Chrysanthemum plant named Cornhusker

#The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum morifolium, Ramat., hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name Cornhusker.

#Cornhusker is a product of a planned breeding program which had the objective of creating new chrysanthemum cultivars having the characteristics of free branching and compact growth habit, early flowering, and very floriferous, producing numerous small semi-double flowers of yellow color. Such traits in combination were not present or needed improvement in previously available commercial cultivars.

#Cornhusker was originated from a hybridization made in a controlled breeding program in Westfield-Woking, England by Leonard H. Shoesmith in 1980. The male and female parents are unknown at this time. Cornhusker was discovered and selected as one flowering plant within the progeny of the stated parentage by Leonard H. Shoesmith in November 1981 in a controlled environment in Parrish, Fla.

#The accompanying photographic drawing shows in perspective view typical inflorescence and foliage characteristics of Cornhusker. The photograph is in black and white, with several flowers being shown in color to precisely show true flower color.

#In the following description, color references are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart. The color values were determined at approximately 2:00 p.m. in September 1986 under fluorescent light at Parrish, Fla.

#Classification:

#Botanical.--Chrysanthemum morifolium, Ramat., cv Cornhusker.