Asparagus Plant No. 22

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.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of male asparagus plant, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by the unique combination of rust resistance (Puccinia asparagi), good field tolerance to root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and crown rot (F. moniliforme), its ability to produce edible spears and to be combined with a female plant to produce hybrid seed which will produce plants having useful production characteristics.