ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- United States Patent no. PP37,020, issued on Oct. 14, was assigned to Coseytown Flowers llc (State Line, Pa.).

"Dahlia plant named 'LeeAnn's WL186B'" was invented by LeeAnn Huber (Greencastle, Pa.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named 'LeeAnn's WL186B' is disclosed, characterized by a strong, upright growth habit, combined with free branching and early flowering. Inflorescences are held above the foliage canopy. Flowering stems have an above average strength with a firm blossom attachment. Flower color is warm salmon with a distinct red picotee on the ray florets. Inflorescences have strong postproduction quality. The new ...