Miniature rose plant--Mincco

Abstract

The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by the pink and white bi-color coloration of the very double flowers and by the profusion of bloom.

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 deep pink and white bi-color, being of a shade generally near Tyrian Rose 24 to Tyrian Rose 24/2 (or similar), on the top surface and near white on reverse, the bud and flower resembling the variety Toy Clown (Plant Pat. No. 2,909) in form and size but having more petals; and further characterized by a plant of vigorous and compact growth habit, easy to propagate from cuttings, with an abundance of flowers borne usually one to the stem.