Chrysanthemum plant

Abstract

{PG,1 A spider capitulum type of chrysanthemum plant which is a sport of the cultivar Splash, disclosed in our pending U.S. application Ser. No. 778,667, filed Mar. 17, 1977, and now U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,218, Splatter being distinguished from the parent cultivar by its medium yellow ray floret color.

we claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum morifolium; Ramat., known by the cultivar name Splatter and particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of spider capitulum type; flat capitulum form; medium yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum from 100 to 115 mm. at maturity; uniform 10 week flowering response to photoperiodic short-day control; tall plant height; and semi-upright branching pattern.