Chrysanthemum plant--Giraffe cultivar

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named Giraffe is provided. The new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the Buffalo cultivar (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by an unnamed seedling formed by crossing the Delta cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,815) by the BZN cultivar (non-patented in the United States). More specifically, the new cultivar forms attractive relatively large clear white single flowers having a yellow-green center (as illustrated). The inflorescence commonly exhibits two or three rows of petals. The response period of the flowers is approximately eight and one-half weeks. Resistance to white rust is exhibited. The new cultivar is particularly suited for use in the production of a cut single spray under greenhouse conditions.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant names Giraffe, substantially as herein shown and described, which: (a) exhibits attractive relatively large clear white single flowers commonly comprising two or three rows of petals which have a yellow-green center,   (b) bears flowers in a generally flat capitulum configuration when mature,   (c) exhibits a flower response period of approximatel eight and one-half weeks,   (d) exhibits resistance to white rust,   (e) forms attractive dark green foliage, and   )f) has the ability to produce flowers of commercially acceptable quality throughout the year in a cut mum production program.