Abstract: A distinct variety of Begonia plant named `Bazan`, characterized by its large pink flowers that are about 7 cm in diameter; fully double flowers with numerous tepals per flower; upright and spreading plant form; freely branching; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid Tiarella plant characterized by highly colored leaves that are deeply cut, and a heavy blooming habit.

Abstract: A variety of Ficus having dark green leaf blades with aristate leaf tip and semi-upright, weeping growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gala-type apple tree is provided which originated as a partial tree mutation of the `Tenroy` cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,121) growing at Cleveland, Tenn. The new cultivar forms considerably larger fruit that ripens earlier than that of the `Tenroy` cultivar. It also blooms earlier than the `Tenroy` cultivar. The five swollen areas or bumps at the calyx end of the fruit tend to be more pronounced than those of the `Tenroy` cultivar. The tips of the current year's growth tend to be thicker than those of the `Tenroy` cultivar. The leaves tend to be generally smaller and more rigid than those of the `Tenroy` cultivar. Also, the leaf stems tend to be shorter than those of the `Tenroy` cultivar. The fruit is flavorfully mild and of good quality similar to that of the `Tenroy` cultivar.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Portulaca plant named `Eulalie`, characterized by its unique pink and white bi-colored flowers; decumbent and freely branching growth habit; and exceptional weather tolerance, plants very tolerant to rain and high temperatures.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Campanula plant named `Frank Lawley`, characterized by its large deep violet blue cup and saucer type flowers which bloom beginning in June and continuing well into August, dark green foliage, and its adaptability to cut flower production as well as being an excellent cultivar for border or container use.

Abstract: A new and distinct form of Omphalodes plant characterized by unique flower color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant (Fragaria.times.ananassa) named `NJ8826-11`, which is a short day cultivar similar to `Earliglow`, but which is exceptional for its combination of very early season harvest of attractive and extra large fruit, with high productivity, good plant vigor, and disease resistance. The plant is well adapted to matted-row, ribbon-row, and high density planting systems, and performs consistently in diverse environments. The fruit size is much larger than that of `Earliglow`, the major cultivar in its season, and the fruit flavor is good.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree, originating from a controlled cross of `Lapins`.times.`2N-39-5` made in 1976 is described. The resulting seedling was established in a selection block in 1985 and given the breeder's reference number `13N-6-59`. The variety has been established and is being maintained at the research facility. Evaluations began upon fruiting. The variety is stable with no variations occurring, and demonstrates qualities of the tree, flower, and fruit that in combination make the variety significantly different from from its parents and other fruiting cherry varieties, in that `Sumleta` has large kidney shaped fruit, with shiny, mahogany skin with fine light dots and dark red flesh. The fruit has a prominent suture and a hollow apex with and obvious dimple. The fruit matures mid season, about 5 to 6 days after `Van` and `Bing` and 4 to 5 days before `Lapins`. The fruit is very firm, has a sweet taste with some astringency, and is moderately susceptible to rain splitting.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid Tiarella plant characterized by deeply lobed, highly colored foliage and tawny-pink flowers in profusion.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of self-infertile sweet cherry tree which bears very large mahogany red colored fruits that are 10-14 grams in weight. Its fruits, which are well suited for the high quality early season premium market, ripen six to nine days ahead of the commercially grown `Bing` variety, to which in many ways the new variety is comparable.

Abstract: A black tupelo tree named `NXSXF` having an upright, conical growth habit with a dense foliage canopy, a dominant leader with uniformly spaced secondary branches extending upwardly, consistent red fall color, leaf spot resistance, and the capability of being reproduced reliably by budding.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree, originating from a controlled cross of the seed parent `2N-60-7` and the pollen parent `2N-38-32`, is described. Under growing conditions at the Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre (PARC) Summerland located at Summerland in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada the variety is distinguished by its large kidney shaped fruit, with glossy, wine red to mahogany colored skin with fine light dots, and red to dark red flesh. The fruit has a non-prominent suture and a flat to slightly hollow apex and is borne on medium-long, thick stems. The stone of the fruit is round, is large relative to the fruit, and has an undeveloped keel. The fruit matures late in the cherry season, 12 to 16 days after `Van` and `Bing` and 1 to 5 days after `Lapins`. The fruit is very firm, very large, has a sweet taste, and is tolerant to rain splitting.

Abstract: A medium sized Guzmania hybrid that has a uniform variegation throughout and a suffusion of red color blending into the yellow color of the floral bracts after anthesis. The variegation brightens the colors of the parent.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Marianna rootstock that originated as an open-pollinated seedling is provided. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for use as prune rootstock. When compared to the previously utilized Marianna `2624` cultivar, it is found that the new cultivar exhibits superior root anchorage and a significantly reduced tendency to form unwanted suckers. Also, the new cultivar when compared per se to the Marianna `2624` cultivar is found to set considerably more fruit, to form smaller fruit, and to possess a pit that is considerably smaller. Good wet soil tolerance is exhibited. The new cultivar propagates well by the use of cuttings.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `BFP-844`, characterized by its pink-colored flowers; compact, upright and mounded plant habit; good basal branching; and shiny dark green leaves.

Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of raspberry (i.e., Rubus idaeus L.) is provided. The cultivar forms attractive large bright red berries of good flavor in exceptionally high yields on long fruiting laterals. The drupelet cohesion tends to be somewhat reduced when the plant is grown in cooler climates (e.g., Scotland). The plant exhibits a spine-free very upright growth habit of good vigor. The berries are suitable for consumption as high grade fresh fruit and also are amenable to processing. Additionally, the plant has displayed resistance to Amphorophora idaei aphid virus vector.

Abstract: A new and distinct late-season cultivar of peach tree (i.e., Prunus persica) is provided that forms attractive substantially round fruit bearing a very firm flesh. When fully mature, the external surface of the fruit is almost full red. The fruit flesh has a pleasing mild to sweet low acid flavor and is yellow with some red coloration at the pit cavity and streaked throughout the flesh. The fruit also keeps and ships well particularly in view of its inherently very firm consistency. The tree additionally displays a vigorous growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Duepethopi`, characterized by its dark pink petal color; floriferousness; dense and bushy plant habit; very freely and basally branching plant habit; and medium green non-variegated foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Kimpque`, characterized by its small and numerous scarlet-colored flowers; very compact, rounded, mounding, somewhat upright, dense and bushy plant habit; short internodes; freely branching habit; and small dark green leaves.