Vegetable Improvement Newsletter No. 17

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February 1975

Compiled by H.M. Munger, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York

1. Sungold or CW 198 Wax Bean

M.H. Dickson
New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, N.Y.

Sungold was released to the trade as CW 198 in February 1973. Sungold has been extensively tested in various parts of the country and has shown good general adaptation. The color is generally a bright, fairly deep yellow when canned and the canned product is uniform in size and color. Color has been good in all parts of the country where Sungold has been tested. Maturity is almost a day later than Earliwax. In extensive trials it has yielded competitively. The bush is upright and easy to pick. Seed of Sungold is available from various seedsmen for small trials and for limited commercial testing.

2. Release of Three Cytosterile Broccoli Inbreds and Maintainers

M.H. Dickson
New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, N.Y.

Three cytosterile sterile inbreds, G1005, G1012, and G1043, and their maintainers are being released as female parents for production of hybrid broccoli. These have been developed from the cross B. nigra (mustard) x B. oleracea made by O. Pearson. The cytosteriles are female fertile and set seed quite well in the field when open pollinated, and are sib fertile with their maintainers. The maintainers are self fertile and set seed with brush pollination.

3. The Inheritance of Clustery Pistillate Flowers in Cucumbers

P.S. Thaxton and L.M. Pike
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Clustering of flowers was observed in several gynoecious lines and all hermaphroditic lines of cucumbers. A genetic study was made to study the clustering characteristic in three cucumber lines. They were TAMU 950, a hermaphroditic line; MSU 3091, a clustering gynoecious line and Gy-3, a non-clustering gynoecious line.

Appropriate crosses were made and clustering was observed in the expected ratio in the F1, F2, and BC1 which had MSU 3091-1 as a parent (Table 1). Clustering was always observed in the hermaphrodites.

Data showed that clustering of pistillate flowers was conditioned by a single dominant gene. The clustering in hermaphrodites was closely linked with the hermaphroditic character and masked the gene effect for clustering or non-clustering in the pistillate flowering types.

Table 1. The inheritance of clustery pistillate flowers in cucumbers.

Test for a single dominant gene

Clustering flowers (C_)

Non-clustering flowers (cc)
Pedigree
Total Observed
Ha
Ob
Ec
O
E
X²
MSU 3091-1 10 0 10 10 0 0
TAMU 950 10 10 0 0 0 0
Gy-3 10 0 0 0 10 10
(950 x 3091-1)F1 17 0 17 17 0 0
(950 x Gy-3)F1 13 0 0 0 13 13
(3091-1 x Gy-3)F1 15 0 15 15 0 0
(950 x 3091-1)950 134 65 51 35 18 34d
(950 x 3091-1)3091-1 93 0 93 93 0 0
(950 x 3091-1)F2 73 35 27 28 11 10 .70-.80
(950 x Gy-3)950 55 18 0 0 37 37
(950 x Gy-3) Gy-3 8 0 0 0 8 8
(950 x Gy-3)F2 4 0 0 0 4 4
(Gy-3 x 3091-1)Gy-3 20 0 9 10 11 10 .50-.70
(Gy-3 x 3091-1)3091-1 55 0 40 41 15 14 .60-.70
(Gy-3 x 3091-1)F2 123 0 123 123 0 0

a hermaphrodites
b observed
c expected
d masking of pistillate flowers by the hermaphroditic character made it impossible to separate clusters due to dominant gene or hermaphroditic linkage.

4. Scab Resistance in Relation to Fruit Length in Slicing Cucumbers

H.M. Munger and R.E. Wilkinson
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York

In several cases where the single dominant gene for scab resistance has been backcrossed into slicing cucumber varieties, the resulting resistant lines have had shorter fruit than their recurrent parents. This happened in the North Carolina program that produced Ashe and Fletcher by adding resistance to Ashley and Stono respectively. We added scab resistance to Marketer at Cornell and after 9 backcrosses the resistant progenies were clearly shorter than either sister susceptible progenies or the recurrent parent. We also started with Ashe and made 5 additional backcrosses to Ashley, but the result was the same.

Fortunately less difficulty has been encountered with mosaic resistant slicers. Marketmore 70 and Tablegreen 65 are as long as their scab susceptible counterparts. In the latter case, however, about 25 homozygous resistant lines were evaluated and only one, which seemed to have fruit length comparable to the original Tablegreen, was multiplied as Tablegreen 65. Another line which had longer fruit than Tablegreen but was later and less productive was named Tablegreen 66 and released as germplasm.

Tablegreen 66 was used as the parent for adding scab resistance to Poinsett. After 6 backcrosses, heterozygous resistant plants were self pollinated and the next generation, the F2of the 6th backcross, was grown and selfed without testing for resistance. In this way, 3 pairs of homozygous resistant and susceptible progenies were obtained from the same heterozygous resistant plants. These were grown in 2 replicates in 1974 and the length and diameter of the fruits were measured. The length:diameter ratios in Table 1 were calculated only for fruits 15-18 cm long.

Table 1. Fruit shape of scab resistant and scab susceptible lines derived from 6 backcrosses to Poinsett cucumber.

Length + diameter

Scab reaction of progeny

Progeny from BC6 F2 row

Rep. 1

Rep. 2

Mean

Number
Resistant 72-1015 3.96 4.05 4.01 86
Susceptible “ 3.73 3.57 3.66 47
Resistant 72-1016 3.99 3.98 3.99 100
Susceptible “ 3.80 3.52 3.73 55
Resistant 72-1018 3.79 3.81 3.80 64
Susceptible “ 3.73 3.67 3.71 56
Susceptible Poinsett 3.90 – 17

For the first time in a back cross program, the scab resistant progenies have consistently longer fruits than their susceptible counterparts. The fruit of Tablegreen 66 was so much longer than that of comparable resistant progenies that it appeared that a linkage between resistance and short fruit might have been broken. That hypothesis is supported by the evidence that when Tablegreen 66 is the source of resistance, scab resistance is associated with longer rather than with shorter fruit.

5. Texas Onion Breeding

L.M. Pike and P.B. DeMille
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Onion production in the state of Texas is a large industry comprising 26,000 harvested acres in 1973 for a total value of more than 66 million dollars (1). Problems associated with producing high quality onions economically for fresh and processed markets both domestic and foreign have put major emphasis on the onion breeding program at Texas A&M University.

Recently the South Texas Onion Committee awarded a grant to the Texas Agriculture Experiment Station for breeding onions with the proposed following objectives:

  1. Varieties be developed that have market acceptance in both the domestic and export markets in both the fresh and processed forms.
  2. A series of new varieties be developed that are adapted to a broader photoperiod to permit growing, harvesting, and marketing over a longer time period.
  3. Varieties for exporting, domestic markets and processing be interlocked to extent possible.
  4. Varieties be developed suitable for storage to regulate rate of flow to market for more orderly marketing.
  5. Varieties be developed with disease resistance and tolerance under South Texas climate conditions.
  6. Varieties be developed that are adaptable for machine harvesting and handling.

Literature Cited

1. Texas Vegetable Statistics, Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service, Bul. 106, March, 1974.

6. Further Results in Testing for Onion Maggot Resistance

H.M. Munger and R.F. Plage
Department of Plant Breeding, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York

Last year we reported that on the basis of a 1973 test there seemed to be some maggot resistance in certain onion varieties (VIN 16:4-6). A reduced list of PI’s was tested in 1974 with 6 replicates to improve reliability. The same 3 entries had the least maggot damage in both years. Two of these are non-bulbing onions- PI 274254 (A. fistulosum from Japan) and PI 171481B (A. sp. from Turkey), but the third is a bulbing onion, PI 344251 from Turkey. PI 344251 had 63% survival on July 11, 1974 vs. 76 and 71% for the non-bulbing PI’s and 6, 17, and 16% for 3 different lots of Downing Yellow Globe. It is mostly yellow with some red bulbs, and has reasonably good size and keeping quality.

‘Makoi’ from Hungary had been among the best 20 entries in the first screening and had somewhat less damage than DYG in 1973. ‘Ljaskowski’ from Sluis and Groot in Holland gave results similar to ‘Makoi’ when first tried in 1973. Both had distinctly less damage than DYG in 1974, although more than 344251.

The table shows lower initial stands for some of the better entries, only older seed being available for those. In 1973 there were indications that poor stands had lower percentage loss from maggots. Therefore in 1974, 3 reps were thinned to 2 inches spacing and 3 reps to 1 inch spacing on May 24. The average percentage loss from maggots was identical for the 2 spacings. Consequently, it seems unlikely that the lower maggot damage of certain entries is an artifact of thin stands.

1973 – 2 reps

1974 – 6 reps

Stand May 29

% Surv. July 3

% w/Maggots

Stand May 25

% Surv. July 11

% w/ Maggots
DYG- Trapp 92 24 37 202 16 49
DYG- Harris 100 13 63 218 6 59
Trapp’s No. 6 88 58 28 205 17 53
PI 171481B A. sp. 82 83 2 190 76 18
PI 274254 A. fist. 103 67 15 211 71 25
PI 344251 33 85 6 84 63 17
Ljaskowski 59 44 32 96 52 13
Makoi 80 45 29 126 43 21

Trapp’s No. 6 was included because of some evidence that it was less damaged than DYG by maggots in Michigan. This idea was supported by the 1973 results by decidedly not in the more reliable 1974 test.

7. Effect of Round vs. Wrinkled Seed on Protein Content of Field Peas

A.E. Slinkard
Crop Development Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N OWO, Canada

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of seed shape (round vs. wrinkled) on protein content of field peas. This study was prompted by the observation that most of the high protein lines from the World Pea Collection were wrinkle-seeded. Accordingly, crosses were made between several high protein, wrinkle-seeded pea varieties and low protein, round-seeded pea varieties. Individual F2 plants that were segregating for round vs. wrinkled seed in the field in 1973 were selected and the wrinkled seed separated from the round seed. In 1974 paired comparisons were made of round vs. wrinkled F3 plant rows derived from the same F2 plant. Results indicate that the wrinkled-seeded member of the pair was consistently higher in protein. Studies are currently underway to determine possible causes for this. It is not thought to be due to the genetic difference, as such.

8. Identifying Extra Sweet Kernels of Sweet Corn

Stuart N. Smith
Sweet Corn Genetic Service, 808 E. Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010

We have been using an interesting system of identifying extra sweet kernels on segregating ears this winter and it seems to be quite effective. This is in connection with a project to determine the contributions of the F11 gene to pericarp texture in crosses between sugary and floury types. The sugary kernels on segregating ears which also carry the F11 gene tend to remain round at the crown and undimpled longer than the sugary kernels on a dent or flint base. This is clearly visible only at a moisture of about 40 to 45%. At this stage the well rounded kernels are marked on the crown with a black weatherproof pen and in this way are readily visible when the ears are dried. After the ears get into the 30% range and especially after they are dried, it is very hard to tell one kernel type from the others unless so marked.

9. Multiple Disease Resistance with a Linked Seedling Marker Gene for the Tomato

R.W. Robinson and R. Provvidenti
New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, New York

Hoffman’s anthocyaninless gene (ah) is an excellent seedling marker for tobacco mosaic virus resistance in the tomato. It can be easily classified in the early seedling stage; has no known detrimental effect on vigor, fertility, or other factor of economic importance; and is closely linked to the Tm-2 locus on chromosome 9.

Stocks homozygous for ah and Tm-2a, synthesized from F2 crossovers, were crossed with Nova. Derivatives of this cross which are homozygous for ah, Tm-2a, Ve, 1, and Ph were selected, and are being offered to breeders as germplasm. They are resistant to four diseases –TMV, Verticillium, Fusarium, and late blight.

By selecting seedlings with green stems (ah) in segregating generations from crosses with these stocks, breeders can increase the proportion of plants homozygous for TMV resistance from 25% to over 90%. These stocks may also be useful because they eliminate undesirable genes linked to Tm-2a that are distal to the crossing over with ah.

The multiple disease resistance of these stocks and the dominance of the resistance genes would be beneficial for producing F1 hybrid cultivars. The other parent of the hybrid, however, should have the Tm-2 or Tm-2a allele in order to prevent necrosis. The ah gene can be used as a marker to detect accidental selfs if one of these stocks is used as the maternal parent of an F1 hybrid.

10. Uncatalogued Vegetable Varieties

This list is aimed at facilitating the exchange of information about potential new varieties, or new varieties which have not yet appeared in catalogues. Persons conducting vegetable variety trials who wish seed of items on this list should request samples from the sources indicated.

It is the responsibility of the person sending out seed to specify that it is for trial only, or any other restriction he may want to place on its use.

Crops are listed alphabetically. For each entry the following information is given: Designation, source of trial samples, outstanding characteristics, variety suggested for comparison (not given separately if mentioned in description), status of variety (preliminary trial, advanced trial, to be released, or released) and contributor of information if different from source of trial samples. Where several samples are listed consecutively from one source, the address is given only for the first.

  • Carrot
    • 91606K. Jill Wilson, Joseph Harris Co., Moreton Farm, Rochester, N.Y. 14624. Early, high yielding, smooth, and excellent color. Compare with Spartan Fancy. Advanced trial. (Carl H. Cadregari).
  • Cucumber
    • ARM73. Jill Wilson, Joseph Harris Co. Marketmore 70 type with field tolerance to Angular Leaf Spot. Compare with Marketmore 70. Advanced trial. (Carl H. Cadregari).
    • ARK73-15. John L. Bowers, Department of Horticulture & Forestry, Univ. of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701. Excellent fruit quality and medium level of anthracnose resistance. Compare with Chipper and Galaxy. Advanced trial.
    • H72-1-12. John L. Bowers. Highest level of anthracnose resistance and field tolerance to bacterial wilt and powdery mildew. Compare with Chipper and Galaxy. Advanced trial.
    • Hybrid M/DTG. H.M. Munger, Department of Plant Breeding, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. 14853. Early, semi-dwarf vine, high resistance to CMV and scab. Same parentage as Meridian, except for substituting a dwarf version of Tablegreen 65 as the male parent. Compare with Meridian. Preliminary trial.
  • Eggplant
    • Dusky (F1 hybrid). Jon Watterson, Peto Seed Co., Research Center, Rt. 4, Box 1255, Woodland, California. Extremely dark, semi-bell. Advanced trial.
  • Lettuce
    • Vanguard 75. E.J. Ryder, ARS-Western Region, Box 5098, Salinas, California 93901. Crisphead. Resistant to LMV; developed by backcrossing to Vanguard (BC6F4); similar to Vanguard; dark green; vigorous; excellent texture, interior color and taste; suitable for spring desert plantings or other areas where Vanguard is suitable. Breeding number: M502. Closely related to M545, listed in 1974 Vegetable Improvement Newsletter for trial. Released March 1, 1975.
    • Salinas. E.J. Ryder. Crisphead. Dark green, uniform, vigorous, excellent texture, interior color, taste. Resistant to tipburn under western conditions; resistant to most western strains of downy mildew (not to new strain 5); susceptible to lettuce mosaic; occasionally subject to pink rib; susceptible to beet western yellows. Best suited for cooler climates. Compare with Calmar and related varieties Monterey and Montemar. Listed in 1974 Vegetable Improvement Newsletter as 67-345-7. Released March 1, 1975.
    • M530M (BC5F5), M531M (BC5F5), M532M (BC5F5), M537M (BC6F5), M538M (BC6F5), M545M (BC5F5), M546M (BC5F5), 72-476M (BC5F5), 72-477M (BC5F5). E.J. Ryder, ARS-Western Region. Germplasm release of 9 crisphead lines resistant to LMV. Similar to Vanguard 75. Backcross derived from Vanguard. Germplasm released March 1, 1975.
    • Calmaria. Moran Seeds, Inc., 1155 Harkins Road, Salinas, California 93901. High degree of uniformity of maturity. Well suited for “cello”-wrapped packs. Compare with Calmar. Single plant selection from U. of Calif. –USDA release of Calmar with less tendency to produce “puffy” heads under summer growing conditions in the Salinas Valley. U.S. Certificate of Protection issued 5/9/74. (Don Bergam).
    • Cal K-60. Moran Seeds, Inc., Salinas, Calif. Crisphead variety with very good uniformity of type and maturity. Wide adaptation. Compare with Calmar. Single plant selection from U. of Calif.-USDA release of Calmar. U.S. Certificate of Protection issued 6/19/74. (Don Bergam).
    • Cabrillo. Moran Seeds, Inc. Slightly larger frame and head size than Mesa 659 with larger basal butt core. Tolerant to Big Vein. Selected from a cross of Mesa 659 and Merit. Performs best when grown to mature during the warm summer months in the central coastal areas of California. U.S. Certificate of Protection issued 6/19/74. (Don Bergam)
    • Red Cos #759. David K Cheng, Dessert Seed Co., Inc., P.O. Box 181, El Centro, California 92243. Romaine type lettuce with attractive red leaf which holds its color, upright plant, early and uniform. Advanced trial.
  • Muskmelon
    • 70F96-1. Raymon E. Webb, USDA, ARS, Northeastern Region, Agricultural Research Center, Beltsville, Maryland 20705. A breeding line with resistance to watermelon mosaic virus 1 and powdery mildew. Segregating for resistance to Alternaria leaf spot and downy mildew. Fair net, excellent flesh color, small dry cavity and fair flavor. Compare with Hales Best, PMR 45.
    • 74F103-56-1. Raymon E. Webb. A breeding line with field resistance to watermelon mosaic virus 2. Wild type, green striped fruit, foul flavor. Segregating for resistance to WMV 1.
    • Roadside. Petoseed Co., Inc., Rt. 4, Box 1255, Woodland, California 95695. An F1 hybrid, formerly designated PSX 4373. Early, fairly large ribbed cantaloupe with high level of Fusarium tolerance. To be released. (Colen C. Wyatt)
    • PSR 1574. Petoseed Co., Inc. F1 hybrid. Well netted 45 type, small cavity. Tolerant to powdery mildew, downy mildew, WMVI and Alternaria leaf spot. Advanced trial. (Colen C. Wyatt).
    • PSR 1774. Petoseed Co., Inc. F1 hybrid. Well netted 45 type with tolerance to WMVI, powdery mildew, downy mildew and Alternaria leaf spot. Advanced trial. (Colen C. Wyatt).
    • PSR 2673. Petoseed Co., Inc. F1 hybrid. Very early, well netted cantaloupe. Compare with Mainerock. Advanced trial. (Colen C. Wyatt).
    • PSR 6674. Petoseed Co., Inc. Well netted cantaloupe with tolerance to Fusarium and WMVI. Advanced trial. (Colen C. Wyatt).
  • Onion
    • RSS4657. David K Cheng, Dessert Seed Co., Inc., P.O. Box 181, El Centro, California 92243. A distinct variety of Sweet Spanish type with attractive dark red color bulbs. Globe to high globe in shape, highly single center, slightly pungent. Mainly for fresh market. Preliminary trial.
  • Pepper
    • TMR 23. Petoseed Co., Inc., Rt. 4, Box 1255, Woodland, California 95695. Good size pods are larger and longer than regular College 64L chili. Fruits are medium deep green maturing to red color and are mild hot. TMV resistant. Compare with College 64L. To be released. (Albert T. T. Yu).
  • Pumpkin
    • Funny Face. Petoseed Co., Inc., Rt. 4, Box 1255, Woodland, California 95695. An F1 hybrid with uniform size, semi-bush plant, good color. Ideal for Halloween trade. Released. (Colen C. Wyatt).
  • Southern Peas
    • Bush Purple Hull Ark 73-256. John L. Bowers, Department of Horticulture & Forestry, Univ. of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701. Erect plant type, concentrated pod set and excellent processing quality. Compare with Pinkeye Purple Hull and Cream 40. Released. Seed increase was grown from hot water treated seed and should be free of bacteria responsible for stem canker and common bacterial blight in this crop.
  • Spinach
    • Wintergarden. Raymon E. Webb, USDA, ARS, Northeastern Region, Agricultural Research Center, Beltsville, Maryland 20705. Savoy leaf, early bolting, resistant to white rust, immune to 2 races of blue mold. Compare with Dixie Market. To be released in 1975.
    • Jewel. Raymon E. Webb. Semi-savoy leaf, early bolting, resistant to white rust, immune to 2 races of blue mold. Semi-savoy leaf character still variable, further selection will true up. Compare with Early Hybrid #7. To be released 1975.
    • Crystal. Raymon E. Webb. Smooth leaf, early bolting, resistant to white rust, immune to 2 races of blue mold. Compare with Early Hybrid 424. To be released 1975.
  • Squash
    • Table Ace. Petoseed Co., Inc., Rt. 4, Box 1255, Woodland, California 95695. F1 hybrid acorn squash with excellent dark green color, productive, excellent shape. Compare with Bush Ebony. To be released. (Colen C. Wyatt)
    • Goldzini. Petoseed Co., Inc., Rt. 4, Box 1255, Woodland, California 95695. Yellow straightneck squash. Medium small plants with upright open bush. Butterbar type fruit but earlier and much higher yield than Butterbar and Goldbar. Fruit is relatively smooth. To be released. (Albert T. T. Yu).
    • Golden Swan. Petoseed Co., Inc., Rt. 4, Box 1255, Woodland, California 95695. Yellow crookneck. Medium size plant with open bush. Earlier than Goldneck. Fruits are lighter in color, very smooth and no ribbing. To be released. (Albert T. T. Yu).
    • Patty Green Tint. Petoseed Co., Inc., Rt. 4, Box 1255, Woodland, California 95695. Scallop. Open bush, medium size plant. Medium green fruits are darker and have smaller blossom scars than Patty Pan. Very early and productive. Compare it with Patty Pan and St. Pat Scallop. To be released. (Albert T. T. Yu).
    • Scallopini. Petoseed Co., Inc., Rt. 4, Box 1255, Woodland, California 95695. Dark green scallop. Medium size open bush, very productive. To be released. (Albert T. T. Yu).
    • Sundance. Petoseed Co., Inc., Rt. 4, Box 1255, Woodland, California 95695. Yellow crookneck. Open bush, medium size compact plant. Slightly earlier than Goldneck. Less ribbing and much smoother fruits. To be released. (Albert T. T. Yu).
    • CIAGB. Jill Wilson, Joseph Harris Co., Moreton Farm, Rochester, N.Y. 14624. High yielding, dark green zucchini. Compare with Zucchini Elite. Advanced trial.
  • Sweet Potato
    • E.A. Kerr, Horticultural Experiment Station, Box 587, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada N3Y 4N5. We have a sweet potato that deserves wide distribution in northern areas. George Collin, now at Brooks, Alberta, developed it several years ago. It will produce crop under cool conditions. This project has now been dropped and the line will be lost unless someone propagates it each year.
  • Tomato
    • Cabot. E.W. Chipman, Research Station, Kentville, N.S. B4N 1J5. Early. Fruit uniform ripening, medium size. Sets well under cool temperatures. Compare with Springset. To be released.
    • Kenest. E.W. Chipman. Very early. Fruit small to medium size. Plant dwarf (birdsnest type). Of interest to the backyard gardener. To be released.
    • Big Set. Petoseed Co., Inc., Rt. 4, Box 1255, Woodland, California 95695. F1 hybrid resistant to verticillium, fusarium race 1 and 2, alternaria crown rot. Widely adapted. Compare with Walter. Released. (Paul C. Thomas).
    • Royal Chico. Petoseed Co., Inc., Rt. 4, Box 1255, Woodland, California 95695. Large fruited pear, resistant to verticillium and fusarium. Very high yield potential. Compare with Roma VF. Released. (Paul C. Thomas).
    • 6718 VF. Petoseed Co., Inc., Rt. 4, Box 1255, Woodland, California 95695. F1 hybrid. Resistant to verticillium, fusarium, alternaria crown rot. Widely adapted; determinate pole or bush plantings. Compare with Early Pak. Released. (Paul C. Thomas).
    • M-915. S. Honma, Dept. of Horticulture, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824. Firm red tomato, maturity 7 days later than New Yorker. VF resistant. Compare with Campbell 1327. Advanced trial.
    • OCNF. Jill Wilson, Joseph Harris Co., Moreton Farm, Rochester, N.Y. 14624. Large firm fruit, VF. Compare with Supersonic. Advanced trial. (Carl H. Cadregari).
    • VA. 1377-3-2-5. E.A. Borchers, Va. Truck & Ornamentals Research Station, P.O. Box 2160, Norfolk, Va. 23501. Selected for smooth fruit and resistance to blossom end rot. Medium size vine, determinate. Fruit medium to large, smooth, earlier than Homestead. Resistant to fusarium race 1. Compare with Homestead 24. Advanced trial.
    • Klingbeil. Warren S. Barham, P.O. Box 599, Vacaville, Calif. 95688. Yellow cherry, vigorous, indeterminate, prolific. From chance cross of Yellow Pear with Red Cherry in garden of George Klingbeil’s mother. Preliminary trial.
  • Watermelon
    • PSR 5874. Petoseed Co., Inc., Rt. 4, Box 1255, Woodland, California 95695. Uniform in size and shape, early, highly tolerant to fusarium wilt; outstanding flavor and heavy yield. Compare with Peacock, Klondike, Sweetmeat. Advanced trial. (Paul C. Chung).

11. Stocks Desired

  • Allium cepa. Onion lines (with particular emphasis on short to intermediate day types) to be screened for resistance to “Purple Blotch” (Alternaria porri). Please send to Dr. L. M. Pike, Horticulture, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843.
  • Cucumis sativus. Cucumber lines showing long fruited types determinate or short vined habit, androecious sex type, resistance to race 1 & 2 of anthracnose, resistance to bacterial wilt, and resistance to corynespora. Please send to Dr. L. M. Pike, Horticulture, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843.
  • Cucumber. Chinese M and Kyoto 3 feet. I understand that the Chinese M has very slow fruit development and that the Kyoto 3 feet has WMV resistance. Please send information on obtaining these varieties to Dr. B. F. George, Heinz USA, 13737 Middleton Pike, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402.
  • Melon. Very early, some market value, good eating quality, shipping quality, and can be cantaloupe or muskmelon. LeVern Lorenz, Isabella, Oklahoma 73747.
  • Tomato. Very early, self topping, high yield, resistant to fusarium wilt, gray leaf spot, early blight. LeVern Lorenz, Isabella, Oklahoma 73747.