Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Miniature rose plant is provided having very attractive petite double flowers which are white with a light pink blush. The new variety resulted from the crossing of the Ma Perkins variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,143) and the Easter Morning variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,177). This new variety is extremely floriferous during the entire growing season making it particularly well suited for use in parks and gardens. The plant commonly achieves a height of only approximately 8 to 12 inches.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Miniature rose plant is provided having highly attractive double flowers which exhibit a blend of orange and yellow tones. The new variety resulted from the crossing of the Zorina variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,321) and the Starina variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,646). The buds of the new variety are perfectly formed and blossom into gracefully shaped blooms of approximately one and one-half inches. The variety also forces well and performs well outdoors.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Miniature rose plant is provided having attractive and very abundant blossoms which are Spinel red in coloration. The new variety resulted from the crossing of the Pinafore variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,810) and the unnamed seedling resulting from the cross of the Lilibet variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,209) and the Fairy Queen variety (non-patented). It is a very vigorous grower with a low-growing semi-spreading habit. The blossoms are single and petite and are borne in clusters of up to a dozen or more. The new variety is particularly suited for ornamental use in the home landscape.

Abstract: An improved safety apparatus for automatically sealing hydraulic lines within a sub-sea well casing when said casing is disconnected from an associated well head connector and Christmas tree assembly, has mandrel means associated with a well head connector assembly and valve means generally coaxially aligned within and to the casing means for controlling fluid flow through associated hydraulic lines, the valve means being moved into a valve-opened position by the mandrel means as the well head connector assembly is landed on the well casing head. Bias means associated with the valve means are provided for urging the valve means into a valve-closed position to seal the hydraulic lines when the mandrel means is withdrawn from the valve means. Hydraulic fluid flow is through passages through the mandrel, the valve means and associated portions of the well head connector and casing head, respectively.

Abstract: The steering wheel together with other controls of an earth moving vehicle such as a motor grader are mounted on a pedestal which may be selectively tilted for optimum positioning for different operators and to enable a particular operator to sit or stand at his convenience. The pedestal is defined by links pivoted together in a configuration which maintains the steering wheel at a substantially constant inclination and which maintains the other controls at preferred positions relative to the steering wheel and is provided with latch means for locking and releasing the pedestal at a selected inclination with a minimum of effort and diversion of attention. The pedestal and controls are arranged to increase safety by obstructing forward pitching of the operator in the event of abrupt vehicle stoppage while providing for rapid escape from the operator's station at either side of the vehicle. .Iadd.