1. Treasure is a 250-plant synthetic variety resulting from phenotypic recurrent selection for resistance to anthracnose. Source material traces to two elite lines selected for resistance to bacterial wilt and Verticillium wilt and for agronomic appearance in a spaced-plant nursery. Subsequent selection was performed for resistance to Phytophthora root rot. Parental germplasm traces to AF 21, Vernal, Vertus, and WL 225. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata - 11%; Ladak - 16%; M. varia - 24%; Turkistan - 4%; Flemish - 40%; and Chilean - 5%.
2. Treasure is adapted to and intended for use in the northwest, north central, and northeastern U.S. Treasure has been yield tested in New York, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Washington.
3. Flower color of Treasure at Syn 2 approximates 95% purple and 5% variegated with traces of white and yellow. Its fall dormancy is similar to that of Ranger.
4. Treasure has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), bacterial wilt, and Fusarium wilt; resistance to Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and pea aphid; and moderate resistance to stem nematode and spotted alfalfa aphid. Reaction to Aphanomyces root rot, blue alfalfa aphid, and root knot nematode has not been adequately tested.
5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced in 1986 on 250 plants under cage isolation at Bakersfield, CA. Sufficient foundation (Syn 2) seed was produced near Warden, WA for the expected life of the variety and will be maintained by Clark Seeds, Inc. One generation of Breeder (Syn 1) and two generations each of Foundation (Syn 2 or 3) and Certified (Syn 3 or 4) seed are recognized. The maximum permitted length of stand for Foundation and Certified seed fields are 3 and 5 years, respectively. Foundation seed must be produced above 40 degrees North latitude. Production of Syn 3 Foundation seed requires consent of the breeder.
6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1994.
7. It is undecided whether application will be made for Plant Variety Protection.
8. The information in this application
can be turned over to the PVP office.