Lily plant named `Pantomime`

Abstract

A new variety of Oriental hybrid lily plant bearing large upright-facing flowers particularly characterized by their clear pink coloration with deeper midribs, their large size and substance, and their upright to semi-upright orientation, the flowers being of excellent form and long persistence both on the plant and as cut flowers. This combination is completely new in the Oriental hybrid divisions of lilies suited to forcing and to mass commercial cultivation. The plant is an excellent garden plant, highly resistant to disease and shows tolerance of virus; the bulbs may be precooled and forced for cut flower production and the clone is vigorous, a good grower and a good propagator.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Oriental hybrid lily plant, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized by its unique upright to semi-upright flowers with their pink coloration, deeper magenta-rose midribs and complete lack of spotting, the plant has a vigorous growth habit and rapid natural propagation and is characterized by the excellence of its flower form, size and substance, its versatility both as a garden plant and as a cut flower producer, and its high resistance to diseases.