Chrysanthemum plant

Abstract

A standard capitulum type of chrysanthemum plant which is a sport of the non-commercial cultivar Arcade, disclosed in U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,659, granted Nov. 26, 1974; Brocade being distinguished from the parent cultivar by its medium to dark yellow ray floret color, taller plant height, larger flower size, and longer flowering response period.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum morifolium; Ramat., known by the cultivar name Brocade and particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of standard capitulum type, incurved capitulum form, medium to dark yellow ray floret color, diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 145 to 170 mm. at maturity, uniform eight week flowering response, medium plant height, and excellent shipping durability.