USPP2411P - Rose plant - Google Patents

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June 16, 1964 E. s. BOERNER Plant Pat. 2,411

ROSE PLANT Filed June 26, 1963 M. f/im United\ States Patent cc 2,411 ROSE PLANT Yor Filed June 26, 1963, Ser. No. 290,875 1 Claim. (Cl. Plt.-,26)

' The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of rose plant of the floribunda class, which was originated by me by crossing-an unnamed and unpatented very double seedling of White Garnette (Plant Patent No. 1,225) with the variety Hawaii (Plant Patent No. 1,833).

The primary objective of this breeding was to combine the Hawaii flower color with a stifl petaled floribunda flower habit, while at the same time increasing the flower petalage to make the flowers more double than those of the parent variety Hawaii. This objective was fully achieved, along with other desirable improvements, as evidenced by the following unique combination of characteristics which are outstanding in the new variety and which distinguish it from its parents, as well as from all other varieties of which I am aware:

(I) A large flowered floribunda habit;

(2) A graceful flower opening habit, with the flowers finishing flat, but with the center petals upright;

(3) Leathery and firm flower petals; and

(4) A distinctive and attractive general color tonality of the flowers corresponding to Geranium Pink, lightly overcast with Begonia Rose.

Asexual reproduction of my new variety by budding, as performed at Newark, New York, and also at Pleasanton, California, shows that the aforementioned characteristics and distinctions come true to form and are established and transmitted through succeeding propagations.

The accompanying drawing shows typical specimens of the vegetative growth and flowers of my new variety in diflferent stages of development and as depicted in color as nearly true as it is reasonably possible to make the same in a color illustration of this character.

The following is a detailed description of my new variety, with color terminology in accordance with Ridgways Color Standards and Nomenclature:

Parentage: Seedling.

Seed parent.An unnamed very double seedling of White Garnette. Pollen parent.Hawaii. Classification:

' Botanic.Floribunda.

C0mmercial.--Floribunda.

Flower (Observations made from specimens grown outdoors at Newark, New York, in the early morning during the mid- I dle part of the month of September.)

Plant Pat. 2,411 Patented June 16, 1964 Green, Plate 17, lightly overcast with Oxblood Red, Plate 1.

Calyx. -ColorLight Bice Green, Plate 17. Shape pear. Size small. Aspect smooth. Odor when rubbed-none.

Peduncle.-Length medium. Aspect smooth. Strength-erect; heavy. Color-Light Elm Green,

' Plate 17.

Opening-Opens up well; is not affected by adverse weather conditions.

Bloom:

Size. -Medium. Average size when fully expanded-4% inches.

Berna-Both singly and in irregular clusters.

Stems.Medium length; strong.

Form (when first open).High-centered. Permanence-finishes flat, with the center petals upright.

Petalage.-Double (full but open center). Number of petals under normal conditions40;

Color.Center of flower-Rose Doree, Plate 1. Outer petals-Eosine Pink, Plate 1, with edges of petals overcast with Begonia Rose, Plate 1. Base of petals (aiglet)Light Orange Yellow, Plate 3. Inside of petalsGrenadine Pink, Plate 1, lightly overcast with Begonia Rose, Plate 1. Reverse of petals-Eosine Pink, Plate 1. General tonality from a distanceGeranium Pink, Plate 1, lightly overcast with Begonia Rose, Plate 1.

Disc0lorati0n.General tonality at end of first day- Rose Doree, Plate 1. Second dayRose Doree, Plate 1, lightly overcast with Geranium Pink, Plate 1. Third dayGeranium Pink, Plate 1, very lightly overcast with Begonia Rose, Plate 1.

Petals:

Texture.-Leathery; firm; is not affected by wet or hot weather.

Appearanee.-Inside-satiny. Outside-shiny.

Form.-Oval; slightly notched.

Arrangement. Imbricated (regularly arranged shingle-like) Pentaloids in center.Few; small.

Persistence.-Dr0p off cleanly.

Fragrance.--Moderate. Naturetea (average hybrid tea scent).

Lasting quality. On the plantlong. As cut flowerlong.

Genital Organs Stamens, anthers: Medium size; many; regularly arranged around styles. ColorOrange-Bufi, Plate 3.

Stamens, filaments (threads): Medium length. Color- Orient Pink, Plate 2.

Pollen: ColorPale Yellow-Orange, Plate 3.

Styles: Bunched; uneven length; medium length; thin.

Stigmas: Color--Capucine Buff, Plate 3.

Ovaries: All enclosed in calyx.

Hips: None.

Seeds: None.

Form: Bush.

Growth: Vigorous; upright.

Foliage: Compound of 5-7 leaflets.

Size-Medium.

Quantity.Normal.

C0l0r.New foliage: upper sideMorocco Red, Plate 1; under sideOxblood Red, Plate. 1. Old foliage: upper side --Forest Green, Plate 18; under sideBiscay Green, Plate 17.

Shape-Oval pointed.

Texture.-Upper sideglossy. Under side-smooth.

Ribs and veins.-Ordinary.

Edge.Slightly serrated (saw-toothed).

Serrati0n.-Both double and single; small.

Leaf stem.Color-Courge Green, Plate 17, lightly overcast with Acajou Red, Plate 13. Under sideprickly.

Stipules.--Short; smooth.

Wood: I v

New w00d.-ColorLight Yellowish Olive, Plate 30. Bark-smooth.

Old w00d.-Co1orSpinach Green, Plate 5. Bark smooth.

Thorns:

Thorns-Quantity: on main stalks from base0rdinary; on laterals from stalk--ordinary. Form narrow base; medium length; some straight and some hooked downward. Color (when young) Bordeaux, Plate 12. Position-irregular.

Prickles.-Quantity: on main stalks-none; on laterals-none. Short needZes.-Quantity: on main stalks--none; on

laterals-none. I claim: A new and distinct variety or rose plant of the floriburlda class, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by the unique combination of a large flowered floribunda habit, a gracetolality of the flowers corresponding to Geranium Pink,

lightly overcast with Begonia Rose.

No references cited.

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