Abstract: A new variety of Cornus kousa var. chinensis named ‘MADI-II’ which is characterized by upright shaped habit, light green leaves becoming yellow-orange in autumn, pumpkin-yellow fruit and white flowers. In combination, these characteristics distinguish ‘MADI-II’ from all other cultivars known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of WEIGELA plant named ‘WF-2009’ whose variegated foliage is mid-green in color with cream-yellow margins which occupy from 25% to 30% of leaf surface area. ‘WF-2009’ exhibits an upright vase-shaped habit; bears white to pale pink flowers in the spring and achieves 6 feet in height and 6 feet in width at maturity. ‘WF-2009’ is hardy in USDA Zone 6A and has not been observed to burn in summer in Madison, Ohio. In combination these traits set ‘WF-2009’ apart from all other existing varieties of WEIGELA known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new variety of Cercis canadensis plant named ‘VANILLA TWIST’ which is characterized by weeping habit, light green leaves and white flowers. In combination, these characteristics distinguish ‘VANILLA TWIST’ from all other cultivars known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new variety of Cornus kousa var. chinensis named ‘MADI-II’ which is characterized by upright shaped habit, light green leaves becoming yellow-orange in autumn, pumpkin-yellow fruit and white flowers. In combination, these characteristics distinguish ‘MADI-II’ from all other cultivars known to the inventor.