Miniature rose plant-white chipper variety

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Miniature rose plant is provided having highly attractive double blossoms which are white with an occasional pink tint. The new variety is a mutation of the Chipper variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,764) which is known to bear coral pink blossoms. Other than the blossom coloration the characteristics of the new variety generally correspond to those of the Chipper variety.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Miniature rose plant, substantially as illustrated and described, wherein: (a) from the physical standpoint the plant is substantially identical to that of the parent Chipper variety with the exception of the blossom coloration, has an almost erect growth habit, forms light green shiny leaves, and forms very double flowers which are white with an occasional pink blush during the cooler months; and   (b) from the biological standpoint the plant has vigorous and regular vegetation, exhibits an abundant and repeated florescence, and possesses the ability of its blossoms to last for extended periods whether on the bush or cut.