the chart used in the identification of the colors is that of the royal horticultural society ( r . h . s . colour chart ). the terminology which precedes reference to the chart has been added to indicate the corresponding colors in common terms . the description is based on the observation of two year old specimens of the new variety during november while growing in greenhouses when grafted on rosa frobelii understock at cannet - des maures , var , france . color .-- young stems : light green , yellow - green group 144a , more or less shaded with a reddish tint . adult wood : bronzed green , yellow - green group 146b . petioles .-- upper surface : grooved , reddish brown on young foliage and medium green on adult foliage with more or less glandular edges . under surface : a reddish tint is present on young foliage and the adult foliage is light green , with some small hooked thorns . leaflets .-- number : 3 , 5 , and 7 . shape : elliptical and slightly lance shaped . serration : simple and regular . texture : leathery . general appearance : small and dense foliage with a semi - glossy aspect . color ( young foliage ): upper surface : dark green , yellow - green group 147a . under surface : medium green , yellow - green group 147b . color ( adult foliage ): upper surface : bronzed green , yellow - green group 146a . under surface : light green , yellow - green group 147c . peduncle .-- straight , rigid , more or less shaded with reddish brown , slightly glandular , bears some small hooked thorns , is sometimes slightly grooved , and its length is approximately 2 to 3 cm . on average . sepals .-- upper surface : tomentose , greenish , more or less shaded with a reddish tint . under surface : light green , more or less shaded with red , more or less glandular , and the outside sepals are slightly appendiculated . buds .-- shape : conical . length : approximately 1 . 1 cm . on average when the sepals open . size : small . color upon opening : upper surface : vermilion red , red group 44a , bright . under surface : vermilion red , red group 44b . flower .-- form : initially as a hollow cup and subsequently flattened with visible stamens . diameter : approximately 4 . 8 cm . on average . color ( when opening begins ): upper surface : vermilion red , red group 44a , bright . under surface : vermilion red , red group 44c . color ( when blooming ): upper surface : vermilion red , red group 44a , bright . under surface : vermilion red , red group 44c . color ( at end of opening ): upper surface : vermilion red , red group 44b , bright . under surface : vermilion red , red group 44c . fragrance : very light . lasting quality : very long . petal number : approximately 40 on average . petal form : rounded , flattened with a small peak on the tip , and folds on itself following a median line . petal texture : firm . petal drop : good . anthers : normal , yellow . stamen number : approximately 49 on average . filaments : yellow base and yellow top which is slightly colored with fushsine . pistil number : approximately 36 on average . stigmas : normal , yellowish in coloration . styles : free , straw colored with a fushsine top , more or less twisted and tomentose , of irregular heights . receptacle : light green , more or less shaded with reddish brown at the dehiscence of the anthers , and in longitudinal section it is narrow and funnel shaped .
a new and distinct variety of rose plant of the miniature climbing class is provided which forms in abundance attractive double bright vermilion red blossoms . the climbing and vigorous vegetation of the new variety provides attractive ornamentation for parks and gardens . the blossoms are formed throughout the plant and are particularly long lasting .