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Chrysanthemum Forms  

(updated 04/04/2006 )

There are many Chrysanthemum  forms. These diagrams show  some of the most commonly encountered types. With thanks to Ivor Mace for the provision of some new pictures.

Link to Classification and Colour systems for explanation of the Classification system.

Large and Medium Exhibition Large and Medium Exhibition

Section 1 and Section 2 - Large and Medium Exhibition

incurved

 incurved

Section 3/13/23 - Incurved
reflexed reflexed

Section 4/14/24 - Reflexed
Intermediate Intermediate

Section 5/15/25 - Intermediate
Late Flowering Anemones Late Flowering Anemones

Section 6 - Late Flowering Anemones
Singles Singles

Section 7/17/27 - Singles

Pompons

Section 8/18/28 - Pompons

Sprays

 Sprays

Section 9/19/29 - Sprays

Spiders-Spoons-Quills

Spiders-Spoons-Quills
Spider

Section 10 - Spiders/Spoons/Quills
Charms and Cascades Charms and Cascades

Section 12 - Charms and Cascades