Abstract: A new variety of shrub rose plant having a profuse and continuous production of medium-sized flowers of bright red coloration, the plant being free branching, bushy, and erect in its growth habit and exhibiting an ability to survive Midwestern winter temperatures without weather protection. The plant also shows good field tolerance to foliar diseases such as Blackspot and Powdery Mildew.

Abstract: The presently described apple tree originated as a genetic bud sport on a Summerland strain of non-spur, unpatented, Granny Smith apple tree in the Calvin L. Cooper orchard located near Brewster, Wash. The new variety of apple tree is somewhat more compact in structure than is its parent, but otherwise is generally similar to the latter with respect to trunk, branches, leaves and flowers. However, its fruit is uniquely characterized by its property of maturing early, i.e. up to 14 days earlier than the fruit of its parent regular Granny Smith variety. This property is evidenced by early loss of the characteristic white spots from its skin, and in particular by early and substantial rise in soluble solids content and early, rapid, and substantial drop in total acidity. It also is noticeably lighter in color.

Abstract: A new carnation cultivar distinguished by its large cyclamen-pink flowers of the double type borne singly on long, slender stems of optimal elasticity, good endurance as a cut flower and suitability for shipment, and particularly well suited to commercial cultivation for the production of cut flowers under normal, protected growing conditions.

Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant particularly distinguished by its unifloral production of a double type of flower having a bright red coloration of monochrome distribution and numerous petals with sharply serrated margins, the blooms being carried on strong, upright stems of medium length and having good endurance as a cut flower and suitability for shipment.