Abstract: A new and distinct early flowering regal geranium plant with redpurple and white bicolored petals having above medium green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct early flowering regal geranium plant with red-purple and white bicolored petals above medium green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct regal geranium plant with an abundance of purple colored flowers with a distinct dark purple blotch above medium green foliage. The new cultivar is compact, self-branching, and early flowering.

Abstract: A new and distinct regal geranium plant with an abundance of purple colored flowers with a distinct dark purple blotch above medium green foliage. The new cultivar is compact, self-branching, and early flowering.

Abstract: A new and distinct early flowering regal geranium plant with red-purple and white bicolored petals above medium green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct regal geranium plant with large lacy white colored flowers having orchid colored eyes forming full flower heads and above medium green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct regal geranium plant with bicolored white and purple flowers above medium green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct early flowering regal geranium plant with white petals having a blotch of red-purple in the center and red-purple veining above medium green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct early flowering regal geranium plant with striking shades of deep raspberry and electric pink on the upper petals and a delicate pink blush on the lower petals above medium green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct early flowering regal geranium plant with red-purple and white bicolored petals having above medium green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct early flowering geranium plant with showy pink colored flowers with a distinctive eye above medium green foliage.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Pelargonium plant named ‘Sarah Don’ that is characterized by a dense mounding habit, golden-yellow and lime-green variegated foliage, and mauve flowers with dark purple-pink markings. In combination these traits set ‘Sarah Don’ apart from all other existing varieties of Pelargonium known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘FN White Eye’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; freely flowering habit; white and red purple bi-colored flowers; and no requirement for vernalization.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘FN Mid-Salmon’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; freely flowering habit; pink and purple bi-colored flowers; and no requirement for vernalization.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘FN Deep Salmon’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; freely flowering habit; light red and red purple bi-colored flowers; and no requirement for vernalization.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘FN Chocolate’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; freely flowering habit; dark purple-colored flowers; and no requirement for vernalization.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘FN Red’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; freely flowering habit; red-colored flowers; and no requirement for vernalization.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct highbush blueberry variety which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between two Florida blueberry selections is provided. The new blueberry variety can be distinguished by its low chilling requirement, its early ripening, disease-resistant bush, firm fruit, and small dry picking scar.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct rabbiteye blueberry variety which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross of Florida K and NC 1830 is provided. The new rabbiteye blueberry variety can be distinguished from all others by its low chilling requirement and its combination of late flowering with early ripening.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct rabbiteye blueberry variety which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross of Florida 79-19 and Florida 79-27 is provided. The new rabbiteye blueberry variety can be distinguished from all others by its low chilling requirement, its early flowering, and its early ripening, and by its high-quality fruit that can be mechanically harvested for the fresh market.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of the common fig tree, Ficus carica, characterized by producing large, sweet, light green fruits that do not contain brittle endocarps.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Kiwifruit is described. The variety results from controlled pollination of Actinidia deliciosia Blue, a male selection of unkown parentage, and Actinidia deliciosia L513, a female selection. The variety is distinguished by its generally obovoid fruit shape, early fruit maturity, and medium to strong vigour. The new variety has been named "Skelton.

Abstract: A new variety of Kiwi plant of the species Actinidia chinensis P1. having brownish-red fruit skin.

Abstract: The new and distinct variety is a Feijoa designated Opal Star. The Opal S variety is characterized by a lower tree height and spread than the Appolo variety, more lateral branching than the Triumph variety and a fruit having a smoother skin and a higher productivity than Triumph and a smaller size than Appolo. The variety is further distinguished by its late season maturity, heavy cropping and moderately compact habit.

Abstract: A new plant variety of the Bromeliaceae, or pineapple, family, Ananas comosus, has been developed as an interspecific cross between Pineapple Research Institute hybrid clone 58-1184 and Pineapple Research Institute (PRI) hybrid clone 59-443, and has been named hybrid CO-2. This hybrid clone generally resembles the parent varieties, but is distinguished therefrom in that this plant produces a sweeter, more viamin C rich fruit, which is low in parasitic fruit diseases, and tolerant or resistant to the physiological disorder called internal browning. This plant has more uniform yellow color, good fruit appearance after refrigerated storage, and produces acceptable crop yields of saleable fresh pineapple.

Abstract: This new and distinct variety of banana plant has the following unique combination of desirable features:1. High level of resistance to both the yellow Sigatoka leaf spot disease (Mycosphaerella musicola) and the black Sigatoka leaf spot disease (Mycosphaerella fijiensis).2. Practical immunity to both races 1 and 4 of Panama disease (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense).3. A strong root system which makes it a hardy plant under marginal water and soil conditions.4. Cold tolerant - plant remains green under cold conditions which cause the reference "Williams" Cavendish variety to turn a yellowish color.5. Excellent green life of fruit after harvest which renders it suitable for export.6. Sliced or diced green and ripe fruit does not oxidize to an unsightly brownish color as does the fruit of the Cavendish export clones.7. Pleasant slightly tart flavor when ripe.8. Peel of harvested green fruit turns yellow when left to ripen under ambient conditons without ethylene treatment.

Abstract: A mango tree "FP1" bearing fruit is disclosed. The fruit is distinguished from other mango varieties by its medium fruit size, high juice content, low fiber content, small core, good taste with high sugar content, low acidity, strong resistance to wind, anthracnose resistance, and good storage capacity.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry characterized by winter hardiness, spring flower bud hardiness, and high quality medium sized fruit.

Abstract: As compared with the reference False Horn plantain variety, this new and distinct variety of plantain (genus Musa, interspecific hybrid) plant has the following unique combination of desirable features:1. Leaves are resistant to the black Sigatoka leaf spot disease (Mycosphaerella fijiensis) which is a very serious disease on False Horn.2. Fruits are straighter and the peels have a lighter green color than those of False Horn.3. Fruit sizes (length and diameter) are similar to those of False Horn when the recommended practice of pruning the bunch to leave only 5 hands for development is followed.4. Total fingers per bunch and bunch weights at maturity are about double (even when the bunch is pruned to leave 5 hands) those of False Horn.5. Fried green chips have a very good flavor and are slightly softer than those of False Horn.6.

Abstract: A new and distinct low-chill, tetraploid highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) variety of complex ancestory, based largely on V. corymbosum L. with some genes from V. darrowi Camp, V. ashei Reade, and V. angustifolium Ait. Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of features:1. The ability to flower and leaf vigorously in an area where the mean temperature of the coldest month is 58 degrees F.2. The ability to retain dormancy during warm periods in January and February.3. The ability to produce ripe fruit 70 days after flowering in north-central Florida.4. The ability to ripen 80% of its crop between May 1 and Jun. 1 in north-central Florida.5. Produces fruit that is large and firm with good flavor and firmness, and a small pedicel scar.6. Produces a vigorous, upright-growing plant with tolerance to Phytophthora cinnamoni and Botryosphaeria dothedia.7. Can readily be propagated from softwood cuttings.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black currant (i.e., Ribes nigrum L.) is provided. The flower buds of the new cultivar exhibit good tolerance to freezing during spring frosts and the time of flowering is very late. The vigorous and upright growth habit of the new cultivar renders it well amenable to mechanical harvesting. Good quality fruit is formed in high yields. The fruit exhibits an attractive glossy purple-black coloration and is particulaly well suited for juice production. Good resistance to mildew and leaf spot also are provided.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black currant (i.e., Ribes nigrum L.) is provided. The cultivar forms attractive very large deep black glossy berries in good yields that are amenable to mechanical harvesting. A vigorous and compact growth habit commonly is exhibited. A cup-shaped plant commonly is formed wherein slightly fewer branches are present at the center. The new cultivar flowers early and the berries mature early. Good resistance to American gooseberry mildew is exhibited. The new cultivar is well suited for consumption when freshly picked or can be canned to form jams, preserves, conserves, etc.

Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure Description and specifications of a new and distinct blueberry variety which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of USDA Selection G-144 (non-patented) and Florida Selection 4-76 (non-patented) is provided. This new blueberry variety can be distinguished by its high productivity, large fruit size, late ripening, long ripening period, small pedicel scar, and good fruit color and firmness.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a new and distinct selection of Olea europea L. (popularly known as an olive tree), hereinafter referred to as Olea europaea cultivar Minerva. Olea europaea differs distinctively from other olives due to its unique combination of its resistance to olive knot and cold temperatures, early entry into production, and its high yield of good quality oil with exceptional organoleptic qualities.

Abstract: A new and distinct low-chill highbush blueberry variety. Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of features:1. The ability to flower and leaf vigorously in an area where the mean temperature of the coldest month is 58 degrees F.2. The ability to produce ripe fruit 60 days after flowering in north-central Florida3. The ability to ripen 80% of its crop between April 20 and May 10 in north-central Florida.4. Produces fruit that are large and firm with good flavor and firmness and a small pedicel scar.5. Produces a plant with tolerance to Phytophthora cinnamomi and Botryosphaeria dothidia.6. Can readily be propagated from softwood cuttings.

Abstract: A new and distinct low-chill, tetraploid highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) variety of complex ancestry, based largely on V. corymbosum L with some genes from V. darrowi Camp. Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of features:1. Produces a vigorous, upright, long-lived plant with little basal suckering.2. Has high resistance to stem canker (Botrosphaeria corticis), stem blight (Botryosphaeria dothedia, and Phytophthora root rot.3. Flowers and produces abundant new leaves in areas of north Florida where the mean temperature of the coldest month is 57.degree. F. or lower.4. Ripens its fruit 60 days after flowering in north-central Florida.5. Ripens 80% of its fruit between April 20 and May 15 in north-central Florida.6. Produces fruit that are large, firm, have a good picking scar, and a good flavor.7. Can be propagated asexually by softwood cuttings.

Abstract: `Excalibur` is a new regal geranium variety which is added to the "Royalty" regal geranium series to replace `Duchess`. Flower color is slightly different than `Duchess` and the floret size is larger. Cutting production and rooting speed are equal to or better than `Duchess`. Plant habit is slightly shorter and well branched. The finished plant habit is slower to shatter than most plants of the species, lasting up to three weeks or more in the home.

Abstract: A new and distinct regal geranium plant with a crisp white flower having a medium lavender eye above medium green foliage. The new variety has a controlled growth habit and has more florets and a shorter flowering time and is more reliable than `Jennifer`.

Abstract: A new and distinct regal geranium plant with deep purple petals having white edges above a medium green foliage. The new variety has a larger growth habit with more vegetative shoots than `Baron`.

Abstract: A new and distinct regal geranium plant with striking rose pink colored flowers having some petals accented by a very deep burgundy middle shading to bright pink with salmon highlights above medium green foliage. The new cultivar has improved cutting production, rooting speed, crop time and flower quantity over `Majestic` and `Grand Slam`.

Abstract: The claimed cultivar brings a new color to the Regal Maiden series of geraniums and is characterized by a white flower delicately streaked with purple shades over a medium green foliage. As with all Regal Maiden flowers, this cultivar exhibits superior rooting with a quick finishing time, compact plant habit and flowers early and easily.