USPP2129P - Rose plant - Google Patents

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Jan. 30, 1962 s, BOERNER v Plant Pat. 2,129

ROSE PLANT Filed March 17, 1961 2,129 ROSE PLANT Eugene S. Boerner, Newark, N.Y., assignor to Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark, N.Y., a corporation of New York Filed Mar. 17, 1961, Ser. No. 96,631 1 Claim. (Cl. 47-61) 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 red-flowered seedling of Chatter (Plant Patent No. 739) with the variety known as Garnette Supreme (Plant Patent No. 1,318).

The primary objective of this breeding was to produce a new rose variety which bears red flowers that have the long-keeping qualities of the parent variety Garnette Supreme, but of larger flower size, combined with greater flower production. This objective was fully achieved, 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) Prolific flower production throughout the entire growing season;

(2) Excellent cutting value as greenhouse bench plants;

(3) Long-lasting flower qualities; and

(4)A distinctive Brilliant Scarlet Red general color tonality of the flowers, lightly overcast with Spectrum Red, which is unusual and different from any other rose of this type.

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 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.--An unnamed red-flowered seedling of Chatter. Pollen parent.Garnette Supreme. Classification:

Bozanic.Floribunda. Commercial.--Floribunda.

Flower (Observations made from specimens grown in a greenhouse at Newark, New York, in the early morning during the latter part of the month of August.)

Calyx.-Color-Lettuce Green, Plate 5. Shape pear. Size-small. Aspect-smooth. Odor when rubbed-none.

Peduncle.--Length medium. Aspect smooth. Strength--erect; slender. Color-Lettuce Green, Plate 5.

Opening.0pens up well; is not affected by adverse weather conditions.

Bloom:

Size-Medium. Average size when fully expanded3 /2 inches.

B0rne.'-Both singly and several together.

Stems.-Mediu-m length; strong.

Form (when first 0pen).--Cupped. Permanenceretains its form to the end, but outer petals curl back.

Petalage.D0uble (full but open center). Number of petals under normal conditions-from 35 to Colon-Center of flower-Scarlet Red, Plate 1. Outer peta1s-Spectrum Red, Plate 1. Base of petals (aiglet)-Sea-Foam Yellow, Plate 31. Inside of petals-Scarlet Red, Plate 1, lightly overcast with Spectrum Red, Plate 1. Reverse of petals-P0megranate Purple, Plate 12, lightly overcast with Rose Red, Plate 12. General tonality from a distanceScarlet Red, Plate 1, lightly overcast with Spectrum Red, Plate 1.

Discoloration.General tonality at end of first day- Scarlet Red, Plate 1. Second day-Scarlet Red, Plate 1, lightly overcast with Spectrum Red, Plate 1. Third daySpectrum Red, Plate 1.

Petals:

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

Appear-ance.-Insidesatiny. Outside-shiny.

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

Persistence.-Drop off cleanly.

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

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

Genital organs Stamens, anthers: Medium size; many; regularly arranged around styles. Color-Buff Yellow, Plate 4.

Stamens, filaments (threads): Medium length. Color- Sea-Foam Yellow, Plate 31.

Pollen: Color-Maize Yellow, Plate 4.

Styles: Columnar; uneven length; short; thin.

Stigmas: Color--Cream Color, Plate 16.

Ovaries: All enclosed in calyx.

Hips: None.

Seeds: None.

Plant Form: Bush.

Growth: Very vigorous; upright.

Foliage: Compound of 5-7 leaflets.

Size-Large.

Quantity.Abundant.

Color.-New foliage: upper side-Van Dyke Red, Plate 13, lightly overcast with Brick Red, Plate 13; under side -Acajou Red, Plate 13. Old foliage: upper side-Forest Green, Plate 17; under side- Light Bice Green, Plate 17, with edges lightly overcast'with Van Dyke Red, Plate 13.

Shape-Oval.

Texture. -Upper side-leathery. Under sidesmooth.

3 Ribs and veins.Ordinary. Edge.--Serrated (saw-toothed). Serrati0n.Both double and single; small.

Leaf stem.ColorA-bsinthe Green, Plate 31.

Under side-prickly. Stipules.-Medium length; serrated. Wood:

New w00d.Color--Lettuce Green, Plate 5. Barksmooth. Old wood.ColorCress Green, Plate 31. Barksmooth. Thorns:

Thorns.Quantity: on main stalks from base many; on laterals from stalkmany. Formnarrow base; medium length; hooked downward. Color (when young)Lime Green, Plate 31. Position--irregu1ar.

4 Prickles-Quantity: on main stalks-none; on

laterals-mono. Short needles.-Quantity: on main stalksnone; on

laterals-none.

I claim:

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 prolific flower production throughout the growing season, excellent cutting value as greenhouse bench plants, long lasting flower qualities, and a distinctive and unusual general color tonality of the flowers corresponding to Brilliant Scarlet Red, lightly overcast with Spectrum Red.

No references cited.

Certificate of Correction Plant Pat. No. 2,129

Eugene S. Boerner January 30, 1962 It is hereby certified that error appears in the above numbered patent requiring correction.

The present sheet of drawing should be oancelled and the attached sheet substituted therefor, as part of the Letters Patent.

Signed and sealed this 15th day of May 1962.

Attest:

ERNEST W. SWIDER, Attestz'ng Oyficer.

DAVID L. LADD, Commissioner of Patents.

Jan. 30, 1962 E. s. BOERNER Plant Pat. 2,129

ROSE PLANT Filed March 17, 1961

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