinct apple tree (Malas domestics Mill.) notable for its attractive blush yellow color and excellent flavor and texture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, and hardy tree with apricot type leaves. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollinization from an apricot that blooms during the early season, such as ‘Castlebrite’ (unpatented). The present variety is pollen deficient and does not attract bees, so the pollinator must be placed in very close proximity. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during the last week in May, with first picking on May 24, 2009. The fruit is medium in size, full red in skin color, freestone in type, orange yellow in flesh color, firm in texture, sweet in flavor, and has skin pubescence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and very productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, plum, or interspecific variety that blooms during the mid to late season, such as ‘Blackred V’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 19,576). The present variety's abundance of blossoms and pollen entices strong bee activity to facilitate pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described early September, with first picking on Sep. 7, 2009. The fruit is medium to large in size, almost entirely black in skin color, clingstone in type, nearly globose in shape, and mostly red in flesh color.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cactus pear having the following unique combination of desirable features: 1. A fruit with a green colored edible interior portion. 2. An average Brix of 14.6%. 3. An average firmness of the pulp of 2.9 lb. 4. An average pulp percentage of 50%. 5. A fruit weight ranging from 130 to 170 g. 6. Cladodes that have a low percentage of areoles with spines and those areoles only have 1 spine per areole of maximum length of 8 mm. 7. Greater resistance to water soaked, translucent aspect of edible fruit portion from rapid increases in temperature known as clearing than other Opuntia ficus indica with green fruits.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Gardenia jasminoides plant named ‘Leeone’, characterized by its dense, upright, globose growth habit, dark green foliage color, and abundance of fragrant, double white flowers is disclosed.