ALFALFA

*Trident II *Armona

*Profit *Madera

*Cutter *Maricopa

*Envy *Mecca

*Impact *Sutter

*Garst 636 *Yolo

*Comet OK 49

*Clipper MultiKing 1

*Aggressor Chessman 29VR

*Dart Resistar

*Apollo Supreme *Cimarron VR

*Arrow Belmont

*Archer *Jade

Nordic *DS-504

ABI 700 DS-764 (Expt.)

Garst 645 MBS 2942 (Expt.)

Starmaster 5715

AP 8623B (Expt.) 5888

Majestic 5311

Victory 5333

*Mede 86-15 (Expt.)

*Ultra 86-24 (Expt.)

*Express 86-141 (Expt.)

*DK-189 Quest

*Legend WL-322 HQ

Precedent *86-20 (Expt.)

633 *Royalty

Legacy 87-223 (Expt.)

Zenith WL 610

Blazer XL

Varietal Publication No. CXXXIX, April, 1990

Expt. Designations named

Thrive (86-124)

AF 31 (87-122)

*Variety Description Amendments- This publication includes amendments to thirty varieties previously approved by the Review Board.

ASSOCIATION OF OFFICIAL SEED CERTIFYING AGENCIES

April, 1991

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 or truthfulness of any description or claim made by the applicants.

Number Experimental Variety Originator Applicant

Designation Name

1 *Surpass ABI ABI

2 *Trident II ABI ABI

3 NAPB 21 *Profit ABI ABI

4 *Cutter ABI ABI

5 *Envy ABI ABI

6 *Impact ABI ABI

7 *Garst 636 ABI ABI

8 *Comet ABI ABI

9 NAPB 31 *Clipper ABI ABI

10 *Aggressor ABI ABI

11 *Dart ABI ABI

12 NAPB 32 *Apollo Supreme ABI ABI

13 *Arrow ABI ABI

14 *Archer ABI ABI

15 AP-8823 Nordic ABI ABI

16 AP-8660 ABI 700 ABI ABI

17 AP 8833, Garst 645 ABI ABI

Garst 636,

Garst 640

18 NAPB-25 Starmaster ABI ABI

19 AP 8623B ABI ABI

20 NY 86I08 Majestic Cornell Ag. Cornell Ag.

Exp. Sta. Exp. Sta.

21 NY 8412 Victory Cornell Ag. Cornell Ag.

Exp. Sta. Exp. Sta.

22 CW/-550 *Mede Vista Vista

VS-550 *Mede Vista Vista

C/W-423 *Ultra Vista Vista

VS-746 *Express Vista Vista

VS-754 *DK-189 Vista Vista

C/W-464 *Legend Vista Vista

*Included are amendments for description of varieties previously approved by the Review Board.

23 VS-706 Precedent Vista Research Seeds

24 VS-633 633 Vista Research Seeds

25 VS-806 Legacy Vista Genesis Seed

Group

26 VS-834 Zenith Vista Garst Seed Co.

27 VS-872 Blazer XL Vista Cenex/Land O'

Lakes

28 PGI 8737N Columbo Plant Genetics Plant Genetics

29 83C65/84C72 *Armona Plant Genetics Plant Genetics

30 83C61/84C70 *Madera Plant Genetics Plant Genetics

31 83C62/84C71 *Maricopa Plant Genetics Plant Genetics

32 83B24/84B23 *Mecca Plant Genetics Plant Genetics

33 83C63/84C69 *Sutter Plant Genetics Plant Genetics

34 83C64/84D91 *Yolo Plant Genetics Plant Genetics

35 OK 49 OK 49 Oklahoma Exp. Oklahoma Exp.

Sta. Sta.

36 87758, MK-1, MultiKing 1 Northrup King Northrup King ML-1, MK-891, Co. Co.

Multileaf 1

37 C86-307, 89784, Cheesman 29VR Northrup King Cheesman Seed

NK2RX1, NK-2BX, Co. Co.

MB5401

38 87A89 Resistar FFR Cooperative FFR Cooperative

39 Cimarron VR Great Plains Great Plains

Research Research

40 Big Jim Belmont Great Plains Great Plains

Research Research

41 MBS-2822 *Jade Dairyland Seed Dairyland Seed

42 *DS504 Dairyland Seed Dairyland Seed

43 DS764 Dairyland Seed Dairyland Seed

44 MBS 2942 Dairyland Seed Mike Brayton Seed Co.

45 XAI 82, 86PN741 5715 Pioneer Pioneer

YAI 81 Hi-Bred Intl. Hi-Bred Intl.

46 XAN 82, 86SN711 5888 Pioneer Pioneer

YAN 82 Hi-Bred Intl. Hi-Bred Intl.

* Included are amendments for description of varieties previously approved by the Review Board.

47 XAF 31, 80P-1 5311 Pioneer Pioneer

YAF 31, 80P-2 Hi-Bred Intl. Hi-Bred Intl.

48 XAM 84, 86SV821 5333 Pioneer Pioneer

YAM 84 Hi-Bred Intl. Hi-Bred Intl.

49 86-15 W-L Research W-L Research

50 86-24 W-L Research W-L Research

51 86-141 Gourmet Hay W-L Research W-L Research

52 85-140 Quest W-L Research W-L Research

53 88-6 WL 322 HQ W-L Research W-L Research

54 *86-20 W-L Research W-L Research

55 86-142 *Royalty W-L Research W-L Research

56 87-223 W-L Research W-L Research (CA) (CA)

57 87-206 WL-610 W-L Research W-L Research

(CA) (CA)

*Included are amendments for description of varieties previously approved by the Review Board.

Surpass

(Description amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. LXXXXXXVII, March, 1986

1. Surpass is a 255-clone synthetic variety. Parent clones were selected following 3 or 4 cycles of screening for resistance to Verticillium wilt, from populations which had previously been screened for winter survival plus resistance to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt and Fusariun wilt. Parentage traces predominantly (in order of contribution) to Endure, Trident, Apollo, Anchor, Apollo II, Answer, Atlas, Olympic, WL 318 and Saranac AR.

2. Surpass is intended for use in the northern region of the U.S. as hay, haylage, greenchop and dehy production. It has been tested in Iowa, Illinois, Idaho, Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color of foundation generation is approximately 78% purple, 2l% variegated and less than 1% yellow.

4. Surpass has high resistance to bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt, resistance to Phytophthora root rot, Verticillium wilt, and pea aphid and moderate resistance to anthracnose and potato leafhopper yellowing. Reaction to spotted alfalfa aphid and stem nematode has not been determined.

5. Breeder (Syn 1) seed was produced on cuttings at Nampa, Idaho, bulked over 2 years and is held in cold storage. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation seed. A 3 and 6 year stand life is permitted on fields producing foundation and certified seed respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the northern region of adaptation.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1986.

7. No decision has been made on application for Plant Variety Protection.

Trident II

(Description amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXXIX, April, 1990

1. Trident II is a synthetic variety with 111 parent plants. Parent plants trace to populations selected for resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, Aphanomyces and anthracnose using phenotypic recurrent selection. Parentage traces to the varieties Profit (45%), Clipper (39%) and a population closely related to Clipper (16%). Approximate germplasm source contributions are M. falcata (10%), Ladak (10%), M. varia (21%), Turkistan (17%), Flemish (35%), Chilean (4%), and Peruvian (3%).

2. Trident II is intended for use in the North Central and Northeastern U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop and dehy production. It has been tested in Iowa, Wisconsin and Idaho.

3. Fall dormancy of Trident II is similar to Ranger. Flower color is

approximately 76% purple, and 24% variegated with a trace of white, yellow and cream.

4. Trident II has high resistance to Phytophthora root rot and bacterial wilt, resistance to Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, and Fusarium wilt, moderate resistance to Aphanomyces and pea aphid and low resistance to 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 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 1990.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

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

Profit

(Description amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. LXXXXXXVII, March, 1986

1. Profit (NAPB 21) is a 251-clone synthetic variety. Parental clones were selected following 3 or 4 cycles of field selection for resistance to Verticillium wilt, from populations which had previously been selected for winter survival, plus resistance to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt. Parentage traces predominantly (in order of contribution) to Endure, Apollo II, Saranac AR, Atlas, Olympic, Apollo, WL-318 and Anchor.

2. Profit is intended for use in the northern region of the U.S. as hay, haylage, greenchop and dehy production. It has been tested in Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Idaho.

3. Fall dormancy is between Ranger and Vernal. Flower color of foundation generation is approximately 71% purple, and 29% variegated.

4. Profit has high resistance to bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt, resistance to Phytophthora root rot, and Verticillium wilt, moderate resistance to anthracnose, potato leafhopper yellowing, and pea aphid. Reaction to spotted alfalfa aphid and stem nematode has not been determined.

5. Breeder (Syn 1) seed was produced on cuttings at Nampa, Idaho, bulked over two years and is held in cold storage. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation seed. A 3 and 6 year stand life is permitted on fields producing foundation and certified seed respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the northern regions of adaptation.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1986.

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

Cutter

(Description amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXXIX, April, 1990

1. Cutter is a synthetic variety with 47 parent plants. Parent plants trace to 27 populations selected for resistance to Phytophthora root rot, bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, Aphanomyces and spotted alfalfa aphid using phenotypic recurrent selection. Parentage of Cutter traces predominantly to Apollo (11%), NAPB 35 (11%), Apollo Supreme (9%), Krasnodarskaja Ranniaja (6%), Duke, Raidor and NCW-21 (4% each), Dart, Anchor, WL 318, WL, 220, Sabilt, Europe, NCCR-1, MSEFP6Sn3W3P3, Apollo II, Atlas, Mercury, Advantage and Trident (2% each) with 25% from numerous other sources. Approximate germplasm source contributions are M. falcata (7%), Ladak (6%), M. varia (21%), Turkistan (16%), Flemish (30%), Chilean (11%), Peruvian (3%) and 6% unknown.

2. Cutter is intended for use in the North Central and Northeastern U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop and dehy production. It has been tested in Iowa, Wisconsin and Idaho.

3. Fall dormancy of Cutter is similar to Saranac. Flower color is approximately 73% purple, and 27% variegated with a trace of white, yellow and cream.

4. Cutter has high resistance to Phytophthora root rot and Fusarium wilt, resistance to Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, bacterial wilt, spotted alfalfa aphid and pea aphid and moderate resistance to Aphanomyces. 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 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 1990.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

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

Envy

(Description amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXXII, March, 1989

1. Envy is a synthetic variety with 57 parent plants. Parent clones

trace to populations screened for winter survival and resistance to

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

Verticillium wilt using phenotypic recurrent selection. Parentage

traces predominantly, in order of contribution, to Apollo,

Krasnodarskaja, Saranac AR, DK 120, Thunder, Armor, Marvinskaja 425,

Baker and Endure. Approximate germplasm source contributions are M.

falcata (7%), Ladak (7%), M. varia (14%), Turkistan (6%), Flemish

(13%), Chilean (15%), with 38% unknown.

2. Envy is intended for use in the North Central and Northeastern U.S. as hay, haylage, greenchop and dehy production. It has been tested in Iowa, Idaho, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color is approximately 74% purple, and 26% variegated with a trace of white, yellow and cream.

4. Envy has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt and anthracnose, and resistance to Phytophthora root rot, Verticillium wilt and pea aphid. Reaction to stem nematode, blue alfalfa aphid and spotted alfalfa aphid has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation class. 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 1989.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

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

Impact

(Description amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. LXXXXXXVII, March, 1986

1. Impact is a 73-clone synthetic variety. Parent clones were selected following 3 or 4 cycles of field screening for resistance to Verticillium wilt, from populations which had previously been selected for winter survival plus resistance to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt. Parentage traces predominantly (in order of contribution) to Endure, Apollo II, Apollo, Anchor, WL 318, Atlas and Olympic.

2. Impact is intended for use in the northern region of the U.S. as hay, haylage, greenchop and dehy production. It has been tested in Iowa, Illinois, Idaho, and Wisconsin.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color of foundation generation is approximately 72% purple, and 28% variegated.

4. Impact has high resistance to bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt, resistance to Phytophthora root rot, Verticillium wilt, and pea aphid and moderate resistance to anthracnose and potato leafhopper yellowing. Reaction to spotted alfalfa aphid and stem nematode has not been determined.

5. Breeder (Syn 1) seed was produced on cuttings at Nampa, Idaho, bulked over two years and is held in cold storage. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation seed. A 3 and 6 year stand life is permitted on stands producing foundation and certified seed respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the northern region of adaptation.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1986.

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

Garst 636

(Description amended)

Varietal Publication No. LXXXXXXVII, March, 1986

1. Garst 636 is a 411-clone synthetic variety. Parent clones were selected following 3 or 4 cycles of screeing for resistance to Verticillium wilt, from populations which had previously been screened for winter survival plus resistance to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt. Parentage traces predominantly (in order of contribution) to Endure, Apollo II, Apollo, Anchor, Trident, Saranac AR, Atlas and Olympic.

2. Garst 636 is intended for use in the northern region of the U.S. as hay, haylage, greenchop and dehy production. It has been tested in Iowa, Illinois, Idaho, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Vernal. Flower color of foundation generation is approximately 71% purple, and 29% variegated.

4. Garst 636 has high resistance to bacterial wilt, resistance to Phytophthora root rot, Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt and pea aphid and moderate resistance to anthracnose and potato leafhopper yellowing. Reaction to spotted alfalfa aphid and stem nematode has not been determined.

5. Breeder (Syn 1) seed was produced on cuttings at Nampa, Idaho, bulked over two years and is held in cold storage. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation seed. A 3 and 6 year stand life is permitted on fields producing foundation and certified classes respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the northern region of adaptation.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1986.

7. No decision has been made on application for Plant Variety Protection.

Comet

(Description amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXXII, March, 1989

1. Comet is a synthetic variety with 464 parent clones. Parent clones trace to populations screened for resistance to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt and Verticillium wilt. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used. Parentage traces predominately, in order of contribution, to Endure, Apollo II, Apollo, Anchor, Trident, Saranac AR, Olympic and Atlas. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata (10%), Ladak (8%), M. varia (22%), Turkistan (14%), Flemish (40%), Chilean (3%), and Peruvian (3%).

2. Comet is intended for use in the northern U.S. for hay, haylage, green-chop or dehy production. It has been tested in Iowa, Idaho, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color is approximately 72% purple and 28% variegated with a trace of white, yellow and cream.

4. Comet has high resistance to bacterial wilt, resistance to Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and Verticillium wilt, and moderate resistance to anthracnose and pea aphid. Reaction to stem nematode, blue alfalfa aphid and spotted alfalfa aphid has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation, and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation class. A 3 and 6 year stand life is permitted on fields producing foundation and certified classes respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the northern region of adaptation.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1989.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

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

Clipper

(Description amended)

Varietal Publication No. CXXIII, April, 1987 & CXXXII, March, 1989

1. Clipper is a 59-clone synthetic variety. Parental clones were selected following 3-5 cycles of field screening for resistance to Verticillium wilt, from populations which have previously been screened for winter survival and resistance to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt.

Parentage traces to Apollo (26%), Endure, Atlas, Armor, Thunder, Titan, Vernal, Weevlchek, Spredor, G-7730, Answer, DK 120, Baker, Riley, Marvinskaja 425 and Krasnodarskaja Ranniaja (5% or less each). Germplasm sources are M. falcata (9%), Ladak (9%), M. varia (21%), Turkistan (22%), Flemish (30%), Chilean (5%), and Peruvian (4%).

2. Clipper is intended for use in the northern region of the U.S. as hay, haylage, greenchop and dehy production. It has been tested in Iowa, Illinois, Idaho, and Wisconsin.

3. Clipper is a dormant variety with fall dormancy similar to Vernal. Flower color is approximately 68% purple, 32% variegated with less than 1% cream and yellow.

4. Clipper has high resistance to bacterial wilt, and Fusarium wilt and resistance to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, Verticillium wilt, downy mildew and pea aphid. Reaction to stem nematode, spotted alfalfa aphid and blue alfalfa aphid has not been determined.

5. Breeder (Syn 2) seed was produced from Syn 1 near Nampa, ID with a sufficient quantity for the expected life of the variety held in controlled storage. Two years production was bulked. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from breeder or foundation. A 3 and 6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing foundation and certified seed respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the northern region of adaptation.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1988.

7. No decision regarding application of Plant Variety Protection has been made.

8. Information contained in this application may be turned over to the PVP office.

1. Aggressor is a synthetic variety with 45 parent plants. Parent plants trace to 15 populations selected for resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, Aphanomyces, anthracnose and spotted alfalfa aphid using phenotypic recurrent selection. Parentage traces predominantly to Riley (24%), Dart (12%), Experimental AP 8630X (11%), Arrow (5%), Garst 636 (3%), Answer, Anchor, Apollo, Apollo Supreme, Vertus, Surpass, Deseret, Pacer, Trek, NAPB 35, WL 318 and Thunder, (approximately 2% each) with the remaining 21% from many other sources. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata (5%), Ladak (7%), M. varia (18)%, Turkistan (14%), Flemish (29%), Chilean (17%) and Peruvian (10%).

2. Aggressor is intended for use in the North Central and Northeastern

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

tested in Iowa, Wisconsin and Idaho.

3. Fall dormancy of Aggressor is similar to Saranac. Flower color is

approximately 82% purple and 18% variegated with a trace of white,

yellow and cream.

4. Aggressor has high resistance to Phytophthora root rot, bacterial

wilt, anthracnose, Fusarium wilt and pea aphid, resistance to

Verticillium wilt and moderate resistance to Aphanomyces 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 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 1990.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

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

Dart

(Description amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. LXXXXXXVII, March, 1986

1. Dart is 117-clone synthetic variety. Parental clones were selected

following 3 or 4 cycles of field selection for resistance to Verti-

cillium wilt, from populations which had previously been screened for

winter survival plus resistance to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose,

bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt. Parentage traces predominantly (in

order of contribution) to Apollo II, Endure, Saranac AR, Anchor,

Apollo and WL-318.

2. Dart is intended for use in the northern region of the US. as hay,

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

Illinois, Idaho, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Saranac. Flower color of foundation

generation is approximately 77% purple and violet, 21% blue and 2%

variegated (yellow green).

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

and Fusarium wilt, resistance to anthracnose, Verticillium wilt, and

pea aphid and moderate resistance to potato leafhopper yellowing.

Reaction to spotted alfalfa aphid and stem nematode has not been

determined.

5. Breeder (Syn 1) seed was produced on cuttings at Nampa, Idaho and is held in cold storage. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation seed. A maximum of 3 and 5 harvest years is permitted on stands producing foundation and certified seed respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the northern region of adaptation.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1986.

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

certification option was not requested.

Apollo Supreme

(Description amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXIII, April, 1987

1. Apollo Supreme (NAPB 32) is a 40-clone synthetic variety. Parent

clones were selected following 3-5 cycles of field screening for

resistance to Verticillium wilt, from populations which have

previously been screened for winter survival and resistance to

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

1A. Parentage traces to Apollo (31%), Marvinskaja 425 (15%), Armor, Thunder and Krasnodarskaja Ranniaja (7% each) and Answer, Anchor, Arc, G-7730, Saranac AR, Spredor, Titan, Weevlchek, Vernal and Fygeva 118 (5% or less each). Germplasm sources are M. falcata (7%), Ladak (8%), M. varia (24%), Turkistan (16%), Flemish (38%), Chilean (4%), and Peruvian (3%).

2. Apollo Supreme is intended for use in the northern region of the

U.S. as hay, haylage, greenchop and dehy production. It has been

tested in Iowa, Illinois, Idaho, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and New York.

3. Apollo Supreme is a moderately dormant variety similar to Saranac

in fall dormancy. Flower color is approximately 78% purple and 22%

variegated with less than 1% cream and yellow.

4. Apollo Supreme has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium

wilt, anthracnose and pea aphid and resistance to Phytophthora root

rot, Verticillium wilt, and downy mildew. Reaction to stem nematode,

spotted alfalfa aphid and blue alfalfa aphid has not been determined.

5. Breeder (Syn 2) seed was produced from Syn 1 near Nampa, ID with a

sufficient quantity for the expected life of the variety held in con-

trolled storage. Two years production was bulked. Seed increase is

limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified

classes. Certified seed may be produced from breeder or foundation. A

3 and 6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing foundation

and certified seed respectively. Foundation seed production is limited

to the northern region of adaptation.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1988.

7. No decision regarding application for Plant Variety Protection has

been made.

8. Information contained in this applications may be turned over to

the PVP office.

Arrow

(Description amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. LXXXXXXVII, March, 1986

1. Arrow is a 66-clone synthetic variety. Parent clones were selected

following 3 or 4 cycles of field screening for resistance to

Verticillium wilt, from populations which had previously been screened

for winter survival plus resistance to Phytophthora root rot,

anthracnose, bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt. Parentage traces

predominantly, in order of contribution, to Endure, Apollo II,

Trident, WL 318, Anchor, Answer, Apollo and Saranac AR.

2. Arrow is intended for use in the northern region of the U.S. as hay,

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

Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kansas and Idaho.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color of foundation

generation is approximately 84% purple and 16% variegated.

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

and Fusarium wilt, resistance to Verticillium wilt, pea aphid and

potato leafhopper yellowing and moderate resistance to anthracnose and

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

has not been determined.

5. Breeder (Syn 1) seed was produced on cuttings at Nampa, Idaho and is

held in cold storage. Seed increase is limited to one generation each

of breeder, foundation and certified classes. Certified seed may be

produced from either breeder or foundation seed. A 3 and 6 year stand

life is permitted on fields producing foundation and certified seed

respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the northern

region of adaptation.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1986.

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

certification option was not requested.

Archer

(Description amended)

Varietal Publication No. CXXXII, March, 1989

1. Archer is a synthetic variety with 43 parental clones. Parental

clones trace to populations screened for resistance (1--4 cycles) to

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt, Fusarium

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

stem nematode and northern root knot nematode using phenotypic

recurrent selection. Parentage traces predominantly (in order of

contribution) to Diamond, Apollo II, Trident, Endure, Oregon GXC,

Oregon GXE, Apollo, Maverick and Atlas. Approximate germplasm source

contributions are: M. falcata (3%), Ladak (4%), M. varia (13)%,

Turkistan (14%), Flemish (18%), Chilean (9%) Peruvian (1%), Indian

(2%), African (1%) with 35% unknown.

2. Archer is intended for use in the northwest, lower midwest and mid--

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

tested in Idaho, Iowa, California, Oregon and Oklahoma.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to DuPuits. Flower color is approximately

84% purple and 16% variegated with a trace of white, yellow and cream.

4. Archer has high resistance to Fusarium wilt, spotted alfalfa aphid

and pea aphid, resistance to Phytophthora root rot, stem nematode,

blue alfalfa aphid, northern root knot nematode, and anthracnose (race

1) and moderate resistance to bacterial wilt and Verticillium wilt.

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

foundation and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from

either breeder or foundation class. 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

northern region of adaptation.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1989.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

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

Nordic

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, WI after the second winter 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 to be used in the North

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

Iowa, Wisconsin and Idaho.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color is 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.

ABI 700

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 selection nursery near Nampa, Idaho based on

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

traces predominately to Diamond (50%), Oregon GXC (18%), Oregon GXE

(18%), Apollo II (4%), Trident (3%), Endure (2%), Apollo (1%),

Maverick (1%), and Atlas (1%), with 2% from numerous other sources.

Approximate germplasm sources are: M. falcata (3%), Ladak (3%), M.

varia (16%), Turkistan (15%), Flemish (12%), Chilean (5%), Peruvian

(2%), Indian (3%), African (1%) and Unknown (40%).

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 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.

Reaction to pea 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 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.

Garst 645

1. Garst 645 is a synthetic variety with 34 parent plants. Parent

plants trace to 24 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, WI after the second winter

based on winter survival, vigor, color and resistance to potato

leafhopper yellowing. Parentage traces predominantly to Riley (12%),

Clipper (9%), Arrow (8%), Apollo (6%) Impact (5%), Garst 636, Big 10,

Vernal, Weevlchek, Titan, KyKx, Answer, Trident, Armor, Thunder,

Atlas, AP 8621, AP 8631, AP 8632, Olympic and Krasnodarskaja Ranniaja

(3% each) and 12% to numerous other sources. Approximate germplasm

source contributions are: M. falcata (7%), Ladak (7%), M. varia (19)%,

Turkistan (22%), Flemish (33%), Chilean (6%) and Peruvian (6%).

2. Garst 645 is adapted to and is intended for use in the North

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

Iowa, Wisconsin and Idaho.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color is 71% purple and

29% variegated with a trace of white, yellow and cream.

4. Garst 645 has high resistance to Phytophthora root rot, bacterial wilt, and anthracnose (Race 1), resistance to Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt and pea aphid 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.

Starmaster

1. Starmaster is a synthetic variety with 58 parent plants. Parent

plants trace to 14 populations selected for resistance to bacterial

wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and

anthracnose. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used. Final selections

were made from a 2-year-old space plant selection nursery in Wisconsin

based on vigor, color, winter survival and resistance to potato

leafhopper yellowing. Parentage traces to: Apollo II (27%), Endure

(26%), Apollo (8%), Atlas (7%), Olympic (6%), Trident (5%), Anchor

(5%), Answer (5%), Saranac AR (3%) with 8% from numerous other

sources. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata

(6%), Ladak (9%), M. varia (17%), Turkistan (18%), Flemish (36%),

Chilean (8%) and Peruvian (6%).

2. Starmaster is adapted to the Northeastern and Central cornbelt and

is intended for use in the northeastern U.S. for hay and haylage

production. It has been tested in Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia and

Iowa.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color is 81% purple and

19% variegated with a trace of white, yellow and cream.

4. Starmaster has resistance to Phytophthora root rot, bacterial wilt,

Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt and pea aphid and moderate resistance

to anthracnose (Race 1). Reaction to stem nematode, spotted alfalfa

aphid 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.

AP 8623B

1. AP 8623B is a synthetic variety with 113 parent plants. Parent

plants trace to three 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. Selections were made from a

Aphanomyces/Phytophthora root rot evaluation nursery near Marshfield,

WI based on winter survival, vigor and root size and health. Parentage

of AP 8623B traces to Apollo Supreme (68%), and Arrow (32%).

Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata (7%), Ladak

(8%), M. varia (22%), Turkistan (16%), Flemish (38%), Chilean (5%) and

Peruvian (4%).

2. AP 8623B is adapted to and intended for use in the North Central

and northeastern U.S. for hay and haylage production. It has been

tested in Iowa, Wisconsin and Idaho.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Saranac. Flower color is 76% purple and

24% variegated with a trace of white, yellow and cream.

4. AP 8623B has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), bacterial

wilt, Fusarium wilt and Phytophthora root rot, resistance to

Verticillium wilt and pea aphid and moderate resistance to Aphanomyces

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

1. Majestic has 100% 'Oneida VR' parentage. Majestic is a synthetic

variety developed by sequentially selecting 92 plants for resistance

to both anthracnose (Race 1) and Phytophthora root rot from Oneida VR.

Syn. 1 seed on these 92 plants was produced by honeybees in indoor

cages at Cornell University. 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 50% Flemish, 40% M. varia, 8% M.

falcata, and 2% Ladak.

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

States for hay, haylage, greenchop, and dehydration. It has been

tested in New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Montana.

3. Majestic is a dormant variety with fall dormancy reaction similar

to that of Ranger. Flower color is 72% purple and 28% variegated.

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

wilt, and Verticillium wilt; resistance to bacterial wilt; and

moderate resistance to Phytophthora root rot. It is susceptible to

spotted alfalfa aphid. It has not been tested for resistances to stem

nematode, pea aphid, 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.

Victory

1. Victory has 50% 'Mohawk' and 50% 'Oneida VR' parentage. Victory is a

106-clone synthetic variety developed by selecting plants from Mohawk

for resistance to anthracnose (Race 1) and crossing them with Oneida

VR. Progenies were sequentially selected for resistances to both

anthracnose (Race 1) and Verticillium wilt within the same generation

under controlled environmental conditions. In 1983, the selected

plants were intercrossed by honeybees in indoor isolation at Cornell

University to produce Syn. 1 seed. In 1984, equal quantity of seed per

parent was bulked and planted in an isolated field in Nampa, Idaho to

produce Syn. 2 (breeder) seed. Breeder seed was produced in 1984 and

1985. Lots from these two years will be bulked for future plantings of

fields for foundation seed production. Approximate germplasm sources

contributed to this variety are 25% Flemish, 60% M. varia, 12% M.

falcata, and 3% Ladak.

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

States for hay, haylage, greenchop, and dehydration. It has been

tested in New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, and

Iowa.

3. Victory is a dormant variety with fall dormancy reaction similar to

that of Ranger. Flower color is 75% purple and 25% variegated.

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

wilt, and Fusarium wilt; resistance to Verticillium wilt; and moderate

resistance to Phytophthora root rot. It is susceptible to spotted

alfalfa aphid. It has not been tested for resistances to stem

nematode, pea aphid, and blue alfalfa aphid.

5. In 1984 and 1985, breeder seed (Syn. 2) was produced in field

isolation in Idaho in sufficient quantity to last the life of the

variety. This seed is maintained by the Department of Plant Breeding &

Biometry at Cornell University. The two lots of breeder seed will be

bulked for future plantings for foundation seed production. Foundation

seed (Syn. 2 and 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 5

years old.

6. Certified seed was first marketed in 1990.

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

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

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXXII, March, 1989 (listed as VS--550)

We are requesting an amended description for the variety Mede (C/W--550), based on data from additional testing. Mede was originally classified as NOT TESTED for bacterial wilt, we feel that a moderately resistant rating more accurately reflects the Mede reaction to this pathogen.

BACTERIAL WILT

Test conducted by VISTA at West Salem, WI.

Variety Class Tested Gen. %R %R A.S.I.

-------------------------------------------------(by VISTA)-----------

This variety MR 1989 2 16.5 26 3.28

1. Vernal R 25.7 40 3.17

2. WL 316 MR 14.7 23 3.41

3. Narragansett S 0.0 0 4.08

Test Mean: 34.7 54 1.75

L.S.D. (.05) 10.3 16 0.39

C.V. (%) 25.4 25 15.01

Ultra

See Varietal Publication No. CXXIII, April, 1987

We are requesting an amended description for the variety Ultra (C/W 423) based on data from additional testing. Ultra was originally classified as NOT TESTED for stem nematode, we feel that a resistant rating accurately reflects the Ultra reaction to this pest.

STEM NEMATODE

Test conducted by Crop Characteristics at Northfield, MN

Variety Class Tested Gen. %R %R A.S.I.

This variety R 1990 2 54 2.7

1. Lahontan R 52 2.6

2. Ranger S 9 4.0

3.

Test Mean: 40.00 3.12

L.S.D. (.05) 15.1 0.49

C.V. (%) 29.5 12.2

Express

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXXIX, April, 1990

We are requesting an amended description for the experimental variety VS-746, now named Express, based on data from additional testing. Express was originally classified NOT TESTED, we feel that a moderately resistant rating for bacterial wilt, and a resistant rating for stem nematode and blue alfalfa aphid more accurately reflects the Express reaction to these pests.

BACTERIAL WILT

Test conducted by VISTA at West Salem, WI

Variety Class Tested Gen. %R %R A.S.I.

---------------------------------------------------VISTA--------------

This variety MR 1989 1 18.0 28 3.21

1. Vernal R 25.7 40 3.17

2. WL 316 MR 14.7 23 3.41

3. Narragansett S 0.0 0 4.08

Test Mean: 34.7 54 1.75

L.S.D. (.05) 10.3 16 0.39

C.V. (%) 25.4 25 15.01

STEM NEMATODE

Test conducted by Crop Characteristics at Northfield, MN

Variety Class Tested Gen. %R %R A.S.I.

1. Lahontan R 52 2.6

2. Ranger S 9 4.0

3.

Test Mean: 40.0 3.12

L.S.D. (.05) 15.1 0.49

C.V. (%) 29.5 12.2

BLUE ALFALFA APHID

Test conducted by A.A. Zarrabi at Oklahoma State University

Variety Class Tested Gen. %R %R A.S.I.

--------------------------------------------------(by OSU)------------

This variety R 1990 2 23.2 35.5 3.90

1. CUF 101 HR 30.2 45.0 3.70

2. Arc S 2.5 3.8 4.30

3.

Test Mean: 18.0 26.9 3.95

L.S.D. (.05) 5.7 28.4 .17

C.V. (%) 22.0 22.0 3.0

DK-189

See Varietal Publication No. CXXXIX, April, 1990

We are requesting an amended description for the variety DK-189 (VS-754) based on data from additional testing. DK-189 was originally classifies NOT TESTED, we feel that a moderately resistant rating for stem nematode and a resistant rating for blue alfalfa aphid more accurately reflects the DK-189 reaction to these pests.

STEM NEMATODE

Test conduscted by Crop Characteristics at Northfield, MN

Variety Class Tested Gen. %R %R A.S.I.

1. Lahontan R 52 2.6

2. Ranger S 9 4.0

Unadjust. Score or

%R A.S.I.

3.

Test Mean: 40.0 3.12

L.S.D. (.05) 15.1 0.49

C.V. (%) 29.5 12.2

BLUE ALFALFA APHID

Test conducted by A.A. Zarrabi at Oklahoma State University

Variety Class Tested Gen. %R %R A.S.I.

--------------------------------------------------Oklahoma------------

This variety R 1990 2 25.9 38.6 3.75

1. CUF 101 HR 30.2 45.0 3.70

2. Arc S 2.5 3.8 4.30

3.

Test Mean: 18.0 26.9 3.95

L.S.D. (.05) 5.7 8.4 .17

C.V. (%) 22.0 22.0 3.0

Legend

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXVI, March, 1988

We are requesting an amended description for the variety Legend (VS-464) based on data from additional testing. Legend was originally classified NOT TESTED to stem nematode, we feel that a resistant rating accurately reflects the Legend reaction to this pest.

STEM NEMATODE

Test conducted by Crop Characteristics at Northfield, MN

Variety Class Tested Gen. %R %R A.S.I.

1. Apalachee HR 50 2.8

2. Ranger S 5 4.3

3.

Test Mean: 26.5 3.52

L.S.D. (.05) 10.2 0.34

C.V. (%) 29.9 7.5

Scoring system used: (1-5), 1=no symptoms, (1+2)=resistant

1. Precedent is a synthetic variety with 301 parent plants. Parent plants trace to populations selected for resistance to Aphanomyces root rot and one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticilliurn wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot, Leptosphaerulina leaf spot and spotted alfalfa aphid. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used. The following germplasm sources were used in the development of Precedent: 2980, Bronco, Asset, Pro--Cut 2, and Legend. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata -- 4%, Ladak -- 6%, M. varia -- 28%, Turkistan - 3%, Flemish -- 52% and Chilean -- 7%.

2. Precedent is adapted to and intended for use in the north central, northeastern and northwestern U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop, or dehy production. It has been tested in Wisconsin, New York, Iowa, Idaho, Michigan.

3. Precedent is a moderately dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Saranac. Flower color is 83% purple, 17% variegated, and a trace of white, yellow and cream.

4. Precedent has high resistance to bacterial wilt and Phytophthora root rot with resistance to anthracnose(race 1), Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, pea aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid and Aphanomyces root rot (race 1). Reaction to stem nematode and blue alfalfa aphid has not been adequately 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 1991

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

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

633

1. 633 is a synthetic variety with 300 parent plants. Parent plants

trace to populations selected for resistance to Aphanomyces root rot

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

wilt, Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, Leptosphaerulina leaf spot

and spotted alfalfa aphid. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used.

The following germplasm sources were used in the development of 633:

Edge, Apollo II, Crown, Verta +, Endure, G--2852 and DK--125.

Approximate germplasm source contributions are as follows: M. falcata

--6%, Ladak --5%, M. varia --25%, Turkistan --5%, Flemish --57%, and

Chilean --2%.

2. 633 is adapted to and intended for use in the central,

northeastern, northwestern and southeastern U.S. for hay, haylage,

greenchop or dehy production. It has been tested in Wisconsin,

Michigan, Iowa, Idaho, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia,

Alabama.

3. 633 is a moderately dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to

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

of white, yellow and cream.

4. 633 has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), bacterial wilt,

Phytophthora root rot and spotted alfalfa aphid with resistance to

Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, and pea aphid. It has moderate

resistance to Aphanomyces root rot (race 1 ) and stem nematode.

Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid has not been adequately 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 1991.

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

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

Legacy

1. Legacy is a synthetic variety with 320 parent plants. Parent plants

trace to populations selected for resistance to Aphanomyces root rot

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

wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot, Leptosphaerulina leafspot

and spotted alfalfa aphid. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used.

The following germplasm sources were used in the development of

Legacy: VS-775, 98, Pro--Cut 2, 5432, Surpass and Magnum +. Approximate

germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata --10%, Ladak --3%, M.

varia --25%, Turkistan --6%, Flemish --52%, Chilean --4%.

2. Legacy is adapted to and intended for use in the northcentral, northwestern and eastern U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop or dehy

production. It has been tested in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Idaho, Iowa and Pennsylvania.

3. Legacy is a moderately dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Saranac. Flower color is 65% purple, 35% variegated, and a trace of

white, yellow, and cream.

4. Legacy has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot and spotted alfalfa aphid with resistance to anthracnose (race 1), Verticillium wilt, pea aphid, and Aphanomyces root rot (race 1). Reaction to stem nematode and blue alfalfa aphid has not been adequately 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 1991.

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

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

Zenith

1. Zenith is a synthetic variety with 227 parent plants. Parent plants trace to populations selected for resistance to Aphanomyces root rot and one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot, Leptosphaerulina leaf spot and spotted alfalfa aphid. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used.

The following germplasm sources were used in the development of

Zenith: VS--775, Ultra, 98, Surpass, and Legend. Approximate germplasm

source contributions are: M. falcata --10%, Ladak --9%, M. varia --30%, Turkistan --5%, Flemish --43%, Chilean --3%.

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

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

has been tested in Wisconsin, Iowa, Idaho, Minnesota and Pennsylvania.

3. Zenith is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger.

Flower color is 61% purple, 39%variegated, and a trace of white,

yellow, and cream.

4. Zenith has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), Fusarium wilt,

bacterial wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and spotted alfalfa aphid with

resistance to Verticillium wilt, pea aphid, and Aphanomyces root rot

(race 1 ) and moderate resistance to stem nematode. Reaction to blue

alfalfa aphid has not been adequately tested.

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

of breeder and two generations 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 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 1991.

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

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

Blazer

1. Blazer XL is a synthetic variety with 580 parent plants. Parent plants trace to populations selected for resistance to Aphanomyces root rot and one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot and spotted alfalfa aphid. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used. The following germplasm sources were used in the development of Blazer XL: VS--775, VIP, AgriMate, Pro--Cut 2, Asset and 2980. Approximate germplasm source contributions are M. falcata --8%, Ladak --7%, M. varia --20% Turkistan -9%, Flemish --54%, and Chilean --2%.

2. Blazer XL is adapted to and intended for use in the north central

and northeastern and northwestern U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop or

dehy production. It has been tested in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Iowa,

Idaho, Minnesota, Washington, and Montana.

3. Blazer XL is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color is 62% purple, 38% variegated, and a trace of white, yellow, and cream.

4. Blazer XL has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), Fusarium

wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and spotted alfalfa aphid with resistance

to bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, stem nematode, pea aphid,

and Aphanomyces root rot (race 1). Reaction to the blue alfalfa aphid has not been adequately tested.

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

of breeder and two generations 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 field 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 1991.

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

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

PGI 8737N

1. PGI 8737N is a 157 clone synthetic developed through phenotypic

recurrent selection for reaction to Verticillium wilt, stem nematode,

spotted alfalfa aphid, Phytophthora root rot and anthracnose. It was

selected from 8 PGI breeding lines which trace to WL-316, DK--135,

Eagle, Vernema, Trumpetor, and Vector. The 157 plants were placed in a

cage at Nampa, Idaho where breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced in

1987.

Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata 3%, Ladak

3%, M. varia 16%, Turkistan 8%, Flemish 61%, Chilean 8%, and Unknown

1%.

2. PGI 8737N 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, Iowa and Idaho.

3. PGI 8737N is a dormant cultivar with dormancy similar to Ranger.

Flower color is 97% purple, 2% variegated, 1% cream with a trace of

yellow.

4. PGI 8737N has high resistance to Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt

and pea aphid; resistance to anthracnose, bacterial wilt, Phytophthora

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

Columbia root-knot nematode (Race II). Reaction to 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 only be

produced from breeder seed. A second generation of foundation seed

(Syn 3) may be produced at the breeder's discretion. Certified seed

may only be produced from either breeder or foundation seed. 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. Plant Variety Protection is undecided at this time. 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.

Pest resistance (item 4 of the original description) has been

redescribed by the breeder for the following varieties:

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXIII, April, 1987

Armona has high resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid, Fusarium wilt, and Southern root--knot nematode, resistance to blue alfalfa aphid, and stem nematode; moderate resistance to Phytophthora root rot and bacterial wilt; and has low resistance to anthracnose and Verticillium wilt.

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXIII, April, 1987

Madera has high resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid, Southern root--knot nematode, and Fusarium wilt; moderate resistance to Phytophthora root rot, bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, and stem nematode; and low resistance to blue alfalfa aphid and anthracnose.

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXIII, April, 1987

Maricopa has high resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid, Southern root--knot nematode, and Fusarium wilt; resistance to blue alfalfa aphid, Phytophthora root rot, and stem nematode; moderate resistance to bacterial wilt and Verticillium wilt; low resistance to anthracnose.

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXVI, March, 1988

Mecca has high resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid, Southern root--knot nematode, and Fusarium wilt; moderate resistance to blue alfalfa aphid and Phytophthora root rot; and low resistance to bacterial wilt, anthracnose, and stem nematode. Its reaction to Verticillium wilt has not been determined.

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXVI, March, 1988

Sutter has high resistance to Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, spotted alfalfa aphid, and Southern root--knot nematode; resistance to bacterial wilt, stem nematode, and pea aphid. It has moderate resistance to blue alfalfa aphid and low resistance to Verticillium wilt. Sutter is susceptible to anthracnose.

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXIII, April, 1987

Yolo has high resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid, Southern root--knot nematode, and Fusarium wilt; resistance to blue alfalfa aphid; moderate resistance to Phytophthora root rot and stem nematode; and low resistance to bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt and anthracnose.

OK 49

1. Parents of OK 49 consisted of 94 plants originating from experimental lines developed by recurrent phenotypic selection and strain crossing. 24 plants from OK 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 Fusarium wilt; moderate resistance to

bacterial wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and anthracnose (Race 1); low

resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid and blue alfalfa aphid; 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 the PVP office.

MultiKing 1

1. MultiKing 1 is a synthetic variety resulting from strain crossing

followed by phenotypic selection for Phytophthora root rot,

anthracnose, bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt resistance, and for

multifoliate expression and other agronomic traits. Parentage traces

primarily to Thor, NK multifoliate experimental, Drummor, Maris Kabul,

Multileaf 1, Apollo 2, Sverre and other NK experimentals. Estimates of

the major germplasm sources are M. falcata (5%), Ladak (4%), M. varia

(19%), Turkistan (11%), Flemish (55%), Chilean (3%) and unknown (3%).

2. MultiKing 1 is intended for use and is adapted to the Northeast,

North Central, and Pacific Northwest U.S. for hay, haylage, and

dehydration purposes. It has been tested for forage yield in

Wisconsin, Minnesota, Washington, and Ontario.

3. MultiKing 1 is a dormant variety with fall dormancy similar to Ranger. MultiKing 1 is a multifoliolate variety with 60% of the plants expressing the trait at late bud to 10% bloom. Flower color of MultiKing 1 at full bloom is approximately 90% purple and l0% variegated with a trace of cream, wh