Chrysanthemum named Dark Westland

Abstract

A new variety of a spider form chrysanthemum distinguished by its improved darker pink coloration when compared with its parent variety "Westland" (P.P. 4,589), particularly with respect to color retention, which is better than "Westland" which fades to a lighter pink more quickly. In all other respects, this sport of "Westland" is the same as its parent.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of chrysanthemum plant, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized by the spider form of its flowers with quill-shaped ray florets which are of a darker color than that of its parent and having a much better color retention character.