Abstract: A Lamium maculatum plant named `Orchid Frost`, characterized by its violet flowers and vigorous growth habit in addition to its colorful silvery centered, green-edged foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree which has been denominated varietally as `Sir George` which is distinguished by producing uniformly large fruit of a semi-globular form, which has a distinct flavor and which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately the fourth week of July.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a peach tree, Prunus persica, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large sized, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the first week in July, with first picking on Jul. 4th, 1997. The fruit is uniformly large in size, sweet and subacidic in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, white in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color. The variety was developed as a first generation cross using Diamond Ray (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8948) yellow flesh nectarine as the selected seed parent and an unnamed white flesh peach seedling as the selected pollen parent.

Abstract: A new and distinct strain of apple, designated `CB515`, originated as a limb sport on an `Empire` tree. It matures with `Empire` or slightly earlier and develops red color 21/2 weeks earlier than the parent. Other significant improvements over `Empire` include increased color intensity, a higher percentage of red color and increased spur density and cropping.

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 June, with first picking on Jun. 1st, 1997. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, very good in flavor, attractively globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, white 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 `June Pearl` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,360) white flesh nectarine as the selected pollen parent.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of peach tree (i.e., Prunus persica) is provided that originated as a scaffold mutation of unknown causation of the `Ross` cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,863). The new cultivar forms attractive fruit that is well suited for canning which matures approximately ten days later than that of the parent `Ross` cultivar. Commonly a distinct red stripe is formed on the suture line of the fruit. All other characteristics of the new cultivar are believed to be substantially identical to those of the `Ross` cultivar. The later fruit maturity offers fruit growers and canneries more flexibility in the harvesting and canning of the fruit crop through the simultaneous growing of the `Ross` cultivar and the new cultivar of the present invention without sacrifice of fruit quality.

Abstract: The new apple cultivar was formed through the crossing of the `Kidd's Orange Red` cultivar (non-patented in the United States) and the `Bisbee Red Delicious` cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,565). The new cultivar displays a vigorous growth habit and is ready for harvest at mid-season. The fruit is juicy and exhibits substantial resistance to darkening when exposed to ambient conditions. The fruit is substantially asymmetric conical in configuration and is red in color (as illustrated).

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of X Cupressocyparis leylandii plant found as a sport of X Cupressocyparis leylandii `Castlewellan Gold`. The new variety has an attractive soft green color and is superior in development of a dense, upright tree with a root system in better proportion to the top growth as compared to the species X Cupressocyparis leylandii.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Heuchera characterized by lightly ruffled foliage, low habit, evergreen nature and several progressive bloomings of many small flowers that change color as they age from rose to white.

Abstract: A blue beech tree named `CCSQU` having an upright compact growth habit with a dense foliage canopy, with branches extending upwardly at steep angles and also capable of being reproduced reliably from vegetative cuttings or by budding.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree characterized by its early ripening fruit which has a round shape, lacking a protruding tip, and an almost uniform red coloration.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gerbera plant named `Tercedi`, as illustrated and described, characterized by its semi-double type, bright yellow ray florets which are a solid yellow color throughout, yellowish green disc before flowering of the individual disc florets, very little anthocyanin coloration at the base of the peduncle and the petiole, with a plant height of 35 cm excluding flowers, and an overall flower diameter of 115 mm.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gerbera plant named `Terwish`, as illustrated and described, characterized by its semi-double type, shining dark red ray florets which are a solid dark red color throughout, yellowish green disc before flowering of the individual disc florets with an overall flower diameter of 120 mm.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree characterized by its early ripening fruit which has a round shape, a medium size, and 90-100%% red blush.

Abstract: Our new and distinct variety of apricot tree (Prunus armeniaca) has the following unique combination of outstanding features that are desirable in a new variety. The following descriptive features of the tree and its fruit were characterized with the tree budded on Nemaguard (non-patented) rootstock, grown on Hanford sandy loam soil, Storie Index rating 95, in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., and with standard commercial cultural fruit growing practices, such as, pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization:1. Heavy and regular production of fruit.2. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality, both fresh and canned.3. Fruit with firm flesh, good handling and shipping quality.4. Vigorous, semi-spreading growth.5. Fruit that maintains good texture, shape and appearance after being canned.6. Fruit with a high degree of soluble solids (average 14.1.degree. Brix).

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

Abstract: A new and distinct form of Myosotis characterized by unusual golden foliage and compact habit.

Abstract: A new strawberry plant providing large, firm fruit of bi-conical shape.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black currant (i.e., Ribes nigrum L.) is provided. The cultivar forms attractive very large deep black glossy berries in good yields that are well amenable to mechanical harvesting. A vigorous and compact growth habit commonly is exhibited. The new cultivar flowers very late and the berries also mature late in the season. Good resistance to American gooseberry mildew is exhibited. The new cultivar is well suited for consumption when freshly picked or can be canned to form jams, preserves, conserves, etc.

Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Golden Barberry shrub which shall be referred to hereinafter as Berberis thunbergii `Monry`. Berberis thunbergii `Monry` differs distinctively from other Berberis thunbergii plants by its unique combination of early flower clusters and yellowish foliage produced along terminal branch tips and an upright vase-shaped shrub habit with brilliant yellow mature foliage that tolerates full sun without burning.