Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter hardy hibiscus plant named ‘Fantasia’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by its extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its compact, rounded green “maple-cut” leaves, its medium-sized, ruffled lavender flowers with thick substance, its vigorous and compact growth habit, and its floriferous nature from midsummer until frost.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of dwarf, winter hardy Euonymus fortunei named ‘Bushel of Gold’ which is an extensively tested sport. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by it's extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its golden yellow stems and foliage of a compact nature, its dwarf stature and its uniform and vigorous growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of almond tree which is somewhat similar to the ‘Peerless’ almond tree, but distinguished therefrom by producing fruit that matures three to five days later for harvesting, hulling and shipping than the fruit produced by the ‘Peerless’ almond tree, and which further produces a high quality fruit of medium size and possessing a soft shell; an important different characteristic from the ‘Peerless’ variety. Specifically, the ‘Peerless’ shell requires that a metal cracker be used to remove the kernel from the shell, whereas the ‘Durango’ kernel can be removed with the use of one's fingers. This new invention has a rich flavor and is comparatively free of doubles (kernels in the shell).

Abstract: An asexually reproduced variety of bermudagrass with a unique combination of characters including excellent turf performance, aggressive growth, early green up ability, and excellent cold tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of ornamental peach tree called ‘Corinthian Pink’ is provided that demonstrates a norrowly columnar growth habit, a vigorous growth rate, medium purple foliage, and an abundance of light pink-colored, double flowers. The new cultivar produces very few fruit, and is intended for use as a spring flowering ornamental plant in the home landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of edible peach tree which has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. 1. High flower bud chilling (cold) requirement resulting in later flowering relative to other commercial varieties of peach. 2. Flower buds which demonstrate a high level of resistance to cold temperature injury. 3. Firm, white flesh fruit with low levels of organic acids, resulting in fruit with a mild, sweet taste. 4. Heavy and regular bearing of large size fruit, up to 3½ inches in axial diameter. 5. Fruit with late maturity.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Rudbeckia plant named ‘Pot of Gold’, characterized by its compact, uniform and mounded plant habit; freely branching and vigorous; large leaves; large inflorescences with intense golden yellow ray florets and dark brown disc florets; and good garden performance and very good resistance to drought conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree, Prunus persica, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium sized, vigorous, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late June, with first picking on Jun. 24, 1999. The fruit is uniformly large in size, subacidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and crisp in texture, and fully red in skin color. The variety was a first generation cross using an unnamed white flesh nectarine as the selected seed parent and Ruby Diamond (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,918) as the selected pollen parent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree, Prunus persica, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium sized, vigorous, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the second week in July, with first picking on Jul. 15, 1999. The fruit is uniformly large in size, acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and crisp in texture, and fully red in skin color. The variety was a first generation cross using Red Glen (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,193) nectarine as the seed parent and Spring Bright (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,507) as the selected pollen parent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree, Prunus persica, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium sized, vigorous, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the third week in July, with first picking on Jul. 20, 1999. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, subacidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm and crisp in texture, and fully red in skin color. The variety was a first generation cross using Red Glen (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,193) yellow flesh nectarine as the selected seed parent and June Pearl (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,360) white flesh nectarine as the selected pollen parent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree, Prunus persica, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium sized, vigorous, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the third week in July, with first picking on Jul. 4, 1998. The fruit is uniformly large in size, subacidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and crisp in texture, and fully red in skin color. The variety was a first generation cross using Ruby Diamond (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,918) nectarine as the selected seed parent and an unnamed seedling as the selected pollen parent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a peach tree, Prunus persica, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium sized, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the first week in August, with first picking on Aug. 7th, 1999. The fruit is uniformly large in size, very good in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color. The variety was developed as a first generation cross using Crown Princess (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,070) yellow flesh peach as the selected seed parent and an unnamed white flesh nectarine as the selected pollen parent.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Marguerite Daisy plant named Sugar Button, characterized by its upright, mounding and compact plant habit; green-colored stems; freely branching, dense plants with short internodes; freely flowering with numerous inflorescences per plant; medium-sized anemone-type inflorescences; and pure white ray and bright yellow disc florets that gradually become white with development.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Danharltorc’ characterized by having large, round, light pink flowers borne above the foliage, vigorous branching, green foliage, and early flowering response.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Danharmgta’ characterized by having large, round, dark pink-purple flowers borne above the foliage, dark green foliage, vigorous branching, and early flowering response.

Abstract: The cultivar is characterized by the bright clear orange-red flower color with a faint “eye” on select petals on medium green foliage. Its quick rooting time and enhanced production provides for superb cuttings and for quick recovery of the bloom following wet weather or high heat conditions. The cultivar provides a relatively large floret, and an abundant amount of cuttings may be obtained from a single plant.

Abstract: The claimed cultivar is characterized by the clear pale purple flower which exhibits a dark maroon blotch presented over a medium green foliage. The overall effect of the flower is a bi-color presentation. Its superior performance is typified by its exceptionally fast rooting and finishing time, as well as its resistance to shattering.

Abstract: The cultivar is characterized by the bright clear white flower color over a very dark green foliage. Its superior performance even in adverse weather conditions is typified by its quick rooting time, enhanced cutting production and large plant size. The cultivar is distinguished by its large semi-double floret which resists shattering.

Abstract: ‘Namib Sun’, an Ornithogalum dubium cultivar. ‘Namib Sun’ has a robust and vigorous growth pattern producing leaves 20-30 cm in length. The most striking characteristic of the mature plant is its spike-shaped inflorescence (raceme) which is between 30 and 50 cm tall and includes 50-60 flowers. The flowers are RHS7B yellow with green centers. Each ‘Namib Sun’ flower is cup-shaped to stellate with age, and two to three cm wide.

Abstract: Portulaca ‘Summer Joy Deep Rose’ is a new variety of Portulaca oleracea. This plant has a vigorous, spreading plant growth which produces large, dark pink flowers having a red center.