Abstract: A system for reducing the costs associated with providing medical care associated with the provision of specialized medical equipment and service is provided. In such a system a common management organization; a group of physicians; and a medical manufacturing, supply, and/or equipment company partner together to provide discounted medical supplies to a hospital or outpatient facility, thereby reducing costs across the healthcare system and creating additional resources within the current medical regulatory framework.

Abstract: ‘Jungle Gem’, a Schefflera heptaphylla cultivar. ‘Jungle Gem’ is a moderately vigorous, erect, evergreen shrub with glossy green alternate, deeply toothed, ovate terminal leaves. Each leaf is palmately compound (digitate) with 5-7 leaflets. Each leaflet is deeply toothed with 5-9 teeth. The petiole is long and is sheathed at the stem. The stem is rounded, green at first, and aging to brown.

Abstract: A dirt grading implement consisting of a mounting plate having a front side, a back side, a left side, a right side, and having a lower end, the back side of the mounting plate being adapted for removable attachment to the boom arm or lift arms of mobile earth moving equipment; a bar fixedly attached to the lower end of the mounting plate, the bar having a leftwardly extending section and a rightwardly extending section, the sections extending respectively leftwardly and rightwardly from the left and right sides of the mounting plate, the bar having a forwardly oriented face and a downwardly oriented dirt engaging face.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cuphea named ‘CUPP1751’ that is characterized by prolifically self-branching dense and compact mounding plant habit, bi-colored bright vermillion-red and lemon-yellow tubular flowers which are borne in great profusion. In combination, these characteristics set ‘CUPP1751’ apart from all other existing varieties of Cuphea known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cuphea named ‘CUPP1752’ that is characterized by prolifically self-branching dense and compact plant habit, dark green leaves with contrasting pale grey-green venation, and multicolored white, blushed-orange, scarlet and violet tubular flowers which are borne in profusion, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Camellia plant named ‘CAM130’ is disclosed, characterized by a distinctive compact, habit. Foliage is dark green and plants have been observed to have good disease resistance. The new cultivar is a Camellia, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.