Miniature rose plant

Abstract

The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by the deep red color of buds and flowers and further identified by the unique "moss" on the buds.

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) dark red, similar to Honest Abe (miniature--plant patent pending) in color, the buds and flowers resembling June Time (miniature--U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,563) in size and shape and (2) the bud (sepals) being lightly covered with short moss, said moss being soft to the touch and further characterized by a plant which is vigorous and compact, easy to propagate from softwood cuttings or by budding, with an abundance of flowers borne singly or several to the stem in loose clusters.