Miniature rose plant

Abstract

This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant primarily identified by the unusual red color, the petals being dark red (near black red) on outside surface and a lighter red on inside surface.

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 exhibition form, essentially dark red in color, the petals on outside surface being darker (blackish) red than the red on inside surface, and further characterized by a plant of compact well rounded shape; vigorous, with the main stems and shoots being of average thorniness, the said plant being easy to propagate from cuttings or by budding, with an abundance of small semi-glossy to matt foliage and an abundance of flowers borne singly or several to the stem in loose clusters.