Miniature rose plant

Abstract

The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by the yellow color of buds and flowers and further identified by the unique "moss" on the buds, said moss being soft to the touch and fragrant (lemon).

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 (1) clear medium yellow in color, the buds and flowers resembling Yellow Jewel (miniature -- U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,827) in size and shape and (2) the bud (sepals) being well covered with short moss, said moss being soft to the touch and giving off a lemon-like fragrance when rubbed or brushed; and further characterized by a plant which is vigorous and compact, easy to propagate from soft wood cuttings or by budding, with an abundance of flowers borne singly or several to the stem in loose clusters.