Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of red raspberry plant named ‘Encore’ matures a high percentage of fruit from late July to early August in the East Coast and Great Lakes regions, thereby extending the summer harvest season and decreasing the gap between the summer and fall harvest seasons.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Marguerite Daisy plant named Summer Melody, characterized by its upright, mounding and compact plant habit; green-colored stems; small numerous leaves; freely branching, dense plants with short internodes; freely flowering with numerous inflorescences per plant; double-type inflorescences; and pinkish lavender ray florets and purple-tipped disc florets that give a dark “eye” effect to the inflorescence.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Balfansami’, characterized by its numerous semi-double light salmon pink-colored flowers; upright growth habit; basal branching and vigorous; and medium green leaves with a distinct zonation pattern.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Balgalsofi’, characterized by its numerous single light pink-colored flowers with reddish purple central splotches and spots; floriferousness; upright, mounding and spreading growth habit; basal branching; vigor; and dark green leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Balfanfaro’, characterized by its numerous semi-double salmon-colored flowers; floriferousness; upright growth habit; basal branching and vigor; and medium green leaves with a faint zonation pattern.

Abstract: A new and distinct Fraxinus nigra Marsh.×Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr. hybrid ash cultivar is provided which exhibits a vigorous growth habit. An attractive oval to round-shaped tree form with an acute branching character is exhibited. The tree crown is almost as wide as tall when grown in an open setting. Dull green compound leaves are formed. The flowers are perfect, seed production is low, and no production of viable seeds has been observed to date. The tree hardiness is good. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for growing as a shade tree.

Abstract: The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of bermudagrass, designated experiment number MSB40 and named ‘MS-Supreme’ and is characterized by its natural dark green color (7.5 GY 5/6, Munsell© Color Charts) and enhanced dark green color (7.5 GY 4/6, Munsell© Color Charts) during overcast weather and the fall season, ultra-dwarf leaf blade length (6 mm) and width (0.5 mm), highly prostrate growth habit, and affords excellent turfgrass putting green quality under putting green culture.

Abstract: The Torenia cultivar ‘Dantoyhrt’ is characterized by its four petals in violet-blue color of varying shades, with a prominent yellow spot on the lower petal; flower diameter of 35 mm; almost year-round flowering; cascading growth habit; dense branching; and ability to grow quickly.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Barten’, characterized by its compact plant habit; suitability for potted plant production; short internodes; freely branching, dense and bushy growth habit; dark green foliage color; attractive lavender flowers with white central “eye”; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Barnine’, characterized by its upright plant habit; relatively fast growth rate; dark green foliage color; attractive dark pink flowers with reddish purple throat; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Bartwelve’, characterized by its compact plant habit; suitability for potted plant production; short internodes; freely branching, dense and bushy growth habit; dark green foliage color; attractive light purple flowers with reddish purple throat; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Bareleven’, characterized by its compact plant habit; suitability for potted plant production; short internodes; freely branching, dense and bushy growth habit; dark green foliage color; attractive soft pink flowers with reddish purple throat; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A Guzmania hybrid having floral bracts with a color combination of reddish purple and orange red, and a somewhat compact inflorescence.

Abstract: The claimed cultivar brings a new color to the Trumpet series of Petunias and is characterized by a large purple rose colored flower accented in its center with a large and distinctive yellow-white circular center, over medium green foliage. As with all Trumpet Petunias, this cultivar exhibits early flowering with superior branching so that the plant may also be used in a hanging pot.

Abstract: A new and distinct low-chill tetraploid highbush blueberry (Vacinnium) variety of complex ancestry, based largely on V. corymbosum L with some genes from V. darrowi Camp. Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of features: 1. Produces a bush that is upright but somewhat spreading. 2. Has a high resistance to cane canker (Botryosphaeria corticis), and moderate resistance to stem blight (Botryosphaeria dothidia), and to root rot (Phytophthora cinnamomi). 3. Flowers and produces abundant new leaves in areas of central and north Florida where the mean temperature of the coldest month is 62 degrees F. or colder. 4. Ripens its fruit 60 days after flowering in central Florida (latitude 27.5N). 5. Ripens 80% of its fruit between April 10 and May 10 in central Florida. 6. Produces fruit that are large, firm, have a good picking scar, with sweet flavor and good texture. 7. Can be propagated asexually by softwood cuttings.

Abstract: The claimed cultivar brings a new color to the Trumpet series of Petunias and is characterized by a large deep pink colored flower accented in its center with a large and distinctive white circular center, over medium green foliage. As with all Trumpet Petunias, this cultivar exhibits early flowering with superior branching so that the plant may also be used in a hanging pot.

Abstract: A new and distinct Fraxinus nigra Marsh.×Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr. hybrid ash cultivar is provided which exhibits a vigorous growth habit. An attractive upright tree form with an acute branching character is exhibited. Shiny yellow-green compound leaves are formed. The flowers are perfect, seed production is low, and no production of viable seeds has been observed to date. The tree hardiness is excellent. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for the lining of streets and boulevards.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Metasequoia glyptostroboides plant characterized by the globose shape, slow rate of growth, golden yellow color and stable dwarf characteristic.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter hardy hibiscus plant named ‘Plum Crazy’ 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 rich dark purple “maple-cut” leaves, its large, campanulate plum flowers with dark purple centers and purple streaking to the petal edges, its vigorous and uniform growth habit, and its floriferous nature from midsummer until frost.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter hardy hibiscus plant named, ‘Crown Jewels’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to its low-growing nature, its extreme cold hardines to Zone 4, its dark purple “maple-cut leaf”, its ruffled white flowers with red partially-streaking centers, and its vigorous and uniform growth habit, and its floriforous nature from midsummer until frost.