Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies

The members of the National Alfalfa Variety Review Board are of the opinion that the following varieties are distinctive and that seed of these varieties can be certified providing it meets the standards of the certifying agency of the state in which seed is grown. All variety information, including the descriptions, claims, and research data to support the claims was supplied to the Board by the applicants. The Board makes judgments regarding the distinctiveness of the variety and its eligibility for certification based on the data supplied. Beyond this, the Board takes no position on the accuracy of truthfulness of an description or claim made by the applicants.

*=Amendment /Revision

Experimental

Variety Designation Applicant Approved by

Rio NH1-2 Great Plains Review Board

Research

Belmont* Big Jim Great Plains Review Board

Research

CUF 101* - University of Review Board

California

SW 14 SW 14 S&W Seed Co. Review Board

- PGI 84D92 Plant Genetics Review Board

Milkmaker 8863N Plant Genetics Review Board

Sabre NY86I11 Cornell AES Review Board

13R Supreme AP8881 ABI, Inc. Review Board

Lobo AP8650 ABI, Inc. Review Board

ABI 700* AP8660 ABI, Inc. Review Board

Nordic* - ABI, Inc. Review Board

OK 49* - OK State Review Board

University

DK-189* VS-754 Vista Review Board

- VS-907 Agway, Inc. Review Board

- VS-922 Vista Review Board

- VS-937 Union Seed Review Board

Company

Pacesetter VS-820 Research Seeds Review Board

Jewel VS-800 Wilber-Ellis Review Board

- VS-888 Vista Review Board

GH-777 VS-856 Golden Harvest Review Board

Bolt ML VS-920 Jung Seed Review Board

Company

- VS-929 Vista Review Board

- VS-931 Vista Review Board

- VS-943 Vista Review Board

Prism VS-852 Vista Review Board

- VS-904 Vista Review Board

Encore VS-851 Vista Review Board

Alphaleaf VS-805 Vista Review Board

- 86-15* W-L Research Review Board

Wl 610* - W-L Research Review Board

WL 457* - W-L Research Review Board

- 86-213 W-L Research Review Board

- 86-31 W-L Research Review Board

GH755 89-126 W-L Research Review Board

- 89-30 W-L Research Review Board

- XAE05, YAE 05, Pioneer Hi-Bred Review Board

Capital 82B-1, YAL 95, Pioneer Hi-Bred Review Board

XAL 95

5246 XAE 92, YAE 92 Pioneer Hi-Bred Review Board

88W6PV1

- XAL06, YAL 06

Alpine* DS 531 Dairyland Review Board

Magnum III* DS 503 Dairyland Review Board

Crystal * MBS 2821 Dairyland Review Board

Magnum III-Wet DS 916, Dairyland Review Board

DS 920

- BPR359 Dairyland Review Board

Flagship 75 88778 Northrup King Review Board

- 89783 Northrup King Review Board

Viking 1 C87-422, Northrup King Review Board

NK5C2

NKAB1, H90-401

H90A, 90792

Rio

1. Rio was bred from the following germplasm sources: BAA-15=8.3%, BAA17=8.3%, BAA-20=8.3%, UC123=12.5%, UC143=12.5%, CimarronVR=50%. The breeding procedure was recurrent selection for resistance to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid and blue alfalfa aphid in the above sources, followed by strain crosses. The germplasm is estimated to have come from African (45%), Chilean (23%), Flemish (15%), M.varia (10%), Turkistan (5%), M.falcata (1%), and Ladak (1%).

2. Areas of probable adaptation and use are the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys and the Southern United States. Rio is to be used for hay, haylage and greenchop. Rio has been tested for yield and persistence in California and Georgia.

3. Rio has a fall dormancy rating of 7. Flower color is predominantly purple (94%) with a low frequency of blue (6%).

4. Rio is highly resistant to race 1 anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot, Fusarium wilt, pea aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, and blue alfalfa aphid; resistant to bacterial wilt, root knot nematodes, and race 2 anthracnose; and moderately resistant to stem nematode and Aphanomyces. Verticillium wilt resistance has not been evaluated.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation each of breeder, foundation, and certified seed classes: i.e., Breeder (Syn1), foundation (Syn2), certified (Syn3). Breeder seed was produced under isolation in Apex, NC. Foundation and certified classes are produced by Great Plains Research Company, Inc. under contract with seed growers. Age of stand for seed production for breeder, foundation, and certified is 1, 2, and 6 years, respectively. Breeder and foundation seed stocks are maintained by Great Plains Research Company, Inc.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1992.

7. Application will be made for Plant Variety Protection under the act. The certification option will not be requested.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

1. Belmont is a synthetic alfalfa variety selected from WL 316, Apollo

II, Oneida VR, Trumpetor, and Vernema by recurrent selection for

resistance to Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora, spotted

alfalfa aphid, pea aphid, and blue alfalfa aphid followed by multiple

strain crosses. The germplasm sources of Belmont are estimated to be

50% Flemish, 10% M. varia, 10% Chilean, 3% M. falcata, and 27%

unknown.

2. Belmont is adapted to the Northeastern and Central United States

for use as hay, haylage, greenchop, and dehydration products. It has

been tested in Wisconsin, Iowa, Pennsylvania, New York, and Georgia.

3. Fall dormancy (fall growth) is similar to DuPuits. Flower color is 86% purple, 14% variegated with a trace of cream flowered plants.

4. Belmont has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), bacterial

wilt, pea aphid, and spotted alfalfa aphid, resistance to Fusarium

wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, stem nematode, and

anthracnose (race 2), and moderate resistance to the blue aphid and

Lepto Leaf spot.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation

each of breeder, foundation, and certified seed classes; i.e., breeder

(Syn 1), foundation (Syn 2), certified (Syn 3). Breeder seed was

produced under isolation in Apex, NC. Foundation and certified classes

are produced by Great Plains Research Company, Inc. under contract

with seed growers. Age of stand for seed production for breeder,

foundation, and certified seed is 1, 2, and 6 years, respectively.

Breeder and foundation seed stocks are maintained by Great Plains

Research Company, Inc. Sufficient foundation seed has been produced to

meet foreseeable needs.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1991.

7. Application will be made for Plant Variety Protection under the

Act. The certification option will not be requested.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

August 15, 1991

CUF 101

To: Western Seed Certification Agencies and Alfalfa Seed Producers

From: Robert Ball

Re: Amendment to Release of CUF 101 Alfalfa - 1977

Gentlemen:

At the time of release of CUF 101 Alfalfa, it was contemplated that the variety would be produced in California in limited amounts for use in the low desert valleys of Southern California where damage from the blue alfalfa aphid has been severe and where winter forage production is desired. As we know, this was not the case, and CUF 101 Alfalfa is now being used in many parts of the world.

Our certification Technical Committee, Department of Agronomy & Range Science, U.C.D. met and discussed the production of CUF 101 out of the area of adaptation. Their action was to amend the release of CUF 101 Alfalfa item VI (National Certified Alfalfa Review Board) "Procedure for maintaining stock seed, seed classes to be used, a statement as to the limitations of generations that may be certified, and any other requirements or limitations necessary to maintain varietal characteristics." as follows:

Breeder seed is bulked seed from 91 parent plants grown in a cage near El Centro, California during the summer of 1975. Under certification the classes of seed will be breeder, foundation and certified. Breeder seed will be used to establish fields of foundation seed. Foundation seed will be used for the production of certified seed. Breeder and Foundation seed will be maintained by the University of California, Foundation Seed Service, Davis. If the supply of breeder seed should become depleted, a lot of foundation seed shall be set aside and used to produce subsequent foundation seed.

Certified seed production for six years is permitted in areas south of the north 40 parallel and below 2,000 feet elevation. Certified seed production is limited to one season for areas above 2,000 feet elevation and in areas north of the north 40 parallel. In these areas seeding must be done in the spring and seed harvested in the fall. No additional certified seed production is allowed in following years.

The committee feels that drastic changes in the composition of CUF 101 Alfalfa would occur if the Certified production field was allowed to grow during a winter.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Ball

Executive Secretary

1. SW 14 is a 77 clone synthetic variety selected and developed from a cross of two populations, 1SC88 (CUF 101 plant selections) and 1SUCC88 (U.C. Cibola plant selections). Criteria of plant selection was based upon plant vigor and resistance to aphids and diseases at Mendota and Tranquility, California. Selections trace to CUF 101 and U.C. Cibola, all of which originated from seed production fields five (5) and three (3) years old respectively. The estimated germplasm sources are as follows: African -60%, Indian -20%, Turkistan -12%, Chilean -4%, Ladak-1%, M.varia -1%, Flemish -1%, and Peruvian -1%. Breeder seed, (SYN 1) is bulked seed produced under isolation in 1988 and 1989.

2. SW 14 is adapted for use in alfalfa bay production areas of California where very non-dormant varieties are recommended. Primary use is for alfalfa hay, haylage, greenchop and dehydration, in primary production areas of the Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley. SW 14 is a very non-dormant variety similar in fall dormancy to CUF 101. The mid-summer and fall growth is erect.

3. Flower color is 99% purple with 1% white.

4. SW 14 has high resistance to Fusarium wilt, pea aphid, and spotted

alfalfa aphid, resistance to blue alfalfa aphid, moderate resistance to

Root-Knot nematode, low resistance to Phytophthora root rot and

Verticillium wilt, and is susceptible to stem nematode and anthracnose,

Race 1.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was bulked from 77 parent clones at Five

Points, California. Under certification the classes of seed will be

Breeders (Syn 1) Foundation (Syn 2) or (Syn 3) and Certified (Syn 3 or

4). Foundation seed will be produced from Breeders seed and/or

Foundation seed. Length of stand allowed for Breeder, Foundation and

Certified is 2, or 4, and 6 years respectively. S and W Seed Company

will maintain seed stock at low humidity at Five Points, California.

6. Certified seed stock will be available for sale in the fall of 1991.

7. Application will be made for protection under the Plant Variety

Protection Act, with title 5 option.

8. Documents for application to the National Alfalfa Variety Review

Board may be submitted to the PVP office.

PGI 84D92

1. PGI 84D92 is a 424 clone synthetic developed through phenotypic

recurrent selection for reaction to blue alfalfa aphid, anthracnose

and Phytophthora root rot. It was selected from four PGI varieties;

Arroyo (33%), Maricopa (27%), Yolo (23%) and Armona (17%). The 424

plants were placed in a cage near Woodland, CA where breeder seed

(Syn 1)was produced in 1984.

Approximate germplasm source contributions are: Turkistan 26%, Indian 14%, Chilean 10%, African 9%, M.varia 4%, Ladak 1% and Unknown 36%.

2. PGI 84D92 is adapted and intended for use in the southwestern United States for hay, haylage, greenchop or dehydrated alfalfa production. It has been evaluated for forage yield and persistence in California.

3. PGI 84D92 is a non--dormant cultivar with a dormancy similar to

Moapa 69. Flower color is 100% purple with a trace of cream and

variegated.

4. PGI 84D92 has high resistance to Fusarium wilt and Northern root-

knot nematode (M. hapla); resistance to Phytophthora root rot, blue

alfalfa aphid, pea aphid and stem nematode and moderate resistance to

bacterial wilt. It has not been adequately tested to determine its

reaction to anthracnose, Verticillium wilt or spotted alfalfa aphid.

5. Sufficient breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced to last the life of

the variety. Seed classes will be breeder (Syn 1) , foundation (Syn2

or 3), and certified (Syn 2, 3 or 4). Foundation seed may be produced

from breeder seed and a second generation of foundation seed (Syn 3)

may be produced at the breeder's discretion. Certified seed may be

produced from either breeder (Syn 1)or foundation seed (Syn 2

or 3). Stand duration will be 1, 4 and 6 years for breeder, foundation

and certified seed fields respectively.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1992.

7. It has not yet been decided whether or not to apply for Plant

Variety Protection.

8. This information may be forwarded to the PVP office.

PGI 8633C

1. PGI 8633C is a 201 clone synthetic developed through phenotypic

recurrent selection for reaction to blue alfalfa aphid and Phytophthora

root rot. It was selected entirely from Mecca. The 201 plants were

placed in a cage at Woodland, California where breeder seed (Syn 1) was

produced in 1985 and 1986. Seed from both cages was bulked.

Approximate germplasm source contributions are: African 46%, Indian

20%, Turkistan 10%, Chilean 9%, M. varia 2%, Peruvian 2%, M. falcata

1%, Ladak 1%, Flemish 1%, and Unknown 8%.

2. PGI 8633C is adapted and intended for use in the southwestern United

States where highly non--dormant cultivars are grown. It has been

evaluated for forage yield and persistence in California.

3. PGI 8633C is a very non-dormant cultivar with a dormancy similar

101. Flower color is 100% purple with traces of cream and variegated.

4. PGI 8633C has high resistance to Fusarium wilt and pea aphid;

resistance to Phytophthora root rot and stem nematode; low resistance

to bacterial wilt, anthracnose (Race 1) and Verticillium wilt. Reaction

to spotted alfalfa aphid and blue alfalfa aphid has not been

determined.

5. Sufficient breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced to last the life of the

variety. Seed classes will be breeder (Syn 1) , foundation (Syn 2 or

3), and certified (Syn 2, 3 or 4). Foundation seed may be produced from

breeder seed and a second generation of foundation seed (Syn 3) may be

produced at the breeder's discretion. Certified seed may be produced

from either breeder (Syn 1) or foundation seed (Syn 2 or 3). Stand

duration will be 2, 4 and 6 years for breeder, foundation and certified

seed fields respectively.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1992.

7. It has not yet been decided whether or not to apply for Plant

Variety Protection.

8. This information may be forwarded to the PVP office.

Milkmaker II

1. Milkmaker II is a 651 clone synthetic developed through phenotypic

recurrent selection for reaction to Verticillium wilt, anthracnose an

Phytophthora root rot. It was selected from Milkmaker. The 651 plants

were placed in a cage near Nampa, ID where breeder seed (Syn 1) was

produced in 1988.

Approximate germplasm source contributions are: Flemish 43%, M.varia 23%, Ladak 21%, Chilean 7%, M.falcata 4% and Turkistan 2%.

2. 2. Milkmaker II is adapted to and intended for use in the northwestern and north central U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop or dehydrated alfalfa production. It has been evaluated for forage yield and persistence in Wisconsin and Idaho.

3. Milkmaker II is a dormant cultivar with dormancy similar to

Vernal. Flower color is 58% purple, 32% variegated, 5% cream and 5%

yellow.

4. Milkmaker II has high resistance to Fusarium wilt; resistance

to bacterial wilt, Phytophthora root rot, stem nematode and pea

aphid and low resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid. Reaction to

blue alfalfa aphid, Verticillium wilt and anthracnose has not

been determined.

5. Sufficient breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced to last the life of

the variety. Seed classes will be breeder (Syn 1), foundation (Syn 2

or 3), and certified (Syn 2, 3 or 4). Foundation seed may be produced

from breeder seed and a second generation of foundation seed (Syn 3)

may be produced at the breeder's discretion. Certified seed may be

produced from either breeder (Syn 1) or foundation seed (Syn 2 or 3).

Stand duration will be 1, 4 and 6 years for breeder, foundation and

certified seed fields respectively.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1991.

7. It has not yet been decided whether or not to apply for Plant

Variety Protection.

8. This information may be forwarded to the PVP office.

Sabre

1. Sabre is a synthetic variety derived from crossing Oneida VR with a Flemish population. The Flemish population was germplasm with origin similar to that of Saranac AR, backcrossed once with Saranac AR, then phenotypically selected for resistance to anthracnose (Race 1). Parent plants of Sabre were the result of recurrent phenotypic selection for resistances to anthracnose (Race 1), Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, and Phytophthora root rot. Pre-breeder (Syn. 1) seed was a bulk of an equal weight of seed from 18 clones with high number of seeds/pod after open-pollination by honeybees (in an enclosed room) among the 354 plants from the last cycle of selection for disease resistance. Syn. 1 seed was planted to produce breeder seed (Syn. 2) under cage isolations in Nampa, Idaho in 1986, 1987, and 1988. Breeder seed lots will be bulked for future planting for foundation seed production. Approximate germplasm sources contributed to this variety are 70% Flemish, 22% M. varia, 4% M. falcata, 2% Ladak, 1% Turkestan, and 1% Chilean.

2. Sabre is adapted to and intended for use in the northern

United States for hay, haylage, greenchop, and dehydration. It

has been tested in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota,

Montana, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and

Wisconsin.

3. Sabre is a moderately dormant variety with fall dormancy reaction

similar to that of Saranac. Flower color is 70% purple and 30%

variegated, and trace of yellow and cream.

4. Sabre has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), Fusarium wilt,

Verticillium wilt, and pea aphid; and resistance to Phytophthora root

rot. It is susceptible to spotted alfalfa aphid. It has not been

tested for resistances to bacterial wilt, stem nematode, and blue

alfalfa aphid.

5. Breeder seed (Syn. 2) was produced under cage isolations in Idaho

in sufficient quantity to last the life of the variety. Seed produced

in 1986, 1987, and 1988 will be bulked for future production of

foundation seed. This seed is maintained by the Department of Plant

Breeding & Biometry at Cornell University. Foundation seed (Syn. 3)

may be produced from breeder seed in the northern USA on stands no

more than 3 years old unless by consent of the breeder. Production of

foundation seed requires approval from the New York Seed Improvement

Cooperative. Certified seed (Syn. 3 or 4) may be produced from breeder

or foundation seed on stands no more than 6 years old.

6. Certified seed was first marketed in 1989.

7. Application for Plant Variety Protection will not be made.

8. This information may be forwarded to the PVP office.

13R Supreme

1. 13R Supreme is a synthetic variety with 200 parent clones. Parental

clones trace to populations selected for resistance to the following

pests: Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt, Fusarium

wilt, Verticillium wilt, pea aphid and spotted alfalfa aphid.

Phenotypic recurrent selection was used. Final selections were made

from a population in a two-year-old space-planted nursery near

Kingsburg, California. Parentage of 13R Supreme traces to GT 13R Plus

(100 %). Approximate germplasm source contributions are African (70%)

and Turkistan (30%).

2. Adapted to and intended for use in areas of central and southern

California, and lower elevations of Arizona and New Mexico. Tested in

California and New Mexico.

3. Fall dormancy of 13R Supreme is similar to Moapa 69. Flower

color is approximately 99% purple and 1 % variegated with traces

of cream, white and yellow.

4. 13R Supreme has resistance to Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot

and pea aphid, and moderate resistance to bacterial wilt, Verticillium

wilt, and anthracnose. It has not been evaluated for reaction to blue

alfalfa aphid, stem nematode and spotted alfalfa aphid.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder,

foundation and certified seed classes. Certified seed may be produced

from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and 5-year stand

life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation and

certified classes respectively. Foundation seed production,

outside the area of adaptation, is limited to single season

production (non-overwintering).

6. Certified seed will be available in 1992.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

Lobo

1. Lobo is a synthetic variety with 47 parent clones. Parental clones

trace to populations selected for resistance to the following pests:

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt,

Verticillium wilt, blue alfalfa aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, stem

nematode and northern root knot nematode. Phenotypic recurrent

selection was used. Final selections were made in two populations from

a 3-year-old space-planted nursery near Nampa, Idaho. Parentage of

Lobo traces to Diamond (50%), Oregon GXC (9%), Oregon GXE (9%), Apollo

II (7%), Trident (6%), Endure (4%), Maverick (3%), Apollo (3%), Atlas

(2%), WL 318 (2%), Answer (2%) and 3% to numerous other sources.

Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata (4%),

Ladak (6%), M. varia (17%), Turkistan (15%), Flemish (25%), Chilean

(11%), Peruvian (3%), Indian (3%), African (1%) with 15 percent from

unknown sources.

2. Adapted to and intended for use in areas of the northern San Joaquin

valley of California, the Sacramento Valley and Coastal valleys of

central and southern California and intermediate and high desert

valleys of Southern California, Arizona, Nevada and lower elevations of

Idaho, Utah, Oregon and Washington. It has been tested in Idaho and

California.

3. Fall dormancy of Lobo is similar to Lahontan. Flower color is

approximately 87% purple and 13 variegated with a trace of cream,

white and yellow.

4. Lobo has high resistance to Fusarium wilt, resistance to

anthracnose, pea aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, and blue alfalfa aphid

and moderate resistance to bacterial wilt. It has not been adequately

evaluated for resistance to Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot

and stem nematode.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder,

foundation and certified seed classes. Certified seed may be produced

from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and 6-year stand

life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation and

certified classes respectively.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1992.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

ABI 700

(Description Amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. CXLIV, April, 1991

1. ABI 700 is a synthetic variety with 47 parent plants. Parent plants

trace to populations selected for resistance to the following pests:

bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root

rot, anthracnose, blue alfalfa aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, stem

nematode and northern root knot nematode. Phenotypic recurrent

selection was used. Final selections were made from 2 populations in a

3-year-old space-plant nursery near Nampa, Idaho based on vigor,

winter survival, color and degree of fall dormancy. Parentage traces

predominantly to Diamond (50%), Oregon GXC (18%), Oregon GXE (18%),

Apollo II (4%), Trident (3%) Endure (2%), Apollo (1%), Maverick (l%),

and Atlas (1%), with 2% from numerous sources. Approximate germplasm

source contributions are: M. falcata (3%), Ladak (4%), M. varia

(15%), Turkistan (18%), Flemish (26%), Chilean (7%) Peruvian (2%),

Indian (3%), African (1%) and unknown (21 %).

2. ABI 700 is adapted to and is intended for use in the areas of the

Pacific Northwest and California where moderately dormant varieties

are used for hay, production. It has been tested in California and

Idaho.

3. Fall dormancy of ABI 700 is similar to Lahontan. Flower color is

approximately 89% purple and 11 variegated with a trace of white,

yellow and cream.

4. ABI 700 has high resistance to Fusarium wilt, spotted alfalfa

aphid, blue alfalfa aphid, pea aphid and anthracnose (Race 1),

resistance to Phytophthora root rot and stem nematode and moderate

resistance to bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt and northern root knot

nematode.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder,

foundation and certified seed classes. Certified seed may be produced

from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and 6-year stand

life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation and

certified classes respectively. Foundation seed production is limited

to the San Joaquin Valley of California.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1991.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

Nordic

(Description Amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. CXLIV, April, 1991

1. Nordic is a synthetic variety with 56 parent plants. Parent plants

trace to 36 populations selected for resistance to the following

pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora

root rot, anthracnose and Aphanomyces. Phenotypic recurrent selection

was used. Final selections were made from a space-plant selection

nursery near Marshfield, Wisconsin based on winter survival, vigor,

color and resistance to potato leafhopper yellowing. Parentage traces

predominantly to Clipper (17%), Arrow (7%), NAPB 35 (6%), AP 8631

(6%), Armor, Thunder, Answer, Trident, Riley (5% each), Titan,

Weevlchek, Vernal, Impact, NAPB 34, AP 8632, AP 8630, AP 8621, KyKx,

Hunter River, Big 10 and Krasnodarskaja Ranniaja (2% each) and 15% to

numerous other sources. Approximate germplasm source contributions

are M. falcata (10%), Ladak (9%), M. varia (19%), Turkistan (20%),

Flemish (31%), Chilean (6%) and Peruvian (5%).

2. Nordic is adapted to and is intended for be used in the North

Central U.S. for hay and haylage production. It has been tested in

Wisconsin, Iowa and Idaho.

3. Fall dormancy of Nordic is similar to Vernal. Flower color is

approximately 67% purple and 33% variegated with a trace of white,

yellow and cream.

4. Nordic has high resistance to Phytophthora root rot, bacterial wilt

and pea aphid, resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), Fusarium wilt, and

Verticillium wilt and moderate resistance to Aphanomyces (Race 1) and

spotted alfalfa aphid. Reaction to stem nematode, and blue alfalfa

aphid has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder,

foundation and certified seed classes. Certified seed may be produced

from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and 6-year stand

life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation and

certified classes respectively. Foundation seed production is limited

to the Pacific Northwest.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1991.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

OK 49

(Description Amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. CXLIV, April, 1991

1. Parents of OK 49 consisted of 94 plants originating from

experimental lines developed by recurrent phenotypic selection and

strain crossing. 24 plants from 37, selected for resistance to spotted

alfalfa aphid and blue alfalfa aphid, and 70 plants from OK 24,

selected for Phytophthora root rot and other root and crown rot

resistance, were interpollinated in cage by honey bees to produce OK

49 Syn 1. Syn 2 (Breeders seed) was produced in isolation with honey

bees in 1985. OK 37 was selected from Oklahoma common germplasm for

resistance to bacterial wilt and spotted aphids. OK 24 resulted from

germplasm selected for resistance to root and crown rots. Most (90%)

of the original germplasm traces to Oklahoma common strains, and

approximately 10% of the original plants trace to germplasm developed

for resistance to the alfalfa weevil in the USDA/North Carolina State

breeding program. Estimated major germplasm sources contributions to

OK 49 include Chilean (95%), Flemish (1%), Turkistan (1%), and Unknown

(3%).

2. OK 49 is adapted to and intended for use in the Southern Great

Plains for hay, greenchop, and dehy. It has been tested for forage

yield and persistence in Oklahoma.

3. OK 49 is moderately fall dormant, with a fall dormancy rating

similar to DuPuits. Flower color is 99% purple and 1% variegated.

4. OK 49 has resistance to spotted alfalfa aphids and Fusarium wilt;

moderate resistance to bacterial wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and

anthracnose (Race 1); low resistance to blue alfalfa aphids; and is

susceptible to Aphanomyces (Race 1) and the alfalfa weevil. It has not

been evaluated for resistance to Verticillium wilt, pea aphids, or

stem nematode.

5. Breeders seed (Syn 2) was produced in Oklahoma with a sufficient

quantity for the expected life of the variety held in storage. Seed

increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation, and

certified seed classes. Up to 3 harvest years are permitted on stands

producing foundation seed and up to 5 harvest years allowed on

certified seed production. Foundation seed will be produced in

Oklahoma. There is no geographic restriction on production of

certified seed.

6. Certified seed will be available in fall 1991.

7. Application for the Plant Variety Protection with the certification

option is anticipated.

8. As a means of added varietal protection, information included in

the Application for Review of Alfalfa Varieties for certification may

be provided to the PVP office.

See: Varietal Publication Nos. CXXXIV, April, 1990, and CXLIV, April, 1991

1. DK-189 is a synthetic variety which was developed by strain

crossing followed by phenotypic recurrent selection for Verticillium

wilt resistance. Parentage traces to VS--448, Pierce, AS-13R, and VS-

446. Estimates of the major gerinpiasm sources that constitute this

variety are: M. falcata (1%), Ladak (1%), M. varia (3%), Turkistan

(17%), Flemish (1%), Chilean (7%), Peruvian (12%), Indian

(20%), African (35%), and unknown (3%).

2. DK-189 is intended for use in the Sacramento and San Joaquin

Valleys of California and similar production areas of Nevada, Arizona,

and New Mexico for hay, haylage, or dehy production. DK-189 has been

tested in California.

3. DK-189 is a nondormant variety with fall dormancy similar to Moapa 69. Flower color is approximately 98% purple, 2% variegated, and a trace of cream or yellow.

4. DK-189 has high resistance to anthracnose, Fusarium wilt, and spotted alfalfa aphid; resistance to Phytophthora root rot, blue alfalfa aphid, and pea aphid; and moderate resistance to Verticillium wilt, bacterial wilt, and stem nematode.

5. Seed increase of DK-189 is on a limited-generation basis with one generation each of breeder and certified seed classes, and up to two generations of foundation seed. Breeder seed (Syn 1), foundation seed (Syn 2 or Syn 3), and certified seed (Syn 3 or Syn 4) classes will be recognized. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced under cage isolation near Woodland, CA in 1987. Sufficient foundation seed for the projected life of this variety will be maintained by Vista. Production of Syn 3 foundation seed requires consent of the breeder. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3 and 6 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed of DK--189 will be available in 1990.

7. No decision has been made regarding Plant Variety Protection (PVP).

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

VS-907

1. VS--907 is a synthetic variety with 200 parent plants. Parents were selected for multifoliolate expression and resistance to one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, Aphanomyces root rot, Leptosphaerulina leafspot, and spotted alfalfa aphid. VS-907 traces to a cross between a population derived from Jewel and 3 year old Wisconsin nursery selections tracing to the varieties DK--122, Crown II, and Multi-plier. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata --5%, Ladak -6%, M. varia -28%, Turkistan --3%, Flemish --52%, and Chilean --6%.

2. VS-907 is adapted to and intended for use in the northern and

central U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop, or dehy production. It has

been tested in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Idaho, Missouri, New York,_and

Pennsylvania.

3. VS--907 is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger.

Flower color is 85% purple, l5% variegated, and a trace of white,

yellow and cream. At first flower in autumn approximately 86% of the

plants show some multifoliolate expression.

4. VS--907 has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), Fusarium wilt,

and Phytophthora root rot with resistance to bacterial wilt,

Verticillium wilt, and Aphanomyces root rot (race 1). It has moderate

resistance to stem nematode. Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid, spotted

alfalfa aphid, and pea aphid have not been tested.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation

of breeder and two generations of the foundation and certified seed

classes. Breeder (Syn.1), foundation (Syn.2 or Syn.3), and certified

(Syn.3 or Syn.4) classes will be recognized. Production of Syn.3

foundation seed requires the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was

produced under cage isolation at Woodland, CA. Sufficient foundation

seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by

VISTA. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3

and 6 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1992.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

VS-922

1. VS--922 is a synthetic variety with 190 parent plants. Parent plants

were selected for multifoliolate expression and resistance to one or

more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt,

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, Aphanomyces root rot,

Leptosphaerulina leafspot, and spotted alfalfa aphid. The following

germplasm sources were used in the development of VS--922: Alfaleaf.

Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata -5%, Ladak

-4%, M. varia -26%, Turkistan --3%, Flemish --56%, and Chilean -6%.

2. VS-922 is adapted to and intended for use in the northern and

central U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop, or dehy production. It has

been tested in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Idaho, Missouri, New York, and

Pennsylvania.

3. VS-922 is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger.

Flower color is 90% purple, 10% variegated, and a trace of white,

yellow and cream. At first flower in autumn approximately 81% of the

plants show some multifoliolate expression.

4. VS-922 has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Aphanomyces root rot,

Fusarium wilt, and Phytophthora root rot with resistance to

anthracnose (race 1), and Verticillium wilt. It has moderate

resistance to stem nematode. Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid, spotted

alfalfa aphid, and pea aphid have not been tested.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation

of breeder and two generations of the foundation and certified seed

classes. Breeder (Syn.1), foundation (Syn.2 or Syn.3), and certified

(Syn.3 or Syn.4) classes will be recognized. Production of Syn.3

foundation seed requires the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was

produced under cage isolation at Woodland, CA. Sufficient foundation

seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by

VISTA. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3

and 6 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1992.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

VS-937

1. VS-937 is a synthetic variety with 85 parent plants. Parent plants were selected for vigor, multifoliolate expression, and resistance to one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, Aphanomyces root rot, Leptosphaerulina leafspot, and spotted alfalfa aphid. The following germplasm sources were used in the development of VS-937: Jewel, Prism, Pacesetter, VS-904, WL-320, and Magnum +. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata -- 5%, Ladak -- 6%, M. varia -- 27%, Turkistan -- 3%, Flemish - 53%, and Chilean -- 6%.

2. VS-937 is adapted to and intended for use in the northern U.S. for

hay, haylage, greenchop, or dehy production. It has been tested in

Idaho, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and New York.

3. VS--937 is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger.

Flower color is 90% purple, 10% variegated, and a trace of white,

yellow and cream. At first flower in autumn approximately 97% of the

plants show some multifoliolate expression.

4. VS-937 has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), bacterial wilt,

and Phytophthora root rot with resistance to Fusarium wilt,

Verticillium wilt, and Aphanomyces root rot (race 1). It has moderate

resistance to stem nematode. Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid, spotted

alfalfa aphid, and pea aphid have not been tested.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation

of breeder and two generations of the foundation and certified seed

classes. Breeder (Syn.1), foundation (Syn.2 or Syn.3), and certified

(Syn.3 or Syn.4) classes will be recognized. Production of Syn.3

foundation seed requires the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was

produced under cage isolation at Woodland, CA. Sufficient foundation

seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by

VISTA. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3

and 6 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1992.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

Pacesetter

1. Pacesetter is a synthetic variety with 86 parents selected for

multifoliolate expression, winter-hardiness in a 3 year old Wisconsin

nursery, and resistance to one or more of the following pests:

bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot,

anthracnose, Leptosphaerulina leafspot, and spotted alfalfa aphid.

The following germplasm sources were used in the development of

Pacesetter: DK-122, Crown II, Multi--plier, 2833, G-2841, and Olds 98.

Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata -- 6%, Ladak

-- 5%, M. varia -- 28%, Turkistan - 3%, Flemish - 52%, and Chilean - 6%.

2. Pacesetter is adapted to and intended for use in the northcentral

U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop, or dehy production. It has been

tested in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Missouri.

3. Pacesetter is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to

Vernal. Flower color is 70% purple, 30% variegated, and a trace of

white, yellow and cream. At first flower in autumn approximately 81%

of the plants show some multifoliolate expression.

4. Pacesetter has high resistance to bacterial wilt, anthracnose (race

1), and Phytophthora root rot with resistance to Fusarium wilt, and

Verticillium wilt. It is susceptible to Aphanomyces root rot (race 1).

Reaction to stem nematode, pea aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, and blue

alfalfa aphid have not been tested.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation

of breeder and two generations of the foundation and certified seed

classes. Breeder (Syn.1), foundation (Syn.2 or Syn.3), and certified

(Syn.3 or Syn.4) classes will be recognized. Production of Syn.3

foundation seed requires the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was

produced under cage isolation at Woodland, CA. Sufficient foundation

seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by

VISTA. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to

3 and 6 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1992.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

Jewel

1. Jewel is a synthetic variety with 56 parent plants. Parent plants

were selected for multifoliolate expression and resistance to one or

more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt,

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, Aphanomyces root rot,

Leptosphaerulina leafspot, and spotted alfalfa aphid. The following

germplasm sources were used in the development of Jewel: Precedent,

VS-775, Pro--Cut 2, DK-122, and 2833. Approximate germplasm source

contributions are: M. falcata -4%, Ladak -6%, M. varia -26%, Turkistan

-3%, Flemish -55%, and Chilean -6%.

2. Jewel is adapted to and intended for use in the northern U.S. for

hay, haylage, greenchop, or dehy production. It has been tested in

Idaho, Wisconsin, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota.

3. Jewel is a moderately dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to

Saranac. Flower color is 90% purple, 10% variegated, and a trace of

white, yellow and cream. At first flower in autumn approximately 85%

of the plants show some multifoliate expression.

4. Jewel has high resistance to bacterial wilt and Phytophthora root

rot with resistance to anthracnose (race 1), Fusarium wilt, and

Verticillium wilt. It has moderate resistance to Aphanomyces root rot

(race 1). Reaction to stem nematode, spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid,

and blue alfalfa aphid have not been tested.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation

of breeder and two generations of the foundation and certified seed

classes. Breeder (Syn.1), foundation (Syn.2 or Syn.3), and certified

(Syn.3 or Syn.4) classes will be recognized. Production of Syn.3

foundation seed requires the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was

produced under cage isolation at Woodland, CA. Sufficient foundation

seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by

VISTA. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3

and 6 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1992.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

VS-888

1. VS-888 is a synthetic variety with 18 parent plants. Parents were

selected based on clonal and progeny tests for vigor, winter--hardiness

and resistance to one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt,

Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, Aphanomyces

root rot, Leptosphaerulina leafspot, and spotted alfalfa aphid. The

following germplasm sources were used in the development of VS--888:

VS-775, G-2841, Bronco, 98, and Ultra. Approximate germplasm source

contributions are: M. falcata -- 7%, Ladak -- 7%, M. varia -- 32%,

Turkistan - 3%, Flemish -- 45%, and Chilean - 6%.

2. VS--888 is adapted to and intended for use in the northcentral U.S.

and eastern Canada for hay, haylage, greenchop, or dehy production. It

has been tested in Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada.

3. VS-888 is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger.

Flower color is 65% purple, 35% variegated, and a trace of white,

yellow and cream.

4. VS-888 has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), bacterial

Phytophthora root rot, with resistance to Fusarium wilt, and

Verticillium wilt. It has moderate resistance to Aphanomyces root

(race 1). Reaction to stem nematode, blue alfalfa aphid, spotted

alfalfa apid, and pea aphid have not been tested.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation

of breeder and two generations of the foundation and certified seed

classes. Breeder (Syn.2), foundation (Syn.3), and certified (Syn.4)

classes will be recognized. Breeder seed was produced under cage

isolation at Caldwell, ID. Sufficient foundation seed for the

projected life of the variety will be maintained by VISTA. Stands of

foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3 and 6 years,

respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1992.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

GH-777

1. GH--777 is a synthetic variety with 285 parent plants. Parent plants were selected for multifoliolate expression and resistance to one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, Aphanomyces root rot, Leptosphaerulina leafspot, and spotted alfalfa aphid. The following germplasm sources were used in the development of GH-777: Pacesetter, Blazer XL, Precedent, and Legend. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata - 6%, Ladak - 6%, M. varia - 25%, Turkistan - 5%, Flemish - 53%, and Chilean - 5%.

2. GH-777 is adapted to and intended for use in the northcentral U.S.

for hay, haylage, greenchop, or dehy production. It has been tested in

Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Missouri.

3. GH-777 is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger.

Flower color is 80% purple, 20% variegated, and a trace of white,

yellow and cream. At first flower in autumn approximately 71% of the

plants show some multifoliolate expression.

4. GH-777 has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, and

Phytophthora root rot with resistance to anthracnose, Aphanomyces root

rot (race 1), and Verticillium wilt. It has moderate resistance to

stem nematode. Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid,

and pea aphid have not been tested.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation

of breeder and two generations of the foundation and certified seed

classes. Breeder (Syn.1), foundation (Syn.2 or Syn.3), and certified

(Syn.3 or Syn.4) classes will be recognized. Production of Syn.3

foundation seed requires the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was

produced under cage isolation at Woodland, CA. Sufficient foundation

seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by

VISTA. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3

and 6 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1992.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

Bolt ML

1. Bolt ML is a synthetic variety with 266 parent plants. Parent plants were selected for multifoliolate expression and resistance to one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, Aphanomyces root rot, Leptosphaerulina leafspot, and spotted alfalfa aphid. The following germplasm sources were used in the development of Bolt ML: Jewel, Pacesetter, VS--904, and VS--775. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata - 5%, Ladak - 6%, M. varia - 28%, Turkistan - 3%, Flemish - 52%, and Chilean - 6%.

2. Bolt ML is adapted to and intended for use in the northern and central U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop, or dehy production. It has been tested in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Idaho, Missouri, New York, and

Pennsylvania.

3. Bolt ML is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color is 85% purple, 15% variegated, and a trace of white, yellow and cream. At first flower in autumn approximately 72% of the plants show some multifoliolate expression.

4. Bolt ML has high resistance to Aphanomyces root rot (race 1), anthracnose (race 1), Fusarium wilt, and Phytophthora root rot with resistance to bacterial wilt and Verticillium wilt. It has moderate resistance to stem nematode. Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, and pea aphid have not been tested.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation of breeder and two generations of the foundation and certified seed classes. Breeder (Syn.1), foundation (Syn.2 or Syn.3), and certified (Syn.3 or Syn.4) classes will be recognized. Production of Syn.3 foundation seed requires the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was produced under cage isolation at Woodland, CA. Sufficient foundation seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by VISTA. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3 and 6 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1992.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

1. VS--929 is a synthetic variety with 256 parent plants. Parent plants were selected for multifoliolate expression and resistance to one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, Aphanomyces root rot, Leptosphaerulina leafspot, and spotted alfalfa aphid. The following germplasm sources were used in the development of VS-929: Jewel, Pacesetter, and VS-907. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata - 5%, Ladak - 6%, M. varia - 27%, Turkistan - 3%, Flemish - 53%, and Chilean - 6%.

2. VS--929 is adapted to and intended for use in the northern and

central U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop, or dehy production. It has

been tested in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Idaho, Missouri, New York, and

Pennsylvania.

3. VS--929 is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger.

Flower color is 90% purple, 10% variegated, and a trace of white,

yellow and cream. At first flower in autumn approximately 78% of the

plants show some multifoliolate expression.

4. VS--929 has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), bacterial wilt,

Fusarium wilt, and Phytophthora root rot with resistance to

Verticillium wilt, and Aphanomyces root rot (race 1). Reaction to stem

nematode, spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid and blue alfalfa aphid have

not been tested.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation

of breeder and two generations of the foundation and certified seed

classes. Breeder (Syn.1), foundation (Syn.2 or Syn.3), and certified

(Syn.3 or Syn.4) classes will be recognized. Production of Syn.3

foundation seed requires the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was

produced under cage isolation at Woodland, CA. Sufficient foundation

seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by

VISTA. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3

and 6 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1992.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

VS-931

1. VS-931 is a synthetic variety with 211 parent plants. Parent plants

were selected for multifoliolate expression and resistance to one or

more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt,

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, Aphanomyces root rot,

Leptosphaerulina leafspot, and spotted alfalfa aphid. The following

germplasm sources were used in the development of VS-931: VS-907,

Jewel, Zenith, Blazer XL, and Pacesetter. Approximate germplasm source

contributions are: M. falcata -- 5%, Ladak -- 6%, M. varia -- 29%,

Turkistan -- 3%, Flemish -- 51%, and Chilean 6%.

2. VS-931 is adapted to and intended for use in the northern U.S. for

hay, haylage, greenchop, or dehy production. It has been tested in

Idaho, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, and Pennsylvania.

3. VS-931 is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger.

Flower color is 85% purple, 15% variegated, and a trace of white,

yellow and cream. At first flower in autumn approximately 70% of the

plants show some multifoliolate expression.

4. VS-931 has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), Fusarium wilt,

and Phytophthora root rot with resistance to bacterial wilt,

Verticillium wilt, and Aphanomyces root rot (race 1). It has low

resistance to stem nematode. Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid, spotted

alfalfa aphid, and pea aphid have not been tested.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation

of breeder and two generations of the foundation and certified seed

classes. Breeder (Syn.1), foundation (Syn.2 or Syn.3), and certified

(Syn.3 or Syn.4) classes will be recognized. Production of Syn.3

foundation seed requires the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was

produced under cage isolation at Woodland, CA. Sufficient foundation

seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by

VISTA. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3

and 6 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1992.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

VS-943

1. VS--943 is a synthetic variety with 328 parent plants. Parent plants

were selected for multifoliolate expression and resistance to one or

more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt,

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, Aphanomyces root rot,

Leptosphaerulina leafspot, and spotted alfalfa aphid. The following

germplasm sources were used in the development of VS-943: Jewel and

Encore. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M.falcata --

5%, Ladak - 6%, M. varia -- 27%. Turkistan -- 3%, Flemish -

53%, and Chilean -- 6%.

2. VS-943 is adapted to and intended for use in the northern U.S. for

hay, haylage, greenchop, or dehy production. It has been tested in

Idaho, Wisconsin, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania.

3. VS--943 is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. _

Flower color is 85% purple, 15% variegated, and a trace of white,

yellow and cream. At first flower in autumn approximately 93% of the

plants show some multifoliolate expression.

4. VS--943 has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Phytophthora root rot,

and Fusarium wilt with resistance to anthracnose (race 1), Verticillium

wilt, and Aphanomyces root rot (race 1). It has moderate resistance to

stem nematode. Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid,

and pea aphid have not been tested.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation

of breeder and two generations of the foundation and certified seed

classes. Breeder (Syn.1), foundation (Syn.2 or Syn.3), and certified

(Syn.3 or Syn.4) classes will be recognized. Production of Syn.3

foundation seed requires the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was

produced under cage isolation at Woodland, CA. Sufficient foundation

seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by VISTA.

Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3 and 6

years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1992.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

1. Prism is a synthetic variety with 194 parent plants. Parent plants

were selected for multifoliolate expression and resistance to one or

more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt,

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, Aphanomyces root rot,

Leptosphaerulina leafspot, and spotted alfalfa aphid. The following

germplasm sources wer-e--used in the development of Prism: Zenith, Crown

II, OK-122, Legend, and VS--775. Approximate germplasm source

contributions are: M. falcata -- 8%, Ladak - 7%, M. varia - 28%,

Turkistan -- 4%, Flemish -- 4%, and Chilean -- 5%.

2. Prism is adapted to and intended for use in the northcentral U.S.

for hay, haylage, greenchop, or dehy production. It has been tested in

Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Missouri.

3. Prism is a moderately dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to

Saranac. Flower color is 80% purple, 20% variegated, and a trace of

white, yellow and cream. At first flower in autumn approximately 66% of

the plants show some multifoliolate expression.

4. Prism has high resistance to bacterial wilt, anthracnose (race 1),

and Phytophthora root rot with resistance to Fusarium wilt, and

Verticillium wilt. It has moderate resistance to Aphanomyces root rot

(race 1). Reaction to stem nematode, spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid,

and blue alfalfa aphid have not been tested.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation

of breeder and two generations of the foundation and certified seed

classes. Breeder (Syn.1), foundation (Syn.2 or Syn.3), and certified

(Syn.3 or Syn.4) classes will be recognized. Production of Syn.3

foundation seed requires the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was

produced under cage isolation at Woodland, CA. Sufficient foundation

seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by VISTA.

Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3 and 6

years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1992.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

1. VS--904 is a synthetic variety with 297 parent plants. Parent plants

were selected for multifoliolate expression and resistance to one or

more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt,

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, Aphanomyces root rot,

Leptosphaerulina leafspot, and spotted alfalfa aphid. VS--904 traces to

a cross between a population derived from Jewel and 4 year old

Wisconsin yield trial selections from the varieties 2833, Crown II. and

Legend. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata --

5%, Ladak -- 6%, M. varia -- 30%, Turkistan -- 3%, Flemish -- 50%, and

Chilean - 6%.

2. VS--904 is adapted to and intended for use in the northern and

central U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop, or dehy production. It has

been tested in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Idaho, Missouri, New York, and

Pennsylvania.

3. VS--904 is a moderately dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to

Saranac. Flower color is 90% purple, 10% variegated, and a trace of

white, yellow and cream. At first flower in autumn approximately 80% of

the plants show some multifoliolate expression.

4. VS--904 has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), bacterial wilt,

Fusarium wilt, and Phytophthora root rot with resistance to

Verticillium wilt, and Aphanomyces root rot (race 1). It has moderate

resistance to stem nematode. Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid, spotted

alfalfa aphid, pea aphid have not been tested.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation

of breeder and two generations of the foundation and certified seed

classes. Breeder (syn.1), foundation (Syn.2 or Syn.3), and certified

(Syn.3 or Syn.4) classes will be recognized. Production of Syn.3

foundation seed requires the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was

produced under cage isolation at Woodland, CA. Sufficient foundation

seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by VISTA.

Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3 and 6

years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1992.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

Encore

1. Encore is a synthetic variety with 75 parent plants. Parent plants

were selected for multifoliolate expression and resistance to one or

more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt,

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, Aphanomyces root rot,

Leptosphaerulina leafspot, and spotted alfalfa aphid. The following

germplasm sources were used in the development of Encore: Pacesetter,

Precedent, and VS--775. Approximate germplasm source contributions are:

M. falcata -- 5%, Ladak -- 6%, M. varia -- 28%, Turkistan -- 3%, Flemish --

52%, and Chilean -- 6%.

2. Encore is adapted to and intended for use in the Midwestern U.S. for

hay, haylage, greenchop, or dehy production. It has been tested in

Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Missouri.

3. Encore is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Saranac.

Flower color is 85% purple, 15% variegated, and a trace of white,

yellow and cream. At first flower in autumn approximately 68% of the

plants show some multifoliolate expression.

4. Encore has high resistance to bacterial wilt, anthracnose (race 1),

Fusarium wilt, and Phytophthora root rot with resistance to

Verticillium wilt. It has moderate resistance to Aphanomyces root rot

(race 1). Reaction to stem nematode, spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid,

and blue alfalfa aphid have not been tested.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation

of breeder and two generations of the foundation and certified seed

classes. Breeder (Syn.1), foundation (Syn.2 or Syn.3), and certified

(Syn.3 or Syn.4) classes will be recognized. Production of Syn.3

foundation seed requires the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was

produced under cage isolation at Woodland, CA. Sufficient foundation

seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by VISTA.

Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3 and 6

years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1992.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

Alfaleaf

1. AlfaLeaf is a synthetic variety with 215 parent plants. Parent

plants were selected for multifoliolate expression and resistance to

one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt,

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, Aphanomyces root rot,

Leptosphaerulina leafspot, and spotted alfalfa aphid. The following

germplasm sources were used in the development of AlfaLeaf: Crown II,

Pro-Cut 2, 2833, VS-775, and Bronco. Approximate germplasm source

contributions are: M. falcata -- 5%, Ladak -- 4%, M. varia -- 26%,

Turkistan -- 3%. Flemish -- 56%, and Chilean -- 6%.

2. AlfaLeaf is adapted to and intended for use in the northern U.S. for

hay, haylage, greenchop, or dehy production. It has been tested in

Wisconsin, Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri, and New York.

3. AlfaLeaf is a moderately dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar

to Saranac. Flower color is 95% purple, 5% variegated, and a trace of

yellow and cream. At first flower in autumn approximately 79% of the

plants show some multifoliolate expression.

4. AlfaLeaf has high resistance to bacterial wilt and Phytophthora root

rot with resistance to anthracnose (race 1), Fusarium wilt, and

Verticillium wilt. It has moderate resistance to Aphanomyces root rot

(race 1). Reaction to stem nematode, spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid,

and blue alfalfa aphid have not been tested.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation

of breeder and two generations of the foundation and certified seed

classes. Breeder (Syn.l), foundation (Syn.2 or Syn.3), and certified

(Syn.3 or Syn.4) classes will be recognized. Production of Syn.3

foundation seed requires the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was

produced under cage isolation at Woodland, CA. Sufficient foundation

seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by VISTA.

Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3 and 6

years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1992.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

1. 86-15 is a synthetic variety composed of 147 plants from two elite

experimental lines selected for resistance to anthracnose (70) and

Verticillium wilt (77). Source material traces to 11 experimental lines

selected for resistance to bacterial wilt, anthracnose, Verticillium

wilt, and Rhizoctonia root rot. Parental germplasm traces to Crusader,

Vernal, Vertus, Saranac, Atlantic, and Ranger. Approximate germplasm

source contributions are: M. falcata -10%; Ladak -14%; M. varia -30%;Turkistan - 4%; Flemish - 38%; and Chilean - 4%.

2. 86-15 is adapted for use in the northeast, northwest, and north

central U.S. for hay, haylage, and dehydration purposes. 86-15 has been

yield-tested in Washington, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and New York.

3. 86-15 is a fall-dormant variety with fall dormancy similar to that of

Ranger. Flower color of 86-15 approximates 65% purple and 35%

variegated.

4. 86-15 has high resistance to anthracnose, bacterial wilt, Fusarium

wilt, and Phytophthora root rot; resistance to Verticillium wilt, pea

aphid, and spotted alfalfa aphid; and moderate resistance to stem

nematode. Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid has not been adequately tested.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced on 147 plants under cage isolation

at Warden, WA. Sufficient Foundation (Syn 2) seed was produced near

Warden, WA for the expected life of the variety. 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 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 1991.

7. It is undecided whether application will be made for Plant Variety

Protection.

8. The information in this application is available to the PVP office.

1. WL 610 is a 222-clone synthetic variety derived from the strain cross

of two W-L experimental germplasm sources which had been screened for

resistance to blue alfalfa aphid and anthracnose and which exhibited

outstanding yield and persistence in yield trials at Bakersfield, CA.

The combined germplasms were further screened for resistance to

Phytophthora root rot, stem nematode, and anthracnose. Germplasm traces

to University of California A77-1 08, CUF 101, and UC 123. Approximate

germplasm source contributions are: M. varia - 1%, Turkistan - 22%,

Flemish - 1%, Chilean - 5%, Indian -12%, and African - 59%.

2. WL 610 is intended for use in the southwestern U.S. for hay, haylage,

greenchop, or dehydration production. It has been tested for forage

yield in California and Arizona.

3. WL 610 is a very non-dormant variety with fall dormancy similar to

CUF 101. Flower color is 99% purple and 1% variegated. Mid-summer and

fall growth is erect.

4. WL 610 has high resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa

aphid, pea aphid, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and stem

nematode; and low resistance to bacterial wilt and anthracnose. Reaction

to Verticillium wilt has not been adequately tested.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation of

Breeder and two generations each of Foundation and Certified seed

classes. Breeder (Syn 1), Foundation (Syn 2 or Syn 3), and Certified

(Syn 3 or Syn 4) classes will be recognized. Production of Syn 3

Foundation seed requires the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was

produced under cage isolation at Bakersfield, CA. Sufficient Foundation

seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by W-L

Research.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1991.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

1. WL 457 is a 250-clone synthetic variety. Parental clones were derived

from two experimental varieties which had been screened for resistance

to one or more of the following: anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot,

spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa aphid, stem nematode, and bacterial

wilt. Both experimental varieties exhibited excellent persistence and

yield potential in forage yield tests at Bakersfield, CA. The two

populations were recombined and screened for resistance to blue alfalfa

aphid, stem nematode and anthracnose. Germplasm traces primarily to WL

512, WL 450, WL 5O4,and WL 600. Approximate germplasm source

contributions are: M. falcata - 3%, Ladak - 2%, M. varia - 7%, Turkistan

- 15%, Flemish - 5%, Chilean - 15%, Indian - 31%, and African - 22%.

2. WL 457 is a non-dormant variety adapted for use in the southern U.S.

for hay, haylage, and dehydration purposes. WL 457 has been tested for

forage yield in California and Georgia.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Mesilla. Flower color is 99% purple and

1% variegated. Midsummer and fall growth is erect.

4. WL 457 has high resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa

aphid, pea aphid, stem nematode, Fusarium wilt, and Phytophthora root

rot; moderate resistance to bacterial wilt; and low resistance to

anthracnose and Verticillium wilt.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation of

breeder and two generations each of Foundation and Certified seed

classes. Breeder (Syn 1), Foundation (Syn 2 or Syn 3), and Certified

(Syn 3 or Syn 4) classes will be recognized. Production of Syn 3

Foundation seed requires the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was

produced under cage isolation at Bakersfield, CA. Sufficient Foundation

seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by W-L

Research.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1990.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

1. 86-213 is a 169-clone synthetic variety. Parental clones were

derived from a combination of three experimental varieties, CUF 101, and

WL 514. The resulting population was then screened for resistance to

Phytophthora root rot, blue alfalfa aphid, stem nematode, and

anthracnose. Germplasm traces primarily to CUF 101, WL 600, WL 450, WL

504, and WL 514. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M.

falcata - 2%, Ladak - 1%, M. varia - 5%, Turkistan - 15%, Flemish - 3%,

Chilean - 15%, Peruvian - 2%, Indian - 27%, and African - 30%.

2. 86-213 is adapted to and intended for use in the southern U. S. for

hay, haylage, and dehydration purposes. 86-213 has been tested for

forage yield and persistence in California and Arizona.

3. 86-213 is a very non-dormant variety with fall dormancy similar to

CUF 101. Flower color is 99% purple and 1% variegated with a trace of

cream.

4. 86-213 has high resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa

aphid, pea aphid, and Fusarium wilt; resistance to Phytophthora root rot

and stem nematode; and moderate resistance to bacterial wilt. Its

reaction to anthracnose and Verticillium wilt has not been evaluated.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation of Breeder and two generations each of Foundation and Certified seed classes. Breeder (Syn 1), Foundation (Syn 2 or Syn 3) and Certified (Syn 3 or Syn 4) classes will be recognized. Production of Syn 3 Foundation seed requires consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was produced under cage isolation at Bakersfield, CA. Sufficient Foundation seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by W-L Research.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1992.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

89--31

1. 89-31 is a synthetic variety composed of 165 plants selected for

resistance to Aphanomyces root rot. Source material traces to two elite

experimental lines selected for winterhardiness and resistance to

spotted alfalfa aphid, Phytophthora root rot, and Verticillium wilt.

Subsequent selection was performed for resistance to Aphanomyces root

rot in a field nursery. Parental germplasm traces to DK 125, G-2852,

break-thru, Vertus, Vernal, and Ranger. Approximate germplasm source

contributions are: M. falcata - 8%; Ladak - 12%; M. varia - 22%;

Turkistan - 5%; Flemish - 47%; and Chilean - 6%.

2. 89-31 is adapted to and intended for use in the northwest, north

central, and northwestern U.S. for hay, haylage, and dehydration

purposes. 89-31 has been yield tested in Wisconsin, Illinois,

Washington, and Pennsylvania.

3. Flower color of 89-31 approximates 65% purple and 35% variegated

with traces of cream and yellow. Its fall dormancy is similar to that

of Ranger.

4. 89-31 has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), bacterial wilt,

Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and stem nematode; resistance to

Verticillium wilt, Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1), and pea aphid; and

moderate resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid. Reaction to blue alfalfa

aphid has not been adequately tested.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced on 165 plants under cage-isolation

at Warden, WA. Sufficient Foundation (Syn 2) seed was produced near

Nampa, ID for the expected life of the variety. 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 1992.

7. It is undecided whether application will be made for Plant Variety

Protection.

8. The information in the application is available to the PVP office.

GH755

1. GH755 is a synthetic variety composed of 157 plants selected for

resistance to Aphanomyces root rot. Source material traces to two elite

experimental lines selected for agronomic appearance and resistance to

Phytophthora root rot and Verticillium wilt. Subsequent selection was

performed for resistance to Aphanomyces root rot. Parental germplasm

traces to Arrow, Trident, Vertus, WL 318, Vernal, and Ranger.

Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata - 11%; Ladak

- 16%; M. varia - 24%; Turkistan - 4%; Flemish - 40%; and Chilean - 5%.

2. GH755 is adapted to and intended for use in the northwest, north

central, and northeastern United States for hay, haylage, and

dehydration purposes. GH755 has been yield tested in Wisconsin, Iowa,

Illinois, and Washington.

3. GH755 is a moderately fall-dormant variety with flower color that

approximates 98% purple and 2% variegated with traces of cream and

yellow. Its fall dormancy is similar to that of Saranac.

4. GH755 has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), bacterial wilt,

Fusarium wilt, and Phytophthora root rot; and resistance to

Verticillium wilt, Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1), pea aphid, blue

alfalfa aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, and stem nematode.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced on 157 plants under cage-isolation

at Bakersfield, CA. Sufficient Foundation (Syn 2) seed was produced

near Warden, Washington for the expected life of the variety. 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 1992.

7. It is undecided whether application will be made for Plant Variety

Protection.

8. The information in the application is available to the PVP office.

89--30

1. 89-30 is a synthetic variety composed of 138 plants selected for

resistance to Aphanomyces root rot. Source material traces to two elite

experimental lines selected for winterhardiness, agronomic appearance,

and resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid, Phytophthora root rot, and

Verticillium wilt. Subsequent selection was performed for resistance to

Aphanomyces root rot in a field nursery. Parental germplasm traces to

Arrow, Endure, Vertus, break-thru, Vernal, and Ranger. Approximate

germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata - 10%; Ladak - 17%; M.

varia - 23%; Turkistan - 8%; Flemish - 37%; and Chilean - 5%.

2. 89-30 is adapted to and intended for use in the northeast, north central, and northwest United States for hay, haylage, and dehydration purposes. 89-30 has been yield-tested in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and Washington.

3. 89-30 is a moderately fall-dormant variety with flower color that approximates 95% purple, and 5% variegated, with traces of cream and yellow. Its fall dormancy is similar to that of Saranac.

4. 89-30 has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, and Phytophthora root rot; resistance to Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1), and pea aphid; and moderate resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid and stem nematode. Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid has not been adequately tested.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced on 138 plants under cage isolation at Warden, WA. Sufficient Foundation (Syn 2) seed was produced near Warden, WA for the expected life of the variety. 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 1992.

7. It is undecided whether application will be made for Plant Variety Protection.

8. The information in this application is available to the PVP office.

1. XAE05 is a synthetic variety comprised of 1,000 plants originating

from experimental lines tracing to Vernal, N.S. 47, A224, A604, C--6,

N.S. 31, ScMa 601, Culver, and other germplasm of unknown origin.

Parent plants were randomly selected from an experimental whose parents

were selected through phenotypic recurrent selection from various

experimental lines for one or more of the following: spreading growth

habit, above average top growth, field appearance and resistance to

spotted alfalfa aphid and bacterial wilt. Germplasm sources are: M.

falcata (40%), Ladak (5%), M. varia (13%), Turkistan (1%), Chilean (4%)

and unknown (37%).

2. XAEO5 is adapted to and intended for use in the north central region

of the United States and south central and south western regions of

Canada for hay, haylage, greenchop and dehydration. XAEO5 has been

tested in Iowa; Minnesota; Alberta, Canada; British Columbia, Canada;

Manitoba, Canada; Saskatchewan, Canada; Ontario, Canada.

3. XAEO5 is a dormant cultivar with fall dormancy similar to Norseman.

Flower color of the Syn 2 generation is approximately 59% purple, 40%

variegated, 1% yellow, and a trace of white and cream. Growth habit is

erect in midsummer and prostrate in the fall.

4. XAEO5 has resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, and spotted

alfalfa aphid; moderate resistance to stem nematode and low resistance

to pea aphid. XAEO5 is susceptible to Anthracnose (race 1) and

verticillium wilt, and has not been tested for Phytophthora root rot or

blue aphid.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 2) was produced on parent plants in field

isolation and bulked. Seed classes will be breeder, foundation (Syn 3

or Syn 4) and certified (Syn 3, Syn 4, or 5yn 5). Foundation seed may

be produced from breeder or foundation. The second generation

foundation may be produced at the discretion of Pioneer Hi--Bred

International, Inc. Limitation on ages of stand will be three and five

years, respectively for foundation and certified seed. Sufficient

breeder and foundation seed for the projected life of the variety will

be maintained by Pioneer Hi--Bred International, Inc.

6. Seed will be marketed in the spring of 1993.

7. Application for Plant Variety Protection will be made and the

certification option will not be requested.

8. As a means of added varietal protection, information included with

the Application for Review of Alfalfa Variety for Certification may be

provided to the PVP office.

Capital

1. Capital is a nine clone synthetic with parental clones replicated in

"cage isolation". Seed harvested from each clone in 1982 and 1983 was

bulked to produce Syn 1 breeder seed. Parental clones were selected on

the basis of clonal evaluation for forage and seed yield, bacterial

wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and spotted alfalfa aphid. Clonal

selection for forage yield was based upon open-pollinated progeny

tests at several locations. Parental clones trace through several

intermediate experimental lines to: 532, Saranac AR, 531,

Flemish, Saranac, Vernal, Culver, DuPuits, Anchor, Atra 55, and others

with small contributions. Germplasm sources are: M. falcata (3%),

Ladak (6%), M. varia (16%), Turkistan (3%), Flemish (65%), and Chilean

(7%).

2. Capital is adapted to the north central, east central, and

winterhardy intermountain regions of the United States as well as

northern Europe and northern Italy. It is intended for use in the Po

River valley of Italy and in northern Europe. Its primary purpose is

for hay, haylage, greenchop and dehydration. The states in which

Capital have been tested are: Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana, Michigan, New

York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Oregon, Washington, Illinois and

Wisconsin. It has also been tested in France and several locations in

Italy.

3. Capital is a moderately dormant cultivar with fall dormancy similar

to Saranac. Flower color of the Syn 2 generation is approximately 99%

purple, 1% variegated and a trace of yellow, white and cream. Growth

habit is erect in midsummer and semierect in the fall.

4. Capital has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, pea

aphid and spotted alfalfa aphid; moderate resistance to Phytophthora

root rot and stem nematode; and low resistance to Verticillium wilt.

Capital has not been tested for anthracnose or blue alfalfa aphid.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) produced on replicated parental clones in "cage

isolation" over a two year period was bulked. Seed classes will be

breeder, foundation (Syn 2 or Syn 3) and certified (Syn 2, Syn 3 or Syn

4). Foundation seed may be produced from breeder or foundation. The

second generation foundation seed may be produced at the discretion of

Pioneer Hi--Bred International, Inc. Limitations of age of stand will be

three and five years for foundation and certified seed, respectively.

Sufficient breeder and foundation seed for the projected life of the

variety will be maintained by Pioneer Hi-- Bred International, Inc.

6. Seed will be marketed in the spring of 1992.

7. Application for Plant Variety Protection will be made and the

certification option will not be requested.

8. As a means of added varietal protection, information included with

the Application for Review of Alfalfa Variety for Certification may be

provided to the PVP office.

5246

1. 5246 is a synthetic variety with 315 parent plants originating from an experimental line tracing to the varieties 5373 and 5262. Parent plants were selected through phenotypic selection for resistance to Phytophthora root rot and/or Aphanomyces root rot. Germplasm sources are M. falcata (7%), Ladak (9%), M. varia (26%), Turkistan (4%), Flemish (47%), Chilean (7%).

2. 5246 is adapted to and intended for use in the north central east

central and winterhardy intermountain regions of the United states for

hay, haylage, greenchop, and dehydration. The states in which 5246 has

been tested are Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin,

Oregon, and Washington. This variety has been tested under the

experimental designations XAE92, YAE92 and 88W6PV1.

3. 5246 is a dormant cultivar with fall dormancy similar to Ranger.

Flower color in the Syn 1 generation is approximately 73% purple and

27% variegated with traces of yellow, white, and cream. Growth habit is

erect in midsummer and semi--erect in the fall.

4. 5246 has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, and Phytophthora root rot; resistance to Verticillium wilt, spotted alfalfa aphid and pea aphid; moderate resistance to Aphanomyces (Race 1) and stem nematode. 5246 has not been tested for blue alfalfa aphid.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced in one year on parent plants in

"field isolation". Seed classes will be breeder, foundation (Syn 2 or

Syn 3) and certified (Syn 2, Syn 3, or Syn 4). Foundation seed may be

produced from breeder or foundation. The second generation foundation

may be produced at the discretion of Pioneer Hi--Bred International Inc.

Limitations on ages of stand will be three years and five years,

respectively, for foundation seed and certified seed. Sufficient

breeder and foundation seed for the projected life of the variety will

be maintained by Pioneer Hi--Bred International, Inc.

6. Seed will be marketed in the spring of 1992.

7. Application for Plant Variety Protection has been made, and the

certification option has not be requested.

8. As a means of added varietal protection, information included with

the Application for Review of Alfalfa Variety for Certification may be

provided to the PVP office.

XAL06

1. XALO6 is a 12 clone synthetic with parents originating from several

intermediate experimental lines tracing to Apollo, NCMP--l, Saranac AR,

Anchor, Atra 55, 532, 521, 531, 520, 530, DuPuits, Vernal,

Narragansett, Culver, Maryland, Dawson, Iroquois, MSA and other

germplasms with minor contributions. Parent clones were selected from

several experimental populations for one or more of the following:

Seed yield, bacterial wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot,

Verticillium wilt, spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid and

stem nematode. In addition, parental clones were evaluated

for forage yield and pest resistance using OP progeny tests

at several locations. Germplasm sources are: M. falcata (2%), Ladak

(3%), M. varia (14%), Turkistan (2%), Flemish (41%), Chilean (2%), with

(36%) unknown.

2. XALO6 is adapted to and intended for use in the north central, east

central and winterhardy intermountain regions of the United States for

hay, haylage, greenchop and dehydration. The states in which XALO6 have

been tested are: Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania,

Wisconsin, Oregon and Washington.

3. XALO6 is a moderately dormant cultivar with fall dormancy similar to Saranac. Flower color in the Syn 2 generation is approximately 96% purple, 4% variegated and a trace of yellow, white and cream. Growth habit is erect in midsummer and semi--erect in the fall.

4. XALO6 has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), Fusarium wilt and Phytophthora root rot; resistance to bacterial wilt, spotted alfalfa aphid and pea aphid; moderate resistance to Verticillium wilt and stem nematode; low resistance to Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1). XALO6 has not been tested for blue alfalfa aphid.

5. Prebreeders seed (Syn 1) was produced on replicated clones in "cage isolation". Seed was harvested from each clone and bulked in equal quantities. Breeder seed (Syn 2) was produced on 200 randomly selected plants in "cage isolation" and bulked. Seed classes will be breeder, foundation (Syn 3 or Syn 4) and certified (Syn 3, Syn 4, or Syn 5). Foundation seed may be produced from breeder or foundation. The second generation foundation seed may be produced at the discretion of Pioneer Hi--Bred International, Inc. Limitations of age of stand will be three and five years, respectively, for foundation and certified seed.

6. Seed will be marketed in the spring of 1993.

7. Application for Plant Variety Protection will be made and the certification option will not be requested.

8. As a means of added varietal protection, information included with the Application for Review of Alfalfa Variety for Certification may be provided to the PVP office.

Alpine (DS531)

1. Alpine is a fifteen clone synthetic variety. Parent clones were

selected from forage yield plots and progeny tested for one or more of

the following traits: Forage yield, stand persistence, winter

hardiness, seed yield, and resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt,

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, Verticillium wilt and spotted

alfalfa aphid, and pea Parental clones trace to D5308(4), Magnum+ (3),

Durastan (3), MN germplasm releases MNDI (2), Teweles Multistrain (2)

and MSB--W4 (1). The percent of germplasm sources are M. falcata (15),

Ladak (15), M. varia (10), Turkistan (20), Flemish (35) and Chilean

(5).

2. Alpine has been tested in Wisconsin and Minnesota. It will be

marketed in the Midwest states (WI, IA, MI, MN, IL, etc.) The primary

purpose will be for hay, green chop and dehydration.

3. Alpine is a dormant variety similar to Vernal. Flower color is 70% purple, 30% variegated, with trace amounts of cream, yellow and white. Growth habit is erect in midsummer and semi--erect in the fall.

4. This variety has resistance to anthracnose, bacterial wilt, Fusarium

wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, spotted alfalfa aphid

and moderate resistance to stem nematode. It has not been tested for

pea aphid or blue alfalfa aphid.

5. Breeder seed has been produced from cuttings of the parental clones

in a cage as Syn. 1. Breeder seed (Syn. 1) was grown for the expected

life of the variety and will be kept separate from year to year.

Foundation seed will be produced from Breeder seed and certified seed

either from Breeder or Foundation seed. One generation each of Breeder,

Foundation, and certified seed class is recognized. A maximum of three

years is permitted on stands producing Breeder and Foundation seed with

five years for certified seed.

6. certified seed will be available in 1990.

7. Application for the Plant Variety Protection is undecided.

8. This information may be turned over to the Plant Variety Protection

office.

Magnum III

(Amended Description)

See: Varietal Publication Nos. CXXIII, April, 1987 & CXXXII, March,

1989

1. Magnum III is a synthetic variety developed by Dairyland Research

International, Clinton, WI. The percent of germplasm sources are M.

falcata (5), Ladak (4), M. varia (27), Turkistan (31), Flemish (26) and

Chilean (7). Parental clones trace back to Iroquois (9), MSB--CW5 AN3

(8), Cherokee (2), Lahontan (2), PI206452 (2), Glory (1), Thor (1),

Vernal (1), Everest (1), MNBI1(4), MNP--01 (4), MNP42 (6), California

Line (M. sativa, E. H. Stanfrod) (4) and Teweles Multi--strain (origin

unknown) (8). Parental clones were selected_based on progeny tests for

one or more of the following traits: forage yield, stand persistence,

winter hardiness, seed yield, and resistance to bacterial wilt,

Phytophthora root rot, Fusarium wilt, anthracnose and Verticillium

wilt.

2. Magnum III has been tested in Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and South

Dakota. It will be marketed in Midwest states (WI, MI, MN, IA, IL,

etc.). The primary purpose will be for hay, green chop and dehydration.

3. Flower color is 82% purple, 17% variegated and less than 1% yellow,

cream and white. Fall dormancy is moderately dormant similar to

Saranac.

4. This variety has resistance to bacterial wilt, Phytophthora root

rot, and Fusarium wilt. It has moderate resistance to anthracnose,

Verticillium wilt, stem nematode and spotted alfalfa aphid and low

resistance to Aphanomyces (Race 1). Not tested for blue alfalfa aphid

or pea aphid.

5. Breeder seed has been produced from cuttings of the parental clones

in a cage as Syn. 1. Breeder seed (Syn. 1) was grown for the expected

life of the variety and will be kept separate from year to year.

Foundation seed will be produced from Breeder seed and certified seed

either from Breeder or Foundation seed. One generation each of Breeder,

Foundation and Certified seed class is recognized. A maximum of three

years each is permitted on stands producing Breeder and Foundation seed

with five years for Certified seed.

6. Certified seed will be available spring of 1988.

7. Application for the Plant Variety Protection is undecided.

8. This information may be turned over to the Plant Variety Protection

office.

1. Crystal is a 22 clone synthetic variety. Parent clones trace back

through several intermediate steps to Teweles Multistrain , Answer,

Iroquois, Apollo, Vernal, Tempo, Thor, Lahonton, MSB, MSB--CW5, MNP--D1,

NCMP2 and Dairyland experimentals. Dairyland experimentals trace back

to Flandria, Culver, Durastan and Ranger. Parent plants were selected

out of forage yield plots and progeny tested for one or more of the

following traits: Forage yield, stand persistence, winter hardiness,

seed yield, and resistance to bacterial wilt, Phytophthora root rot,

Fusarium wilt, anthracnose, Verticillium wilt and Aphanomyces. The

percent of germplaum sources are M. falcata (3), Ladak (20), M. varia

(5), Turkistan (10), Flemish (60) and Chilean (2).

2. Crystal is intended for use in the upper Midwest region of the

United States for hay, greenchop, haylage and dehydration. The states

where it has been tested are Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois.

3. Flower color in the Syn. 2 generation is approximately 76% purple,

24% variegated, with trace amounts of cream, yellow and white. Growth

habit in mid--summer is erect and semi-erect in the fall. Its fall

dormancy is similar to the variety Saranac. __

4. Crystal has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt and

Phytophthora root rot, resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), Verticillium

wilt, and pea aphid; moderate resistance to stem nematode and low

resistance to Aphanomyces (Race 1) and spotted alfalfa aphid. Its

reaction to the blue alfalfa aphid has not been tested.

5. Breeder seed has been produced from cuttings of the parental clones

in an isolation block as Syn. 1. Enough Breeder seed (Syn. 1) was

produced for the expected life of the variety. Seed lots will be kept

separate. Foundation seed will be produced from Breeder seed and

Certified seed either from Breeder or Foundation seed. One generation

each of Breeder, Foundation, and two generations of Certified seed

classes are recognized. A maximum of three years is permitted on stands

producing Breeder and Foundation seed with five years for Certified

seed.

6. certified seed will be available in 1991.

7. Application for the Plant Variety Protection is undecided.

8. As a means of added varietal protection, information included with

this application may be provided to the PVP office.

Magnum III-Wet

1. Magnum III--Wet is a 25 clone synthetic variety. Parent plants were

selected out of forage yield plots and/or disease nurseries. Parent

plants trace back through several intermediate steps Magnum III, Magnum

and Webfoot. The percent of germplasm sources are M. falcata (7), Ladak

(10), M. varia (40), Turkistan (8) and Flemish (35).

2. Magnum III--Wet is adapted and intended for use in the North Central

United States for hay haylage, greenchop and dehydration. The states

where it has been tested are Wisconsin an Illinois.

3. Magnum III--Wet is dormant and similar to the variety Ranger. Flower

color in the Syn. 2 generation is 88% purple, 12% variegated, with

trace amounts of cream, yellow and white.

4. Magnum III--Wet has resistance to Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root

rot; moderate resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), Verticillium wilt,

Aphanomyces (Race 1) and spotted alfalfa aphid. Its reaction to

bacterial wilt, pea aphid, blue alfalfa aphid and stem nematode has not

been tested.

5. Breeder seed has been produced from cuttings of the parental plants

in an isolation block as Syn. 1. Seed lots will be kept separate.

Foundation seed (Syn. 2) will be produced from breeder seed and

Certified seed (Syn. 2 or 3) from either Breeder or Foundation seed.

One generation each of Breeder and Foundation and two generations of

Certified seed (Syn 2 or 3 classes are recognized. A maximum of three

years each is permitted on stands producing breeder and foundation seed

with five years for certified seed. Sufficient foundation seed for the

projected life of the variety will be maintained by Dairyland Research.

6. Certified seed will be available spring of 1991.

7. Application for the Plant Variety Protection is undecided.

8. As a means of additional varietal protection, information included

with this application may be provided to the PVP office.

BPR359

1. BPR359 is a twelve clone synthetic variety. Parent plants were

selected out of forage yield plots and/or disease nurseries. The parent

plants were progeny tested for one or more of the following traits:

Forage yield, stand persistence, forage quality, seed yield, resistance

to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose,

Verticillium wilt, Aphanomyces, spotted alfalfa aphid, and pea aphid.

Parent plants trace back through several intermediate steps to: MNP--B1

(Syn 2), Teweles Multistrain, and Dairyland experimentals. Dairyland

experimentals trace back to Vernal and Ranger. The percent of germplasm

sources are M. falcata (2), Ladak (18), Turkistan (4), Flemish (70),

and Chilean (6).

2. BPR359 is adapted to the North Central United States and is intended

for use in the Northern half of the United States for hay, haylage,

greenchop and dehydration. The states where it has been tested are

Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.

3. BPR359 is moderately dormant and similar to the variety Saranac.

Flower color in the Syn. 2 generation is 80% purple, 20% variegated,

with trace amounts of cream, yellow and white.

4. BPR359 has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt,

Phytophthora root rot, resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), Verticillium

wilt, spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid and moderate resistance to

Aphanomyces (Race 1). Its reaction to blue alfalfa aphid and stem

nematode has not been tested.

5. Breeder seed has been produced from cuttings of the parental plants

in an isolation block as Syn. 1. Seed lots will be kept separate.

Foundation seed (Syn. 2) will be produced from breeder seed and

Certified seed (Syn. 2 or 3) from either Breeder or Foundation seed.

One generation each of Breeder and Foundation and two generations of

Certified seed (Syn 2) classes are recognized. A maximum of three years

each is permitted on stands producing breeder and foundation seed with

five years for certified seed. Sufficient foundation seed for the

projected life of the variety will be maintained by Dairyland Research.

6. Certified seed will be available spring of 1993.

7. Application for the Plant Variety Protection is undecided.

8. As a means of additional varietal protection, information included

with this application may be provided to the PVP office.

1. Flagship 75 is a synthetic variety tracing to line crosses of two

experimental populations with parentage tracing to Thor, multifoliolate

experimentals, Apollo II, and Sverre. The populations had phenotypic

recurrent selection for anthracnose, Aphanomyces, Fusarium wilt,

Phytophthora root rot, Verticillium wilt and multifoliolate expression.

Estimates of the major germplasm sources are M. falcata (1%), Ladak

(2%), M. varia (10%), Turkistan (10%), Flemish (50%), Chilean (1%), and

unknown (26%).

2. Flagship 75 is intended for use in the Northeast, North Central, Central, and Pacific Northwest U.S. and in Eastern Canada for hay, haylage, and dehydration purposes. It has been tested in Wisconsin,

Washington, Minnesota, and Ontario.

3. Flower color of Flagship 75 at full bloom is 79% purple and 21% variegated with a trace cream, white and yellow. Its fall dormancy is similar to Vernal. Flagship 75 has 75% of the stems expressing the multifoliolate trait in the fall and 23% of all leaves with 4 or more leaflets.

4. Flagship 75 has high resistance to Fusarium wilt, bacterial wilt and Phytophthora root rot; resistance to anthracnose (Race 1) and Verticillium wilt; moderate resistance to pea aphid; and low resistance to Aphanomyces (Race 1).

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced in cage isolation near Woodland, CA in 1988. Seed increase is limited to one generation of breeder seed (Syn 1), two generations of foundation seed (Syn 2 or 3), and two generations of certified seed (Syn 3 or 4). Sufficient foundation seed for the life of the variety will be maintained by Northrup King Company. Production of Syn 3 foundation seed requires the consent of the breeder. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3 and 5 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1992.

7. No decision has been made on application for Plant Variety Protection.

8. The information in this application is available to the PVP office.

89783

1. 89783 is a synthetic variety tracing to line crosses of four

experimental lines that had phenotypic recurrent selection for

anthracnose, Aphanomyces, bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora

root rot, stem nematode, and Verticillium wilt. Parentage traces to

Apollo II, Commandor, NC83-1, Drummor, Armor, NCMP1, NCMP10 and DK

135. Estimates of the major germplasm sources are M. falcata (7%),

Ladak (4%), M. varia (16%), Turkistan (2%), Flemish (17%), Chilean

(1%), and unknown (53%).

2. 89783 is intended for use in and adapted to the Northeast, North

Central, Central, and Pacific Northwest U.S. and E. Canada for hay,

haylage, and dehydration purposes. It has been tested in Wisconsin,

Washington, Minnesota, and Ontario.

3. Flower color of 89783 at full bloom is 69% purple and 31% variegated

with a trace cream, white and yellow. Its fall dormancy is similar to

Ranger.

4. 89783 has high resistance to Verticillium wilt; resistance to

anthracnose (Race 1), Phytophthora root rot, bacterial wilt, pea aphid,

Fusarium wilt and to Aphanomyces (Race 1); and is susceptible to blue

aphid.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced in cage isolation near Woodland,

CA in 1988. Seed increase is limited to one generation of breeder seed

(Syn 1), two generations of foundation seed (Syn 2 or 3), and two

generations of certified seed (Syn 3 or 4). Sufficient foundation seed

for the life of the variety will be maintained by Northrup King

Company. Production of Syn 3 foundation seed requires the consent of

the breeder. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited

to 3 and 5 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1991.

7. A decision on Plant Variety Protection has not been made.

8. The information in this application is available to the PVP office.

Viking 1

1. Viking 1 is a synthetic variety tracing to line crosses of two

experimentals that had phenotypic recurrent selection for anthracnose,

Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and Verticillium wilt. Parentage

traces to Surpass, Apollo II and DK 135. Estimates of the major

germplasm sources are M. falcata (7%), Ladak (5%), M. varia (14%),

Turkistan (8%), Flemish (34%), Chilean (5%), Peruvian (2%) and unknown

(25%).

2. Viking 1 is intended for use in and adapted to the Northeast, North Central, Central, and Pacific Northwest U.S. and E. Canada for hay, haylage, and dehydration purposes. It has been tested in Wisconsin, Washington, Minnesota, Montana, and Ontario.

3. Flower color of Viking 1 at full bloom is 88% purple and 12% variegated with a trace cream, white and yellow. Its fall dormancy is similar to Vernal.

4. Viking 1 has high resistance to Fusarium wilt and Verticillium wilt; resistance to anthracnose(race 1), bacterial wilt, and Phytophthora root rot; moderate resistance to pea aphid and blue aphid; and is susceptible to Aphanomyces(race 1).

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced in cage isolation near Woodland, CA in 1987. Seed increase is limited to one generation of breeder seed (Syn 1), two generations of foundation seed (Syn 2 or 3), and two generations of certified seed (Syn 3 or 4). Sufficient foundation seed for the life of the variety will be maintained by Northrup King Company. Production of Syn 3 foundation seed requires the consent of the breeder. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3 and 5 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1991.

7. No decision has been made regarding Plant Variety Protection.

8. The information in this application is available to the PVP office.

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