Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

Elwin R Orton

David A Gant

Thomas J Molnar

'CR195-115' is a new and distinct cultivar of interspecific, hybrid evergreen holly distinguished by its small spineless leaves and narrowly conical single-trunk tree form, which is highly dissimilar to other forms of. Its parentage includes four species (, and), further distinguishing it from other cultivars. Plants are winter-hardy in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b and exhibit a moderate rate of growth, develop an upright, densely-branched narrow conical form of compact size, and produce an abundance of well-displayed shiny black fruit.

interspecific hybrid named 'CR195-115'

The physical manner in which the inflorescences on our new cultivar are displayed is unique as the flower heads are held erect on the rapidly elongating peduncles in the spring at nearly 90 degrees. When the telescoped vegetative bracts that protected the over-wintering flower buds have fallen, the rapidly growing peduncles elongate upward and the rapidly growing narrow pink-red floral bracts which are lightly attached at their apex enlarge upward until, with further growth, the floral bracts expand at an increased angle and look like butterflies perched on the vertical peduncles. The deep-cup shape of the floral bracts is unique among the comparative pink/red bracted clones of'Rosea', 'Radiant Rose', and 'Heart Throb' in the trade It's floral bracts are larger and darker than thein the trade and holds its color longer than those ofwhich usually turn white. This hybrid &#x2018;KN144-2&#x2019; is a winter hardy, attractive dark/pink red floral bracted tree with a beautiful round densely-branched growth habit than othercultivars. It is more vigorous, dense, more rounded and fully branched, and is slightly taller than wide as compared to those presently in the trade. The bracts of this new cultivar are believed by the inventor to be larger and darker pink/red than those of any of the other pink/red cutivars of

Interspecific cornus hybrid tree designated 'KN144-2'

An advanced generation interspecific hybrid ofandthat is distinguished by its exceptionally high vigor, attractive foliage, very floriferous display of white floral bracts, high level of winter hardiness, tolerance of drought and shade, and high resistance to the incitants of Powdery Mildew and Dogwood Anthracnose.

Interspecific hybrid dogwood tree designated 'KF 111-1'

A new and distinct variety of evergreen shrub holly distinguished in that it combines from three species (and), as well as exhibiting desirable landscape and production traits which distinguish it from other forms ofPlants of the new variety exhibit a moderately vigorous rate of growth, develop a dense, self-compacting, moderately broad conical form of moderate size, possess small, shiny, dark green leaves with a beautiful finely rugose surface and non-spiny margins (consumer friendly) with bright red fruit displayed on wood of the previous season's growth, and are outstanding for their high level of winter hardiness.

Interspecifichybrid plant designated 'Spartan'

An Finterspecific hybrid ofthat is distinguished by its large bracts, a compact and dense attitude, wider than tall, and a flowering habit in the middle of the blooming season for the commercially available cultivars ofThe cultivar has a high level of winter hardiness, and is highly resistant to dogwood anthracnose and the common dogwood borer.

Interspecific hybrid Dogwood Tree designated 'KF1-1'

An advanced generation interspecific hybrid of () that is distinguished by its exceptionally high vigor, superior foliage, floriferous display of very attractive and exceptionaly large white floral bracts, high level of winter hardiness, good drought tolerance and high resistance to the incitants of powdery mildew and dogwood anthracnose.

Interspecific Cornus hybrid designated KN30-8

An interspecific hybrid ofexhibits the vigorous nature and the floral display of large, white bracts of plants ofand the dark, glossy green foliage and disease and insect resistance of plants ofThe hybrid thus provides a new, unique, and superior large-bracted dogwood for landscaping purposes. Plants ofbecome very large in nature in areas where they are indigenous but seldom thrive in other areas. Plants of this novel hybrid are expected to thrive in many regions of the world where plants ofperform well.

Interspecific cornus hybrid designated KN4-43

A cultivar of dogwood tree is characterized by a unique combination of red floral bracts and a dwarf rounded shape.

Dogwood tree named 'Rutnut'

Rutzan is a new and distinct variety of evergreen holly distinguished in that it combines from three species ( and ), desirable landscape and production traits which distinguish it from all other forms of Ilex. Plants of the new variety exhibit a moderate rate of growth, develop a densely branched narrow to moderately broad conical form of compact size, possess small to medium sized dark green spiny leaves, produce an abundance of bright red fruit well displayed on wood of the previous season's growth, and are outstanding for their exceptionally high level of winter hardiness.

Growing community of inventors

Hillsborough, NJ, United States of America

Elwin R Orton