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US Plant Patent PP6821

Starburst

Little Starburst rose plant

PUBLIC DOMAIN

Patent expired February 8, 2008. This plant is in the public domain — anyone may propagate and sell it.

No term adjustment or disclaimer is recorded against this patent, so this is the full statutory term — twenty years from the filing date.

The record

Patent number
PP6821
Filed
February 8, 1988
Granted
May 30, 1989
Expires
February 8, 2008

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the miniature rose class, which was originated by my crossing an unnamed seedling of Prominent as seed parent and Rise 'n Shine as pollen parent; characterized by striking deep yellow flowers highlighted by a deep orange-red wash at the tip and point of recurl, resulting in a fiery effect. The exceptionally fragrant flowers are borne singly on long, strong cutting canes on this upright, spreading, and vigorous growing plant.

Show the legal claimThe single numbered claim as granted — the legal text that defines what this patent covers.

I claim: 1. A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the miniature rose class, substantially as shown and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by elegantly tapered buds opening to high-centered deep yellow flowers bleeding to a bright orange-red at the tip and point of recurl; its large, medium-green foliage; its exceptional fragrance; its habit of producing blooms singly on long, strong cutting canes; its vigorous habit of growth and hardiness; and particularly good holding quality resulting from the unique, heavy texture of the petals.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP6821 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.