Chrysanthemum plant named Dorado

Abstract

A chrysanthemum plant named Dorado characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form, decorative capitulum type, deep yellow ray floret color, diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 8.5 to 9.0 cm. at maturity, uniform nine week flowering response, tall plant height when grown single stem, 20 to 25 cm. peduncles on open, normally terminal sprays, 13° C. minimum temperature tolerance for initiation and development of flowering buds under a 12 hour continuous dark period, and high leaf and flower durability.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct plant of Chrysanthemum morifolium, named Dorado, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; deep yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 8.5 to 9.0 cm. at maturity; uniform nine week flowering response; tall plant height when grown single stem; 20 to 25 cm. peduncles on open, normally terminal sprays; 13° C. minimum temperature tolerance for initiation and development of flowering buds under a 12 hour continuous dark period, and high leaf and flower durability.