Husky
1. Husky was developed by hand crossing 150 selected plants from each of two improved, moderately hardy and flemish germplasm sources in the greenhouse. Germplasm sources had been screened for anthracnose resistance and Phytophthora root rot resistance prior to crossing. A complementary strain cross method of breeding was employed.
2. It is intended that Husky be used for general forage use in the upper midwest and west central United States, as well as portions of Nevada and northern California. The variety has been tested in: Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, New York, Pennsylvania, Nevada and California.
3. Husky is intermediate between Vernal and Saranac in dormancy. Flower color is approximately 41% purple, 56% variegated, 2% yellow, 1% white.
4. Husky is resistant to: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt and pea aphid, with moderate resistance to anthracnose and Phytophthora root rot. It is susceptible to spotted alfalfa aphid and Verticillium wilt. It has not been tested for stem nematode reaction.
5. Seed increases of Husky shall be on a limited generation basis, with one generation each of breeder, foundation, and certified seed classes. Foundation fields shall be limited to a maximum of three harvest years. Certified seed shall be the first generation from either breeder or foundation.
6. Certified seed will first be offered for sale in 1985.
7. Plans are to apply for Plant Variety Protection. No certification option will be requested.