Lilium `Pink Peony`

Abstract

A new variety of hybrid lily plant bearing large, upfacing, double pink flowers of excellent form and long persistence. The double flowers of the new hybrid have uniquely "notched" tepals, and they are borne on exceptionally short, sturdy stems. This combination is completely new in the Asiatic hybrid divisions of lilies suited to forcing and to mass commercial cultivation for use as pot plants. The variety is highly resistant to fusarium disease and shows tolerance of virus. The bulbs may be precooled and forced into flower under glass out of season. The clone is vigorous and is a good grower and propagator.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinctive variety of Asiatic hybrid lily plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized by its high resistance to disease; its tolerance of virus; its vigorous growth and rapid natural propagation; the excellence of its flower form, size, and substance; its versatility both as a garden plant and as a pot-plant produced from pre-cooled bulbs forced under glass out of season; and in particular by its unusual double pink flowers with "notched" inner tepals, borne on exceptionally short stems, a combination unique among Asiatic hybrid lilies suited to forcing and to mass commercial cultivation.