Miniature rose plant

Abstract

The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by the brilliant red color of the flowers and by the profusion of bloom.

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 of a rich red color, being of a shade generally near Geranium Lake 20 or 20/1, the bud and flower resembling the variety Carol-Jean (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,254) in form and size but having less petals than Carol-Jean; and further characterized by a plant of vigorous and compact growth habit, easy to propagate from cuttings or by budding, with an abundance of small to medium size semi-glossy foliage and an abundance of flowers borne usually in loose clusters of 3 to 5 or more.