ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- United States Patent no. PP36,994, issued on Oct. 7, was assigned to THE CONARD PYLE COMPANY (West Grove, Pa.).
"Ground cover rose plant named 'MEIDELVEGA'" was invented by Alain Antoine Meilland (Antibes, France).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct variety of ground cover rose plant, referred to by its cultivar name, 'MEIDELVEGA', is described. The new variety forms in abundance on a nearly continuous basis, velvet red colored blossoms. The growth habit is bushy. Dense, glossy, dark green colored ornamental foliage is formed. Additionally, the new variety is particularly well suited for growing as ornamentation in the landscape."
The patent was filed ...