Chrysanthemum plant

Abstract

A chrysanthemum plant known by the cultivar name Luv and particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; lavender pink ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 105 to 115 mm. at maturity; uniform eight week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; short plant height when grown as a pinched disbud pot; and semi-spreading branching pattern.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum morifolium, Ramat., plant known by the cultivar name of Luv, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; lavender pink ray floret color, with minimal color oxidation; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 105 to 115 mm. at maturity; uniform eight week flowering response; short plant height; and semi-spreading branching pattern.