Chrysanthemum is one of the top ten famous flowers in China, one of the four gentlemen of flowers (prunus, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum). It is also one of the four major cut flowers (chrysanthemum, rose, carnation and gladiolus) in the world, ranking first in production. Because chrysanthemums have the character of being cold and proud of the snow, there is a famous saying by Tao Yuanming, "When you pick chrysanthemums under the eastern fence, you can see the Nanshan Mountain leisurely." Chinese people have the custom of admiring chrysanthemums and drinking chrysanthemum wine during the Double Ninth Festival. Meng Haoran of the Tang Dynasty wrote in "Crossing the Old Friends Village": "On the Double Ninth Festival, I will come back to see chrysanthemums." In ancient myths and legends, chrysanthemums have also been given the meaning of auspiciousness and longevity.
