2011 Chrysanthemums (Mums) and Straw Flowers

The chrysanthemum is the floral emblem of the imperial family of Japan. Known to have been cultivated in China as far back as the 1400s BC, it first made its way to Japan sometime in the 900s, and was adopted as the emperor’s official seal. Crown Prince Akihito assumed the Chrysanthemum Throne, the world’s oldest monarchy, after the death of his father, Hirohito, on January 7, 1989. His position as the 125th Japanese monarch was formally accepted on this date in 1990.

2011 Mums                                 Straw Flowers

Aideen Red Fire                            Dream time Lt Pink
Ashley Dark Orange                    Dream time Red Ember
Barbra Dark Pink                          Dream Time White
Beth Violet                                      Dream Time Yellow
Brigitte White
Cheryl Pink
Dawn Yellow
Dazzling Stacy Orange
Delightful Victoria Orange
Diana Yellow
Erica Yellow
Foxy Marjorie Red
Golden Cheryl
Hanna Orange
Heidi Yellow
Helen Maroon
Hestia Hot Red
Jacqueline Pearl
Linda White
Okra Yellow
Regal Cheryl Purple
Rhapsody Purple
Sly Jenna Red
Stacy Pink
Sunny Marilyn
Symphony Pink
Tabitha Scarlet
Victoria Pink
Wilma White
Yolanda Yellow