Abstract: A star-shaped root ball container constructed of a single wire with loops forming an odd number of points is illustrated together with the apparatus and method for making same.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Palmetto Pin Oak’, characterized by its rapid growth rate; easy to root cuttings; straight trunk; pyramidal plant shape; very freely branching, dense and bushy habit; lateral branches that are angled horizontally or upwardly allowing for easier movement under the trees; small, but numerous leaves; and attractive fall color.

Abstract: A new Southern magnolia of the grandiflora variety distinguished by a rapid growth rate and an abundant branch and foliage development which maintains a very dense habit from ground to almost the very top producing a compact pyramidal-oval crown, the abundant foliage being particularly distinguished by the yellow-green coloring of the new leaves which change to dark green at maturity and all of which have a rusty brown pubescence on the under side which affords a distinctive green and brown coloration for the entire tree. This new magnolia grandiflora is further distinguished by its profuse production of creamy white flowers which are half the size or less than those of the species and produce fruit that is about half the size of the fruit normal to the species.