Abstract: A new and distinct begonia plant with orange colored double flowers and dark green foliage that is resistant to mildew.

Abstract: A new and distinct begonia plant with yellow-orange colored double flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct begonia plant with salmon colored double flowers.

Abstract: A new begonia variety is characterized by its strong growth, abundant flowering, and soft pastel yellow flower color.

Abstract: The new cultivar is generally characterized by its strong growth and abundant flowering. The unique soft pink and creamy yellow and orange overtones distinguishes it from the present pink varieties on the market. The bloom is long lasting. The plant is compact with good basal branching and self supporting stems.

Abstract: The new cultivar is generally characterized by its short compact form and extensive basal branching. Plant growth is vigorous. Flowers are brightly colored and clean in appearance. The plant is highly floriferous and the entire plant becomes covered with bloom. The new cultivar has a contrasting appearance from the dark foliage to the brightly colored orange hue with soft yellow-gold overtones of the bloom.

Abstract: The new cultivar is generally characterized by compact growth and abundant flowering quality. The dark foliage contrasts nicely with the unique light orange pink (apricot) flower color. The new cultivar has a very good flower response and produces a large number of buds. Bloom is long lasting.

Abstract: A new Begonia variety is characterized by its vigorous growth and flowering. The plant is highly floriferous and the entire plant becomes covered with bloom. The new cultivar is long lasting and has a visually pleasing contrast between the creamy white flower and the dark foliage.

Abstract: The new cultivar is generally characterized by its superior compact growth and flowering. The pink bloom contrast nicely with the rich green foliage. The inflorescence is long lasting with continuous bud protection.

Abstract: The new cultivar is generally characterized by its fullness of form and extensive branching. Flowers are clean in appearance. The plant is highly floriferous and the entire plant becomes covered with bloom. The new cultivar exhibits compact growth. The soft pink with a peach hue contrasts nicely with the foliage.

Abstract: A new Begonia variety is characterized by its vigorous growth and resultant strong plant. The color of the bloom is bright and clear and pleasing to the eye. The new cultivar has a high tolerance to botrytis and powdery mildew.

Abstract: A Begonia plant named Manderijn characterized by its orange-salmon double sterile flowers up to 5 cm. in diameter, medium size dark green foliage, vigorous upright, self-branching mounded plant, year round flowering, and the ability to maintain good quality flowers for long periods of time.

Abstract: A Begonia plant named Manifesto characterized by its double flower form and pink flower color.

Abstract: The present invention describes a Poinsettia cultivar, designated `Goldfinger`, that is vigorous and self-branching, having a medium to tall height with bright red flower bracts. `Goldfinger` originated as a seedling from the cross pollination of cultivar 15-84 (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,310) and cultivar `Angelika` (U.S. Plant No. 5,492). `Goldfinger` is more vigorous, and blooms earlier than `Angelika`, the cultivar it most closely resembles. `Goldfinger` has fewer bracts than `Angelika`, and they are smoother than those of `Angelika`. The cyathia retention is longer for `Goldfinger` than `Angelika`.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named `Mary-Ann`, characterized by its attractive bright yellow fully double flowers that are about 5.5 cm in diameter; resistance to powdery mildew under commercial greenhouse conditions; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named `Netja Franje`, characterized by its attractive pink fully double flowers that are fringed and about 6 cm in diameter; resistance to powdery mildew under commercial greenhouse conditions; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named `Clara Franje`, characterized by its attractive white fully double flowers that are fringed and about 6 cm in diameter; resistance to Powdery Mildew under commercial greenhouse conditions; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named `Daisy Franje`, characterized by its attractive yellowish white semi- to fully double flowers that are fringed and about 6.5 cm in diameter; resistance to Powdery Mildew under commercial greenhouse conditions; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named `Julie`, characterized by its attractive bright yellow and red bi-colored fully double flowers that are about 5 cm in diameter; resistance to Powdery Mildew under commercial greenhouse conditions; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named `Mandy Franje`, characterized by its attractive dark pink semi- to fully double flowers that are fringed and about 7 cm in diameter; resistance to Powdery Mildew under commercial greenhouse conditions; and excellent postproduction longevity.