Abstract: An asparagus plant having particularly valuable male characteristics and suitable for use in production of edible spears and of hybrids since it transmits high yield, rust resistance, and good field tolerance to root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and crown rot (F. moniliforme) which would otherwise limit production, enabling growth where standard susceptible cultivars cannot be grown profitably.

Abstract: An asparagus plant having female characteristics, originating from the Mary Washington cultivar, which has been found suitable for use in production of edible spears and of hybrid seed because of its ability to transmit rust resistance, high yield and good field tolerance to root rot as well as crown rot which would otherwise limit production, enabling growth where standard susceptible cultivars are not profitably grown.

Abstract: An Asparagus Plant having predominately female characteristics, with resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi), tolerance to root and crown rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and (F. moniliforme), vigorous through long life, having a largest stalk of 21.4 mm diameter, mean diameter of three largest stalks being 20.8 mm, an average of 26 stalks per plant and a stalk vigor index (No. X (Mean Diameter).sup.2) of 11,249.

Abstract: A male asparagus plant which is homogenetic and transmits particularly the characteristics of male genes and which include high yield capability, resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi), tolerance to root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and crown rot (F. moniliforme), enabling production of male hybrids that likewise embody such characteristics.

Abstract: A hybrid asparagus plant having dominant male characteristics providing volume production characterized by high yield ability as a commercial variety, at the same time being resistant to rust (Puccinia asparagi), having a good field tolerance to root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) as well as crown rot (F. moniliforme) with good adaptability for growth in different areas and under widely varying conditions.

Abstract: An all male asparagus hybrid resulting from a cross of female asparagus plant No. 56 (unpatented) and male plant No. 22-8 (unpatented) having high yield ability, resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) good field tolerance to root and crown rot (Fusarium oxysporum and F. moniliforme) together with excellent geographic adaptability.

Abstract: A female asparagus plant denoted No. 56 and "Donna" developed in a program of extensive growth and selection, in turn selected from a field of the variety Mary Washington, because of its vigorous plant growth and ability to transmit disease resistance including resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) good field tolerance to root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and crown rot (F. moniliforme) increasing production, the plant having the characteristics of a largest stalk of 31 mm diameter, number of stalks 24, and stalk vigor index (Number X (Mean diameter).sup.2) of 21,313.

Abstract: A female asparagus plant having rust and Fusarium resistance, vigorous in growth, high quality spear production, all characteristics being transmitted to progeny.

Abstract: A female asparagus hybrid carrying the persistent green marker gene "gg", which results in the retention of the green color in the fall until the plant is killed by freezing, the plant further having tolerance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) Fusarium oxysporum (root rot) and Fusarium moniliforme (crown rot), being long lived and producing high yield of good quality spears.

Abstract: A male asparagus plant having tolerance to rust (Puccinia asparagi), root rot (Fusarium oxysporum), crown rot (Fusarium moniliforme), with high quality spears produced and high yield with spear tips remaining tight even in hot weather and when the spear is long.

Abstract: There is disclosed a high volume producing Asparagus plant having a very good tolerance to Fusarium infestation, where other commercial asparagus cannot be grown profitably, very high production of marketable spears and excellent volume of jumbo spears with quality maintained even in hot weather, the plant being vigorous, high headed and well adapted to light sandy soil.

Abstract: A female Asparagus plant which when combined sexually with a male plant produces an F 1 all male hybrid and transmits rust and Fusarium resistance to its progeny when asexually propagated.

Abstract: An Asparagus plant having female characteristics which plant includes tolerance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) Fusarium infestation, imparting to progeny by sexual and asexual reproduction those elements together with vigor, high yield and tight spear tip formation.

Abstract: An Asparagus plant of unknown parentage selected from an old field of the unpatented variety "Mary Washington" notable for its female characteristics, vigor, and resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi).

Abstract: An Asparagus plant having tolerance to rust (Puccinia asparagi), root rot (Fusarium oxysporum), and crown rot (F. monilioforme), with good vigor and very high branching aspect producing high quality and quantity of marketable yield spears in hot weather, having tips which remain closed when others tend to open prematurely, and having a high rust rating.

Abstract: An Asparagus plant having all male characteristics, particularly productive under conditions found in North Carolina and Oklahoma where it was highest yielding hybrid over long periods of time and among the top ten in yield in two areas in Michigan, having tolerance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) and producing good quality spears.

Abstract: A female asparagus plant selected for, earliness of production vigor and high yield, disease resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi), tolerance to root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and crown rot (F. moniliforme) and numerous extremely tall summar stalks, reaching a height of 2.7 meters.

Abstract: A cloned variety of female Asparagus plant embodying great uniformity of all characteristics which include vigor, rust tolerance, yielding of a high proportion of large "jumbo" spears, maintaining good plant stand, resistance to crown rot under adverse low, wet field conditions and superior volume of quality spears.

Abstract: An F.sub.1 male asparagus hybrid which is moderately resistant to asparagus rust (puccinia asparagi), tolerant to root and crown rot (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. asparagi) as well as stem and crown rot (F. moniliforme), capable of producing high yields of high quality asparagus in many locations.

Abstract: A male asparagus plant developed from a persistent green male parent and because when crossed with a normal female plant, produces only male progeny and is thus homogametic for maleness, and is a hybrid that is superior in specific asparagus growing regions which may have long, dry growing seasons.