Rose plant

Abstract

1. A new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant of hardy, dwarf, rounded, much branched, bush type, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by buds and flowers resembling Windy City (miniature -- U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,792) in general form and size; the bud and flower color resembling the variety Little Darling (Floribunda -- U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,581, expired) in the blending of yellow, pink and red but usually with more contrast, the general color effect being, yellow with contrasting shades of red; the small buds having rather long sepals with extra foliaceous parts; and further characterized by a plant which is vigorous and compact with abundant disease resistant foliage, a plant which is easily propagated from cuttings, an abundance of bloom with flowers borne singly or several to the stem in loose clusters.

The following is claimed: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant of hardy, dwarf, rounded, much branched, bush type, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by buds and flowers resembling Windy City (miniature -- U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,792) in general form and size; the bud and flower color resembling the variety Little Darling (Floribunda -- U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,581, expired) in the blending of yellow, pink and red but usually with more contrast, the general color effect being, yellow with contrasting shades of red; the small buds having rather long sepals with extra foliaceous parts; and further characterized by a plant which is vigorous and compact with abundant disease resistant foliage, a plant which is easily propagated from cuttings, an abundance of bloom with flowers borne singly or several to the stem in loose clusters.