Rose plant -- Meikister variety

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Floribunda rose plant is provided which abundantly forms attractive semi-double blossoms commonly in the form of substantially uniform clusters which are long lasting when cut and placed in a vase. The blossoms are Rose Bengal suffused with Carmine Rose and are very stable in coloration. The plant exhibits vigorous vegetation and is semi-erect. The new variety is well adapted for greenhouse forcing and is particularly well suited for cut flower production. Good resistance to cryptogamic diseases also is exhibited.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Floribunda rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) forms in abundance attractive semi-double blossoms commonly borne in substantially uniform clusters which are Rose Bengal suffused with Carmine Rose and are long lasting when cut and placed in vase,   (b) forms medium green adult wood,   (c) forms vigorous vegetation,   (d) is particularly well suited for cut flower production, and   (e) is not particularly affected by cryptogamic diseases; substantially as herein shown and described.