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Chrysanthemum |
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Chrysanthemum
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| Inventor: |
Middelburg |
| Date Issued: |
April 10, 1979 |
| Application: |
05/828,260 |
| Filed: |
August 26, 1977 |
| Inventors: |
Middelburg; Nicolaas ('S Gravenzande, NL)
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| Assignee: |
Middelburg B.V. ('s Gravenzande, NL) |
| Primary Examiner: |
Bagwill; Robert E. |
| Assistant Examiner: |
Feyrer; James R. |
| Attorney Or Agent: |
Schatzel & Hamrick |
| U.S. Class: |
PLT/295 |
| Field Of Search: |
PLT/74 |
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| Abstract: |
A new variety of chrysanthemum plant originating as a sport of Horim (unpatented) and characterized by satiny golden blooms, vigorous growth, three month response and permanence. |
| Claim: |
I claim:
1. A new and distinct cultivar of chrysanthemum, substantially as described and pictured herein, characterized by its satiny golden blooms, vigorous growth, three month response andpermanence. |
| Description: |
BACKGROUND OF THE NEW PLANT
The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar of chrysanthemum plant which is a sport of the unpatented off-white chrysanthemum known as Horim. The new cultivar was discovered by Nicolaas Middelburg on Jan. 2, 1975, at 'sGravenzande in the Netherlands, and has been asexually reproduced by cuttings at the same location. The new cultivar has been found to retain its distinctive characteristics through successive propagations.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
The accompanying drawing shows the unique characteristics of the new cultivar, the color being as nearly true as possible with color illustrations of this type. The photo shows the new cultivar in various stages of bloom.
DESCRIPTION OFTHE NEW PLANT
The new cultivar is a short day response plant and, when grown in the vicinity of 's Gravenzande, Holland, has a response time of about three months. The new cultivar may be grown year round under greenhouse conditions.
In the description which follows, color references are made to the "Horticultural Colour Chart II" issued by the British Colour Council in collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society. The following data is based on observations made at 'sGravenzande, Holland.
Botanical classification: Chrysanthemum morifolium
Bud:
Size.--Medium.
Form.--Short with flat top.
Sepals.--Smooth edge.
Calyx.--Smooth, small, apple shape.
Color:
When sepals first divide.--Dresden Yellow 64/2.
When petals begin to unfurl.--Canary Yellow 2.
Inside of petals when half blown.--Canary Yellow 2.
Reverse of petals when half blown.--Canary Yellow 2/1.
Bloom:
Size.--Medium.
Fully expanded.--7-8 centimeters.
Borne.--Several together.
Stems.--Medium, strong.
Form.--Single (daisy).
Permanence.--Excellent, 4 weeks.
Color:
Center of flower.--Cyprus Green 59/1.
Base of petals.--Agathia Green 60.
Inside of petals.--Aureolin 3.
Reverse of petals.--Aureolin 3/1.
Tonality from a distance.--Aureolin 3.
Discoloration.--Aureolin 3/1 after three weeks.
Petals:
Texture.--Thick.
Appearance.--Satiny.
Arrangement.--Imbricated.
Persistence.--Drop off cleanly.
Fragrance.--Slight, typical chrysanthemum.
Number.--Normally 32-36.
Reproductive organs:
Stamen, anthers.--Few, small, Lemon Yellow 4.
Pollen.--Cadmium Orange 8/1.
Arrangement.--Tucked inside calyx.
Style.--Columnar.
Length.--Short, thin.
Stigmas.--Dresden Yellow 64.
Ovaries.--Enclosed in calyx.
Plant:
Growth.--Vigorous.
Height.--Medium, depending on culture.
Foliage:
Top side.--Scheeles Green 860.
Size.--Medium.
Quantity.--Normal.
Ribs and veins.--Ordinary.
Edge.--Serrated.
Underside.--Smooth, Scheeles Green 860/3.
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