USPP2774P - Rose plant - Google Patents

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Oct. 24, 1967 s BOERNER Plant Pat. 2,774

ROSE PLANT Filed Sept. 1, 1966 United States Patent 2,774 ROSE PLANT Eugene S. Boerner, Newark, N.Y., assignor to Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark, N.Y., a corporation of New York Filed Sept. 1, 1966, Ser. No. 577,106 1 Claim. (Cl. Plt.-11)

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 an unnamed and unpatented giant seedling of the variety known as Golden Masterpiece (Plant Patent No. 1,284) with an unnamed and unpatented seedling of the variety known as Enchantment (Plant Patent No. 737).

The primary objective of this breeding was to produce a new rose variety which bears flowers combining a large size and a distinctive Rose Red color. This objective was fully achieved, along with other desirable features, as evidenced by the following unique combination of characteristics which are outstanding therein 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;

(2) Abundant foliage;

(3) Large flower size; and

(4) A distinctive and attractive general color tonality of the flowers corresponding to Rose Red, lightly overcast with Begonia Rose.

Asexual reproduction of my new variety by budding, as performed at Newark, N.Y., and also at Pleasanton, Calif, 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 giant seedling of Golden Masterpiece. Pollen parent-An unnamed seedling of Enchantment. Classification:

Botanic.Hybrid tea. C0mmercial.Hybrid tea.

Flower (Observations made from specimens grown outdoors at Newark, N.Y., in the early morning during the latter part of the month of June.)

Blooming habit: Recurrent-continuous. Bud:

Size.Large.

F 0rm.-Ovoid; is not affected by wet or hot weather.

Colon-When sepals first divideCarmine, Plate 1. When petals begin to unfurlCarmine, Plate 1, very lightly overcast with Scarlet-Red, Plate 1. When half-blown: inside of petalsBegonia Rose, Plate 1, very lightly overcast in the center of the petal with Hermosa Pink, Plate 1; reverse of petalsRose Red, Plate 12, very lightly overcast with Scarlet-Red, Plate 1.

Sepals.Smooth edge; branched; curl back when petals begin to unfurl. Color: insideGrape Green, Plate 41; outside-Light Hellebore Green, Plate 17.

Calyx.--Color-light Cress Green, Plate 31. Shape funnel. Sizelong. Aspect-smooth. Odor when rubbed-none.

Perluncle. Length medium. Aspect smooth. Strength-erect; heavy. Colorbufi'y Citrine, Plate 16.

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

Bloom:

Size-Large. Average size when fully expanded from 5 inches to 5 /2 inches.

B0rne.Botl1 singly and several together.

Stems.Long; strong.

Form (when first open).Cupped. Permanence retains its form to the end; outer petals turn back.

Petalage.Double (full but open center). Number of petals under normal conditions-from 25 to 30.

C0l0r.Center of flower-Rose Red, Plate 12, lightly overcast with Begonia Rose, Plate 1. Outer petals- Rose Red, Plate 12, very lightly -overcast with Spinel Pink, Plate 26. Base of petals (aiglet)- Primrose Yellow, Plate 30. Inside of petals Eosine Pink, Plate 1, very lightly overcast with Thulite Pink, Plate 26 with the lower half of petal very lightly overcast with Spinel Pink, Plate 26. Reverse of petalsRose Red, Plate 12, very lightly overcast with Scarlet-Red, Plate 1. General tonality from a distanceRose Red, Plate 12, lightly overcast with Spinel Pink, Plate 26.

Disc0l0rati0n.General tonality at end of first day- Rose Red, Plate 12, lightly overcast with Begonia Rose, Plate 1. Second dayRose Red, Plate 12, lightly overcast with Begonia Rose, Plate 1. Third dayRose Red, Plate 12, lightly overcast with Spinel Pink, Plate 26.

Petals:

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

Appearance.Inside--shiny. Outsidesatiny.

Form.Oval; slightly notched.

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 plantlong. As cut flower long.

Genital organs Stamens, anthers: Large; many; regularly arranged around styles. ColorCapucine Orange, Plate 3.

Stamens, filaments (threads): Medium length. Color Light Buff, Plate 3.

Pollen: ColorCapucine Buff, Plate 3.

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

Stigmas: Color-Cream Buff, Plate 30.

Ovaries: All enclosed in calyx.

Hips: None.

Seeds: None.

Plant Form: Bush. Growth: Vigorous; upright. Foliage: Compound of 5 to 7 leaflets.

Size-Large. Quantizy.Abundant. C0l0r.New foliage: upper sideBiscay Green, Plate 17; under side-Yellowish Citrine, Plate 16. Old foliage: upper sideForest Green, Plate 17; under sideCourge Green, Plate 17. Shape.Oval pointed.

Texture. Upper side leathery. Under side smooth.

Ribs and veins.0rdinary.

Edge.Serrated (saw toothed).

Serrati0n.-Both double and single; small.

Leaf stem.--ColorLettuce Green, Plate 5. Under side-rough.

Stipules.Medium length; smooth.

Th0rns.--Quantity: on main stalks from base ordinary; on laterals from stalk-ordinary. Form flat base; medium length; some hooked downward and some hooked upward. Color (when young) Tawny, Plate 15. Position-irregular.

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, abundant foliage, large flower size, and a distinctive and attractive general color tonality of the flowers corresponding to Rose Red, lightly overcast with Begonia Rose.

No references cited.

ABRAHAM G. STONE, Primary Examiner.

ROBERT E. BAGWILL, Examiner.

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