Oneida
1. Oneida was selected from Iroquois with three to five cycles of selection for resistance to Phytophthora root rot. Selection of the 991 parent plants was made from the survivors of the final cycles of selection which were established in a standard field nursery. This selection was based on vigor, bacterial wilt resistance, Iroquois-type growth habit and freedom from foliage diseases.
2. Oneida is adapted to New York and nearby areas where Iroquois has performed well. It has been tested in New York and nearby states. It will be recommended in New York.
3. Oneida is a winter hardy variety and similar to Iroquois in growth habit. It differs from Iroquois in flower color. Oneida shows approximately 73.5% purple flowered and 26.5% variegated flowered plants. Only a trace of yellowish variegated flowered plants appear.
4. Oneida has resistance to Phytophthora root rot and high resistance to bacterial wilt. It has not been tested but is assumed to be susceptible to anthracnose, the pea aphid, spotted aphid and stem nematode.
5. Seed increase is limited to three generations: Breeder, Foundation and Certified seed classes. Breeder seed (Syn 1) is produced from interpollination of parent plants by honey bees in a plant growth chamber in Ithaca, N.Y. Foundation seed may be produced from Breeder seed in the Northern Region for up to 3 years including the seeding year. Certified seed may be produced from Breeder or Foundation seed for no more than 6 years including the seeding year, if seed is produced.
6. Certified seed is planned for availability in 1981.
7. Application has been made for Plant Variety Protection.