Zagorski JS, Ascher PD, Widmer RE (1983) Multigenic self incompatibility in hexaploid Chrysanthemum. Euphytica 32:1–7 Courtney-Gutterson N, Napoli C, Lemieux C, Morgan A, Firoozabady E, Robinson KEP (1994) Modification of flower colour in florist’s chrysanthemum: production of a white flowering variety through molecular genetics. Biotechnology 12:268–271

Yepes LC, Mittak V, Pang SZ, Gonsalves C, Slightom JL, Gonsalves D (1995) Biolistic transformation of chrysanthemum with the nucleocapsid gene of tomato spotted wilt virus. Plant Cell Rep 14:694–698 Wolff K, Zietkiewicz E, Hofstra H (1995) Identification of chrysanthemum cultivars and stability of DNA fingerprint patterns. Theor Appl Genet 91:439–447 In the beginning, I wasn’t very good. I started from the bottom. The first eight years I didn’t win any prizes at the shows,” Mentoor shares. “Then a friend taught me some things and told me, ‘If I grew like you do, I would have given up a long time ago.’ But I told him, for me it’s about the love [for chrysanthemums].” With chrysanthemum growing, patience is important, because “the chrysanthemum takes exactly as long as a human to develop, that is nine months”, says Le Cordeur. The National Chrysanthemum Society of South Africa (NCSSA) was founded in 2003, according to Richard Williams, treasurer of the NCSSA. Though the club initially only had members from the Western Cape, they hoped that other provinces would also participate in competitive chrysanthemum growing, he says. PHOTO: Joel Ontong

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The long, tubular ray florets in this class are spatulate, meaning they look like a spoon. The central disk in this flower is round and visible. It looks very similar to Semi-Double except for the fact that the ray florets (outer petals) look like spoons. Class 10 - Quill These towns have societies dedicated to growing the best chrysanthemums, which are then displayed at annual flower shows and judged according to certain criteria, says Williams. Drewlow LW, Ascher PD, Widmer RE (1973) Genetic studies of self incompatibility in the garden chrysanthemum C. morifolium Ramat. Theor Appl Genet 43:1–5 Ledger SE, Deroles SC, Given NK (1991) Regeneration and Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of chrysanthemum. Plant Cell Rep 10:195–199 Saghai-Maroof MA, Soliman KM, Jorgensen RA, Allard RW (1984) Ribosomal DNA spacer length polymorphisms in barley: Mendelian inheritance, chromosomal location, and population dynamics. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 81(24):8014–8018. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.81.24.8014

Ahloowalia BS, Maluszynski M, Nichterlein K (2004) Global impact of mutation-derived varieties. Euphytica 135:187–204 From Stellenbosch to Wellington, Worcester to Ceres, Pniel to Kuilsrivier: chrysanthemum growing is a pastime enjoyed in numerous Western Cape communities. Kofranek AM (1980) In: Larson RA (ed) Cut Chrysanthemum: introduction to floriculture. Academic, pp 5–43 Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15213-3830. Fall Flower show is from October 7 through 29, 20232. Additional information at /”>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/calendar/detail/fall-flower-show/ Phipps Conservatory staged their first chrysanthemum display in 1894. It now features dramatic cascades, giant disbuds and other exotic forms.

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This popular class is smaller than the Irregular Incurve, with shorter, partially incurving florets and a more open appearance. It looks like a hybrid between Irregular Incurve and Regular Incurve. Class6 -Pompon Renou JP, Brochard P, Jalouzot R (1993) Recovery of transgenic chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora Tzvelev.) after hygromycin resistance selection. Plant Sci 89:185–197 If you are successful in purchasing lot/s being auctioned by us and opt for the item/s to be sent to you, we will use the following methods of shipment: Watanabe K (1983) Studies on the control of diploid-like meiosis in polyploid taxa of Chrysanthemum. IV. Colchiploids and the process of cytogenetical diploidization. Theor Appl Genet 66:9–14 Chakrabarty D, Chatterjee J, Datta SK (2007) Oxidative stress and antioxidant activity as the basis of senescence in chrysanthemum florets. Plant Growth Regul 53:107–115

All multiple lots (lots containing two or more items) with the exception of designated sets of notes, are sold as viewed and not subject to return. Buyers are recommended to view such lots. Nazeer MA, Khoshoo TN (1983) Variation in chromosome complement of Chrysanthemum morifolium complex. Nucleus 26(1):22–29 De Jong J (1989) The flowering of Chrysanthemum morifolium seedlings and cuttings in relation to seasonal fluctuation in light. Sci Hortic 41(1–2):117–124 Thursday and Friday, 23 and 24 April, 10.00 to 17.00 Public viewing days. No appointment necessary, but early arrival is advised. Today, after becoming the largest breeder and propagator of the second most popular flower in America, next to the rose, Aris and the city of Barberton host the Barberton Mum Festival annually in September. It is the second largest display of the flower outside of Japan.

The flower] is just like a baby. You must care for it, look after it, feed him with healthy food. And you must keep him clean,” he continues. Furthermore, chrysanthemums need to be regularly monitored and kept safe from natural enemies, which include various insects, he says.