Abstract: The disclosure provides a Saintpaulia plant comprising at least one flower that is absent of a stamen in the flower and a method of producing the Saintpaulia plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African Violet named ‘Gorgeous’ particularly characterized by its filantherless single, violet-shaped, bi-color purple flowers with a white center and occasional additional 1-3 small petals, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact flower bouquet above the leaves; medium green, round to oval shaped leaves; vigorous and medium growth habit; flowering 9-10 weeks after potting, and very long-lasting and non-dropping flowers.

Abstract: African Violet plants exhibiting the multiflorescence trait with at least one leaf axil that produces two or more flower stems are provided. African Violet plants carrying the multiflorescence trait bloom continuously. The multiflorescence trait has been successfully bred into diverse African Violet plants. The multiflorescence trait can be combined with many desirable traits including different flower colors, leaf colors and growth habit, to produce a wide variety of unique cultivars.

Abstract: A network connected delivery box includes an input unit for inputting a user code. A communication unit communicates with a computer through the network so that an electrically controlled lock in the delivery box can be opened by a signal from the computer when the input user code matches a valid user code stored in the computer. Also provided is a method of managing purchase and delivery information associated with deliveries to a delivery box by storing, at a central computer, delivery information for each delivery by a delivery company. Aggregate and average delivery information is calculated and presented to a delivery box user to make an informed selection of a delivery company.

Abstract: African Violet plants exhibiting the multiflorescence trait with at least one leaf axil that produces two or more flower stems are provided. African Violet plants carrying the multiflorescence trait bloom continuously. The multiflorescence trait has been successfully bred into diverse African Violet plants. The multiflorescence trait can be combined with many desirable traits including different flower colors, leaf colors and growth habit, to produce a wide variety of unique cultivars.

Abstract: A packaging arrangement for a plant facilitating its shipment and merchandising. The packaging arrangement includes a pot having a frustoconical portion and a lip portion, a flexible barrier mounted on the pot at the junction of the frustoconical and lip portions, and an annular elastic member constricting a portion of the barrier that is gather around the stalk of the plant.

Abstract: A fragrance emitting plant watering system having a bottom vase providing a reservoir for water supply for a potted plant, an air freshener cartridge supported on the vase, a cap adapted to overlie the cartridge and having a central section for supporting a plant, and wherein the cap is adjustable relative to the vase for movement between a first position in which the cap is raised to variably expose the cartridge to emit fragrance, and a second position in which the cap substantially covers the cartridge to seal the cartridge and inhibit fragrance emission.

Abstract: A plant watering container assembly comprising a bottom container section having side and bottom walls defining a water reservoir, and a top container section removably connected to said bottom container section. The top container section includes an integrally formed funnel-shaped section having a side wall extending downwardly toward said reservoir and defining a conical opening for receiving a side wall of a potted plant, and further having an integrally formed annular bottom wall defining at its radially inner edge a central opening through which a watering wick can pass downwardly into the reservoir. In the event the container is tipped or turned, water in the container reservoir is trapped in an annular chamber defined by the wall of the funnel and the top and bottom container sections, thereby precluding water passing outwardly through the central opening of the funnel-shaped section.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African Violet named ‘EverLove’ particularly characterized by its multiflorescence trait; single, violet-shaped, bright purplish-red flowers with a wide light pink, wavy edge, ending with a finely-frilled greenish edge; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact flower bouquet above the leaves; dark green, wavy, heart-shaped leaves; vigorous and extra large growth habit; flowering 12-13 weeks after potting, and long-lasting and non-dropping flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named ‘EverPraise’, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by the multiflorescense trait; single violet-shaped medium blue flowers with frilled greenish edge; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact flower bouquet above the leaves; medium green, wavy heart-shaped leaves; vigorous and extra large growth habit; flowering 12-13 weeks after potting, and long-lasting and non-dropping flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African Violet named ‘EverGrace’ particularly characterized by its multiflorescence trait, single, violet-shaped white flowers with variable amounts of light blue in the center and around the edges, frilled light green edges; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact flower bouquet above the leaves; medium green, wavy, heart-shaped leaves; vigorous and extra large growth habit; flowering 12-13 weeks after potting, and long-lasting and non-dropping flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African Violet named ‘EverHarmony’ particularly characterized by its multiflorescence trait, white to very light pink flowers with darker pink around the green center and on some petal edges, wavy edges ending with a finely frilled greenish line that can be up to 2-3 mm, strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact flower bouquet above the leaves, medium green, wavy and serrated, oval to heart-shaped leaves, vigorous and extra large growth habit, flowering 12-13 weeks after potting, and long-lasting and non-dropping flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Van Gogh, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by its single violet-shaped multi-colored flowers with unique markings of large white centers contrasting with the dark lilac petals; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; medium green, heart-shaped leaves; profuse flowering; vigorous and compact growth habit; flowering 9-10 weeks after potting, and by its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Mexico City, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by its extra large growth habit (35-45 cm in diameter); large, star-shaped, dark purplish blue flowers with wavy petal tips; strong stems which curve toward the center to form a bouquet above the leaves; profuse flowering; very large, dark green, heart-shaped leaves; flowering 10-11 weeks after planting of unrooted shoot, and by its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Leonardo da Vinci, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by its single violet-shaped multi-colored flowers which have a white center and some white edges and an intensive purplish red patch on each of the three large petals (occasionnally on the two small petals also) that fades out to a lighter purplish red color; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; medium green, oval to heart-shaped leaves; profuse flowering; vigorous and compact growth habit; flowering 9-10 weeks after potting, and by its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named `Monet`, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by its single violet-shaped, bi-colored flowers with unique markings of large white centers contrasting with the purplish blue petals; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; medium green, oval to heart-shaped leaves; profuse flowering; vigorous and compact growth habit; flowering 9-10 weeks after potting, and by its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named `Paris`, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by its extra large growth habit (35-45 cm in diameter); star-shaped, double, purple flowers with fine white frilled edges; strong stems which curve toward the center to form a bouquet above the leaves; profuse flowering; large, dark green, heart to spear-shaped leaves; flowering 10-11 weeks after planting of unrooted shoot, and by its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Improved Hawaii, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by its single to semi-double, star-shaped, purplish blue flowers with fine white wavy edges; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; dark green, oval to heart-shaped, slightly serrated leaves; profuse flowering; vigorous and compact growth habit; flowering 9-10 weeks after potting, and by its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Michiko, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by its single violet-shaped light blue/white wash bi-colored flowers which have a white background and light blue color radiating from the white center into the petals and fading into lighter shades towards the edges; fine white, slightly wavy line on the bloom edges; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; medium green, oval to heart-shaped leaves; profuse flowering, vigorous and compact growth habit, flowering 9-10 weeks after potting, and by its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African Violet named ‘OP10664’ particularly characterized by its filantherless single, violet-shaped, bi-color purple flowers with a white center and occasional additional 1-3 small petals, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact flower bouquet above the leaves; medium green, round to oval shaped leaves; vigorous and medium growth habit; flowering 9-10 weeks after potting, and very long-lasting and non-dropping flowers.