By law, a valid unexpired U.S. passport (or passport card) is conclusive (and not just prima facie) proof of U.S. citizenship, and has the same force and effect as proof of United States citizenship as certificates of naturalization or of citizenship, if issued to a U.S. citizen for the full period allowed by law.
In John Steinbeck's short story, The Chrysanthemums, he uses the flower to symbolize his main character's thoughts and ideas. There are many examples of such symbolism in this work. Elisa Allen is a lonely woman who enjoys growing and nourishing her chrysanthemums.
In Buddhist China, the Flowers of the Four Seasons represent the cycle of a year: the orchid symbolizes spring, the lotus is summer, the chrysanthemum portrays autumn, and the plum blossom is winter. Cherry blossoms have long represented the Buddhist cycle of life, and this symbolism was recreated by artists in Japanese art.