Streptocarpus plant named Ulysses

#The present invention relates to a new and distinctive cultivar of Streptocarpus plant, botanically known as Streptocarpus.times.hybridus, and known by the cultivar name Ulysses. Ulysses was developed by me in Ashtabula, Ohio through controlled breeding by crossing Mikkelsen Seedling 80-506-10 (seed parent).times.Mikkelsen Seedling 82-1160-1 (pollen parent).

#Asexual reproduction of Ulysses by leaf cuttings has shown that the unique features of this new Streptocarpus are stabilized and are reproduced true to type in successive propagations.

#The following characteristics distinguish Ulysses from both its parent varieties and other cultivated Streptocarpus of this type known and used in the floriculture industry. Of the cultivars used for comparison purposes, Minerva, Ariadne, and Achilles are disclosed in pending applications of applicant.

#The accompanying color photographs illustrate the overall appearance and flower color of Ulysses as closely as possible. The top photograph is entirely in color and comprises a perspective view of the plant. However, the depicted flower color is not precise. The bottom photograph is an enlarged black and white, with certain flowers being colored to accurately show the true flower color.

#The following is a detailed description of Ulysses based on plants produced under commercial practices in the greenhouses of Mikkelsens Inc., Ashtabula, Ohio. Color references are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart (R.H.S.), except where general colors of ordinary dictionary significance are used.

#Parentage: Controlled cross between Mikkelsen seedling 80-506-10 and Mikkelsen seedling 82-1160-1.

#Propagation: