Chrysanthemum plant -- Jannel cultivar

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named Jannel is provided. The new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the Green Peas cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,735) was pollinated by the Keystone cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,946). More specifically, the new cultivar forms attractive cream white flowers of the pompon type which have a green center (as illustrated). The inflorescence tends to be pyramidal in configuration. The response period of the flowers is approximately nine weeks. Reduced susceptibility to leaf miner is exhibited. The new cultivar is particularly suited for use in the production of a cut decorative spray under greenhouse conditions.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named Jannel, substantially as herein shown and described, which: (a) exhibits decorative flowers having an overall diameter of approximately 60 to 70 mm. wherein the ray florets are cream white and the flower center is light green,   (b) bears flowers in a somewhat pyramidal configuration,   (c) exhibits a flower response period of approximately nine weeks,   (d) exhibits a reduced susceptibility to leaf miner,   (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.