Chrysanthemum named White Reagan
A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named White Reagan, bearing medium sized white blooms with a yellow-green center and a performance of 24-28 days.
Latest Chrysanthemum Breeders Association, N.V. Patents:
The present application is related to the following co-pending applications:
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Application No.
Filing Date Title
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07/780,305 October 22, 1991
Reagan
07/780,237 October 22, 1991
Orange Reagan
08/088,104 July 8, 1993 Dark Reagan
08/101,275 August 2, 1993 Coral Reagan
08/092,942 July 19, 1993 Sulfur Reagan
08/092,943 July 19, 1993 Yellow Reagan
08/092,941 July 19, 1993 Bronze Reagan
08/101,278 August 2, 1993 Salmon Reagan
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ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF THE NEW PLANT
The new plant of the present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant which is a naturally occurring sport of a Chrysanthemum named Reagan, which in turn is a cross of unknown Chrysanthemum morifolium parents. The Chrysanthemum named Reagan is described in copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 07/780,305. The new cultivar was discovered in 1989 as a whole plant mutation by Martinus van der Jagt, in a greenhouse in Holland. The plant has been asexually reproduced by cuttings in greenhouses at Ter Aar, Holland. The new cultivar has been found to retain all of its distinctive characteristics through successive propagations.
SUMMARY OF THE NEW PLANTThe present invention is a new and distinct variety of chrysanthemum of a medium sized bloom and white color.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGSThe present new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar is shown in the accompanying drawings, the color being as nearly true as possible with color photographs of this type.
Sheet 1 shows the full bloom of the new cultivar;
Sheet 2, top, shows various stages of bloom of the new cultivar; and
Sheet 2, bottom, shows the foliage and petiole of the new cultivar.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTIONThis new variety of Chrysanthemum is of the botanical classification Chrysanthemum morifolium, and is named White Reagan. When grown in the vicinity of Ter Aar, Holland, it has a response time of approximately 71/2 weeks. This new variety produces medium sized white blooms with a yellow green center having a 4 week performance (i.e., a vase life of 24-28 days). This new variety of Chrysanthemum has been found to retain its distinctive characteristics throughout successive propagations and may be planted under greenhouse conditions in Holland between weeks fifty and thirty-five (i.e., between December 1 and August 30). Pest resistance, disease resistance and frost tolerance are unknown. The following is a description of the plant and characteristics (color designations are from the RHS Colour Chart) that distinguish it over related known varieties and its antecedents:
Botanical classification: Chrysanthemum morifolium.
Bud:
Size.--Medium (cross section) .+-.1.0 cm, Height .+-.0.7 cm.
Form.--Round and flat.
Outside color.--Yellow 4 D.
Bloom:
Size.--Medium.
Fully expanded.--61/2-7 cm.
Borne.--Upper portion, single flower per peduncle; Lower portion, plural flowers per peduncle.
Stems.--Strong, thick.
Form.--Single (Daisy).
Performance.--Very good 24-30 days (18.degree.-20.degree. C.).
Color:
Center of flower.--Immature: Yellow green 151 C; Mature: Yellow green 154 A.
Base of petals.--White 155 D but whiter and brighter.
Inside of petals.--White 155 D but whiter and brighter.
Reverse of petals.--White 155 D but whiter and brighter.
Outer petals.--White 155 D but whiter and brighter.
Tonality from a distance.--A white daisy with a fresh looking center having little or no pollen.
Discoloration.--None.
Pollen.--Yellow-orange 14 A.
Petals:
Texture.--Upperside smooth, underside smooth.
Number.--24-30 (two rows).
Cross-section.--Flat, two keels.
Arrangement.--Imbricated.
Persistence.--Good. Petals keep straight or reflex somewhat at the edge at the end of blooming.
Fragrance.--Typical Chrysanthemum.
Disc diameter.--1.5 cm.
Reproductive organs:
Stamen.--Yellow, thick, 3 mm in length.
Pollen.--Appears at a late stage of blooming, yellow-orange in color.
Styles.--Green thick. Length: .+-.5 mm.
Stigmas.--Yellow. Width: .+-.1 mm.
Ovaries.--Enclosed in calyx.
Plant:
Form.--Spray mum meant for erect culture. Herbaceous.
Growth.--Strong.
Height.--100-125 cm.
Peduncle.--Near the top .+-.14 cm, near the middle .+-.24 cm, near the bottom .+-.28 cm.
Internodes.--3 cm.
Flowering response.--71/2 weeks.
Foliage:
Color.--Upperside green 137 A, underside 137 C.
Size.--Length .+-.12 cm, width .+-.9 cm.
Quantity.--22-28.
Shape.--Lobed, see photograph.
Texture.--Upperside rough, underside smooth slightly hirsute.
Ribs and veins.--Ribs well developed, veins not so developed.
Edge.--Crenated.
Distinguishing characteristics of the Chrysanthemum of the Reagan family are summarized below in Tables IA and IB. Color designations therein are taken from the RHS Colour Chart.
TABLE IA
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TITLE REAGAN WHITE REAGAN
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BUD GREYED-PURPLE YELLOW 4D
OUTSIDE 186D BUT PALER
COLOR
CENTER OF
FLOWER
IMMATURE: YELLOW-GREEN YELLOW-GREEN
151C 151C
MATURE: YELLOW-GREEN YELLOW-GREEN
154A 154A
BASE OF PURPLE 75B WHITE 155D BUT
PETALS WHITER AND
BRIGHTER
INSIDE PURPLE 75B WHITE 155D BUT
OF WHITER AND
PETALS BRIGHTER
REVERSE RED-PURPLE 69A WHITE 155D BUT
OF BUT PALER WHITER AND
PETALS BRIGHTER
OUTER PURPLE 75B WHITE 155D BUT
PETALS WHITER AND
BRIGHTER
PETAL FLAT FLAT
CROSS-
SECTION
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TITLE CORAL REAGAN DARK REAGAN
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BUD GREYED-PURPLE BETWEEN GREYED
OUTSIDE 186A PURPLE 186A
COLOR AND B
CENTER OF
FLOWER
IMMATURE: YELLOW-GREEN YELLOW-GREEN
151C 151C
MATURE: YELLOW-GREEN YELLOW-GREEN
154A 154A
BASE OF GREYED-RED RED-PURPLE 69B
PETALS 179C BUT LIGHTLY
REDDER OVERLAID WITH
RED-PURPLE 72A
GIVING AN
OVERALL
IMPRESSION OF
PURPLE 75A BUT
PINKER
INSIDE GREYED-RED RED-PURPLE 69B
OF 179C BUT LIGHTLY
PETALS REDDER OVERLAID WITH
RED-PURPLE 72A
GIVING AN
OVERALL
IMPRESSION OF
PURPLE 75A BUT
PINKER
REVERSE GREYED-YELLOW RED-PURPLE 69C
OF 162D TINGED WITH A LIGHT
PETALS WITH RED- TESSELLATION
PURPLE 71B OF RED-PURPLE
BETWEEN RIBS 72A
AND MARGIN
OUTER GREYED-RED RED-PURPLE 69B
PETALS 179C BUT LIGHTLY
REDDER OVERLAID WITH
RED-PURPLE 72A
GIVING AN
OVERALL
IMPRESSION OF
PURPLE 75A BUT
PINKER
PETAL FLAT CONVEX
CROSS-
SECTION
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TITLE ORANGE REAGAN BRONZE REAGAN
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BUD GREYED-RED GREYED-RED
OUTSIDE 180A 179C
COLOR
CENTER OF
FLOWER
IMMATURE: YELLOW-GREEN YELLOW-GREEN
151C 151C
MATURE: YELLOW-GREEN YELLOW-GREEN
154A 154A
BASE OF BETWEEN GREYED YELLOW 8A WITH
PETALS ORANGE 169A AN OVERLAY OF
AND B GREYED RED 179B
INSIDE BETWEEN GREYED YELLOW 8A WITH
OF ORANGE 169A AN OVERLAY OF
PETALS AND B GREYED RED 179B
REVERSE NEAREST TO YELLOW 8C
OF GREYED-ORANGE TINGED ALONG
PETALS 163B TINGED THE CENTER
WITH RED WITH GREYED
BETWEEN THE RED 179B IN A
RIBS TESSELATED
PATTERN
OUTER BETWEEN YELLOW 8A WITH
PETALS GREYED-ORANGE AN OVERLAY OF
169A AND B GREYED RED 179B
PETAL CONVEX FLAT
CROSS-
SECTION
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YELLOW SULPHUR SALMON
TITLE REAGAN REAGAN REAGAN
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BUD YELLOW YELLOW 10C NEAREST TO
OUTSIDE 9C YELLOW-
COLOR ORANGE 23D
CENTER OF
FLOWER
IMMATURE: YELLOW- YELLOW- YELLOW-
GREEN GREEN GREEN
151C 151C 151C
MATURE: YELLOW- YELLOW- YELLOW-
GREEN GREEN GREEN
154A 154A 154A
BASE OF YELLOW YELLOW 6D NEAREST TO
PETALS 5C ORANGE 29C
INSIDE YELLOW YELLOW 6D NEAREST TO
OF 5C ORANGE 29C
PETALS
REVERSE YELLOW YELLOW 6D NEAREST TO
OF 4C YELLOW-
PETALS ORANGE 22D
OUTER YELLOW YELLOW 6D NEAREST TO
PETALS 5C ORANGE 29C
PETAL FLAT FLAT FLAT
CROSS-
SECTION
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TABLE IB
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TITLE REAGAN WHITE REAGAN
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STEM INFORMATION
STEM: YELLOW-GREEN NEAREST
GREEN COLOR 144A GREEN 143C
STEM: ABSENT ABSENT
ANTHOCYANIN
COLORATION
STEM: MEDIUM MEDIUM TO
STRENGTH STRONG
STEM: PRESENT PRESENT
BRITTLENESS
PEDUNCLE INFORMATION
LATERAL MEDIUM WEAK TO
SHOOT: MEDIUM
ATTACHMENT
TO STEM
LATERAL MEDIUM MEDIUM
SHOOT:
ANGLE
BETWEEN
LATERAL
SHOOT
AND STEM
ADDITIONAL FOLIAGE INFORMATION
LEAF: SHAPE OF
ROUND ROUND
BASE OF SINUS
BETWEEN
LATERAL LOBES
LEAF: CONVERGING CONVERGING
MARGINS OF
SINUS BETWEEN
LATERAL LOBES
LEAF: ROUND ASYMMETRIC
SHAPE OF BASE
LEAF: APEX CUSPIDATE MUCRONATE
GROWTH:
DIFFERENCE IN AVERAGE LENGTH (CM)
0 0
RESPONSE TIME:
DIFFERENCE IN DAYS OF AVERAGE RESPONSE
0 0
RESPONSE ON ALAR: DOSE THAT HAS TO BE USED
TO GET AN AVERAGE LENGTH OF ABOUT 90 CM
(DOSE IN GRAMS PER 100 LITER OF WATER
300 300
YEAR OF 1986 1989
DISCOVERY
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TITLE CORAL REAGAN DARK REAGAN
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STEM INFORMATION
STEM: YELLOW-GREEN YELLOW-GREEN
GREEN COLOR 144A 144A
STEM: PRESENT PRESENT
ANTHOCYANIN
COLORATION
STEM: MEDIUM MEDIUM
STRENGTH
STEM: ABSENT PRESENT
BRITTLENESS
PEDUNCLE INFORMATION
LATERAL WEAK TO MEDIUM
SHOOT: MEDIUM
ATTACHMENT
TO STEM
LATERAL SMALL MEDIUM
SHOOT:
ANGLE
BETWEEN
LATERAL
SHOOT
AND STEM
ADDITIONAL FOLIAGE INFORMATION
LEAF: SHAPE OF
ROUND ROUND
BASE OF SINUS
BETWEEN
LATERAL LOBES
LEAF: CONVERGING CONVERGING
MARGINS OF
SINUS BETWEEN
LATERAL LOBES
LEAF: ASYMMETRIC ASYMMETRIC
SHAPE OF BASE
LEAF: APEX CUSPIDATE MUCRONATE
GROWTH:
DIFFERENCE IN AVERAGE LENGTH (CM)
-5 0
RESPONSE TIME:
DIFFERENCE IN DAYS OF AVERAGE RESPONSE
+1 +1/2
RESPONSE ON ALAR: DOSE THAT HAS TO BE USED
TO GET AN AVERAGE LENGTH OF ABOUT 90 CM
(DOSE IN GRAMS PER 100 LITER OF WATER
250 300
YEAR OF 1988 1988
DISCOVERY
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ORANGE BRONZE
TITLE REAGAN REAGAN
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STEM INFORMATION
STEM: BETWEEN YELLOW-GREEN
GREEN COLOR YELLOW-GREEN 144A
144A AND 146B
STEM: PRESENT PRESENT
ANTHOCYANIN
COLORATION
STEM: MEDIUM MEDIUM
STRENGTH
STEM: PRESENT ABSENT
BRITTLENESS
PEDUNCLE INFORMATION
LATERAL MEDIUM WEAK
SHOOT:
ATTACHMENT
TO STEM
LATERAL SMALL SMALL
SHOOT:
ANGLE
BETWEEN
LATERAL
SHOOT
AND STEM
ADDITIONAL FOLIAGE INFORMATION
LEAF: SHAPE OF
ROUND ROUND
BASE OF SINUS
BETWEEN
LATERAL LOBES
LEAF: CONVERGING CONVERGING
MARGINS OF
SINUS BETWEEN
LATERAL LOBES
LEAF: TRUNCATE ASYMMETRIC
SHAPE OF BASE
LEAF: APEX CUSPIDATE CUSPIDATE
GROWTH:
DIFFERENCE IN AVERAGE LENGTH (CM)
+10 0
RESPONSE TIME:
DIFFERENCE IN DAYS OF AVERAGE RESPONSE
-1 -1/2
RESPONSE ON ALAR: DOSE THAT HAS TO BE USED
TO GET AN AVERAGE LENGTH OF ABOUT 90 CM
(DOSE IN GRAMS PER 100 LITER OF WATER
450 250
YEAR OF 1988 1988
DISCOVERY
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YELLOW SULPHUR SALMON
TITLE REAGAN REAGAN REAGAN
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STEM INFORMATION
STEM: YELLOW- NEAREST YELLOW-
GREEN COLOR GREEN GREEN GREEN
146B 143C 144A
STEM: ABSENT ABSENT PRESENT
ANTHOCYANIN
COLORATION
STEM: MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM
STRENGTH TO
STRONG
STEM: ABSENT ABSENT PRESENT
BRITTLENESS
PEDUNCLE INFORMATION
LATERAL WEAK TO WEAK TO MEDIUM
SHOOT: MEDIUM MEDIUM
ATTACHMENT
TO STEM
LATERAL SMALL SMALL MEDIUM
SHOOT:
ANGLE
BETWEEN
LATERAL
SHOOT
AND STEM
ADDITIONAL FOLIAGE INFORMATION
LEAF: SHAPE OF
ROUND ROUND ROUND
BASE OF SINUS
BETWEEN
LATERAL LOBES
LEAF: PARALLEL PARALLEL PARALLEL
MARGINS OF
SINUS BETWEEN
LATERAL LOBES
LEAF: ASYM- ASYM- ASYM-
SHAPE OF BASE
METRIC METRIC METRIC
LEAF: APEX MUC- MUC- CUS-
RONATE RONATE PIDATE
GROWTH:
DIFFERENCE IN AVERAGE LENGTH (CM)
0 +10 +10
RESPONSE TIME:
DIFFERENCE IN DAYS OF AVERAGE RESPONSE
+1 -1 0
RESPONSE ON ALAR: DOSE THAT HAS TO BE USED
TO GET AN AVERAGE LENGTH OF ABOUT 90 CM
(DOSE IN GRAMS PER 100 LITER OF WATER
280 450 350
YEAR OF 1990 1990 1987
DISCOVERY
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Claims
1. A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named White Reagan, as described and illustrated.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 8, 1993
Date of Patent: Jun 14, 1994
Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association, N.V.
Inventor: Martinus van der Jagt (Langeraar)
Primary Examiner: Howard J. Locker
Law Firm: Parkhurst, Wendel & Rossi
Application Number: 8/88,107
International Classification: A01H 500;
