Chrysanthemum plant named `Laurie`

Abstract

A Chrysanthemum plant named Laurie particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; spooned decorative capitulum type; greyed-orange ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 57 to 60 mm when fully opened; branching pattern is spreading and prolific, with 8 to 9 laterals developing after pinch when grown outside under natural daylength in fall flowerings; natural season flower date of August 27 to September 1 when planting rooted cuttings on June 17 to 18 in Salinas, Calif. and of October 10 to 17 when planting rooted cuttings June 15 to 18 in Hightstown, N.J.; plant height of 28 to 38 cm when grown in fall under natural daylength with no growth regulators; and durable, uniform performance.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant named Laurie, as described and illustrated.