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 the buds and flowers.

The following is claimed: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant of hardy, dwarf, bushy, upright, much branched habit, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by buds and flowers of a rich dark red color, being of a shade generally near Chrysanthemum Crimson 824/1, the buds and flowers resembling the variety Beauty Secret (not patented) in form and size but being darker red in color; and further characterized by a plant of vigorous and compact growth habit, easy to propagate from cuttings, with an abundance of small to medium size semi-glossy to matt foliage and an abundance of flowers borne usually singly on rather stiff wirey stems.