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PP22227plant named ‘Pickled Pink’
A new and distinct Aloe cultivar named ‘Pickled Pink’ is disclosed, characterized a very papillose texture to leaves, jewel-like appearance to leaves with bright coral leaf margins and papillae; overlaid with glaucous blue green patina. Plants are very fl... 		11/01/2011
PP22056plant named ‘DANOA53’
A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa sp. plant named ‘DANOA53’ characterized by having flowers that are mainly white, with pink veins, measuring about 2 to 3 cm in size, measuring about 2 to 3 cm in size; mounded growth habit; medium floriferous flo... 		08/02/2011
PP22050plant named ‘DANOA49’
A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa sp. plant named ‘DANOA49’ characterized by having dark pink (closest to red-purple, RHS N74A) colored flowers, measuring about 2 to 3 cm in size; mounded growth habit; medium floriferous flowering habit with a lo... 		07/26/2011
PP22017plant named ‘HLR 150’
A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘HLR 150’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching plant habit; uniform flowering habit; long flowering period; single light pink-colored flowers with red purple-colored central spots; and g... 		07/05/2011
PP22018plant named ‘COSEH 750’
A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 750’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching plant habit; uniform flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; long flowering period; numerous single light green to white-colored flow... 		07/05/2011
PP22020plant named ‘HLR 180’
A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘HLR 180’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching plant habit; uniform flowering habit; long flowering period; single white-colored flowers with red purple-colored central spots; and good g... 		07/05/2011
PP22019plant named ‘HLR 170’
A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘HLR 170’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching plant habit; uniform flowering habit; long flowering period; single white to light green-colored flowers with red purple-colored central sp... 		07/05/2011
PP22021plant named ‘COSEH 720’
A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 720’, characterized by its upright plant habit; uniform flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves with distinct venation; long flowering period; numerous single light green-colored flowers; and... 		07/05/2011
PP22022plant named ‘COSEH 740’
A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 740’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching plant habit; uniform flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; long flowering period; numerous single white-colored flowers; and good g... 		07/05/2011
PP21981plant named ‘Angie’
A new cultivar of Wisteria sinensis named ‘Angie’ characterized by strong upright stem growth, characterized by thick non-twining stem growth, large pink and violet flowers and leaf foliage, initially taking a gold color and later changing to bronze and g... 		06/21/2011
7964404Methods for increasing germination vigor by early singulation of conifer somatic embryos
In one aspect, a method is provided for increasing germination vigor of conifer somatic embryos produced in vitro. The method comprises (a) singulating a plurality of individual immature conifer somatic embryos from a first culture of embryos after a first incubatio... 		06/21/2011
PP21974plant named ‘Filips Magic Moment’
A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja plant named ‘Filips Magic Moment’, characterized by its compact, upright and conical plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; and golden yellow green-colored leaves. ... 		06/14/2011
PP21973Loblolly pine tree named ‘CF LP1-7696’
A new and distinctive variety of a loblolly pine tree which has been denominated varietally as ‘CF LP1-7696’ which is distinguished by high growth rate, good resistance to fusiform rust, excellent stem straightness, medium crown width, medium number of whorls, m... 		06/14/2011
PP21978plant named ‘HGV09’
A new and distinct Calathea rosea picta cultivar named ‘HGV09’ is disclosed, characterized by unique coloration of the foliage. The new variety is a Calathea, and is normally used as an ornamental plant. ... 		06/14/2011
PP21977plant named ‘Chocomint’
A new cultivar of hybrid Phormium named ‘Chocomint’ that is characterized by its foliage that is variegated with purple-brown centers and wide bright green margins, its stiff leaves, and its slightly arching plant habit. ... 		06/14/2011
PP21971plant named ‘Electric’
A new and distinct Vriesea sp. plant named ‘ELECTRIC’, characterized as a funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 40 cm to 50 cm in total height (when flowering) and about 50 cm in diameter; yellow-orange (RHS 14B) in color, with orange-red bract margi... 		06/07/2011
PP21945plant named ‘Fantastic’
A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Fantastic’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; vigorous growth habit; greyed purple, greyed green and pale yellow-variegated leaves with undulate margins; and excellent postproductio... 		05/31/2011
PP21955plant named ‘Can Do Apricot Dark Leaf’
A new and distinct Canna cultivar named ‘Can Do Apricot Dark Leaf’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive apricot colored blossoms, dark foliage, characteristically large petals and rapidly self-cleaning petals. The new cultivar is a Canna, typ... 		05/31/2011
PP21956plant named ‘Can Do Pink’
A new and distinct Canna cultivar named ‘Can Do Pink’ is disclosed, characterized by short, compact growth habit. Flowers are characteristically large, pink and rapidly self-cleaning. The new cultivar is a Canna, typically suited for garden and orn... 		05/31/2011
7951594Method of culturing conifer somatic embryos using S(+)-abscisic acid
A method for promoting maturation and development of vigorous conifer (gymnosperm) somatic embryos comprising the use of S(+)-ABA as the substantive form of ABA. ... 		05/31/2011
PP21954plant named ‘Moonraker’
A new cultivar of hybrid Phormium named ‘Moonraker’ that is characterized by its foliage that is variegated with bright green margins and creamy yellow-green centers, its slightly arching plant habit, its small leaves, and its compact plant habit. ... 		05/31/2011
PP21940plant named ‘Tuscan Flame’
A new cultivar of Nandina plant named ‘TUSCAN FLAME’ that is distinguishable by compact bushy habit and year round bright red foliage that displays an overall lacy effect. In combination these traits set ‘TUSCAN FLAME’ apart from all other existing va... 		05/31/2011
PP21949plant named ‘Sunbegobupi’
A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Sunbegobupi’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; greyed brown-colored leaves; and numerous single pink-colored flowers that a... 		05/31/2011
PP21934Almond tree, ‘Supareil’
A new and distinct variety of almond tree is described and which is somewhat similar to the ‘Nonpareil’ almond tree (non-patented), but which is distinguishable therefrom by producing a larger sized kernel of high quality and having a sweet flavor when compared ... 		05/31/2011
PP21948plant named ‘Sunbegopi’
A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Sunbegopi’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; green-colored leaves; and numerous single pink-colored flowers that are held a... 		05/31/2011
7950183Methods of producing a synchronized population of conifer somatic embryo germinants
In one aspect, the present invention provides methods of producing a synchronized population of conifer somatic embryo germinants in preparation for transplantation. The methods of the invention comprise the steps of: (a) culturing conifer somatic embryos on sterile... 		05/31/2011
PP21941plant named ‘Monnieves’
A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘Monnieves’, characterized by its compact, upright and open plant form; freely branching habit; vigorous growth habit; dark burgundy-colored developing stems; dark green-colored leaves; and good garden perfo... 		05/31/2011
PP21947plant named ‘Sunbegosu’
A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Sunbegosu’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; green-colored leaves; and numerous single red-colored flowers that are held ab... 		05/31/2011
PP21929plant named ‘Radiance’
A new cultivar of Abelia plant named ‘RADIANCE’ that is characterized by dense compact habit and bi-colored variegated foliage. In combination these traits set ‘RADIANCE’ apart from all other existing varieties of Abelia known to the inventor. 		05/24/2011
PP21922plant named ‘PKMP07’
A new and distinct cultivar of Campanula portenschlagiana plant named ‘PKMP07’, characterized by having compact, upright plant habit; dense and bushy plant form mainly due to more upright stems; vigorous growth habit and no need for chemical growth retard... 		05/17/2011
PP21919plant named ‘Sawaranored5134’
A new and distinct Mandevilla plant denominated ‘Sawaranored5134’. It has upright and vining plant habit, relatively small glossy foliage, freely branching habit, freely flowering habit. The plant is in full flower around Mother's Day. ... 		05/17/2011
PP21924plant named ‘Gento’
A new distinct cultivar of Gentiana scabra plant named ‘GENTO’, characterized by (1) upright to outward, compact and uniform plant habit; (2) moderate vigor; (3) globular plant shape, measuring about 11 cm in height and 20 cm in diameter; (4) uniform and ... 		05/17/2011
PP21910 plant named ‘Tsukiakaripink6030’
A new and distinct Mandevilla plant denominated ‘Tsukiakaripink6030’. It has upright and vining plant habit, relatively small glossy foliage, freely branching habit, freely flowering habit. The plant is in full flower around Mother's Day. ... 		05/10/2011
PP21911plant named ‘Kamishindenpink5005’
A new and distinct Mandevilla plant denominated ‘Kamishindenpink5005’. It has upright and vining plant habit, relatively small glossy foliage, freely branching habit, freely flowering habit. The plant is in full flower around Mother's Day. ... 		05/10/2011
7939466Method of crop production
The method of crop production provides an ecologically friendly method of planting and harvesting a crop. The method includes the steps of initially planting the seeds of a crop to be grown in at least one row and, following the planting, spraying a first herbicide ... 		05/10/2011
PP21909plant named ‘Kedoaka5152’
A new and distinct Mandevilla plant denominated ‘Kedoaka5152’. It has upright and vining plant habit, relatively small glossy foliage, freely branching habit, freely flowering habit. The plant is in full flower around Mother's Day. ... 		05/10/2011
PP21908plant named ‘Hannyajisenred6106’
A new and distinct of Mandevilla plant denominated ‘Hannyajisenred6106’. It has upright and vining plant habit, relatively small glossy foliage, freely branching habit, freely flowering habit. The plant is in full flower around Mother's Day. ... 		05/10/2011
PP21891plant named ‘Seika’
‘SEIKA’, a new and distinct variety of Nandina domestica, characterized by its tight, dense upright plant habit; slow growth rate; and unique deep red-colored young foliage and deep green-colored mature foliage. Deep red color of young foliage is retained... 		05/03/2011
PP21892plant named ‘FLORIAMETRINE’
A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘FLORIAMETRINE’ is characterized inter alia by altered inflorescence with respect to tissue and/or organelles including flowers or flower parts. This trait sets ‘FLORIAMETRINE’ apart from all other existing varie... 		05/03/2011
PP21868plant named ‘Pacruby’
A new and distinct cultivar of Ivy Geranium plant named ‘Pacruby’, characterized by its outwardly spreading to trailing and cascading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; semi-double-type ... 		04/12/2011
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