Floristic list of the open ground plants from Sverdlovsk Breeding Station of Horticulture

The article describes the species diversity of open ground plants collection based on the territory of the Sverdlovsk Breeding Station of Horticulture. 90 years of work allowed to collect a unique gene pool, including 2100 varieties of perennial plants from 127 species, 55 genera, 24 families. A taxonomic review of gene pool is given, including fruit, berry and ornamental crops, taking into account the current systematic affiliation and origin of the species. The main directions of introduction and achievements of selection are briefly described in connection with pome, stone fruit and berry crops varieties creation suitable for cultivation in the harsh conditions of the Middle Urals.