African violet plant

Abstract

An African violet named Rhode Island having intensive pink flower color, with a somewhat deeper pink tone in the center, and frilled edges. The variety is profuse in bloom, with up to 15 flower stems each carrying up to 12 or more flowers per stem. The growth is uniform, the leaves dark green and shiny, and the flowers long lasting and non-dropping. The plant is saleable within 8 weeks after potting.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of African violet plant known by the cultivary name Rhode Island and particularly characterized by the combined features of intensive pink flower color, with a somewhat darker pink center; profuse blooming habit providing a corolla which appears rather fluffy during full bloom; dark green shiny leaves; excellent growth habit, producing up to 15 flower stems, each of which contains up to 12 or more flowers per stem, with the flowers being long lasting and non-dropping, and by its ability to provide a saleable plant within 8 weeks after potting.