Abstract: Mepiquat chloride is formed from the reaction between N-methylpiperidine and chloromethane in an anhydrous liquid solvent selected from the group consisting of acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, toluene, tetrahydrofuran, isopropanol, acetonitrile, N,N-dimethylformamide and methylene chloride in the absence of sodium hydroxide. Mepiquat chloride precipitates as a solid of high purity and is recovered under a substantially moisture-free atmosphere.The solid mepiquat chloride can be sealed into a water soluble pouch or into a water soluble encapsulated solid form (e.g., granule, pellet, or briquette) for convenient handling. The pouch contains powdered mepiquat chloride or the encapsulated solid is merely introduced directly into a spray tank or reservoir for application with low human exposure and no containers in contact with the mepiquat chloride that require disposal.Mepiquat chloride is used as a component of a system for growing a number of commodity plants including cotton.

Abstract: This invention is a wind driven sign preferably in the form of a human character wherein the arms of the sign will move when the wind is blowing to attract attention to the business establishment or other location adjacent said sign. This is accomplished through a single blade thus the movement of the appendages of the sign are not propeller movement but an arm-like movement thereby adding even more to the fascination and effect of the same.