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I really dislike it when I don't know the names of my own flowers. This fiery little creature had two names on its tag, Lady Elsie May and Playboy. I googled both, but that was no help. What I have could be either one, as they look very similar. That's OK. Not knowing it's real name won't cause me to enjoy it any less.
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Hello !
Flower production is a big business and rose production is a big part of it. The rights and interests of the producers are protected by patents and registration of trademark name.
Roses varieties are patented. "Lady Elsie May" is the name of a patented variety and by law ''can only be supplied upon receipt of written permission from patent holder''. A rose can also be "off patent" but its name can be trademarked and cannot be used without permission from
I suppose I could do more research, but according to Heirloom Roses.com, The Playboy rose is patented.
www.heirloomroses.com/
Also
The UK based company 'Crocker' developed the Playboy rose, circa 1976
Portland Rose Society
Portland Gold Medal Award Winners
1989 Class Act F; Playboy F
While I haven't contacted the Portland Rose Society to ask them about criteria which must be met, I doubt it grants awards to unregistered roses.
I have spent further time researching this rose. I have found a lot of conflicting information. No matter which I choose to post, it could be wrong.
I believe this rose to be Playboy which is orange and scarlet, and not Lady ElsieMay which is a coral pink (depending on whos doing the review).
Lady Elsie May is a patented rose whereas Playboy is not (though the name 'Playboy' (when applied to the rose) has been registered.
After looking at pictures of both parents of both roses, I have no doubt, this rose is Playboy.
Catherine, you are right. Playboy rose is not patented.
Catherine, you are wrong. The rose name 'Playboy' has been trademarked.
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