Rose plant

Abstract

This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant primarily distinguished by very double bright red flowers of carnation-like form borne in clusters and by the exceptionally long lasting quality of said flowers.

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 very double flowers of a doubleness and form resembling that of a carnation, the buds and flowers resembling Fire Princess (miniature -- U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,084) in size and color; and further characterized by a plant which is vigorous, yet more compact than Fire Princess, said plant being 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 small to medium size clusters.