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March 20, 1951 P. J. HOWARD ROSE PLANT Filed Nov. 4, 1949 Plant Pat. 1,009

INVENTOR Patented ManZO, 1951 Pat.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE ROSE PLANT Paul J. Howard, Los Angeles, Calif., assignor to Paul J. Howard California Flowerland, Los Angeles, Calif., a corporation Application November 4, 1949, Serial No. 125,433

1 Claim. (CI. 47-61) l 2 My present invention relates to a new variety The flower of hybrid tea rose plant originating as the result of a cross between the varietiesLos Angeles (not patented) and California (Plant Patent No. 1 449). The cross was made by me in my gardens 5 ig' gig g gfig 2 A Inches long Just be m Los Angeles and the new variety been Colon-Closed bud just showing color is apasexually reproduced by means of budding at proximately Light Coral Red (PL XIII) the same locality-the characteristic features ap- When first petals begin to Open the inner pearmg to be pen.nanent' surface is approximately Apricot Yellow The new variety IS a very vigorous and healthy l0 (P1 Iv) grower and is free in its production of very large Open%ng 'EXtreme1y slow. Not affected by flowers of heavy substance. Outstanding among advers'e Weather conditions. its features is its abundant rich leathery foliage peduncle short Strong and heavy. Capa which grows close to the flower, the slow openm e of holding heavy flowers upright. ing of its bud, and the fragrance and good form Usually red tinged and bearing a number of its flower of spines near the bud or flower. Illustrations accompanying these specifications SepaZs Broad. slightly foliaceousreflex w in approximately true colors three Speci' early but do not clasp stem. mens of the bloom of this variety in various Bloom: stages f Borne.-Singly, usually at terminal of long Following is a deta1led description of this new Stem variety of rose in which color plate numbers Size Medium to large Sometimes attains refer to Ridgways Color Standards and Nomena Size of six inches in diameter in most clature' favorable conditions, but averages about 4 The plant inches. Form.G1obular with very high center, this Growth: Vigorous, upright bush, normally growform being retained and the flower seldom ing 3 to 3 feet high. As a rule each branch opening to reveal the stamens. produces just a single flower at the terminal PetaZage.-Double, with 35 to 45 petals. of the stem, thus making long flower stems. CoZor.Approximately Apricot Yellow (Pl. Blooming habit: Continuous. 1 Stems.Heavy; straight; very strong and stifi. Fragrance-Moderate to intense.

Color dark green tinged with red. Thorns Longevity.-Because of the slow opening, the moderate in number; sharp; red-tinged; exflowers last exceedingly well on the bush, tending at right angles. and they also last well as cut flowers.

Foliage:

Quantity.Abundant and luxuriant. Leaflets.Three to five. Size.--Medium to large, terminal leaflets ap- Shape.Long ovoid.

Behavior.Petals drop freely at maturity. Petals:

Shape.-Almost round. In the open state some of the outer petals reflex in a pointed proximately 2 inches long by 1% inches effect.

wide. Aspect.-Silky. Shape.-Elliptical with acuminate apex. Texturer-very heavy.

Edge finely serrated. Size.Large, being 2 inches or more in Aspect-Glossy. each direction (outer petals). Texture.Leathery. C'olor.--Basic color of the open flower lies Health-Resistant to most rose diseases. between Light Orange Yellow (Pl. III) C'ol0r.Rich green, approximately Elm and Apricot Yellow (Pl. IV), with shad- Green (Pl. XVII). I ings of Apricot Bufi (Pl. XIV) to Apricot Rachis.-Medium size. Grooved above. A Orange (Plate XIV) on the outer surface few small thorns appear on under side. of the petals. Although the petals are a Very short below first leaflet, making leaflet almost sessile. Stipules.-Short and clinging.

little darker on the outer surface due to the shadings, the rose is not a true bicolor rose.

3 Reproductive organs:

Anthers.-Brilliant light red. Stigmas yellow. Pollen yellow. (lawn-Small, about 1 inches by inch.

Comparison The variety most like my new variety is one of its parents, California (Plant Patent No. 449) The principal differences are as follows:

1. The flower of my variety has more petals.

2. The petals of my variety are of firmer substance.

3. The flower of my variety is more fragrant.

4. The color of the two flowers is different- California being a true bi-color and my variety having a flower lighter in color than one of the colors of California.

5. The flowers of my variety are two or three times slower in opening.

6. The general foliage effect of my variety is more luxuriant, more abundant and more disease resistant and the leaflets are usually a little larger.

'7. Usually my variety produces just one flower at the terminal of a long branch, while California breaks freely along the flowering stems.

8. My variety produces flowers that are much longer-lasting, particularly on the bush.

Having thus disclosed my invention, I claim:

The new and distinct variety of hybrid tea rose plant, substantially as herein shown and. described, characterized particularly by its healthy, abundant foliage which is rich green, glossy and leathery; its habit of producing flowers only at terminals of the branches; and the very large, slow-opening and long-lasting flowers of firm substance, high-centered and lasting form, moderate fragrance and general orange-apricot color.

PAUL J. HOWARD.

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