Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Leucothoe is provided. While the new variety is believed to have originated as a cross-pollination of Leucothoe fontanesiana with pollen from Leucothoe axillaris, this cross cannot be confirmed. The new variety exhibits a highly attractive leaf coloration as well as outstanding tolerance to shade, and is very hardy.
Abstract: A new and distinct Oriental hybrid lily of the Parkmanni type particularly distinguished by its medium sized outwardly facing flowers which have a light pink coloration of both petals and sepals, each of which has a yellow-orange mid-rib, the flowers being borne in a raceme arrangement on long strong stems and stiff outwardly projecting pedicels, there being usually one bud on each pedicel. This plant also has dark glossy green, apparently disease-resistant foliage.
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of lily plant of the Parkmanni-type Oriental Hybrid particularly distinguished by its large 7 to 8 inch white, downwardly and outwardly projecting saucer-shaped flowers which are borne in a raceme arrangement on long, strong stems and outwardly-projecting pedicels, usually with one bud or flower on each pedicel, and by its green, glossy, and relatively disease-resistant foliage.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of carnation plant named Big Red, which was originated by me by crossing numbered but unnamed and unpatented seedlings.
Abstract: Method and apparatus for supporting a motor having cradle engageable rings at opposite ends thereof in the arms of a selected one of a plurality of different size support or cradle bases is disclosed wherein the motor has at least one end shield with an axially extending hub and a resilient mounting ring embracing that hub and movable axially therealong. A support base has a cradle portion for engaging the mounting ring to support the hub and a clamp arrangement for securing the ring to the cradle portion. The opposite motor end may have a similar axially extending hub on the opposite motor end shield embraced by another mounting ring clampable in a second similar cradle portion.