The Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand Limited

Ron A Beatson

Dominique Noiton

Mark A McNeilage

Elspeth A MacRae

A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species (Sieb. & Zucc.) Planch. ex Miq. var. is described. The variety results from a controlled pollination using a female selection AAME01_01 (unpatented) and a male selection AAME01_05 (unpatented). The fruit of this new variety has an attractive appearance (both internal and external) characterised by its green hairless, edible skin with red-centered flesh at maturity, small fruit size, oblong shape, and sweet aromatic taste. The new variety has been named 'Hortgem Rua'.

Kiwi plant named 'Hortgem Rua'

A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species (Sieb & Zucc.) Planch. ex Miq. var. is described. The variety results from a controlled pollination using a female selection AA05_01 of unknown parentage and a male selection AA13._0l of unknown parentage. Both named parents (AA05_01 and AA 13_01) are unpatented. The new variety is distinguished by its green hairless, edible skin, small fruit size, oblong shape and sweet aromatic taste.

Kiwi plant named 'Hortgem Wha'

A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species (Sieb. & Zucc.) Planch. ex Miq. var. is described. The variety results from a controlled pollination using a female selection AA01_01 of unknown parentage and a male selection AA04_01 of unknown parentage. Both named parents (AA01_01 and AA04_01) are unpatented. The new variety is distinguished by its green hairless, edible skin, small fruit size, ovoid shape and sweet aromatic taste.

Kiwi plant named 'Hortgem Toru'

A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species (Sieb & Zucc.) Planch. ex Miq. var. is described. The variety results from a controlled pollination using a female selection AA02-01 of unknown parentage and a male selection AA13-01 of unknown parentage. Both named parents (AA02-01 and AA13-01) are unpatented. Its green hairless, edible skin, small fruit size and sweet aromatic taste distinguish the new variety.

New kiwi plant entitled 'Hortgem Tahi'

The present invention relates to a new and improved variety of apricot tr The fruit of the new variety is characterised by attractive bright orange color with a pink-red blush, medium size, and firm flesh with an excellent sweet flavor. The tree is characterised by moderately vigorous healthy growth and spreading to upright tree habit. The new variety has been named `Alex`.

Apricot tree named `Alex`

The present invention relates to a new and improved variety of apricot tr The fruit of the new variety is characterized by an attractive deep orange color with a red blush, very large size, and firm flesh with sweet flavor. The tree is characterized by moderately vigorous healthy growth and spreading tree habit. The new variety has been named `Gabriel`.

Apricot tree named `Gabriel`

The present invention relates to a new and improved variety of apricot tr The fruit of the new variety is characterized by a shiny, attractive orange color with intense red blush covering 30-50% of the surface. The fruit is of large size with an elliptical shape and has juicy, firm flesh with sweet flavor. The tree is characterized by vigorous healthy growth and a drooping tree habit. The new variety has been named `Vulcan`.

Apricot tree named `Vulcan`

The present invention relates to a new and improved variety of apricot tr The fruit of the new variety is characterized by an attractive orange color with up to 20% of red blush on fruit exposed to the sun. The fruit is of medium size with an oblong shape and has juicy, firm flesh with sweet flavor. The stone is free. The tree is characterized by vigorous healthy growth and a spreading tree habit. The new variety has been named `Benmore`.

Apricot tree named `Benmore`

The present invention relates to a new and improved variety of apricot tr The fruit of the new variety is characterised by an attractive orange color, medium to large size, and firm flesh with sweet flavor. The tree is characterised by moderately vigorous healthy growth and an upright tree habit. The new variety has been named `Dunstan`.

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Motueka, New Zealand

Ron A Beatson