Aquarius
Applicant: Cal/West Seeds
P.0. Box 1428
Woodland, CA 95695
Description
Aquarius is a synthetic variety derived from the recombination of 17 parental clones selected for Anthracnose and bacterial wilt resistance from the USDA germplasm release Beltsville 2-AN4.
The intended area of adaptation is Midwestern USA and adjacent areas of Canada where moderate fall dormancy is required for winter survival.
Plant type is uniform and erect with fall dormancy similar to Saranac. Flower color approximately 70% blue, 15% variegated, 10% white and 5% purple.
It has a high level of resistance to bacterial wilt and anthracnose. It is susceptible to Phytophthora root rot. No data are available on its resistance to pea aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid or the stem nematode.
Seed increase is to be on a limited generation basis with only one generation each of Breeders, Foundation and Certified. Sufficient Foundation seed has been produced and stored in environmentally controlled storage for the projected life of the variety. Certified seed may be grown only from Foundation seed.
Certified seed will be available in 1979.
Application for Plant Variety Protection will not be made.