Miniature rose plant

Abstract

This invention relates to a new variety of bush type miniature rose primarily distinguished by the soft pink coloring of its buds and flowers. SU The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of hardy, dwarf, bush type rose plant of the miniature class; the variety being primarily characterized -- as to novelty -- by soft pink buds and flowers which in general color effect are similar to Baby Betsy McCall (miniature -- U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,984, expired). The variety is further characterized by: An abundance of bloom, with flowers borne singly or several to the stem in loose clusters. Faint but sweet fragrance. A plant which is vigorous, of rounded somewhat spreading shape with small matt foliage with pointed leaflets; the buds and flowers being similar in form and side to Judy Fischer (miniature -- U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,137). The plant, which has a normal height of 10-14 inches, can easily be maintained at lesser height by occasional trimming. A plant which grows and blooms satisfactorily both in greenhouse and outdoors; is good for growing in pots; and provides excellent garden decoration as well as cut flowers. The present variety of miniature rose was originated by me in my home garden, then located in Garden Grove, Orange County, Calif., under conditions of careful control and observation, as a cross between Little Darling (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,581, Floribunda, expired) as the seed parent and Magic Wand (miniature -- not patented) as the pollen parent. Subsequent to origination of the variety I successfully asexually reproduced it, in my garden located as aforesaid (also propagated by Pixie Treasures, 4121 Prospect Avenue, Yorba Linda, Calif.) by cuttings; the reproductions having run true in all respects.

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 soft pink in color, with slight coral tone, the depth or shade of color may vary as influenced by the temperature and light intensity, the buds and flowers resembling Judy Fischer (miniature -- U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,137) in size and shape; and further characterized by a plant which is vigorous and compact, easy to propagate from cuttings, with an abundance of small to medium size matt foliage and an abundance of flowers borne singly or several to the stem in loose clusters.