Discovered and asexually reproduced a certain new and distinct variety of asparagus plant

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) 2 ) of 21,313.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Asparagus Plant as herein shown and described, distinguished particularly as to novelty by its unique combination as a female plant which transmits high yield, resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) good field tolerance to root and crown rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and (F. moniliforme) provides a vigorous plant having an average of 24 stalks of mean diameter (three largest stalks) of 29.8 mm, and a stalk vigor index (Number×(Mean diameter) 2 ) of 21,313.