Citation
1. Seven-clone synthetic of Flemish and northern hardy origin with one clone each tracing to Saranac Alfa and Narragansett and two clones each tracing to Vernal and DuPuits. Parent clones from recurrent selection program (1-3 cycles) where heavy emphasis has been on bacterial wilt and pea aphid resistance, winter hardiness and forage and seed yield.
2. Intended for use as hay and greenchop production in tbe central and northern cornbelt. Tested in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, Oregon, Virginia, and Canada.
3. Flower color approximately 19% dark purple, 29% moderately purple, 20% light purple, 3% very light purple, 19% dark purple variegated, *% light blue, 1% dark blue and 1% green (Refer to USDA handbook 424).
4. Breeders seed produced near Nampa, Idaho from cuttings of seven parent clones. Sufficient breeder seed for life of variety held in cold storage. Citation shall be in the limited generation sequence with one generation each of Breeder, Foundation, and Certified seed classes. No restriction on area of production of foundation or certified seed.
5. Spring 1975.
6. Plant Variety Protection applied for, however commercial seed not restricted to a certified class.