Plants – Herbaceous ornamnental flowering plant – Cactus
Plant Patent
2007-11-06
2007-11-06
Bell, Kent (Department: 1661)
Plants
Herbaceous ornamnental flowering plant
Cactus
Plant Patent
active
11198376
ABSTRACT:
A plant variety of the Cactaceae family,Schlumbergera truncata,called ‘Harmony’ having a deep colored bloom characterized as R.H.S. 46 B (red group). The new variety has a strong resistance to bud abscission, a strong propensity for buds to mature and flower, an erect growth habit, and an ability to grow well in relatively cold temperatures.
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Bell Kent
Law Offices of James R. Cypher
University of Massachusetts
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