Abstract: A marigold plant, a regenerable portion thereof and seed are disclosed whose flower petals, leaves or flower petals and leaves contain one or more of an enhanced neoxanthin plus violaxanthin ratio, an enhanced ?-carotene ratio, an enhanced lycopene ratio, an enhanced ?-cryptoxanthin ratio, an enhanced phytoene ratio or an enhanced phytofluene ratio relative to that ratio in a non-mutant marigold. A marigold plant, a regenerable portion thereof and seed are also disclosed whose flower petals contain zeaxanthin esters and are substantially free of esters of both neoxanthin and violaxanthin, and wherein zeaxanthin constitutes at least about one-half of the extractable carotenoids when xanthophylls are assayed as alcohols. Also disclosed are methods of preparing such plants, oleoresins and comestible materials that have such carotenoid ratios.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct hybrid of marigold referred to as Tagetes erecta 50011.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Balcolreim’, characterized by its semi-double 1-colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage and vigorous, mounded and cascading growth habit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct hybrid of marigold referred to as Tagetes erecta 50011.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Balcolreim’, characterized by its semi-double 1-colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage and vigorous, mounded and cascading growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Coreopsis plant named ‘Baluptowed’, characterized by its semi-double type, bright yellow-colored inflorescences having a medium-sized, burgundy-red colored eye zone, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, mounded growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Coreopsis plant named ‘Balupteamed’, characterized by its single-type, creamy-yellow colored inflorescences having a medium-sized, burgundy-red colored eye zone, medium green-colored foliage, and vigorous, semi-upright growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Coreopsis plant named ‘Baluptgonz’, characterized by its single-type, medium golden-yellow-colored inflorescences having a large sized, orange-red colored eye zone, medium green-colored foliage, and vigorous, upright-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Coreopsis plant named ‘Balupteam’, characterized by its single-type, creamy-white colored inflorescences, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Coreopsis plant named ‘Golden Stardust’, characterized by its single-type, medium yellow-orange colored inflorescences having a burgundy-red colored eye zone, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, upright growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Coreopsis plant named ‘Super Star’, characterized by its large single-type, light yellow-colored inflorescences having a burgundy-red colored eye zone, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Coreopsis plant named ‘Baluptred’, characterized by its single-type, dark red colored inflorescences with yellow-orange colored tips, medium green colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, mounded growth habit, is disclosed.