Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Exacum plant characterized by double flowers, floriferousness, blooming habits and the sterility of the flower. Plants can be propagated by asexual processes true to type and the rooting ability is excellent. The size of the single flower surpasses the known single cultivars.
Abstract: A new hybrid spray carnation distinguished by its profuse and continuous production of deep pink flowers of medium size, each petal of which is bordered with a ruffled white margin about 5 mm. in width, the flowers being borne singly on strong upright pedicels carried in a spray arrangement on sturdy upright peduncles about 45 cm. long.
Abstract: A new spray carnation cultivar particularly distinguished by its continuous profuse production of bright orange flowers of medium size borne singly on strong, erect pedicels which in turn are carried on a strong upright peduncle. This plant has a vigorous and strong and upright growth habit quite similar to that of the unpatented variety Ministar of which this plant is a sport.
Abstract: A new carnation cultivar distinguished by its bright generally orange colored blooms of medium size, which are borne on sturdy pedicels carried by long, strong peduncles, and by its continuous and abundant production of flowers.
Abstract: Spot clinch .Iadd.apparatus and .Iaddend.method for forming a spot clinch joint by lancing and swaging two or more materials together using one complete stroke of a .Iadd.ram driven by a .Iaddend.power source in a single station, .[.the power source having a power stroke and a retract stroke, said.]. .Iadd.the .Iaddend.method utilizing an anvil, die and punch .Iadd.arranged in a tool body.Iaddend., .[.said.]. .Iadd.the .Iaddend.method comprising .[.moving either the punch or anvil.]. .Iadd.connecting the ram to the power source so that the ram is driven in a power stroke and a retract stroke, joining one of the punch and anvil to the ram and the other to the tool body, whereby one is made moveable .Iaddend.while .[.maintaining.]. the other .Iadd.is maintained .Iaddend.stationary .Iadd.in respect to the tool body .Iaddend.during the complete stroke of the .[.power source.]. .Iadd.ram.Iaddend., .[.moving.]. .Iadd.