Chrysanthemum plant named Coral Reagan
A new and distinct cultivar of chrysanthemum plant named Coral Reagan, bearing medium sized coral blooms with a yellow-green center and a performance of 24-28 days.
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The present application is related to the following copending applications and patent:
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Application No.
Filing Date Title
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07/780,237 October 22, 1991
Orange Reagan
08/092,941 July 19, 1993 Bronze Reagan
08/088,104 July 8, 1993 Dark Reagan
08/092,942 July 19, 1993 Sulphur Reagan
08/092,943 July 19, 1993 Yellow Reagan
08/088,107 July 8, 1993 White Reagan
08/101,278 August 2, 1993
Salmon Reagan
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Patent No. Issue Date Title
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U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,642
March 15, 1994
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 U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,642. The new cultivar wad discovered in 1988 as a whole plant mutation in Holland, and has been asexually reproduced by cuttings in greenhouses at Ter Aar, Holland. The new cultivar has been found to retin all of its distinctive characterisics through successive propagations.
SUMMARY OF THE NEW PLANTThe present invention is a new and distinct variety of Chrysanthemum of a medium sized bloom and coral 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 Coral 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 coral 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 R.H.S. 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.--Greyed-purple 186 A.
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.--Greyed-red 179 C but redder.
Inside of petals.--Greyed-red 179 C but redder.
Reverse of petals.--Greyed-yellow 162 D tinged with red-purple 71 B Between ribs and margin.
Outer petals.--Greyed-red 179 C but redder.
Tonality from a distance.--A pale bronze daisy with a fresh looking center having little or no pollen.
Discloration.--Some to yellow orange 23 C.
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 nm 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 .+-.28cm.
Internodes.--3 cm.
Flowering response.71/2 weeks.
Foliage:
Color.--Upper side 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 Chrysanthemums of the Reagan family are summarized below in Tables IA and IB. Color designations therein are taken from the R.H.S. Colour Chart.
TABLE IA
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TITLE REAGAN WHITE REAGAN
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BUD OUTSIDE
GREYED-PURPLE YELLOW 4D
COLOR 186D BUT PALER
CENTER OF
FLOWER
IMMATURE: YELLOW-GREEN YELLOW-GREEN
151C 151C
MATURE: YELLOW-GREEN YELLOW-GREEN
154A 154A
BASE OF PURPLE 75B WHITE 115D BUT
PETALS WHITER AND
BRIGHTER
INSIDE OF PURPLE 75B WHITE 155D BUT
PETALS WHITER AND
BRIGHTER
REVERSE OF RED-PURPLE 69A WHITE 155D BUT
PETALS BUT PALER WHITER AND
BRIGHTER
OUTER PURPLE 75B WHITE 155D BUT
PETALS WHITER AND
BRIGHTER
PETAL CROSS-
FLAT FLAT
SECTION
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TITLE CORAL REAGAN DARK REAGAN
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BUD OUTSIDE
GREYED- BETWEEN
COLOR PURPLE 186A GREYED PURPLE
186A 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 OVER-
REDDER LAID WITH RED-
PURPLE 72A
GIVING AN
OVERALL
IMPRESSION OF
PURPLE 75A
BUT PINKER
INSIDE OF GREYED-RED RED-PURPLE 69B
PETALS 179C BUT LIGHTLY OVER-
REDDER LAID WITH RED-
PURPLE 72A
GIVING AN
OVERALL
IMPRESSION OF
PURPLE 75A
BUT PINKER
REVERSE OF GREYED- RED-PURPLE 69C
PETALS YELLOW 162D WITH A LIGHT
TINGED WITH TESSELLATION
RED-PURPLE OF RED-
71B BETWEEN PURPLE 72A
RIBS AND
MARGIN
OUTER GREYED-RED RED-PURPLE 69B
PETALS 179C BUT LIGHTLY OVER-
REDDER LAID WITH RED-
PURPLE 72A
GIVING AN
OVERALL
IMPRESSION OF
PURPLE 75A
BUT PINKER
PETAL CROSS-
FLAT CONVEX
SECTION
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TITLE ORANGE REAGAN BRONZE REAGAN
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BUD OUTSIDE
GREYED-RED GREYED-RED
COLOR 180A 179C
CENTER OF
FLOWER
IMMATURE: YELLOW-GREEN YELLOW-GREEN
151C 151C
MATURE: YELLOW-GREEN YELLOW-GREEN
154A 154A
BASE OF BETWEEN YELLOW 8A
PETALS GREYED ORANGE WITH AN OVER-
169A AND B LAY OF
GREYED RED 179B
INSIDE OF BETWEEN YELLOW 8A
PETALS GREYED ORANGE WITH AN OVER-
169A AND B LAY OF
GREYED RED 179B
REVERSE OF NEAREST TO YELLOW 8C
PETALS GREYED-ORANGE TINGED ALONG
163B TINGED THE CENTER
WITH RED WITH GREYED
BETWEEN RED 179B IN A
THE RIBS TESSELLATED
PATTERN
OUTER BETWEEN YELLOW 8A WITH
PETALS GREYED- AN OVERLAY OF
ORANGE 169A GREYED RED
AND B 179B
PETAL CROSS-
CONVENX FLAT
SECTION
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TITLE YELLOW REAGAN
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BUD OUTSIDE
YELLOW 9C YELLOW 10C
COLOR
CENTER OF
FLOWER
IMMATURE: YELLOW-GREEN YELLOW-GREEN
151C 151C
MATURE: YELLOW-GREEN YELLOW-GREEN
154A 154A
BASE OF YELLOW 5C YELLOW 6D
PETALS
INSIDE OF YELLOW 5C YELLOW 6D
PETALS
REVERSE OF YELLOW 4C YELLOW 6D
PETALS
OUTER YELLOW 5C YELLOW 6D
PETALS
PETAL CROSS-
FLAT FLAT
SECTION
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TITLE SALMON REAGAN
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BUD OUTSIDE
NEAREST TO YELLOW-ORANGE 23D
COLOR
CENTER OF
FLOWER
IMMATURE: YELLOW-GREEN 151C
MATURE: YELLOW-GREEN 154A
BASE OF NEAREST TO ORANGE 29C
PETALS
INSIDE OF NEAREST TO ORANGE 29C
PETALS
REVERSE OF NEAREST TO YELLOW-ORANGE 22D
PETALS
OUTER NEAREST TO ORANGE 29C
PETALS
PETAL CROSS-
FLAT
SECTION
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TABLE IB
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TITLE REAGAN WHITE REAGAN
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STEM INFORMATION
STEM:
GREEN COLOR YELLOW-GREEN NEAREST
144A GREEN 143C
STEM:
ANTHOCYANIN ABSENT ABSENT
COLORATION
STEM:
STRENGTH MEDIUM MEDIUM
TO STRONG
STEM:
BRITTLENESS PRESENT PRESENT
PEDUNCLE INFORMATION
LATERAL SHOOT:
ATTACHMENT MEDIUM WEAK TO
TO STEM MEDIUM
LATERAL SHOOT:
ANGLE BETWEEN
MEDIUM MEDIUM
LATERAL SHOOT
AND STEM
ADDITIONAL FOLIAGE INFORMATION
LEAF:
SHAPE OF ROUND ROUND
BASE OF
SINUS BE-
TWEEN LATER-
AL LOBES
LEAF:
MARGINS OF CONVERGING CONVERGING
SINUS BE-
TWEEN LATER-
AL LOBES
LEAF:
SHAPE OF ROUND ASYMMETRIC
BASE
LEAF: APEX CUSPIDATE MUCRONATE
GROWTH:
DIFFERENCE IN AVERAGE LENGTH (IN CMS)
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 CMS
(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:
GREEN COLOR YELLOW-GREEN YELLOW-GREEN
144A 144A
STEM:
ANTHOCYANIN PRESENT PRESENT
COLORATION
STEM:
STRENGTH MEDIUM MEDIUM
STEM:
BRITTLENESS ABSENT PRESENT
PEDUNCLE INFORMATION
LATERAL SHOOT:
ATTACHMENT WEAK TO MEDIUM
TO STEM MEDIUM
LATERAL SHOOT:
ANGLE BETWEEN
SMALL MEDIUM
LATERAL SHOOT
AND STEM
ADDITIONAL FOLIAGE INFORMATION
LEAF:
SHAPE OF ROUND ROUND
BASE OF
SINUS BE-
TWEEN LATER-
AL LOBES
LEAF:
MARGINS OF CONVERGING CONVERGING
SINUS BE-
TWEEN LATER-
AL LOBES
LEAF:
SHAPE OF ASYMMETRIC ASYMMETRIC
BASE
LEAF: APEX CUSPIDATE MUCRONATE
GROWTH:
DIFFERENCE IN AVERAGE LENGTH (IN CMS)
-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 CMS
(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:
GREEN COLOR BETWEEN YELLOW-GREEN
YELLOW-GREEN 144A
144A AND 146B
STEM:
ANTHOCYANIN PRESENT PRESENT
COLORATION
STEM:
STRENGTH MEDIUM MEDIUM
STEM:
BRITTLENESS PRESENT ABSENT
PEDUNCLE INFORMATION
LATERAL SHOOT:
ATTACHMENT MEDIUM WEAK
TO STEM
LATERAL SHOOT:
ANGLE BETWEEN
SMALL SMALL
LATERAL SHOOT
AND STEM
ADDITIONAL FOLIAGE INFORMATION
LEAF:
SHAPE OF ROUND ROUND
BASE OF
SINUS BE-
TWEEN LATER-
AL LOBES
LEAF:
MARGINS OF CONVERGING CONVERGING
SINUS BE-
TWEEN LATER-
AL LOBES
LEAF:
SHAPE OF TRUNCATE ASYMMETRIC
BASE
LEAF: APEX CUSPIDATE CUSPIDATE
GROWTH:
DIFFERENCE IN AVERAGE LENGTH (IN CMS)
+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 CMS
(DOSE IN GRAMS PER 100 LITER OF WATER)
450 250
YEAR OF 1988 1988
DISCOVERY
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YELLOW SULPHUR
TITLE REAGAN REAGAN
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STEM INFORMATION
STEM:
GREEN COLOR YELLOW-GREEN NEAREST
146B GREEN 143C
STEM:
ANTHOCYANIN ABSENT ABSENT
COLORATION
STEM:
STRENGTH MEDIUM MEDIUM TO
STRONG
STEM:
BRITTLENESS ABSENT ABSENT
PEDUNCLE INFORMATION
LATERAL SHOOT:
ATTACHMENT WEAK TO WEAK TO
TO STEM MEDIUM MEDIUM
LATERAL SHOOT:
ANGLE BETWEEN
SMALL SMALL
LATERAL SHOOT
AND STEM
ADDITIONAL FOLIAGE INFORMATION
LEAF:
SHAPE OF ROUND ROUND
BASE OF
SINUS BE-
TWEEN LATER-
AL LOBES
LEAF:
MARGINS OF PARALLEL PARALLEL
SINUS BE-
TWEEN LATER-
AL LOBES
LEAF:
SHAPE OF ASYMMETRIC ASYMMETRIC
BASE
LEAF: APEX MUCRONATE MUCRONATE
GROWTH:
DIFFERENCE IN AVERAGE LENGTH (IN CMS)
0 +10
RESPONSE TIME:
DIFFERENCE IN DAYS OF AVERAGE RESPONSE
+1 -1
RESPONSE ON ALAR:
DOSE THAT HAS TO BE USED TO GET AN
AVERAGE LENGTH OF ABOUT 90 CMS
(DOSE IN GRAMS PER 100 LITER OF WATER)
280 450
YEAR OF 1990 1990
DISCOVERY
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TITLE SALMON REAGAN
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STEM INFORMATION
STEM:
GREEN COLOR YELLOW GREEN 144A
STEM:
ANTHOCYANIN COLORATION
PRESENT
STEM:
STRENGTH MEDIUM
STEM:
BRITTLENESS PRESENT
PEDUNCLE INFORMATION
LATERAL SHOOT:
ATTACHMENT TO STEM MEDIUM
LATERAL SHOOT:
ANGLE BETWEEN LATERAL
MEDIUM
SHOOT AND STEM
ADDITIONAL FOLIAGE INFORMATION
LEAF:
SHAPE OF BASE OF SINUS
ROUND
BETWEEN LATERAL LOBES
LEAF:
MARGINS OF SINUS PARALLEL
BETWEEN LATERAL LOBES
LEAF:
SHAPE OF BASE ASYMMETRIC
LEAF: APEX CUSPIDATE
GROWTH:
DIFFERENCE IN AVERAGE LENGTH (IN CMS)
+10
RESPONSE TIME:
DIFFERENCE IN DAYS OF AVERAGE RESPONSE
0
RESPONSE ON ALAR:
DOSE THAT HAS TO BE USED TO GET AN
AVERAGE LENGTH OF ABOUT 90 CMS
(DOSE IN GRAMS PER 100 LITER OF WATER)
350
YEAR OF DISCOVERY 1987
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Claims
1. A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named Coral Reagan, as described and illustrated.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 29, 1993
Date of Patent: Nov 8, 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: 8/101,275
International Classification: A01H 500;
