USPP2886P - Rose plant - Google Patents

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May 13, 1969 s BOERNER Plant Pat. 2,886

ROSE PLANT Filed Oct. 15, 1967 United States Patent Int. Cl. A01h /02 US. Cl. Plt.26 1 Claim The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of rose plant of the floribunda class, which was originated by the late Eugene S. Boerner, deceased, by crossing an unnamed and unpatented seedling derived from a cross of the rose variety known as Fashion (Plant Patent No. 789) X the rose variety known as Hawaii (Plant Patent No. 1,833) with the rose variety known as Zorina (Plant Patent No. 2,321).

The primary objective of this breeding was to produce a new and improved floribunda rose variety suitable for use both as a garden variety and a greenhouse out-flower variety. This objective was fully achieved, along with other desirable features, 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:

(1) An upright habit of plant growth suitable for garden use;

(2) Excellent suitability as a greenhouse variety having a high cut-flower productivity;

(3) Abundant foliage having a distinctive and attractive Hays Maroon color;

(4) An attractive ovoid pointed flower bud form; and

(5) A distinctive and attractive flower color corresponding to Thulite Pink, overcast with Cameo Pink.

Asexual reproduction of the new variety by budding, as performed at Newark, N.Y., and also at Pleasanton, Calif., shows that the aforementioned characteristics and distinctions come true to form and are established and transmited through succeeding propagations.

The accompanying drawing shows typical specimens of the vegatative growth and flowers of the new variety in different 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 the new rose variety, with color terminology in accordance with Ridgways Color Standards and Nomenclature:

Parent-age: Seedling.

Seed parent.-An unnamed seedling of Fashion Hawaii. Pollen parent.Zorina. Classification:

B0tanic.F1oribunda. Commercial.-Floribunda. Propagation: Holds its distinguishing characteristics through succeeding propagations by budding.

half-blown: inside of petals-Thulite Pink, Plate 26; reverse of petals-Thulite Pink, Plate 26, lightly overcast with Hermosa Pink, Plate 1 and with the lower half of the petal Pale Ochraceous- Butt, Plate 15.

Sepals-Branched; curl back when petals begin to unfurl. Color: inside-Turtle Green, Plate 32; outsideParrott Green, Plate 6.

Calyx.ColorParrott Green, Plate 6. Shapefunnel. Size-small. Aspect--sm0oth. Odor when rubbed-none.

Peduncle.-Length medium. Aspect smooth. Strength-erect; slender. Color-Light Elm Green, Plate 17.

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

Bloom:

Size.-Mediutm. Average size whenfully expandedfrom 3 inches to 3% inches.

Borne.-Both singly and several together.

Stems.Medium length; strong.

Form (when first open).--High-centered. Permanence-retains its form to the end, but outer petals curl back.

Petalage.Double (full but open center). Number of petals under normal conditionsfrom 30 to 35.

C0l 0r.Center of floWer Thulite Pink, Plate 26, lightly overcast with La France Pink, Plate 1. Outer petalsThulite Pink, Plate 26. Base of petals (aiglets)-Apricot Yellow, Plate 4. Inside of petalsThulite Pink, Plate 26, overcast with Cameo Pink, Plate 26. Reverse of petals-Ivory Yellow, Plate 30, with outer edge of petal very lightly overcast with La France Pink, Plate 1. General tonality from a distance-Thulite Pink, Plate 26, overcast with Cameo Pink, Plate 26.

Discoloration.Gener-al tonal-ity at end of first day- Thulite Pink, Plate 26, lightly overcast with La France Pink, Plate 1. Second day-Thulite Pink, Plate 26, overcast with Cameo Pink, Plate 26. Third dayThulite Pink, Plate 26, overcast with Cameo Pink, Plate 26.

Petals:

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

Appearance.-Inside-satiny. Outside-shiny.

Form.-Oval; slightly notched.

Arrangement.-Imbricated shingle-like) Petaloids in cenler.-Few; small.

Persistence.-Drop off cleanly.

Fragrance-Strong. Nature-tea (average hybrid tea scent).

Lasting quality-On the plant-very long. As cut flower-very long.

(regularly arranged Genital organs Ovaries: All enclosed in calyx. Hips: None. Seeds: None.

Plant Form: Bush.

Growth: Vigorous; upright. Foliage: Compound of 37 leaflets.

Size-Large.

Quantity-Abundant.

Color. New foliage: upper side- Hays Maroon, Plate 13; underside-Van Dyk-e Red, Plate 13. Old foliage: upper side Dark Cress Green, Plate 31; under side-Ligl1t Elm Green, Plate 17.

Sh ape .Oval pointed.

Texture.--Upper side-glossy. Under side-smooth.

Ribs and veins.-Ordinary.

Edge.-Serrated (saw toothed).

Serrati0n.Single; small Leaf stem.ColorR-ainette Green, Plate 31. Un-

der side-prickly.

Stipules.Medium length; bearded.

Wood:

Bark-smooth.

Thorns:

Th0rns.Quan tity: on main stalks from baseordinary; on laterals from stalk--ordinary. Form-- narrow base; medium length; hooked downward. Color (when young)-Bordeaux, Plate 12. Position irregular.

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

Short needles.---Quantity: on main stalks none; on

lateralsnone.

What is claimed is:

1. A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the floribunda class, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by the unique combination of an upright habit of plant growth suitable for garden use, excellent suitability as a greenhouse variety having a high cut-flower productivity, abundant foliage having a distinctive and attractive Hays Maroon color, an attnactive' ovid pointed flower bud form and a distinctive and attractive flower color corresponding to Thulite Pink, overcast with Cameo Pink.

N0 References Cited.

ROBERT E. BAGWILL, Primary Examiner.

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