Miniature rose plant

Abstract

The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by the bright orange color of buds and flowers and bi-color effect of the upper and lower petal surface.

The following is claimed: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant of hardy, dwarf, bushy, rounded, much branched habit, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by buds and flowers which are of an orange or orange blend coloring, the buds and flowers resembling Gloriglo (Miniature -- U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,305) in size and color, the present variety having more petals, and a more compact plant habit, the mature flowers often aging quite red in cooler weather; and further characterized by a plant which is easy to propagate from soft wood cuttings, with an abundance of flowers usually borne singly on slender wirey stems.