Meicalanq

Meicalanq

Hybrid Tea rose plant named ‘Meicalanq’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends March 14, 2032.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on March 11, 2031. This patent earned 369 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP23955, the photograph of Meicalanq printed in the patent.

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Abstract

A new and distinct Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided that commonly commences blooming early in the season and forms abundantly and substantially continuously attractive pure white very double blossoms which display a very strong fragrance. The growth habit is semi-erect, and very strong vegetation is formed. The vegetation is decorative and very dense and bears a glossy aspect on the upper surface. No particular disease problem has been observed. The plant is particularly well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.

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I claim: 1. A new and distinct Hybrid Tea rose plant characterized by the following characteristics: (a) displays a semi-erect growth habit with strong vegetation, (b) forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive pure white very double blossoms which display a very strong fragrance, (c) exhibits decorative very dense glossy dark green foliage, and (d) is particularly well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens; substantially as shown and described.

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