Chrysanthemum plant named Splendor

Abstract

A chrysanthemum plant named Splendor and characterized by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form, daisy capitulum type; light lavender ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 145 to 160 mm. at maturity; uniform nine (9) week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; medium plant height when grown as a pinched, disbudded pot mum and upright branching pattern.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum morifolium, Ramat., plant known by the cultivar name of Splendor as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; light lavender ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 145 to 160 mm. at maturity; uniform nine (9) week flowering response; medium plant height and upright branching pattern.