Dainty daisies cultivate love-hate rift Jul 31, 2008
One of more than 200 species known as daisies, the oxeye daisy (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum) boasts a 1- to 2-inch flower atop a single stem, with 15 to 35 flat white rays and a bright yellow center. A vigorous plant can produce 26,000 seeds, while smaller specimens average 1,300 to 4,000 seeds. (Anchorage Daily News)
Beijing to Plant 40 Million Flowers for Games Jul 23, 2008
"We picked up over 20 kinds of heat-resistant flowers from more than 500 species of seasonable flowers to decorate the city, including chrysanthemum and salvia," Wang said. Beijing has planted more than 30 million plants and rosebushes to cover some 8,800 hectares since 2000 as part of its commitment to hold a "Green Olympics", Xinhua said. (Planet Ark, United States)
A model collector Jul 18, 2008
Jackman said it's the only Mercedes without the traditional logo and features a chrysanthemum on the hood instead. The flower was symbolic of Hirohito's reign. (The Clarion-Ledger)
July gardening guide Jul 2, 2008
Plant flower seedlings like alyssum, antirrhinum, cineraria, chrysanthemum, delphinium, dianthus, foxglove, gazania, Iceland poppies, poppies, lobelia, pansy, primula, primula obconica, petunia, phlox, ranunculus, schizanthus, verbena and viola. This month's featured plant is the Duranta Sheena's Gold. (iAfrica.com)
* COA voices its support for flower industry Jun 30, 2008
The chrysanthemum, in particular, fell to a historic low of NT$15 per dozen, it said. In response to the price drops, the Agriculture and Food Agency Secretary-General Hsu Hang-ching. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Enduring charm Jun 1, 2008
Flowers grown here include roses, carnations, chrysanthemum, dahlia, geranium, fuschia and gladioli. You can buy cheap flowers at flower nurseries or the market. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Growing Edible Flowers May 15, 2008
The petal contains the most flavor and for some flowers, such as roses, lavender and chrysanthemum, the petal is the only edible part. Remove the stamen and pistil unless they are known to be mild since these are most likely to cause an allergic reaction. (Suite101.com)
Eight area graduations at same time Sunday May 14, 2008
Newell-Fonda High School Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m. Class motto - "What we are to be, we are now becoming" Class flower - Atlantis Chrysanthemum. Class colors - Royal blue and silver. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
City putting 'sting' on pesky mosquitoes May 8, 2008
The main chemical agent used in the spraying is pyrethrum, a natural insecticide extracted from certain species of the chrysanthemum flower. Discovered centuries ago, pyrethrum was used in a powdered form to protect the French Army from body lice during the Napoleonic Wars. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Malibu Seen (9) May 4, 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Edition. " Just across the way, Bluebird Caf's Chris Marble was slathering pastel icing on a selection of oversized vanilla cupcakes. Over the years, the food fair has become a cherished tradition. "We've been coming here forever," said Sandi Zimmer, who was pouring a selection of fine wines. "A lot of our customers are here. (Malibu Times, CA)
'The Daffodil Lady' Apr 23, 2008
It's a "double" daffodil, meaning its cup is not defined, but interspersed with the petals, making it look a lot like a chrysanthemum; Double Play, which looks like a rose because of its clustered cup and petals; and Precocious, one of the "pink" cup daffodils. This year, for the first time, the GSLDS sold potted "pink" daffodils for $10 at its show earlier this month and proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Birth Flower for November Apr 19, 2008
The language, legends and history for the Chrysanthemum; the flower for those born in the month of November ... If your birthday is in the month of November, your flower is the Chrysanthemum ... Linguistic Roots for the Name Chrysanthemum or Mum. (Suite101.com)
- Tulip sales affected by fashion trends Apr 17, 2008
Between 2000 and 2006, tulip sales were up even as rose, chrysanthemum, carnation, gladioli, alstroemeria, delphinium and larkspur sales fell, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Fellow bulbs such as irises and lilies, and the similarly perky gerber daisy also sold in increased numbers. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
101 pretty good ideas from Home & Garden Television Apr 15, 2008
-- For the tough ones such as squash bugs, try formulations containing pyrethrum, which is derived from chrysanthemum flowers and has good knockdown power. -- Use mulch to control weeds in planting beds. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Officials warn of fire risk on Tomb Sweeping Day Apr 4, 2008
Family members throw chrysanthemum petals onto a lake in Yuhuatai, Nanjing, Jiangsu province, during a funeral ceremony on April 3, 2008. The newly introduced ceremonies, based on an idea from Spain, involve sending a person's ashes on to the lake in a small boat-shaped urn, which slowly disintegrates. (Xinhuanet, China)
Dispatches From China's Wild West Mar 4, 2008
We stopped in the rug showroom, where the friendly Chinese assistants offered us chrysanthemum tea. I had some, but Ali declined. (Slate)
Hooked on Jay Feb 26, 2008
His adoring fans lapped it all up when he emerged raised on a platform playing the crystal piano while singing Hei Se You Mo (Black Humour) from his debut album Jay (2000) and as he sat plucking the stringed guzheng during the lilting melody of Ju Hua Tai (Chrysanthemum Terrace) from Curse of the Golden Flowers. He outdid himself further by showcasing yet another skill at Nan Quan Mamas prompting. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Commerce: War Of The Roses Feb 15, 2008
We recently visited the Vereda Guayavita chrysanthemum farm 34 miles outside Medellin with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. The farm employs 220 refugees who were driven from villages by bombs, land mines and threats, mainly from drug-trafficking communist terrorists. (Investors Business Daily)
BOTANICALS: Shasta daisy Feb 7, 2008
General: Luther Burbank, one of America's premier horticulturists and plant breeders, developed the Shasta daisy (Chrysanthemum x superbum) in 1890 after crossing two European daisies. No matter how many times they're used in landscapes, they never seem commonplace. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Liven up your garden| Feb 6, 2008
Plant seedlings like alyssum, aster, chrysanthemum, delphinium, dianthus, gazania, petunia, marigold, nasturtium, nicotiana, dwarf phlox and verbena. Copyright 2002-2007 iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
A conifer for every garden Jan 10, 2008
I have seen it paired with the ornamental grass Nassella tenuissima and Chrysanthemum pacificum. Another conifer that appeals to me for its flat sprays of elegant fan-like foliage is Chameacyparis obtusa, Hinoki cypress. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Aesthetic engineering Dec 1, 2007
With titles like "Chrysanthemum Carp" and "Sunflower Evolution," they take scientific concepts such as or entities such as and recreate them in a world of Ruffner's imagining. In "The Sensual Bouquet of DNA," for example, one can find a spiral reminiscent of the standard double helix, but these genetic strands give way to floral blooms and zig-zagging stems. (The Scientist)
BuzzOFF franchisee targets builders to grow mosquito control business Nov 22, 2007
The automated system, which is installed in customers' backyards, sprays pyrethrum, a natural insecticide derived from chrysanthemum flowers. The systems, which start at $2,500, spray three times a day for about 30 seconds and operate from March to October or November. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
`Kiku': Humble Mum Becomes Imperial Art at New York Botanical Garden Show Nov 6, 2007
Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) -- On sale at every Home Depot, abloom in every little suburban garden, chrysanthemums are the reliable bores of the plant world, though my deer like them a lot. So I was surprised to visit ``Kiku: The Art of the Japanese Chrysanthemum'' at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx and learn that the flower the Japanese call ``kiku'' can be so much more ... Check out the artful, late 19th-century kiku catalog from a grower in Japan -- chrysanthemums so elegant I swear I'll... (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Garden guide| Nov 5, 2007
Plant seedlings like aster, ageratum, begonia, celosia, chrysanthemum, cleome, coleus, cosmos, dahlia (bedding), dianthus, gloriosa daisy, impatiens, lobelia, marigold, nicotiana, penstemon, petunia, portulaca and vinca. Agapanthus Blue Velvet. (iAfrica.com)
Winter Garden Tasks and Plant Care Nov 3, 2007
Plants to lift and overwinter include (in many areas) , Pelargoniums (annual Geraniums), Gladiolus, Verbena, , Chrysanthemum, and many more. Care for Winter Plants Staying Outdoors. (Suite101.com)
Community : Scarecrow Yard Decorating Contest winners announced Nov 1, 2007
The birthstone for November is Yellow topaz and the flower is the Chrysanthemum. About November. (Forest Republican, WI)
No lounger mum on mums Oct 30, 2007
The family of Chrysanthemum includes many different plants ... Costmary, the European herb is a chrysanthemum. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Green Thumbs -- Enjoy the fleeting beauty of the fall landscape Oct 24, 2007
While many homeowners cannot resist the showy multi-colored blooms of chrysanthemums, the majority of these fall favorites tend to succumb during the winter months despite the signage of hardy mums ... More delicate in appearance, but rugged nonetheless, the bountiful flowers of the hardy Korean chrysanthemums (Dendranthema grandiflorum) are welcome additions to the late sunny border ... Montauk daisies (formerly Chrysanthemum nipponicum; now botanically designated Nipponeanthemum) provide... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Chrysanthemum shows spotlight a seasonal favorite Oct 18, 2007
The production of millions of nearly identical pots of cushion-style chrysanthemums has reduced this versatile plant to being a throwaway American seasonal cliche, kind of the poinsettia of autumn ... In fact, chrysanthemums - "kiku" in Japanese - have been revered for centuries as the crest of Japan's imperial family and, more recently, as the national flower ... The Japanese don't just grow chrysanthemums. (Boston Globe)
Moms for mums Oct 16, 2007
The chrysanthemum was first grown in Far East China dated more than 3,500 years ago, but wasn t introduced in the United States until the Colonial Period. Just 300 years later, Texans turned the ancient flower into a symbol representing love and football. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Mao style vases unveiled Oct 16, 2007
BEIJING, Oct. 16 -- Orchids, bamboo, plum, and chrysanthemums are described as gentlemen with noble and unsullied characters in traditional Chinese literature ... Chrysanthemum, the emblem of China that goes on flowering in a blaze of color long after summer flowers have faded, defying the onset of winter. (Xinhuanet, China)
In China, a lake's champion imperils himself Oct 14, 2007
The wealthy built gardens that featured the lake's wrinkled, water-scarred limestone rocks set in groves of bamboo and chrysanthemum. Since the 1950s, however, Lake Tai has been under assault. (International Herald Tribune)
Fall Seasonal Container Plants Sep 29, 2007
Mums (Chrysanthemum spp. - Garden mums (Chrysanthemum x morifolium) are especially hardy in the landscape and will survive winters in zone 3 ... Chrysanthemums bloom in a variety of colors including white, red, yellow, pink, and orange and the size and shape of the flower varies depending on the cultivar. (Suite101.com)
Students get letter perfect Sep 25, 2007
There are four drawings, also known as techniques, that must be mastered within Sumi-e: The bamboo, plum branch, chrysanthemum and wild orchid, Becker said. "Once you learn all of the flowers, you will know Sumi-e," said Becker. (Greenwich Time)
Every pattern tells a story Sep 15, 2007
One gorgeous chrysanthemum and peony print was hiding behind a big, stuffed reindeer head in the Spadina house. There may be five layers of wallpaper stuck atop one another, as the home's owners simply papered over the old with the new. (Globe and Mail)
Extension connection: Chrysanthemums Sep 9, 2007
I love chrysanthemums and know that many of you will appreciate this information from Barb Larson, Extension Horticulture Educator, about this quintessential autumn flower. Chrysanthemums are a very large, diverse group with various species tracing back to areas of China, Japan, northern Africa, and southern Europe ... Early chrysanthemums were probably small, yellow daisy-like flowers. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Corvallis Beautification Awards signs get facelift Sep 7, 2007
This year, they ve developed a new sign featuring the city flower, the chrysanthemum. Awards were spread throughout the city, with four recognized yards coming from each of Corvallis nine wards. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Check out these fall favorites Sep 6, 2007
Two longtime favorite plants of mine, Chrysanthemum 'Apricot Single' and the old-fashioned Rosa 'Perle d'Or,' with its fragrant apricot buds and soft pink flowers, make a good team in the autumn landscape, especially when you add the popular Salvia guaranitica to the mix with its electric-blue flowers. A duo that never disappoints features Amsonia hubrechtii, with brilliant gold feathery foliage, and Aster laevis 'Bluebird,' smooth aster, with violet-blue, yellow-centered daisies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Drilling in security as school resumes Sep 6, 2007
"It was pretty nice. I like this book," said third-grader Sal D'Ambra, holding a copy of "Chrysanthemum.". Most of the Island's teachers came back to classes yesterday with pay contracts signed. (Newsday -- Opinion)
Chrysanthemums and fall go together Aug 23, 2007
They go together just like cookies and milk - fall and chrysanthemums ... By the middle of the 17th century, this autumn beauty had found its way into Europe and was soon renamed chrysanthemum, from the Greek words chrys, meaning golden, and anthemon, meaning flower ... The potted mums available now (Chrysanthemum x morifolium) are perennial and hardy in zones 4 through 10, different from the mums sold at Easter, which are "florist mums" (Chrysanthemum x hortorum) and are not hardy. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Flower power in the kitchen Aug 13, 2007
Perhaps all of these flowers are not available where you are, but, just in case, these are all edible: bachelor buttons, calendula, chrysanthemum, dandelion, elderberry, English daisy, hibiscus, hollyhock, lavender, lilac, marigold, nasturtium, okra, pansy, passion flower, rose, scarlet runner bean flowers, scented geraniums, squash flowers, sunflowers, tulips and violets. Beyond your jellies, use these flowers in salads of greens and fruits, tossed into rice dishes or steep them in milk or... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Give perennial lilies a try Aug 9, 2007
Combine it with perennials like Chrysanthemum 'Becky,' Phlox paniculata 'David' and lavender. Planting and care: Plant this lily in full sun in a moist, fertile, well-drained soil. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chrysanthemum Flower Chinese Tea Aug 8, 2007
When summer heat and allergies bring sinus congestion and eye irritation chrysanthemum tea can help ... Chrysanthemum flower tea is one very common type ... In China, chrysanthemum tea is now being recommended for office workers exposed to Video Display Terminals (VDTs). (Suite101.com)
West Nile spray area set to grow Aug 8, 2007
The killing agents in the insecticide - EverGreen Crop Protection EC 60-6 - are pyrethrins, extracted from chrysanthemum flowers. They are among the environmentally friendlier pest control options, killing insects on contact yet quickly disintegrating in sunlight, state regulators said. (Yahoo News -- West Nile Virus)
Spraying set for Lodi (204) Aug 5, 2007
Pyrethrins (pye-REE-thrins) are botanical insecticides produced primarily from the flowers of a species of the chrysanthemum plant family ... Chrysanthemum plants have historically been grown in commercial quantities in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Papua New Guinea. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Flower power: Making the proper arrangements Aug 3, 2007
A row of porcelain figurines in kimono watched from Stehr's shelf as she gently placed purple chrysanthemums into the kenzan, a spiky platform in the vase that secures flowers upright ... She stood the chrysanthemum stems in a single line, as is the rule for a shoka arrangement ... Stehr was explaining the ideal curvature of shoka when my cell phone began blaring its digital ditty -- breaking the cloud of serenity drawn up by Stehr's fingers amid the chrysanthemum stems. (Anchorage Daily News)
Walk around the world ... Jul 29, 2007
There are contoneaster cranberry, blue star juniper, columbine, campanula, geraniums, German garlic, creeping phlox, thrift, bearded iris, black-eyed Susan and chrysanthemum. This alpine-rock setting is a natural for German gardeners and right now marigolds, ageratum and zinnias are thriving in full bloom. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Get Movies updates: Jul 29, 2007
Set in 10th century Tang Dynasty of China, the film chronicles the time of Emperor Ping (Chow Yun Fat) and Empress Phoenix (Gong Li) around the Chrysanthemum festival. Their interactions, though cordial, are bitingly frosty and suggest mysterious undercurrents of resentment. (Rediff)
Mosquito problem in Newport matter of control Jul 27, 2007
The chemicals are derived from the daisy-like chrysanthemum. Permethrin is used widely in agriculture as an insecticide. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Uganda: Free Trade Threatens Flower Industry Jul 19, 2007
Uganda is Africa's fifth-largest flower exporter, dealing solely in roses and chrysanthemum cuttings ... Some 142 hectares of roses and 32 hectares of chrysanthemum cuttings are currently under production ... A few weeks ago, a joint venture between the Uganda-based Madhvani Group and the Netherlands-based Flower Direct announced that it would start the nation's first chrysanthemum flowers farm. (allAfrica.com)
Jewels strewn along the wayside Jul 16, 2007
The Oxeye daisy, Chrysanthemum leucanthemum, has been described as one of these love-hate wildflowers. A hardy perennial, it returns every spring from the same root and often forms dense colonies once established. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Can The Right Potting Mix Replace Fungicide? Jul 4, 2007
Botrytis gray mold is the most common disease of greenhouse floral crops such as begonia, carnation, chrysanthemum, cyclamen, geranium, impatiens, petunia and marigold. The beneficial Trichoderma fungus seems to enter the plants through the roots and spread through the entire plant internally. (Science Daily)
Things you Need to know About the Jun 27, 2007
The dogs were also called the chrysanthemum dog because their hair fell in all directions from their face, similar to the petals of the flower. During the Chinese Revolution of 1911 the breed almost ceased to exist. (Suite101.com)
LIVING: Landscaping in Bisbee Jun 26, 2007
For yellow use Arizona bird of paradise, calylophus, grey santolina, Mt. Lemmon marigold, gopher plant, Mexican chrysanthemum, moonbeam yarrow, chocolate flowers and banks rose. Wooly butterfly bush, Mexican hat, Mexican flame, desert honeysuckle, gaillardia, native mallow and trumpet vine provide orange. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Gardening guide| Jun 12, 2007
Plant seedlings like allysum, antirrhinum, Bellis perennis, chrysanthemum, cineraria, delphinium, dianthus, foxglove, gazania, Iceland poppies, lobelia, nemesia, pansy, primula, primula obconica, petunia, phlox, schizanthus, sweet pea, verbena, viola and Virginian stocks. Plant Lilium bulbs. (iAfrica.com)
Flower Crafts Jun 11, 2007
November: Chrysanthemum. December: Narcissus, Holly. (Suite101.com)
* Tea culturestands tall May 31, 2007
Left and above: Chrysanthemum Chaism Studies has been promoting tea culture for over a decade. PHOTO: COURTESY OF CHRYSANTHEMUM CHAISM STUDIES ... Left and above: Chrysanthemum Chaism Studies has been promoting tea culture for over a decade. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Rounded Growth Container Plants May 8, 2007
Chrysanthemum Zones 5-9. Chrysanthemum are often grown as seasonal annuals and the compact, bushy plants can make a real impact in an autumn container. (Suite101.com)
Good turnout at Wesak parade May 2, 2007
Most of the devotees following the procession held either a stalk of chrysanthemum or a Buddhist flag in their hands. The 7km procession inched its way through Jalan Pangkor, Jalan Kelawei, Lorong Burmah, Jalan Burmah, Peel Avenue, Jalan Macalister, Jalan Anson and Lorong Madras before returning to the association. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Light Brown Apple Moth -- State Of California Information Apr 25, 2007
Some common shrub and herbaceous hosts are grape, kiwifruit, strawberry, berries (blackberry, blueberry, boysenberry, raspberry), corn, pepper, tomato, pumpkin, beans, cabbage, carrot, alfalfa, rose, camellia, jasmine, chrysanthemum, clover, and plantain. Life Cycle and DamageDevelopment is continuous, with no true dormancy. (NBC 11, CA)
Breathe easy Apr 24, 2007
Mugwort and hybrids such as chrysanthemum take over in the autumn, as do mould spores at harvesting time. Most hay fever sufferers turn to over-the-counter drugs for solace. (Guardian Unlimited)
Set the mood Apr 20, 2007
One of the most sacred flowers in Japanese culture is the chrysanthemum. Other accessories. (AZCentral -- Home)
Apple moth gives new meaning to eating out of (or in) the garden Apr 8, 2007
Turns out the moth, which is both leaf roller and fruit feeder, and never hibernates, is more than the proverbial worm in the apple: According to the state Department of Food and Agriculture's Web site, , it's a pest that "has been recorded from over 200 plants in 120 plant genera in 50 families. Some notable trees are apple, pear, peach, apricot, nectarine, citrus, persimmon, cherry, almond, avocado, oak, willow, walnut, poplar, cottonwood, coast redwood, pine and eucalyptus. Some common shrub... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Acupuncture for Allergy Relief Apr 4, 2007
They were also given an herbal blend of schizonepeta, chrysanthemum, cassia seed, plantago seed and tribulus. Patients in the control group were given acupuncture, but at the same non-acupuncture points, which were away from meridians. (Fox News)
