Miniature rose plant

Abstract

The subject of the present invention is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant of the miniature class resembling the variety Over The Rainbow (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,472) but differing especially in the brillance of its orange color and the contrasting light color of the reverse side of petals.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant of hardy, dwarf, bushy, much branched habit, essentially as illustrated and described, characterized by buds and flowers resembling the miniature rose `Over The Rainbow` in size and color effect, but the present variety being more brilliantly orange color on top side of petals and the reverse side of petals being light yellow to near white; and further characterized by flowers of symmetrical form with excellent lasting quality both on the plant and as cut flowers; the variety is also characterized by a vigorous, healthy plant, easily propagated from cuttings, which flowers almost continuously during the growing season.