Miniature rose plant named `MORshodot`

#The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of hardy, dwarf, bush type rose plant of the miniature class. The cultivar being primarily characterized -- as to novelty by its deep red color and double flowers.

#The cultivar is further characterized by:

#An abundance of bloom, with flowers ususally borne several to the stem.

#Subsequent to my origination of the cultivar I successfully asexually reproduced this new cultivar at my nursery, located as aforementioned, by budding as well as by cuttings; the reproductions have run the true in all respects. The photograph illustrates the cultivar including the foliage, buds and flowers (Top, side and reverse).

#Plant part coloration illustrated is as true as reasonably possible to attain in photographic illustrations of this type.

#Referring now specifically to the new and distinct cultivar of miniature rose plant, the following is a detailed description thereof in outline; all major color plant identification being by reference to The R.H.S.Colour Chart (Royal Horticultural Society) except where common terms of color definition are employed.

#As compared to cultivar `MORgal` (`Galaxy`, miniature rose; U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,680): The present cultivar is of more spread out habit, has larger, more double flowers and holds the red color better.

#Type: Hardy; dwarf; spreading; seedling; greenhouse; outdoors; cut flowers; garden decoration; potted plant.