USPP2103P - Rose plant - Google Patents

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' Nov; 7, 1961 D, H. MOREY, R Plaht Pat. 2,103

ROSE PLANT Filed Dec. 14, 1960 United States Patent The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of rose plant of the hybrid tea class, which was originated by me by crossing the variety Golden Masterpiece (Plant Patent No. 1,284) with the variety Lydia (unpatented) The primary objective of this breeding was to produce a new rose variety comparable to the parent variety Golden Masterpiece, but in which the flower color is intensified without reducing the flower size. This objective was substantially achieved, along with other desirable improvements, although the flower size in the new variety is slightly less than that of Golden Masterpiece, 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:

(1) A vigorous and upright habit of growth throughout the season;

(2) A free blooming habit;

(3) An ovoid bud form;

(4) Relatively large high-centered flowers ranging from 5 to 6 inches in diameter and each having from 35 to 40 petals;

(5) A clear and distinctive Apricot Yellow general color tonality of the flowers, with the upper half of the petals lightly overcast with Empire Yellow; and

(6) Distinctive Grenadine 'Red stamens and Begonia Rose filaments.

Asexu-al reproduction of the new variety by budding, as performed at Pleasanton, California, and also at Newark, New York, shows that the foregoing 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 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 my new variety, with color terminology in accordance with Ridgways Color Standards and Nomenclature:

Parentage: Seedling.

Seed parent.Golden Masterpiece. Pollen parent.--Lydia. Classification:

B0tanic.Hybrid tea. C0mmercz'al.Hybrid tea.

Flower (Observations made from specimens grown outdoors at Newark, New York, in the early part of the month of September.)

Blooming habit: Recurrent-continuous. Bud:

Size.-Mediurn. Form. Ovoid; is not affected by wet or hot weather. Col0r. {-w='1ien sepals first dividePale Lemon Yellow,"'Plate 4. When petals begin to uniurl- Light Cadmium, Plate 4. When half-blown: inside of petals-Empire Yellow, Plate 4, with upper half of petals overcast with Pinard Yellow, Plate 4; Treverse of petals-Pinard Yellow, Plate 4.

.S 'epals.Slightly branched; curl back when petals Plant Pat. 2,103 Patented Nov. 7, 1961 ICC 2 begin to unfurl. Color: insideAbsinthe Green, Plate 31; outside-Biscay Green, Plate 17. Calyx.--Color.Parrot Green, Plate 6. Shape apple. Size-Small. Aspect-smooth. Odor when rubbed-none.

Peduncle. Length medium. Aspect rough. Strength-erect; slender. Color-Cress Green, .Plate 31.

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

Bloom:

Size.Large. Average size when fully expanded from 5 inches to 6 inches.

B0rne.-Singly.

Stemsx-Medium length; strong.

Form (when first open).-High-centered. Permanenceretains its form to the end.

Petalage-Double (full but open center). Numher of petals under normal conditionsfrom 35 to 40.

C0l0r.Center of flowerApricot Yellow, Plate 4. Outer petals-lower half of petals Empire Yellow, Plate 4, and upper half of petals Pinard Yellow, Plate 4. Base of petals (aiglet) Lern-on Chrome, Plate 4. Inside of petals-Apricot Yellow, Plate 4, with upper 'half of petals lightly overcast with Empire Yellow, Plate 4. Reverse of petalsPinard Yellow, Plate 4. General tonality from a distanceEmpire Yellow, Plate 4.

Disc0l0rati0n.-Genenal tonality at end of first dayApricot Yellow, Plate 4, very lightly overcast with Empire Yellow, Plate 4. Second day Apricot Yellow, Plate 4, lightly overcast with Ernpire Yellow, Plate 4. Third d-ay-Empire Yellow, Plate 4.

Petals:

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

Appearance.Insidesatiny. Outsideshiny.

Arrangement. Imbricated (regularly arranged shingle-like) Petaloz'ds in center.FeW; large.

Persistenoe.Drop off cleanly.

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

Lasting qnalily.0n the plantlong. As cut flower-long.

Genital organs Stamens, anthers: Medium size; many; regularly arranged around styles. .Color--Grenadine Red, Plate 2.

Stamens, filaments (threads): Medium length. Color Begonia Rose, Plate 1.

Pollen: ColorSa=frano Pink, Plate 2.

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

Stigmas: Color-Bittersweet Pink, Plate 2.

Ovaries: All enclosed in calyx.

Hips: None.

Seeds: None.

Plant Form: Bush. Growth: Vigorous (attains height of 6 feet); upright. Foliage: Compound of 3-5 leaflets.

Size.Large.

Quantity.--Norrrral.

C0l0r.New foliage: upper sideLettuce Green, Plate 5, lightly overcast with Carmine, Plate 1; under sideCarmine, Plate 1. Old foliage: upper sideCress Green, Plate .31; under sideLight Cress Green, Plate 31.

Slzape.- Oval pointed.

Texture.Upp=er side--leathery; glossy. Under side smooth.

Ribs and veins.-Ordinary.

Edge.Serrated (saw-toothed).

Serrati0n.Both double 'and single; small.

Leaf stem.ColorChromiurn Green, Plate 32.

Under sidePrickly.

Stipules.Medium length; smooth.

Wood:

New w00-d.ColorGrass Green, Plate 6. Bark smooth. Old w00d.Color-Elrn Green, Plate 17. Barksmooth, Thorns:

Thorns.--Quantity: on main stalks from baseordinary; on laterals from stalk-ordinary, Forrn narrow base; medium length; straight. Color (when young)-Carmine, Plate 1. Positionirregular.

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

Short needles-Quantity: on main stalks11one; on

lateralsnone.

I claim:

A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the hybrid tea class, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by the unique combination of a vigorous and upright habit of growth throughout the season, a free blooming habit, an ovoid bud form, relatively large and high-centered flowers, a clear and distinctive Apricot Yellow general color tonality of the flowers, with the upper half of the flower petals lightly overcast with Empire Yellow color, and distinctive Grenadine Red stamens and Begonia Rose filaments.

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