USPP3778P - Chrysanthemum plant - Google Patents

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Se t. 2, 1975 w. a. JESSEL, JR. ETAL Plant Pat. 3,778

CHRYSANTHEMUH PLANT Filed July 50, 1974 Plant Pat. 3,778 Patented Sept. 2, 1975 States Patent "ice 3778 9. Foliage which is somewhat shorter in length but "-"CHRYSA-NTHEMUM PLANT greater Wldth: Walter H. Jesse], Jr., Doylestown, and William H. Duiiett, The new eultlvel' Was Selected from the P p y of the Akron, Ohio, assignors to Yoder Brothers, Inc., Barberdesignated cross, and when asexually reproduced y we ton fihio 5 tings at Barberton, Ohio, has been found to retain its dis- Filed'lllly 1974, 493,048 tinctive characteristics through successive propagation.

Int; A0111 5 00 The new cultivar, when grown in the vicinity of Bar- 1 berton, Ohio, has a response time of approximately 8 The present invention comprises a new and distinct weeks, and has an approximate response period as folcuitivar of .chrysanthemum plant known by the varietal 1O lows: I name Celebration which is a seeding of #67100-005 #67079-001, the breeding number of the cultivar Dra- Late 7 Week Apnl through May and November matic, disclosed in US. Plant Pat. No. 3,189. The unpa- 1 through November tented parent is identified for breeding purposes by the Earlyto'mld 8 'Week May 15 through November indicated breeding numbef- 15 The following detailed description is based on observa- The new cultivar is similar in many respects to the tions made of the new cultivar in a greenhouse in Barcultivar Florida Marble, disclosed in US. Plant Pat. 3,288, berton Ohio The response time blooming period, Color,

the new cultivar having the same characteristics as Floriand total Vigor may vary i ifi tly i h Varying Marble Q vironmental conditions such as temperature, daylength, Use 1 a Yellow for Controlled flowermg P and light intensity. Suggested flowering in the northern grams April 15 through November 15. United States is from April 15 through November 15; Vlger and general glowth eharaelenstlcssoutheastern United States and southwestern United States, Tolefanee 0f mafglnal temperatures for uniform April through November; costal California, year round,

initiation and development down to 540 and southern Florida under outdoor condit'on Nov b The new cultivar is distinguished from Florida Marble through APriL I em er by the following characteristics when grown under comparable conditions:

1. A more intense golden yellow flower color, and longer color retention.

2. A more duplex daisy form.

3. Improved tolerance of high temperatures with minimum compounding and resultant delay in response.

The accompanying color photographic drawing shows the unique characteristics of our new cultivar, the color being as nearly true as possible with color illustrations of this type.

In the following description, color references are made to the Munsell Limit Color Cascade, 1972 edition (desig- 4 No known foliar problenm nated MLCC), and MunselhBook of Color, 1963 edition More rapid aging of center dim (designated MBC). Comparisons are made with the cul- 6. N0 bracting or petaloid development of disc florets fiver Florlde Marble- Where only a Single Value of under high and low temperatures during bud development. seription pp for the new eultival' the Same Value 7. Three to four more flowers per terminal spray.

8. Improved color retention.

Botanical classification: Chrysanthemum morifolium, Ramat.

Florida Marble.

Celebration Florida Marble In clusters In clusters on compound sprays. Stron Strong.

Daisy (duplex) Daisy (single).

10-12 days 7 days.

Medium green, 5.4GY6.0/11.0 (MLCC) to yellow, Light green, 2.5GY5/8 to dark yellow, 6.25Y8.5/12

7.5Y8/10 (MBC). MBC). Base of petals Medium green, 5.4GY6.9/12.6 (MLCO) Yellow, 7.5Y8.5/10 (MBC).

Inside of petals. Dark yellow, 8.2Y8.7/14.7 (MLCC) Yellow, 7.5Y8.5/l0 to light yellow 7.5Y9/6 (MBC). Reverse of petals Yellow, 7.5Y8.8/7.2 (MLCC) Yellow, 7.5Y8.5/8 to light yellow, 7.5Y9/6 (MB 0). Tonality from a distance Golden yellow Clear yellow. Discoloration Yellow, 7.4Y8.7/9.6 (MLCC) Light yellow, 7.5Y9/6 (MBC). Petals:

Texture Smooth Appearance and form Closed at base, flaring quickly to a flat ridged keel, Open at base, broad fiat keel, tapering to a rounder tip,-

tapering to a blunt Z-notched tip with occasional reverse roll along petal margins. Arrangement Composite, whorled on a single receptacle Persistence Resists shatter Fragrance Typical chrysanthemum Reproductive organs:

Stamen, anthers 250+ Pollen Abundant to none (functional sterility)- Arrangement Clustered in center of flower, if present...

Styles Present both ray and disc florets Length. Short Ovaries At the base of petal attached to receptacle Plant:

Form gerbafiious Growth. rig Height Agproximately 4449 given 2-3 long day weeks, and Approximately 44"-49 given 2-3 long day weeks, and

total crop time of 10 weeks as defined in the timetotal crop time of 10-12 weeks as defined in the timetables of Yoder Brothers, Inc., Barberton, Ohio, for tables of Yoder Brothers, Inc., Barberton, Ohio, for the various seasons. the various seasons.

Spread None grown single stem to slight grown pinched description applies as well to the comparison cultivar Celebration Florida Marble Foliage:

Top side Dark green, 5.6GY2.3/3.6 (MLCC) Dark green, 7.5GY3/4 (MBC). Size Length to width ratio 10:7 with length up to 5" and Length to width ratio 24:13 with length to 6 and Width width to 3%. to 3%. Quantity Numerous Spatulate lobed. Smooth Prominent Deeply indented Moderately indented.

oarse Moderate. Greyed green, 7.5GY5/4 (MBC) Stipules Very prominent Prominent.

( We claim:

7 1. A new and distinct cultivar of chrysanthemum characterized particularly as to its uniqueness when compared to the cultivar Florida Marble by its more intense golden yellow flower color, and longer color retention; more duplex daisy form; improved tolerance of high temperatures with minimum compounding and resultant delay in response; no known foliar problems; more rapid aging of No references cited.

ROBERT E. BAGWILL, Primary Examiner

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