Chrysanthemum plant

Abstract

This novel chrysanthemum relates to a white spoon daisy type having good tolerance of high night temperatures.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum morifolium, Ramat., known by the cultivar name Frost and particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat inflorescence form; spooned daisy inflorescence type; white ray floret color, with no pink discoloration with age or with cool (below 60° F) temperature finishes; yellow-green (immature) to yellow (mature) disc floret color; uniform nine week flowering response to photoperiodic short day control; minimal pollen development; diameter across face of inflorescence from 80 to 95 mm. at maturity; semi-spreading branching pattern; and medium plant height.