Chrysanthemum plant named `Blushing Christine`

Abstract

A Chrysanthemum plant named Blushing Christine particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; greyed-red ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 60 to 64 mm when fully opened; branching pattern is spreading and prolific, with 7 to 9 laterals developing after pinch when grown outside under natural daylength in fall flowerings; natural season flower date of August 24 to September 2 when planting rooted cuttings on June 17 to 21 in Salinas, Calif., and of September 23 to October 5 when planting rooted cuttings June 15 to 18 in Hightstown, N.J.; plant height of 33 to 39 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 Blushing Christine, as described and illustrated.