Miniature rose plant named `Quiet Time`

Abstract

The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant, named `Quiet Time` which is characterized by buds and blooms in shades of pale mauve with the base of innermost petals being pale peach. Blooms of this rose are usually borne one to a stem with hybrid tea form and in sprays of 3 to 5 or more. The bush is vigorous, well-branched and produces moderate to heavy blooms.

The following is claimed: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant, named `Quiet Time`, hardy, dwarf, vigorous growth, well-branched and attractive in appearance, substantially as illustrated and described; characterized by its hybrid tea form blooms, ranging from near Phylox Purple to near Pale Mauve with the base of innermost petals ranging from near Egyptian Buff to near Salmon, which are abundant on the bush and usually borne one to a stem but occasionally in sprays of 3 to 5 or more.