Abstract: A new and distinct highly ornamental cultivar of Syringa meyeri×Syringa microphylla is provided. A Lilac plant having a rounded neat compact growth habit is described. Highly attractive trusses of fragrant pale antique pink blossoms are formed in late spring and sometimes also during late summer. Good winter hardiness is made possible and the plant has been found to be relatively free of insect and disease problems during observations to date. The plant is particularly well-suited for growing as an ornamental specimen or as a mass planting in the landscape.

Abstract: A new strawberry plant variety characterized by is inflorescence that appears level with the foliage and abundant production of red colored, conical shaped, firm, large sized fruit.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum is transgenic and is characterized by the presence of the plum pox virus coat protein gene and genes for kanamycin resistance (NPTII) and &bgr;-glucuronidase (GUS). The plum pox virus coat protein transgene imparts a high level of resistance to plum pox virus. In field tests, ‘HoneySweet’ has been shown to be immune to transmission of plum pox virus by the natural aphid vectors present at the field test site. When ‘HoneySweet’ is bud-graft inoculated with plum pox virus, it supports only a very low level of virus and is symptomless or shows only transient, very mild symptoms. Fruit of ‘HoneySweet’ is large and sweet, firm and attractive. The tree is productive vigorous, with an upright growth habit.

Abstract: A new variety of Floribunda rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of smoky chocolate orange coloration overlaid with a wash of lavender.

Abstract: A new Clematis cultivar which is well suited to propagation in glasshouses. With a tall growth habit, profuse, purple flowers, and spring and autumn flowering. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for cultivation in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from propagation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cherry tree, Prunus avium, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-sterile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late May, with first picking on May 25, 2003. The fruit is uniformly large in size, oblate in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, red in flesh color, and dark red in skin color. The variety was developed from an open pollinated seed from an undetermined cherry seedling.

Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the hybrid tea class which has abundant, pink flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct peach variety which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of Loring (non-patented) and NJ-257 (non-patented) is provided. This new peach variety can be distinguished by its features of late mid-season ripening, high yields of high-quality, attractive, freestone, white-flesh fruits, and good plant vigor along with good resistance to bacterial spot disease.

Abstract: A new and distinct highly ornamental variety of Photinia×fraseri plant is provided. An upright outwardly-spreading shrub is described that has a more compact growth habit as the plant ages than commonly is displayed by Photinia×fraseri. Attractive variegated foliage is displayed. Initially the foliage is reddish with pink margins that changes to green with pink margins. Finally the leaf margins mature to near white with near white and silver splashes over the green medial upper surfaces of the leaves. The new variety propagates well by the use of stem cuttings and grows well in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone Nos. 6(b) to 10. The plant is well suited for growing as an ornamental specimen or in the form of a distinctive hedge. Also, the unusual color foliage can be used to advantage as a part of flower arrangements.

Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the floribunda class which has abundant, pink flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of the Glory of the Sun plant named ‘Gabriela’ characterized by having: very hard scape; green, white and violet-blue obovate tepals; pleasant aroma; yellow-green staminodes; and tepals with shiny and waxy bases.

Abstract: A new Clematis cultivar which is well suited to propagation in glasshouses. With a tall growth habit, profuse, violet flowers, and continuous summer flowering. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for cultivation in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from propagation.

Abstract: A new and distinct Double Impatiens plant named ‘Balolerose’, characterized by its fully double pink-colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, compact upright and mounded growth habit and excellent basal branching.

Abstract: A new Clematis cultivar which is well suited to propagation in glasshouses. With a tall growth habit, profuse, purple flowers, and continuous summer flowering. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for cultivation in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from propagation.

Abstract: A new Clematis cultivar which is well suited to propagation in glasshouses with a compact growth habit, profuse, light violet blue flowers with a yellow center. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for cultivation in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from propagation.

Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the hybrid tea class which has abundant, pink flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Balfusglo’, characterized by its single, cupped, yellow-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, upright and mounded habit, and excellent basal branching.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named ‘Balpixdobur’, characterized by its small, fully double purple/white bicolor flowers, dark green-colored foliage, compact upright and mounded growth habit and excellent basal branching.

Abstract: A new and distinct Charm Chrysanthemum cultivar is provided that is the result of a controlled breeding program. Attractive small daisy-like blossoms are formed in profusion in clusters having green disc florets that change to yellow with maturity and two rows of pink ray florets that change to light pink towards the extremity with maturity. The growth habit is bushy, dense, and well-branched with short internodes and yields a generally uniform and spherical overall plant. The foliage is small and dark green in coloration, and blends nicely with the blossom coloration. The upper surface of the leaves possesses a margin that is light greyed-green in coloration. The response time is approximately eight weeks. The natural flowering time is late-October. When mature the blossoms emit pollen that is yellow in coloration. The plant grows well in pots, and possesses no particular susceptibility to insects and diseases.

Abstract: A new compact floribunda rose plant which has abundant, pink flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year round production in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Balpixotse’ characterized by its single, pink-colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, compact, upright and mounded growth habit, and excellent basal branching.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Balshobrili’ characterized by its bright lilac-colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and vigorous upright and mounded growth habit.

Abstract: A collapsible drying apparatus and method for forming and collapsing such apparatus, said apparatus comprising a frame having an expanded state and a collapsed state, a web substantially stretched over the frame, at least one support member coupled to the frame, and a strap having its ends coupled to the web, including a releasable fastener located a predetermined distance from one of the ends of the strap, and having adjustable length to apply a corresponding tension to the frame and the web, biasing the apparatus into a convexly accurate condition.

Abstract: A multiple effect pyrotechnic shell (20), having a lift chamber (22), primary break (24), secondary break (26), and a tertiary break (28) has a desired weight distribution to inhibit tumbling. The secondary break weight is less than the primary break weight, and the tertiary break weight is less than both the primary and secondary break weights. Thus, the center of gravity of the shell (20) is positioned below a midpoint of the shell height. A first timing fuse (46) extends from a lift charge (30) into a primary break charge (50A) of the primary break (24), and a primary internal timing fuse (64) extends from the primary break (24) to the secondary break (26). Further, a secondary internal timing fuse (70) extends from the secondary break (26) to the tertiary break (28). Fuse fragments (52) are preferably disbursed within the break hulls (48) to provide filler and add an additional effect to each break (24-28).

Abstract: In an adaptive transform coding system and/or and adaptive transform decoding system, coding efficiency in the case where a small number of quantized values having large absolute value are present, is improved. The adaptive transform coding system codes the small number of quantized values having large absolute values and other quantized values are coded separately. More particularly, the adaptive transform coding system includes a selector (6) discriminating the small number of quantized value having large absolute value from other quantized value, a pulse coding means for coding the small number of quantized values having large absolute values (8) and the pulse decoding means (16) for decoding the same, a coding means (7) for coding the quantized value other than those having large absolute values and a decoding means (15) decoding the same, and a synthesis means (18) for synthesizing the small number of quantized values having large absolute value and other quantized values.