Chrysanthemum plant named `Dark Splendor`

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named Dark Splendor is provided. The new cultivar was the result of a naturally occurring mutation of unknown causation and is characterized by the formation of attractive darker lavender ray florets which can be readily distinguished from the lighter lavender ray florets of the parent Splendor cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,225). Also, the new cultivar tends to be slightly more vigorous and upright than its `Splendor` parent. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for growing as a pot mum.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant that exhibits characteristics substantially the same as the parent `Splendor` cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,225) with the exception that: (a) the ray florets are darker lavender,   (b) slightly more vigor is exhibited, and   (c) the growth habit slightly more upright; substantially as illustrated and described.