Abstract: This invention is a new and distinctive female asparagus plant called ‘FCE4’.

Abstract: A new and distinct male variety of asparagus plant having thick and uniform spears.

Abstract: A new and distinct male variety of asparagus plant with high branching and uniform spears.

Abstract: A female asparagus plant (Asparagus officinalis) denoted ‘NJ977’ was developed through extensive culture and selection from a field of the variety Mary Washington (Unpatented). The plant ‘NJ977’ has many desirable traits including vigorous plant growth, high yield, good resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) and good field tolerance to asparagus root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and asparagus crown rot (Fusarium mondiforme). These desirable traits have been shown to be transmissible to its progenies. The invention relates to plants and plant parts of ‘NJ977’ plant. The invention further relates to hybrid asparagus seeds and plants produced by crossing the asparagus ‘NJ977’ plant with another asparagus plant.

Abstract: A male asparagus plant (Asparagus officinalis) denoted ‘NJ953’ was developed through extensive culture and selection from a field of the variety Mary Washington (Unpatented). Plant ‘NJ953’ has many desirable traits including vigorous plant growth, high yield, good resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) and good field tolerance to asparagus root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and asparagus crown rot (Fusarium mondiforme). These desirable traits have been shown to be transmissible to its progenies. The invention relates to plants and plant parts of ‘NJ953’ plant. The invention further relates to hybrid asparagus seeds and plants produced by crossing the asparagus ‘NJ953’ plant with another asparagus plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct all-male asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) hybrid denoted ‘NJ 854’ was developed through extensive breeding and selection. Asparagus hybrid ‘NJ 854’ has many desirable traits including vigorous plant growth, high yield, good resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) and good field tolerance to asparagus root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and asparagus crown rot (Fusarium moniliforme). The plants and plant parts of ‘NJ 854’ are described as well as the hybrid asparagus seeds and plants produced by crossing asparagus plant ‘NJ 854’ with another asparagus plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct asparagus (Asparagus officinalis Linn.) plant denoted ‘NJ22-34’ which is homozygous for male sex gene was developed through extensive breeding and selection. Asparagus hybrid ‘NJ22-34’ has many desirable traits including homogenous in male genes, good resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) and good field tolerance to asparagus root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and asparagus crown rot (Fusarium moniliforme). Because ‘NJ22-34’ is a homozygous-male plant all its F1 progenies will be male plants. This invention relates to the plant and plant parts of ‘NJ22-34’. The invention further relates to hybrid asparagus seeds and plants produced by crossing asparagus plant ‘NJ22-34’ with another asparagus plant.

Abstract: A female asparagus plant (Asparagus officinalis) denoted ‘NJ44P’ was developed through extensive culture and selection from a field of the variety Mary Washington. Plant ‘NJ44P’ has many desirable traits including vigorous plant growth, high yield, good resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) and good field tolerance to asparagus root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and asparagus crown rot (Fusarium mondiforme). These desirable traits have been shown to be transmissible to its progenies. The invention relates to plants and plant parts of ‘NJ44P’ plant. The invention further relates to hybrid asparagus seeds and plants produced by crossing the asparagus ‘NJ44P’ plant with another asparagus plant.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinctive male asparagus hybrid called ‘M256’. ‘M256’ has the ability to confer desirable traits on its progeny, such as early spear emergence, and produces offspring that have a higher proportion of marketable spears.

Abstract: A male asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) hybrid denoted ‘NJ977’. The plant has many desirable traits including vigorous plant growth, high yield, good resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) and good field tolerance to asparagus root and crown rot caused by Fusarium oxysporum and Fusarium moniliforme. These desirable traits have been shown to be transmissible to its progenies. The invention relates to plants and plant parts of ‘NJ977’ plant. The invention further relates to hybrid asparagus seeds and plants produced by crossing the male asparagus ‘NJ977’ plant with any female asparagus plant.

Abstract: A hybrid male asparagus plant (Asparagus officinalis) denoted ‘NJ953’ has many desirable traits including vigorous plant growth, high yield, attractive spear morphology, good resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) and good field tolerance to asparagus root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and asparagus crown rot (Fusarium mondiforme). These desirable traits have been shown to be transmissible to its progenies. The invention relates to plants and plant parts of ‘NJ953’ plant. The invention further relates to hybrid asparagus seeds and plants produced by crossing the asparagus ‘NJ953’ plant with another asparagus plant.

Abstract: This invention is a new and distinctive female asparagus plant called ‘FCE4’.

Abstract: A new and distinct male variety of asparagus plant with high branching and uniform spears.

Abstract: A new and distinct male variety of asparagus plant having thick and uniform spears.