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.
Chrysanthemum flower. November Birth Flower. The chrysanthemum, which is closely related to the daisy is often referred to by cultivators and gardeners as mums. The term chrysanthemum is adapted from the Greek words chrysos which means gold (its original color) and anthos meaning flower.