USPP606P - Rose plant - Google Patents

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NOV. 16, 1943. GRAF Plant Pat. 606

ROSE PLANT Filed June 21, 1943 INVE/VTQK A B aw 21 1% Patented Nov. 16, 1943 I Plant Part ROSE PLANT Alfred B. Graf, Rutherford, N. J., assignor to Julius Roehrs Company, Rutherford, N. J.

Application June 21, 1943, Serial No. 491,704

1 Claim. (01. 47-61) My present discovery relates to a new and dis- StipuZes.-Narrow, medium to long, clinging tinct variety of large-flowered climbing rose plant, except for sharp points. originating as a sport on a Pauls Scarlet Climber Y PetiZes Red-tinged; Short 7 which was among a number of plants being forced Rachig Medium to h long with in the greenhouse.

siderable space between leaflets; upper side grooved and tinged with Hays Russet (Pl. XIV); under side green with a few small prickles.

Leaf rectum-Substantial; leathery.

The outstanding dilference between this new rose variety and its parent is the complete doubleness of its flowers-the new flower having a petalage of from 80 to 100 compared with 20 to 2'6 petals which is the average for Pauls Scarlet 10 Climber. Also outstanding as a characteristic of The flower the new flower is its excellent lasting quality.

Leaf petioles of the new variety are reddish, in Bme"'Abundant1y; m clusters contrast to the green of Pauls Scarlet Climber, F amountand the leaves are slightly more serrated than B those of the parent plant. The color of the flower is practically the same as that of its parent al- 1 though possibly a shade darker. However, the Before calyx breaks A Inch long' new flower tends to fade much more slowly and 52 132 313; breaks but before Qunfurhng to hold its petals for a longer time.

The accompanying illustration making'up a g zg' if g ffi g 23??? ggi g g fig part of this specification, shows a potted plant. expndsg p of this new rose variety as forced in the greenhouse and is in approximately true colors. Colon-Erwin; p Rose Red (PL XII) In the following detailed description of the CaZy$' 'ApprX1maLe1y same @0101. as stems flower and plant of this new rose variety, color sepals reflex y; long, extending beyond terminology is in accordance with that of Ridgunopened Way's Color Standards and Nomenclature except B10 where no plate number isgiven. S

' The plant Size.-When fully open, measures 2 to 3 inches across. Blooming habit-Plant is not remontant; Petalage.-Very double, from 80 to 100 petals.

produces a great abundance of bloom in a Form-Tightly cupped and flat-topped.

Season- When fullyopened the petals are rolled at Growth habit-Climbing; vigorous. the edges so that they appear somewhat C'anes.-Heavy; medium green, tinged with pointed. Reproductive organs are seldom brown at the base. visible. Sienna-Rigid; medium to heavy; approxi- Colon-Almost uniform in color tone. Bela mately Biscay Green (Pl. XVII); moderate tween Rose Red (P1. XII) and Spectrum number of thorns present. I 40 I Red (Pl. XII). Color fades very little but Thoms sha di i size; downward 3 older blossoms lighten slightly toward pointing; Brick Red (Plate x111). Tyrian Rose I Y FoZiage.--Abundant; compound, with 3 to 5 leaflets. Petals Leaflets; Substanca-Medium.

Aspect.-Velvety on upper surface dull on under surface.

Size.-Outer petals approximately 1%. inches across in each dimension.

Size.-Terminal leaflet 2% inches to 3% inches long and 1 inches to 2 inches wide. Shape.-Almost a true oval, with the addition of an acuminate apex. Shape --Outer petals practically round; a p; t r pdeeply cupped. Outer and intermediate Col0r.-Approximately Elm Green (Pl. XVII) petals usually have a notch at the tip; on upper surface. Under surface slightly otherwise the margin is whole. Inner y dpetals irregular and small.

Reproductive organs Pistils.-Many; bunched. Styles very short.

Stigmas small and light green. Stamens.-Surround bunched pistils. Filaments pink-tinged and longer than pistlls. Anthers light brown.

plant substantially as herein shown and described,

having many ofthe characteristics of its parent, Pauls Scarlet Climber, but characterized particularly as to novelty by its fully double flower; its reddish leaf petioles; the clinging nature of its flower petals; and. the tendency of its brilliant crimson-scarlet flowers to fade slowly. I

AIERED B. GRAF.

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