Rose plant

Abstract

The present miniature rose, subject of this disclosure, is primarily characterized by the basically white bud and flower and the unique blending or edging of petals with shades of soft to deep rose pink color.

The following is claimed: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant of hardy, dwarf, bushy, upright, much branched habit, essentially as illustrated and described, characterized by buds and flowers of a basic white or near white color with the upper petal surfaces shaded, blended or tinted with light to deep pink color of varying hue and intensity, ranging from very soft shades of Neyron Rose to deeper shades of rose pink to lavenderish pink, depending upon conditions of culture and intensity of direct sunlight; the form and size of bud and flower resembling Easter Morning; and further characterized by a plant which is vigorous and relatively compact, said plant being easy to propagate from cuttings, with medium small, disease resistant matt foliage, an abundance of bloom with excellent keeping qualities, with flowers borne singly or several to the stem in loose clusters.