Plants inventions 05/09

20090138997 - Kiwi plant named tsechelidis: A new and distinctive variety of the kiwi plant, Actinidia deliciosa, named ‘Tsechelidis’ is described. The new variety is characterized by very large oblong fruit covered with downy hairs, and very broad ovate leaves having acuminate apexes, among other features. The size and uniformity of the fruit provide significantly higher... Agent: Kramer & Amado, P.C.

20090138998 - Interspecific tree named 'plumsweet xii': The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, and medium productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the mid season.... Agent: Lowell Glen Bradford

20090138999 - Mandarin named 'african sunset': A new variety of mandarin (Citrus L.) designated ‘African Sunset’ is described. The fruit matures earlier than comparable varieties. In addition, the fruit includes a more pebbled rind, a lower acid content, and is almost seedless.... Agent: Morrison & Foerster LLP

20090139000 - Strawberry plant named 'drisstrawfive': This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFive’. A new cultivar primarily characterized by its small, sweet tasting fruit, moderate resistance to high pH and high soil salt levels, is disclosed.... Agent: Jondle & Associates P.C.

20090139001 - Dianthus plant 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 varieties, lines, strains or sports of Dianthus. In particular, Dianthus ‘FLORIAMETRINE’ has bright purple/violet flowers.... Agent: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

20090133172 - Mandarin named 'valley gold': A new variety of mandarin (Citrus L.) designated ‘Valley Gold’ is described. The novel characteristics of the fruit include late onset of maturity of fruit, a distinct tougher rag and rind, and a darker external orange colour as compared to known varieties.... Agent: Morrison & Foerster LLP

20090133173 - Strawberry plant named 'prestige': This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PRESTIGE’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PRESTIGE’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium to large plant size; medium fruit size; spreading calyx segments;... Agent: Foley And Lardner LLP Suite 500

20090133174 - Elaeagnus plant named 'viveleg': A new and distinct highly ornamental Elaeagnus plant is provided. Unlike common Elaeagnus ebbingei plants, the new cultivar displays attractive variegated green leaves that are irregularly margined with yellow. An upright and dense growth habit is displayed. The plant asexually reproduces well through the use of cuttings, and is well... Agent: Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC

20090133175 - Variety of cordyline plant name 'ric01': A new and distinct cultivar of Cordyline plant named ‘Charlie Boy’ characterized by cerise pink uniform leaf margins on a brown background, and improved root performance leading to a sturdier, healthier plant.... Agent: Fulwider Patton LLP

20090133176 - Phlox plant named 'pina colada': A new phlox plant particularly distinguished by having pure white flowers, compact plant habit, healthy foliage and good mildew resistance, is disclosed.... Agent: Jondle & Associates P.C.

20090133177 - Penstemon plant named 'penharvio': A new Penstemon plant, particularly distinguished by its violet flower color with white throat, early flowering, and good branching habit.... Agent: Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc. Patent Department

20090126052 - Floribunda rose plant named 'wekjutono': A new variety of Floribunda rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of bright orange coloration.... Agent: Mckee, Voorhees & Sease, P.L.C

20090126053 - Variety of ceanothus plant named 'fit02': A new cultivar of Ceanothus named ‘FIT02’ that is characterized by chocolate brown and dark purple mature foliage, an upright, vigorous habit, and small clusters of flowers in Summer. In combination these traits set ‘FIT02’ apart from all other existing varieties of Ceanothus known to the inventor.... Agent: Fulwider Patton LLP

20090126054 - Pennisetum alopecuroides plant named 'pav300': A new and distinct variety of Pennisetum alopecuroides plant named ‘PAV300’ is characterized by its semi-dwarf and compact, dense growth habit with green-white variegated leaves that are finer and more narrow than other varieties of Pennisetum alopecuroides. ‘PAV300’ is further characterized by a medium-sized inflorescence which is green with a... Agent: Sam R. Mccoy Jr.

20090126056 - Penstemon plant name 'penharcar': A new Penstemon plant, particularly distinguished by its carmine flower color with white throat, early flowering, and good branching habit.... Agent: Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc. Patent Department

20090126055 - Penstemon plant named 'penhared': A new Penstemon plant, particularly distinguished by its red colored flower with white throat, early flowering, and good branching habit.... Agent: Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc. Patent Department

20090119809 - Rosa hybrida shrub named 'ausbernard': A variety of rose plant of the shrub class, named ‘AUSbernard’ is disclosed. The ‘AUSbernard’ rose is a plant suitable for repeat flowering production having deep crimson blooms, a strong Old Rose fragrance and a broad bushy growth.... Agent: Kauth , Pomeroy , Peck & Bailey ,llp

20090119810 - Bergenia plant named 'solar flare': A new and distinct Bergenia plant characterized by foliage with a broad, yellow, variegated margin on new growth, large, bright pink flowers, red winter leaf color, and excellent vigor.... Agent: Klarquist Sparkman, LLP

20090119812 - Baptisia plant named 'starlite': A new cultivar of interspecific Baptisia, ‘Starlite’, characterized by its early blooming bicolor flowers that are violet-purple with a yellow keel held, its densely flowered inflorescences, its initially upright then cascading plant habit, its vigorous growth habit, and its hardiness in U.S.D.A. Zones 4 to 8.... Agent: Biological Patent Services, LLC

20090119811 - Escallonia plant named 'jamie': A new cultivar of Escallonia, a branch mutation of ‘Red Dream’, characterized by its compact, prostrate, spreading growth habit combined with its grayed orange stems, its rose pink flowers in mid summer, its tolerance to wind, rain, and drought, and its ease of propagation by softwood cuttings.... Agent: Biological Patent Services, LLC

20090119813 - Exotic orchid 'golden gambol': A new variety of orchid plant of the Oncidiinae Intergeneric group, of the Maclellanara nothogenera, named EXOTIC ORCHID ‘Golden Gambol’, distinguished in part by a rich butter yellow background, highly contrasted with chocolate blotching, and growing without cultural issues from in-vitro culture to in-vivo flowering. EXOTIC ORCHID ‘Golden Gambol’ grows... Agent: Robert Glen Barfield Dba Okika Limited

20090119814 - Daylily plant named 'dynamite returns': A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the semi-evergreen type is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive ruffled bright rosy pink flowers displaying substantial substance, and a funnel-shaped form over an extended period of time. In U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6, blooming commonly begins during late... Agent: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

20090119815 - Daylily plant named 'mean mister mustard': A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive highly ruffled deep yellow flowers displaying a burgundy eye zone and edges, substantial substance, and a funnel-shaped form over an extended period of time. In U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6, blooming commonly begins... Agent: Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC

20090119816 - Brunnera plant named 'mr. morse': A new cultivar of Brunnera macrophylla, ‘Mr. Morse’, characterized by its deep green foliage that heavily mottled with silver with its contrasting green margins and veins combined with panicles of white flowers that are present in mid to late spring.... Agent: Biological Patent Services, LLC