Miniature rose plant/var: MORwhy

Abstract

The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized primarily by the rich red color of the open flowers which are accented by a rather large yellow "eye" with the petal reverse being yellow or yellow blend.

The following is claimed: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant of hardy, dwarf, bushy, rounded, much branched habit substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by open (7-9 petals) flowers which are bright red in color, with a large yellow "eye", the reverse side of petals being yellow or yellow blend, the buds and flowers resembling the shrub rose Cocktail in form and color but smaller in size; and further characterized by a plant which is vigorous and compact, easy to propagate from soft wood cuttings or by budding, with an abundance of flowers borne singly or several to the stem in loose clusters.