Chrysanthemum plant named `Helen`

Abstract

A Chrysanthemum plant named Helen particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; red ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 41 to 51 mm when fully opened; branching pattern is spreading and prolific, with 6 to 8 laterals developing after pinch when grown outside under natural daylength in fall flowerings; natural season flower date of August 15 to 16 when planting rooted cuttings on June 17 to 18 in Salinas, Calif., and of September 19 to 22 when planting rooted cuttings June 15 to 18 in Hightstown, N.J.; plant height of 25 to 33 cm when grown in fall under natural daylength with no growth regulators; and durable, uniform performance.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant named Helen, as described and illustrated.