The purpose of the company is to operate a nursery and perennial garden as well as to trade its products. The company may also assume representations, acquire, develop, manage and exploit patents, trademarks, licenses and manufacturing processes, acquire, manage, encumber and sell real estate, and conduct, finance and promote any kind of business that is compatible with the company's purpose. The company may establish subsidiaries, branches and agencies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as participate in, acquire and sell similar or related businesses.