ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 3 -- United States Patent no. PP36,787, issued on July 1, was assigned to GardenGenetics LLC (Columbus, Ohio).
"Syringa plant named 'G13110'" was invented by Richard A. Grazzini (Bellefonte, Pa.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Syringa plant, referred to by its cultivar name, 'G13110', is described. The new variety forms light pink-colored flowers which are strongly fragrant. Dark-green-colored foliage is formed, and the new variety is moderately vigorous and densely branched. The growth habit is compact. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive ornamentation in the landscape."
The patent was filed on Dec. 30, 2...