Chrysanthemum plant--Clear Yellow May Shoesmith

Abstract

This invention relates to a sport of May Shoesmith chrysanthemum, which is distinguished therefrom by its clear yellow blossom color.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of chrysanthemum plant, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized by a yellow flower 12.7 mm to 19.05 mm smaller than the parent May Shoesmith; having a clearer yellow color which is more toward the yellow-green than toward the yellow-orange; exhibiting an absence of a darker yellow; the distal end of the petal shows occasional whiskers; has a two to three day earlier response time than the parent and other known sports of the parent; plant growth is 5.08 cm to 7.62 cm shorter, the leaf surface has a sheen; the flower is less formal incurving; and the individual petals appear more narrow and exhibit greater cupping through the length of the petal.