USPP2424P - Rose plant - Google Patents

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July 14, 1964 s. MCGREDY v Plant Pat. 2,424

ROSE PLANT Filed Aug. 23, 1963 2,424 ROSE PLANT Newark, N.Y., a corpo- Filed Aug. 23, 1963, Ser. No. 304,284 1 Claim. (Cl. Pit-28) The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of rose plant of the floribunda class, which was originated by me by crossing the variety known as Moulin Rouge (U.S. Plant Patent No. 1,298) with the variety known as Korona (unpatented).

The primary objective of this breeding was to modify the parent variety Moulin Rouge by combining therein the larger flower size and rich flower color of the parent variety Korona. along with other desirable improvements, as evidenced by the following unique combination of characteristics which are outstanding therein and which distinguish the new variety from its parents, as well as from all other varieties of which I am aware:

This objective was fully achieved,

(1) A well balanced and broad plant habit, with the plants attaining an average height of about 2 /2 feet and having the habit of being constantly in bloom;

(2) A habit of bearing large clusters of long-lasting flowers, with the trusses being much larger than those of either parent, and the flowers being more lasting than those of either parent;

(3) A distinctive and attractive general color tonality (4) A flower habit characterized by easy shattering of the spent flowers, thus leaving clean flower clusters at all times.

Asexual reproduction of my new variety by budding, as performed, in Ireland, as well as at Newark, New York, and Pleasanton, California, U.S.A., shows that the aforementioned characteristics 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 diflerent 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 variety, with color terminology in accordance with Ridgways Color Standards and Nomenclature:

Parentage: Seedling.

Seed parent.-Moulin Rouge. Pollen parent.-Korona.

Classification:

Btanic.-Floribunda. C0mmercial.--Floribunda.

Flower (Observations made from specimens grown outdoors at Newark, New York, U.S.A., in the early morning during the early part of the month of September.) Blooming habit: Recurrent-continuous.

Bud:

Ireland, assignor to United States Patent 0 Plant Pat. 2,424 Patented July 14, 1964 ice very lightly overcast with Spectrum Red, Plate 1.

Sepals.Slightly branched; curl back when petals begin to unfurl. Color: inside-Yellowish Glaucous, Plate 41; outside-Light Elm Green, Plate 17, lightly overcast with Carmine, Plate 1.

Calyx.-Color-Pois Green, Plate 41, very lightly overcast with Carmine, Plate 1. Shape-pear. Size small. Aspect smooth. Odor when rubbed-none.

Peduncle. Length short. Aspect smooth. Strength-erect; slender. Color-deep Chrysolite Green, Plate 31, very lightly overcast with Acajou Red, Plate 13.

Openings.--Opens up well; is not afiected by adverse whether conditions.

Bloom:

Size.Medium. Average size when fully expanded-3 inches.

Borne-Several together and in large, rounded clusters which are constantly in flower.

Stems.Medium length; strong.

Form (when first open).Cupped. Permanence- Petalage.Semi-double (two rows of petals). Number of petals under normal conditions-from 10 to 12.

Colon-Center of flowerSpectrum Red, Plate 1, lightly overcast with Scarlet-Red, Plate 1. Outer petalsScarlet-Red, Plate 1. Base of petals (aiglet)Pale Lemon Yellow, Plate 4. Inside of petals-Scarlet-Red, Plate 1, lightly overcast with Spectrum Red, Plate 1. Reverse of petals Nopal Red, Plate 1, overcast with Spectrum Red, Plate 1. General tonality from a distance Scarlet-Red, Plate 1, overcast with Spectrum Red, Plate 1.

Discolorati0n.-General tonality at end of first day Spectrum Red, Plate 1, lightly overcast with Scarlet-Red, Plate 1. Second day-Spectrum Red, Plate 1, overcast with Scarlet-Red, Plate 1. Third day-Spectrum Red, Plate 1, overcast with Scarlet-Red, Plate 1.

Petals:

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

Appearance.-Insidevelvety. Outsidesatiny.

F0rm.Oval; slightly scalloped.

Arrangement.Imbricated (regularly arranged shingle-like).

Petaloids in center.Few, small.

Persistence.-Spent flowers drop 01f cleanly.

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

Lasting quality.On plant-1ong. As cut flowerlong.

Genital Organs Stamens, anthers: Medium size; many; regularly arranged arranged styles. Color-Amber Yellow, Plate 16. Stamens, filaments (threads): Short. Color-Orient Pink, Plate 2. Pollen: Color-Straw Yellow, Plate 4. Styles: Loosely separated; uneven length; medium length;

thin. Stigmas: colorfiShell Pink, Plate 28. Ovaries: All enclosed in calyx. Hips: None. Seeds: None.

Plant Form: Bush; broad; well balanced. Growth: Vigorous; upright; branching;

Foliage: Compound of 5-7 leaflets.

Size.--Medium.

Quantity.Normal.

Color.-New foliage: upper side-Acajou Red, Plate 13; under side-Ocher Red, Plate 27. Old foliage: upper side-Varleys Green, Plate 18; under side-Dark Olive Buff, Plate 40.

Shape.-Oval pointed.

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

Ribs and veins.0rdinary.

Edge-Serrated (saw-toothed).

Serrati0n.--B0th double and single; small.

Leaf stem.Color-Tea Green, Plate 47, lightly overcast with Eugenia Red, Plate 13. Under sidesmooth.

Stipules.Medium length; bearded.

Wood:

New w00d.Color-Shamrock Green, Plate 32, very lightly overcast with Ocher Red, Plate 27 Bark smooth.

Old w00d.C0l0r-Cress Green, Plate 31.

smooth.

Thorns:

Th0rns.Quantity: on main stalks from base- Bark 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 combinaiton of a well balanced and broad plant habit, with the plant ataining an average height of about 2 /2 feet and being constantly in flower, a habit of bearing large custers of long-lasting flowers, a distinctive and attractive general color tonality of the flowers corresponding to Scarlet-Red, lightly overcast with Spectrum Red, and an easily shattering habit of the spent flowers which results in clean clusters at all times.

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