ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 16 -- United States Patent no. PP36,704, issued on May 20, was assigned to Kerley & Co Ltd (Great Britain).
"Nemesia plant named 'KERNEMBIRD'" was invented by Timothy Edward Kerley (Willingham, Great Britain).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia fruticans plant named 'KERNEMBIRD' is disclosed, characterized by bilabiate zygomorphic flowers with a nectar spur which flower acropetally towards the apex, giving a long flowering habit with no need to dead head. Flowers are medium blue in color and produce scant seed. Plants are compact and tolerant to both cold and heat. In commercial production the new variety is suitable for overwinter produc...