ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 19 -- United States Patent no. PP36,740, issued on June 17, was assigned to Heritage Legacy Partners LLC (Brenham, Texas).

"Shrub rose plant named 'ARE24PMMN'" was invented by Nathan Dennis Knutson (Brenham, Texas) and George Michael Shoup (Brenham, Texas).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant, referred to by its cultivar name, 'ARE24PMMN', is provided which abundantly and continuously forms clusters of small fragrant blooms. The growth habit is compact, full, and bushy. The foliage is smooth, matte, and dark green. The plant propagates from cuttings easily, has a reduced prickle count compared to most roses, blooms in clusters of s...