ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 16 -- United States Patent no. PP37,148, issued on Dec. 16, was assigned to W. KORDES' SOHNE ROSENSCHULEN GMBH & CO KG (Klein Offenseth-Sparrieshoop, Germany).

"Grandiflora rose plant named 'KORdreimela'" was invented by Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes (Klein Offenseth-Sparrieshoop, Germany).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct variety of grandiflora rose plant, referred to by its cultivar name, 'KORdreimela', is described. The new variety forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis, yellow-colored blossoms. The growth habit is very bushy and upright. Glossy, medium green ornamental foliage is formed. Additionally, the new variety is particularly well sui...