Asparagus plant named Austin

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.

We claim: 
     
       1. An asparagus plant as herein shown and described, characterized as to novelty, which is homogametic for maleness and has the ability when crossed with persistent green females to produce plants which are well adapted to asparagus producing regions with long, dry, growing seasons, and providing high yield therefrom.