Poinsettia V-14

Abstract

A new variety of poinsettia plant distinguished by the unique characteristic of having nearly the overall beauty and red color of Eckespoint C-1 Red (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,923) but blooming approximately one to two weeks earlier at about one to two degrees C. lower forcing temperature thereby effecting a considerable saving of fuel. This new plant also has the unique ability to produce a side shoot on its stem for virtually every axial bud thereby adapting this variety for production of multi-stemmed (pinched) plants of superior beauty and quality. The bracts are often as wide as they are long with a remarkable absence of drooping and since the bract petioles are short, the bracts have a full and compact appearance.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinctive red poinsettia plant substantially as herein shown and described, distinguished by its relatively short blooming time and lower forcing temperatures, its ability to produce a side shoot at substantially every axial bud on its stem, and by its large bracts having very short petioles to provide a full compact appearance in full bloom.