(Single Chrysanthemum)

Bred for use as seasonal pot plants, chrysanthemums in the Cupertino Series produce numerous yellow or orange, green-eyed, daisy-like blossoms on bushy, rounded, 12- to 18-inch (30 to 45 cm) plants. The 2.5- to 3-inch wide (6 to 7 cm), single to semi-double blooms open in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown plants can be forced into bloom at other seasons. These vegetatively propagated cultivars were introduced and patented by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio.

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(Decorative Chrysanthemum)

Developed for use in seasonal container displays, Davis Series chrysanthemums produce masses of single to semi-double, daisy-like blossoms on densely branched, rounded, 8- to 18-inch (20 to 45 cm) plants. The 2- to 3-inch-wide (5 to 7 cm) blooms are pink, purple, orange, white, or yellow, with a yellow eye. Bloom is in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown plants can be forced into flower at other seasons. Davis Series mums were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio,...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum)

Delano Series chrysanthemums produce numerous large, double, pink, purple, yellow, orange, red, or white blossoms on bushy, dome-shaped, 10- to 20- inch (25 to 50 cm) plants. Many cultivars in the series have two-toned blooms. The 4.5- to 5-inch-wide (11 to 12.5 cm), many-petaled blooms appear in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown specimens can be brought into flower at other seasons. These vegetatively propagated mums were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio. They...

Duluth Series chrysanthemums produce masses of yellow-eyed blossoms with narrow, tubular petals that flare into red or purple, spoon-shaped petal tips. The bushy, rounded plants are 14 to 20 inches (35 to 50 cm) tall. The 3- to 3.5-inch-wide (7.5 to 9 cm) blooms open in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown specimens can be forced into flower at other seasons. Duluth Series mums were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio, and are available only as vegetatively propagated...

Durango™ Series chrysanthemums produce numerous large, double, yellow or orange blossoms on 10- to 14-inch (25 to 35 cm) plants. The 3.5- to 5.5-inch-wide (9 to 13.5 cm), many-petaled blooms appear in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown specimens will flower about 7.5 weeks after 3 weeks of "long nights" (13.5 hours or more). These vegetatively propagated mums are grown and sold as seasonal pot plants.

Chrysanthemum × morifolium is an old-time favorite for...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum)

Elmira Series chrysanthemums produce numerous sprays of small double blossoms on densely branched, rounded, 8- to 14-inch (20 to 35 cm) plants. The 1.5-inch-wide (3 to 3.5 cm) blooms have numerous lavender, purple, pink, yellow, or white petals. Plants naturally bloom in autumn, but greenhouse-grown specimens can be forced into flower at other seasons. Elmira Series mums were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio, and are available only as vegetatively propagated plants. They were developed...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum)

Emily Series chrysanthemums produce masses of double pink, orange, or purple blossoms on densely branched, dome-shaped, 10- to 18-inch (25 to 45 cm) plants. The 2- to 2.75-inch-wide (5 to 7 cm), many-petaled blooms open in late summer and early autumn, midway in the fall "mum" season. Emily Series cultivars were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio, and are available only as vegetatively propagated plants.

C. × morifolium originated in eastern Asia, where this herbaceous...

(Single Chrysanthemum)

Eugene™ Series chrysanthemums produce masses of pink or pale-yellow "daisies" on bushy, rounded, 12- to 16-inch (30 to 40 cm) plants. The 3-inch-wide (7.5 cm), single to semi-double blooms open in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown specimens can be forced into flower at other seasons. These vegetatively propagated mums were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio. They are grown and sold as seasonal pot plants.

C. × morifolium originated in eastern...

(Spray Chrysanthemum)

The bouquet chrysanthemum Excite produces sprays of double, white, green-centered blossoms on long stems. They appear in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown specimens will flower several weeks after 3 weeks of "long nights" (13.5 hours or more). This vegetatively propagated mum is sold by florists and other cut-flower vendors.

C. × morifolium originated in eastern Asia, where this herbaceous perennial has been cultivated and bred for many centuries. Its...

(Semi-Double Chrysanthemum)

Chrysanthemums in the Felicia Series bear masses of semi-double, purple or pink, golden-eyed "daisies" on dense, mounded, 10- to 14-inch (25 to 35 cm) plants. These early-flowering cultivars open their 2-inch-wide (5 cm) blooms in late summer. Cultivars in this series were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio.

The showy blooms and pungent, lobed leaves of garden chrysanthemums are staples of the autumn flower garden. These herbaceous perennials originated in eastern Asia, where they...