Chrysanthemum named Bronze Reagan

A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named Bronze Reagan, bearing medium sized pale bronze blooms with a yellow-green center and a performance of 24-28 days.

ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF THE NEW PLANT 
The new plant of the present invention comprises a new and distinct 
cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant which is a naturally occurring sport of a 
Chrysanthemum named Reagan, which in turn is a cross of unknown 
Chrysanthemum morifolium parents. The Chrysanthemum named Reagan is 
described in co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 07/780,305. The 
invention was discovered in 1988 as a whole plant mutation in Holland. The 
plant has been asexually reproduced by cuttings in greenhouses at Ter Aar, 
Holland. The new cultivar has been found to retain all of its distinctive 
characteristics through successive propagations. 
SUMMARY OF THE NEW PLANT 
The present invention is a new and distinct variety of Chrysanthemum of a 
medium sized bloom and bronze color.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
This new variety of Chrysanthemum is of the botanical classification 
Chrysanthemum morifolium, and is named Bronze Reagan. When grown in the 
vicinity of Ter Aar, Holland, it has a response time of approximately 71/2 
weeks. This new variety produces medium sized bronze blooms with a yellow 
green center having a 4 week performance (i.e., a vase life of 24-28 
days). This new variety of Chrysanthemum has been found to retain its 
distinctive characteristics throughout successive propagations and may be 
planted under greenhouse conditions in Holland between weeks fifty and 
thirty-five (i.e., between December 1 and August 30). Pest resistance, 
disease resistance and frost tolerance are unknown. 
The following is a description of the plant and characteristics (color 
designations are from R.H.S. Colour Chart) that distinguish it over 
related known varieties and its antecedents: 
Botanical classification: Chrysanthemum morifolium. 
Bud: 
Size.--Medium (cross section .+-.1.0 cm, height .+-.0.7 cm.). 
Form.--Round and flat. 
Outside color.--Greyed-red 179 C. 
Bloom: 
Size.--Medium. 
Fully expanded.--61/2-7 cm. 
Borne.--Upper portion, single flower per peduncle; lower portion, plural 
flowers per peduncle. 
Stems.--Strong, thick. 
Form.--Single (daisy). 
Performance.--Very good 24-28 days (18.degree.-20.degree. C.). 
Color: 
Center of flower.--Immature: Yellow Green 151 C. Mature: Yellow Green 154 
A. 
Base of petals.--8 A with an overlay of Greyed-Red 179 B. 
Inside of petals.--8 A with an overlay of Greyed-Red 179 B. 
Reverse of petals.--8 C tinged along the center with Greyed-Red 179 B in a 
tesselated pattern. 
Outer petals.--8 A with an overlay of Greyed-Red 179 B. 
Tonality from a distance.--A pale bronze daisy with a fresh looking center 
having little or no pollen. 
Discoloration.--None. 
Pollen.--Yellow-Orange 14 A. 
Petals: 
Texture.--Upperside smooth, underside smooth. 
Number.--24-30 (two rows). 
Cross-section.--Flat, two keels. 
Arrangement.--Imbricated. 
Persistence.--Good. Petals keep straight or reflex somewhat at the edge at 
the end of blooming. 
Fragrance.--Typical Chrysanthemum. 
Disc diameter.--1.5 cm. 
Reproductive organs: 
Stamen.--Yellow, thick, 3 mm in length. 
Pollen.--Appears at a late stage of blooming, yellow-orange in color. 
Styles.--Green thick. Length.--.+-.5 mm. 
Stigmas.--Yellow. Width: .+-.1 mm. 
Ovaries.--Enclosed in calyx. 
Plant: 
Form.--Spray mum meant for erect culture. Herbaceous. 
Growth.--Strong. 
Height.--100-125 cm. 
Peduncle.--Near the top .+-.14 cm, Near the middle .+-.24 cm, Near the 
bottom .+-.28 cm. 
Internodes.--3 cm. 
Flowering response.--71/2 weeks. 
Foliage: 
Color.--Upperside Green 137 A, Underside 137 C. 
Size.--Length.+-.12 cm, Width.+-.9 cm. 
Quantity.--22-28. 
Shape.--Lobed, see photograph. 
Texture.--Upperside rough, underside smooth slightly hirsute. 
Ribs and veins.--Ribs well developed, veins not so developed. 
Edge.--Crenated. 
Distinguishing characteristics of the Chrysanthemum of the Reagan family 
are summarized below in Table IA and IB. Color designations therein are 
taken from the R.H.S. Colour Chart. 
TABLE IA 
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TITLE 
WHITE CORAL 
REAGAN REAGAN REAGAN 
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BUD GREYED- YELLOW 4D GREYED- 
OUTSIDE PURPLE PURPLE 
COLOR 186D BUT 186A 
ER 
CENTER OF 
FLOWER 
IMMATURE: YELLOW- YELLOW- YELLOW- 
GREEN GREEN GREEN 
151C 151C 151C 
MATURE: YELLOW- YELLOW- YELLOW- 
GREEN GREEN GREEN 
154A 154A 154A 
BASE OF PURPLE WHITE 155D GREYED-RED 
PETALS 75B BUT 179C BUT 
WHITER REDDER 
AND 
BRIGHTER 
INSIDE OF PURPLE WHITE 155D GREYED-RED 
PETALS 75B BUT 179C BUT 
WHITER REDDER 
AND 
BRIGHTER 
REVERSE OF 
RED- WHITE 155D GREYED- 
PETALS PURPLE BUT YELLOW 162D 
69A BUT WHITER TINGED 
ER AND WITH RED- 
BRIGHTER PURPLE 71B 
BETWEEN 
RIBS AND 
MARGIN 
OUTER PURPLE WHITE 155D GREYED-RED 
PETALS 75B BUT 179C BUT 
WHITER REDDER 
AND 
BRIGHTER 
PETAL FLAT FLAT FLAT 
CROSS- 
SECTION 
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TITLE 
DARK ORANGE BRONZE 
REAGAN REAGAN REAGAN 
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BUD BETWEEN GREYED- GREYED- 
OUTSIDE GREYED RED RED 
COLOR PURPLE 180A 179C 
186A AND B 
CENTER OF 
FLOWER 
IMMATURE: YELLOW- YELLOW- YELLOW- 
GREEN GREEN GREEN 
151C 151C 151C 
MATURE: YELLOW- YELLOW- YELLOW- 
GREEN GREEN GREEN 
154A 154A 154A 
BASE OF RED-PURPLE BETWEEN YELLOW 8A 
PETALS 69B LIGHTLY GREYED WITH AN 
OVERLAID ORANGE OVERLAY 
WITH 169A AND B OF GREYED 
RED-PURPLE RED 179B 
72A GIVING 
AN 
OVERALL 
IMPRESSION 
OF PURPLE 
75A BUT 
PINKER 
INSIDE OF RED-PURPLE BETWEEN YELLOW 8A 
PETALS 69B LIGHTLY GREYED WITH AN 
OVERLAID ORANGE OVERLAY 
WITH 169A AND B OF GREYED 
RED-PURPLE RED 179B 
72A GIVING 
AN 
OVERALL 
IMPRESSION 
OF PURPLE 
75A BUT 
PINKER 
REVERSE OF 
RED-PURPLE NEAREST YELLOW 8C 
PETALS 69C WITH TO TINGED 
A LIGHT GREYED- ALONG THE 
TESSEL- ORANGE CENTER 
LATION OF 163B WITH 
RED-PURPLE TINGED GREYED 
72A WITH RED RED 179B 
BETWEEN IN A 
THE RIBS TES- 
SELATED 
PATTERN 
OUTER RED-PURPLE BETWEEN YELLOW 8A 
PETALS 69B LIGHTLY GREYED- WITH AN 
OVERLAID ORANGE OVERLAY 
WITH 169A AND B OF GREYED 
RED-PURPLE RED 179B 
72A GIVING 
AN 
OVERALL 
IMPRESSION 
OF PURPLE 
75A BUT 
PINKER 
PETAL CONVEX CONVEX FLAT 
CROSS- 
SECTION 
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TITLE 
YELLOW SULPHUR SALMON 
REAGAN REAGAN REAGAN 
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BUD YELLOW 9C YELLOW 10C NEAREST 
OUTSIDE TO 
COLOR YELLOW- 
ORANGE 
23D 
CENTER OF 
FLOWER 
IMMATURE: YELLOW- YELLOW- YELLOW- 
GREEN GREEN GREEN 
151C 151C 151C 
MATURE: YELLOW- YELLOW- YELLOW- 
GREEN GREEN GREEN 
154A 154A 154A 
BASE OF YELLOW 5C YELLOW 6D NEAREST 
PETALS TO 
ORANGE 
29C 
INSIDE OF YELLOW 5C YELLOW 6D NEAREST 
PETALS TO 
ORANGE 
29C 
REVERSE OF 
YELLOW 4C YELLOW 6D NEAREST 
PETALS TO 
YELLOW- 
ORANGE 
22D 
OUTER YELLOW 5C YELLOW 6D NEAREST 
PETALS TO 
ORANGE 
29C 
PETAL FLAT FLAT FLAT 
CROSS- 
SECTION 
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TABLE IB 
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TITLE 
WHITE CORAL 
REAGAN REAGAN REAGAN 
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STEM INFORMATION 
STEM: YELLOW- NEAREST YELLOW- 
GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN 
COLOR 144A 143C 144A 
STEM: ABSENT ABSENT PRESENT 
ANTHO- 
CYANIN 
COLOR- 
ATION 
STEM: MEDIUM MEDIUM TO MEDIUM 
STRENGTH STRONG 
STEM: PRESENT PRESENT ABSENT 
BRIT- 
TLENESS 
PEDUNCLE INFORMATION 
LATERAL MEDIUM WEAK TO WEAK TO 
SHOOT: MEDIUM MEDIUM 
ATTACH- 
MENT TO 
STEM 
LATERAL MEDIUM MEDIUM SMALL 
SHOOT: 
ANGLE 
BETWEEN 
LATERAL 
SHOOT 
AND STEM 
ADDITIONAL FOLIAGE INFORMATION 
LEAF: ROUND ROUND ROUND 
SHAPE OF 
BASE OF 
SINUS 
BETWEEN 
LATERAL 
LOBES 
LEAF: CON- CON- CON- 
MARGINS VERGING VERGING VERGING 
OF SINUS 
BETWEEN 
LATERAL 
LOBES 
LEAF: ROUNDED ASYM- ASYM- 
SHAPE OF METRIC METRIC 
BASE 
LEAF: CUSPIDATE MUCRONATE CUSPIDATE 
APEX 
GROWTH: 
DIFFERENCE IN AVERAGE LENGTH (IN CMS) 
0 0 -5 
RESPONSE TIME: 
DIFFERENCE IN DAYS OF AVERAGE RESPONSE 
0 0 +1 
RESPONSE ON ALAR: DOSE THAT HAS TO BE USED 
TO GET AN AVERAGE LENGTH OF ABOUT 90 CMS 
(DOSE IN GRAMS PER 100 LITER OF WATER) 
300 300 250 
YEAR OF 1986 1989 1988 
DIS- 
COVERY 
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TITLE 
DARK ORANGE BRONZE 
REAGAN REAGAN REAGAN 
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STEM INFORMATION 
STEM: YELLOW- BETWEEN YELLOW- 
GREEN GREEN YELLOW- GREEN 
COLOR 144A GREEN 144A 
144A AND 
146B 
STEM: PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT 
ANTHO- 
CYANIN 
COLOR- 
ATION 
STEM: MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM 
STRENGTH 
STEM: PRESENT PRESENT ABSENT 
BRIT- 
TLENESS 
PEDUNCLE INFORMATION 
LATERAL MEDIUM MEDIUM WEAK 
SHOOT: 
ATTACH- 
MENT TO 
STEM 
LATERAL MEDIUM SMALL SMALL 
SHOOT: 
ANGLE 
BETWEEN 
LATERAL 
SHOOT 
AND STEM 
ADDITIONAL FOLIAGE INFORMATION 
LEAF: ROUND ROUND ROUND 
SHAPE OF 
BASE OF 
SINUS 
BETWEEN 
LATERAL 
LOBES 
LEAF: CON- CON- CON- 
MARGINS VERGING VERGING VERGING 
OF SINUS 
BETWEEN 
LATERAL 
LOBES 
LEAF: ASYM- TRUNCATE ASYM- 
SHAPE OF METRIC METRIC 
BASE 
LEAF: MUCRONATE CUSPIDATE CUSPIDATE 
APEX 
GROWTH: 
DIFFERENCE IN AVERAGE LENGTH (IN CMS) 
0 +10 0 
RESPONSE TIME: 
DIFFERENCE IN DAYS OF AVERAGE RESPONSE 
+1/2 -1 -1/2 
RESPONSE ON ALAR: DOSE THAT HAS TO BE USED 
TO GET AN AVERAGE LENGTH OF ABOUT 90 CMS 
(DOSE IN GRAMS PER 100 LITER OF WATER) 
300 450 250 
YEAR OF 1988 1988 1988 
DIS- 
COVERY 
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TITLE 
YELLOW SULPHUR SALMON 
REAGAN REAGAN REAGAN 
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STEM INFORMATION 
STEM: YELLOW- NEAREST YELLOW- 
GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN 
COLOR 146B 143C 144A 
STEM: ABSENT ABSENT PRESENT 
ANTHO- 
CYANIN 
COLOR- 
ATION 
STEM: MEDIUM MEDIUM TO MEDIUM 
STRENGTH STRONG 
STEM: ABSENT ABSENT PRESENT 
BRIT- 
TLENESS 
PEDUNCLE INFORMATION 
LATERAL WEAK TO WEAK TO MEDIUM 
SHOOT: MEDIUM MEDIUM 
ATTACH- 
MENT TO 
STEM 
LATERAL SMALL SMALL MEDIUM 
SHOOT: 
ANGLE 
BETWEEN 
LATERAL 
SHOOT 
AND STEM 
ADDITIONAL FOLIAGE INFORMATION 
LEAF: ROUND ROUND ROUND 
SHAPE OF 
BASE OF 
SINUS 
BETWEEN 
LATERAL 
LOBES 
LEAF: ALLEL ALLEL ALLEL 
MARGINS 
OF SINUS 
BETWEEN 
LATERAL 
LOBES 
LEAF: ASYM- ASYM- ASYM- 
SHAPE OF METRIC METRIC METRIC 
BASE 
LEAF: MUCRONATE MUCRONATE CUSPIDATE 
APEX 
GROWTH: 
DIFFERENCE IN AVERAGE LENGTH (IN CMS) 
0 +10 +10 
RESPONSE TIME: 
DIFFERENCE IN DAYS OF AVERAGE RESPONSE 
+1 -1 0 
RESPONSE ON ALAR: DOSE THAT HAS TO BE USED 
TO GET AN AVERAGE LENGTH OF ABOUT 90 CMS 
(DOSE IN GRAMS PER 100 LITER OF WATER) 
280 450 350 
YEAR OF 1990 1990 1987 
DIS- 
COVERY 
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