ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18 -- United States Patent no. PP36,727, issued on June 10, was assigned to W. KORDES' SOHNE ROSENSCHULEN GMBH & CO KG (Klein Offenseth-Sparrieshoop, Germany).

"Floribunda rose plant named 'KORneukap'" 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 floribunda rose plant, referred to by its cultivar name, 'KORneukap', is described. The new variety forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis, orange-colored blossoms. The growth habit is very bushy and upright. Glossy, dark green ornamental foliage is formed. Additionally, the new variety is particularly well suited for ...