Clifford Louise Corliss

US Patent:

PP47953, Nov 24, 1981

Filed:

May 19, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/151247

Inventors:

Clifford D. Corliss - Ipswich MA

Assignee:

The Conard-Pyle Comany - West Grove PA

International Classification:

A01H 512

US Classification:

Plt 63

Abstract:

A new and distinct variety of Euonymus fortunei which is a branch mutation of the Emerald'N Gold variety (i. e. U. S. Plant Pat. No. 2,231) is provided. The new variety possesses larger leaves than the parent variety which are of a richer attractively variegated coloration. More specifically, the mature leaves are dark green and have light to medium yellow margins. The new variety has a more upright growth habit than the parent variety and forms a larger plant. Unlike the parent there is no substantial change in the leaf coloration and leaf orientation during the winter.

US Patent:

PP50415, Apr 19, 1983

Filed:

Jun 22, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/276063

Inventors:

Clifford D. Corliss - Ipswich MA

Assignee:

The Conard-Pyle Company - West Grove PA

International Classification:

A01H 512

US Classification:

Plt 50

Abstract:

A new and distinct Juniperus variety is provided which originated as a chance seedling from a number of Juniperus virginiana seeds planted in a cultivated area at Ipswich, Mass. The new Juniper variety described hereafter is an attractive rapid grower which assumes a dense columnar configuration which renders it well suited for a wide range of landscape requirements.

US Patent:

PP47570, Aug 11, 1981

Filed:

May 19, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/150962

Inventors:

Clifford D. Corliss - Ipswich MA

Assignee:

The Conard-Pyle Company - West Grove PA

International Classification:

A01H 512

US Classification:

Plt 63

Abstract:

A new and distinct variety of Euonymus fortunei which is a branch mutation of the Emerald'N Gold variety (i. e. , U. S. Plant Pat. No. 2,231) is provided. The new variety possesses smaller leaves than the parent variety which are slightly more elliptic in shape and attractively variegated in color. More specifically, the mature leaves are dark green and have light to medium yellow margins. The new variety is shorter and more spreading than the parent and can be characterized as having a distinctly dwarf growth habit which renders it highly suited for use as a semi-prostrate ground cover.

US Patent:

PP47660, Sep 15, 1981

Filed:

May 19, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/150963

Inventors:

Clifford D. Corliss - Ipswich MA

Assignee:

The Conard-Pyle Company - West Grove PA

International Classification:

A01H 512

US Classification:

Plt 63

Abstract:

A new and distinct variety of Euonymus fortunei which is branch mutation of the Emerald Gaiety variety (i. e. , U. S. Plant Pat. No. 1,960) is provided. The new variety possesses smaller leaves than the parent which are attractively variegated in color. More specifically, the mature leaves are deep green and have ivory margins giving the overall plant a silvery appearance when viewed from a distance. Unlike the parent the new variety exhibits a low and broad dense dwarf growth habit which renders it highly suited for use as a mounding ground cover.