USPP489P - A- kramer - Google Patents

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Sept. 23,1941, A. KRAMER Plant Pat. 489

CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANT Filed April 18, 1941.

INVENTOR (Mm Mama z I This discovry'relates to a ..new"varietysof chrysanthemuin plant of the multiflowered type; The plant'isanupright and vigorous growerand s he-b om n s as is" almost" completely covered 'witlfblossoms' dur- My new variety is aseedling of unknown parentage which was discovered as a single volunteer seedling in a garden containing rows of Garza Supreme and WhiteSupreme.

It has been asexually reproduced through several generations and its distinguishing features have proved to be permanently fixed.

My new variety is unlike other similar varieties in several respects but its chief distinguishing characteristics are its late blooming and the shape of its flower. I' know of no other White chrysanthemum of this general type which under being single with several whorls of petals (ray flowers) surrounding a not too prominent center, rather than the usual anemone type with exaggerated center.

The original illustrations accompanying this application show a portion of a row of the plants in full bloom, also two'slightly enlarged single flowers showing detail.

Following is a detaileddescription of the plant I and flower of this new variety.

The plant 7 Growth: 1

Sturdy, upright bush, attaining a height of 2 /2 to 3 feet. Each plant has 10 to .12

the foliage of most plants of this type of chrysanthemum.

Shape.-Palmately lobed, lower lobes usually rather deep but not extending to midrib. Edges somewhat dentate. Pattern of notches is different from that of other varieties.

Size.Medium. Typical leaves measure 2 to 1 2 inches wide and 3 to 3 inches long;

including petiole.

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y Bloominghabitz fw' Flowers bloom evenlyr "Practicallyi all the Blooming dates vary according to weather and light conditions and to the treatment of the plants. In California in our garearliest j planting began blooming in December. The accompanying'illustration shows part of arow of, thisnew variety which was planted in our field on July 15, 1940, cut back September 5th, and photographed on December 20th; Other years have produced a similar show of blossoms g on January 10th from plants cut back in September.

The flower Buds:

'Shape.Flat-t pped and bulging. Size.Medium. v Opening.-Bud opens slowly. Some petals develop more rapidly; than others thus making theopening blossom uneven and starlike;

F0rms.-The floweris not the anemone type as are other white varieties nearest like it, but is the'fsingle type. It is composed of a relatively small cushion center surrounded by four to eight whorls of petals (or ray flowers). The center is composed of a large number of small tubular florets slightly'more than A; inch in length and set high upon a pithy base.

Size.'Flowers grown outside without disbudding are 2 to 3 inchesin diameter, with a center to 1 inch in diameter.

Color.Petals (ray flowers) are white with a slightly creamy tinge. Center is approximately Light Cadmium (PlateIV, Ridgway) when the blossom is fully mature. Before maturity the center has a green tinge.

PetaZaga-There are approximately 125 petals (or ray flowers) arranged in four to eight whorls surrounding; the composite center. j

Petals or myflow ers. softgwhite; approximately an inch in lengthitub ular at base, spreading to trough 'shapeinfcenter and slightly reflexed at tip in; fully opened blossom.

Fragmnea-Charaeteristic chrysanthemum fragrance.

Longevity.Lasts exceptionally well as a cut flower.

Comparisons The two known varieties which are most like my new variety are the Garza Supreme and the White Supreme. However these varieties differ from my new variety in several respects, particularly as to form of blossom. Principal differences are given below:

1. My new variety the single petals surrounding a center composed of rather'smallftubular florets, while the Garza andWhite Supreme are of the anemone type. 's' 2. My new variety normally later than Garza when grown under the same conditions, and considerably later. than the White Supreme. s r 3. The foliage of mynew variety is much darker than that or either Garza or White Supreme and has an entirely different pattern of notches pomponi type blooms semis.

4. The flowers of approximately th plant, but

. orany oth 5 5. My new variety my new variety all mature e same time on a single this is not usual with the Garza er, variety blooming so late.

is much more vigorous growth than either of these other varieties.

claim: The new 6. My new variety is much production of blooms l other varieties.

Having ,thusdisclosed more prolific inits than either of the my new discovery, I

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