USPP1065P - rose plant - Google Patents

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Jan. 15, 1952 E. S. BOERNER Plant Pat. 1,065

ROSE PLANT Filed Nov. 28, 1950 Patented Jan. 15, 1952 ROSE PLANT Eugene S. Boerner, Newark, N. Y., assignor to Jackson &' Perkins Company, Newark, N. Y., a corporation of New York Application November 28, 1950, Serial No. 197,897

Plant Pat. 1,065

The present invention relates to" a new and distinct variety of rose plant of the floribunda class, originated by crossing the variety Garnette (unpatented) with an unnamed, unpatented yellow seedling.

The primary objective in making this cross was to obtain a rose of the Garnette type in a new color of flower, but retaining the lasting quality, stiff petals and good production which are characteristic of this parent.

This objective was fully achieved, as evidenced by the following features which are distinctive in the new variety and distinguish it from both parents, as well as from all other known varieties of which I am aware:

(1) The Cameo Pink color of the flowers;

(2) The long-lasting quality of the flowers, both on the plant and as cut-flowers;

(3) The prolific production of flowers when grown in the greenhouse; and

(4) The hardiness when grown out-of-doors.

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

The accompanying drawing shows specimens of the new variety, with the flowers and foliage in different stages of development.

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

Parentage: Seedling.

Seed parent.Garnette. Pollen parent.An unnamed yellow seedling. Classification Botanic.-Large-flowered polyantha. Commercial.Floribunda.

Flower (Observations made in the greenhouse at Newark, New York, in the early morning in the month of May, 1950.)

Blooming habit: Recurrent-continuous. Bud:

Size-Medium.

Form.void. Is not affected by wet or hot weather.

O0l0r.When sepals first divide-Rose Pink, Plate 12. When petals begin to unfurl- Rosolane Pink, Plate 26. When half blown-inside of petalsCameo Pink, Plate 26; reverse of petals-Cameo Pink, Plate 26, lightly overcast with White, Plate 53, on the lower half of the petal.

1 Claim. (01. 47-61) Sepals.-Co1or--inside-Biscay Green, Plate 17; outside-Light Bice Green, Plate 17. Serrated; curl back when petals begin to unfurl.

CaZyx.ColorBiscay Green, Plate 17. Shape-funnel. Size-small. Aspect- ColorBiscay Green, Plate 17.

smooth. Odor when rubbed-none. PeduncZe.-Length-short. Aspect-rough.

Strengtherect; slender.

Opening.0pens up well. Is not afl'ected by adverse weather conditions.

Bloom:

Size.Medium. Average size when fully ex- Form.When first open-cupped. Perma- Petalage.Very double (many petals and stamens hidden). Number of petals under Colon-Center of fiowerCameo Pink, Plate 26. Outer petals-White, Plate 53, lightly overcast with Cameo Pink, Plate 26. Base of petals -(aiglet)-Pale Chalcedony Yellow, Plate 17. Inside of petals-Cameo Pink, Plate 26. Reverse of petals-White, Plate 53, lightly overcast with Cameo Pink, Plate 26. General tonality from a dis- Discol0ration.General tonality at end of first dayCameo Pink, Plate 26. Second day-Cameo Pink, Plate 26. Third day- White, Plate 53, lightly overcast with Cameo Pink, Plate 26.

Petals:

Textura-Leathery. Is not affected by wet or hot weather.

40 Appearance.-I n s i d e-satiny. Outside-- shiny. Form-Oval. Arrangement-Irregular. Petaloids in centerfew; small.

Persistence-Drop off cleanly. Fragrance.-Moderate. Nature-tea (average hybrid tea scent). Lasting quality.-On the plant and as cut flower-very long.

Genital organs:

Stamens, anthers.-Medium size; few. ColorOchraceous-buff, Plate 15. Arrangementregular around styles.

Stamens, momenta-Short. Color-Sui.

phur Yellow, Plate 5.

PoZZen.-Color-Martius Yellow, Plate 4.

Styles-Loosely separated; uneven length;

short; thin.

Stigmas.ColorLight Dull Green Yellow,

Plate 17. Ovaries.All enclosed in calyx.

, Plant Form: Bush.

Growth: Vigorous; branching. Foliage: 3 to 5 leaflets.

Size.--Medium.

Quantityr-Abundant.

Colon-New foliage-dipper side: Victoria Lake, Plate 1; under side: Oxblood Red, Plate 1. Old foliage-upper side: Forest Green, Plate 17; under side: Light Elm Green, Plate 17.

Shape.0va1 pointed.

Temture..-Upper side-leathery. Under side-smooth. Ribs and veins-ordinary.

Edge.-Serrated (saw toothed).

Serration.-Double; sharp.

Leaf stem.-Color'--Absinthe Green, Plate 31. Under sideprickles.

Stipules.--Medium length; bearded.

Disease resistance-Resistant.

r 4 Wood:

New lwood-Color-Hays Russet, Plate 14:

Bark-smooth. Old w0cd.-Color-Cress Green, Plate 31.

Barksmooth. Thorns:

Tho rns.Quantity-on main stalks from base-few: on laterals from sta11-:-none. Form-narrow base; short; straight. Color when young-Light Yellowish Olive, Plate 30. Position-irregular.

Prickles and short needles-None.

I claim:

A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the floribunda class, characterized as to novelty by the Cameo" Pink" color of its flowers, by the long-lasting quality of the flowers both on the bush and as cut-flowers; by its prolific flower production when grown in the greenhouse, and by its hardiness when grownout-of-doors, substantially as shown and described herein.

EUGENE S. BOERNER.

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