Chrysanthemum plant named Salmon Bijoux

#The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum, botanically known as Chrysanthemum morifolium, Ramat., and referred to by the cultivar name Salmon Bijoux.

#Salmon Bijoux was discovered by applicant in 1983 as a spontaneous mutation of Bijoux, a cultivar of applicant disclosed in a pending application.

#Salmon Bijoux was the result of an induced radiation program conducted by applicant in De Lier, The Netherlands, in 1983. Plants of the parent cultivar Bijoux were subjected to radiation levels of 1750 rad X-rays. Salmon Bijoux was discovered and selected as a mutation by virtue of its lavender pink ray floret color, and by its green (immature) to yellow (mature) disc floret color. The ray floret color of Bijoux is more lavender, and the disc floret color of Bijoux is green (immature) to purple-red (74D).

#The accompanying photographic drawing shows typical inflorescence and foliage characteristics of Salomon Bijoux, with colors being as accurate as possible with photographs of this type.

#In the following description, color references are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart. The color values were determined in August 1986 under natural daylight at De Lier, The Netherlands.

#Classification:

#Botanical.--Chrysanthemum morifolium, Ramat., cv. Salmon Bijoux.