Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Gala apple tree named `Big Red Gala` characterized by large fruit size, attractive medium red blush, larger leaves, and rounder fruit than standard Gala.
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of self-fertile sweet cherry, Prunus avium, tree which bears medium to large 9.1-9.5 grams in weight firm mahogany-red colored fruits. Its exceptional, high quality, attractive fruits ripen four to five days ahead of the commercially grown Bing variety, which it is compared to herein.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 14, 1997
Date of Patent:
June 23, 1998
Assignee:
Washington State University Research Foundation
Abstract: A Nordic-type strawberry variety named `Joliette` combines the characteristics of adaptability to heavy soil conditions, and resistance to low winter temperatures (<-30.degree. C.), water stress, the herbicide terbacil, and leaf diseases, and its high yield of firm, glossy red skin fruit at maturity with light red flesh with a very small white, raised neck.
Abstract: `C205` is a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant of the short-day type which produces greater quantities of late-season fruit than the cultivars `Chandler` and `Camarosa` when grown in central California. Fruiting plants of `C205` are smaller and more compact, more open, more erect, and less vigorous than plants of `Chandler` or `Camarosa`.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 12, 1996
Date of Patent:
June 23, 1998
Assignee:
The Regents of the University of California
Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named `Tijuana Sunset`, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; medium-size daisy spray-type inflorescences that are 7.9 to 8.3 cm in diameter; attractive red and yellow bi-colored ray florets and bright yellow disc florets; and very good postproduction longevity with inflorescences maintaining good substance and color for about three weeks in an interior environment.