USPP6849P - African violet plant named improved Georgia - Google Patents
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- the present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar of African violet plant, botanically known as Saintpaulia ionantha, and hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name Improved Georgia.
- the new cultivar was referred to during the breeding and selection process by the designation H 22/5 and is product of a planned breeding program.
- the basic objective of the breeding program was to create a new african violet cultivar improving certain characteristics of the cultivar Georgia, disclosed in my U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,267 granted in 1978.
- the new cultivar was originated from a cross made by me in the controlled breeding program in Haffen, Federal Republic of Germany.
- the female, or seed parent was a cultivar designated E 29/23.
- the male, or pollen parent was a cultivar designated E 148/1.
- Each plant carries 9 and more upright flower stems each of which carries 8-10 and more flowers.
- the new cultivar is most similar to, and was specifically intended to improve upon the characteristics of, my previously patented cultivar, Georgia. In comparison to Georgia, the new cultivar is principally distinguished by its smaller and slightly frilled blooms, more intensive bright pink color, multiflora characteristics, and by its more compact growth habit.
- Botanical classification Saintpaulia ionantha, Ramt., c.v. Improved Georgia.
- Female parent E 29/23.
- Propagation The new cultivar holds its distinguishing characteristics through successive propagations by leaf cuttings.
- Plant From 10 cm to 11 cm tall when grown in pots, and approximately 22-25 cm in diameter when fully grown.
- Leaves.--General form Oval to heart-shaped. Diameter: 60-75 mm. Texture: Young leaves velvety, old leaves leatherlike. Aspect: Hairy, slightly shiny, slightly serrated. Veins: Upperside: well visible; underside: well pronounced, light green with occasional slight purplish touch, shiny. Color (upperside): Yellow-Green Group 147 between A and B. Color (underside): Yellow-Green Group 148 D. Petiole: Strong upright, purplish red, hairy.
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Abstract
A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Improved Georgia characterized by its single, violet-shaped, pink flowers with slightly frilled edges and darker center; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; medium green, oval to heart-shaped, slightly serrated leaves; profuse flowering, vigorous and compact growth habit, flowering 10-11 weeks after potting, and its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.
Description
The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar of African violet plant, botanically known as Saintpaulia ionantha, and hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name Improved Georgia.
The new cultivar was referred to during the breeding and selection process by the designation H 22/5 and is product of a planned breeding program. The basic objective of the breeding program was to create a new african violet cultivar improving certain characteristics of the cultivar Georgia, disclosed in my U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,267 granted in 1978.
The new cultivar was originated from a cross made by me in the controlled breeding program in Haffen, Federal Republic of Germany. The female, or seed parent was a cultivar designated E 29/23. The male, or pollen parent was a cultivar designated E 148/1.
Improved Georgia was discovered and selected by me as a flowering plant within the progeny of the stated cross in a controlled environment in Haffen, West Germany. Asexual reproduction of the new cultivar by leaf cuttings, as performed by me at Haffen, West Germany, has demonstrated that the combination of characteristics as herein disclosed for the new cultivar are firmly fixed and retained through successive generations of asexual reproduction.
Improved Georgia has not been observed under all possible environmental conditions. The phenotype may vary significantly with variations in environment such as temperature, light intensity and day length. The following observations, measurements and values describe the new cultivar as grown in a 10 cm pot in Haffen, West Germany and Nashville, Tenn. under greenhouse conditions which closely approximate those generally used in commercial practice.
The following traits have been repeatedly observed and are determined to be basic characteristics of Improved Georgia, which in combination distinguish this African violet as a new and distinct cultivar:
(1) Strong, upright flower stems curving slightly toward the center.
(2) Single violet-shaped, slightly frilled pink flowers.
(3) Each plant carries 9 and more upright flower stems each of which carries 8-10 and more flowers.
(4) Long lasting, non-dropping flowers.
(5) Vigorous and compact grower.
(6) Plant saleable 10 to 11 weeks after potting.
(7) Seed capsules push slightly through.
(8) Oval to heart-shaped, medium green leaves.
(9) After maturity the flowers dry off, and remain on the peduncle without becoming infected by botrytis.
The new cultivar is most similar to, and was specifically intended to improve upon the characteristics of, my previously patented cultivar, Georgia. In comparison to Georgia, the new cultivar is principally distinguished by its smaller and slightly frilled blooms, more intensive bright pink color, multiflora characteristics, and by its more compact growth habit.
The accompanying color photographic drawing shows a typical specimen plant of the new cultivar. The colors appearing in the photograph are as true as possible with color illustrations of this type.
In the following description, color references are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart (R.H.S.), except where general colors of ordinary significants are referred to. Color values were taken under natural sunlight conditions at approximately 2 p.m. in Nashville, Tenn.
Botanical classification: Saintpaulia ionantha, Ramt., c.v. Improved Georgia.
Parentage:
Male parent: E 148/1.
Female parent: E 29/23.
Propagation: The new cultivar holds its distinguishing characteristics through successive propagations by leaf cuttings.
Plant: From 10 cm to 11 cm tall when grown in pots, and approximately 22-25 cm in diameter when fully grown.
Leaves.--General form: Oval to heart-shaped. Diameter: 60-75 mm. Texture: Young leaves velvety, old leaves leatherlike. Aspect: Hairy, slightly shiny, slightly serrated. Veins: Upperside: well visible; underside: well pronounced, light green with occasional slight purplish touch, shiny. Color (upperside): Yellow-Green Group 147 between A and B. Color (underside): Yellow-Green Group 148 D. Petiole: Strong upright, purplish red, hairy.
Flowers.-- Buds: Ball-shaped 7-8 mm just before opening, pinkish green. Sepals: Five (5). Color: Brownish green. Calyx: Shape: Funnel-shaped. Aspect: Spear-shaped, hairy. Peduncle: Character: Strong upright, hairy. Color: Purplish red. Individual flowers: Size: 35-40 mm. Shape: Single violet-shaped (3 large, 2 small petals), slightly frilled edges. Color (upperside): Red-Purple Group 68 between B and C. Under cooler temperatures and more intensive lighting, the pink tends to intensify. Color (underside): Red-Purple Group 62 between B and C. Borne: Each flower stem carries 8-10 and more flowers on strong, upright peduncle that are free standing above the leaves, thereby forming a compact bouquet. Flowering habit: Flowers 10-11 weeks after potting.
Reproductive organs.--Stamens: 2. Anthers: 2 composed of 4 anther cells, seed capsule pushes slightly through. Filaments: Yellowish green, occasionally with pink touch on edge, 4-5 mm long. Pollen color: Yellow Group 7 A. Styles: 6 mm long, pink, base of ovary light green and hairy.
Roots.--Normally developed, white when young, turning slightly brownish when older.
Disease resistance: Good.
General observations: Improved Georgia is a very attractive, vigorous and compact grower with medium green, oval to heart-shaped, slightly serrated leaves. A tight bouquet of flowers free standing above the leaves develops after approximately 10-11 weeks. Each of the 9 and more strong flower stems carries 8-10 and more single, violet-shaped, pink flowers with slightly frilled edges. The pink color is darker in the center contrasting nicely with the bright yellow anthers. The flowers are long-lasting and non-dropping and the seed capsules push slightly through. Occasionally, 1-2 additional very small petals may develop in the center.
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1. A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Improved Georgia, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by its single, violet-shaped, pink flowers with slightly frilled edges and darker center; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; medium green oval to heart-shaped, slightly serrated leaves; profuse flowering, vigorous and compact growth habit, flowering 10-11 weeks after potting, and its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.
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