The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-09-30

NeduS. Inc form OF the nedU varies
considerably but not enough to make
true distinguishing Characteristic.
These heads are so constructed that
they do not shatter when the grain
is left standing in the field Each
mesh, or separate part of the head,
protects the adjoining part so that
each acts as support for the other.
While there is wide variation in the
yields for the three separate years
given in the chart they are in reality
no greater than would be recorded
were a few of the standard varieties
grown under exactly similar condi-
tons.
Crosses Between Winter Fife and
Little Club.
The hvbrids of this cross have in
varably given the best results. We
find that the distinguishing charac-
teristics are by far more variable
which is doubtless due to the strong
prepotency of the male parent. Will
ter Fife. Hybrid l is quite similar
70 the female parent. Until the plants
begin to head. one cannot distinguish
. field of II from the true Little Clue.
The grain was always more plump.
being practically the same color The
yield did not seem to justify con-
tinued attention and the variety was
abandoned
Hybrid 67 produces a dark green
foliage and continues to have this
dense growth of leaves until the
heads begin to fill The straw be-
comes stiff before the grain natures
and in this respect 1t is practically
equal to the female parent Little
Club The yielding characteristic Is
phenomenal but because of its poor
quality little attention has been
called to it. It's milling value is
little better than Red Russian.
Hybrid 81 has always favored the APP
pearance of Winter Fife. II is one of
the tallest club headed wheats pro-
duced In color, growth of straw.
time of maturing and quality of grain
II closely resembles the male parent
Winter Fife. This hybrid gave signs
Of low Welding capacity Effort IS
being made to overcome this by care
full selection.
Hybrid los possesses a rank, early
growth and its wide leaves are very
characteristic. After the heads APP
pear this density OF growth is less
marked. When ripening the color is
a beautiful golden yellow which
easily distinguishes it. The grain
produced has distinctly peculiar
form, the berry being almost globu-
lar. In color it is a lighter red than
any of the other hybrids belonging
70 this cross.
Hybrids 123 and 12S are true sis
tiers, having resulted from single
plant harvested in 1902. In many
respects these two hybrids are alike
yet they differ in general appearance
so that they can be easily told apart.
No. 12S stands about four inches
higher at maturity than 1913. and
produces a white berry. while 123
has a red color. For the past three
seasons there has been little or no
difference in the yield, both rank
near the top Of the list and together
with los are as near perfect as any
vet sent out by the station.
Crosses Between Turkey and
Little Club.
Hybrids 61 and GO are the descen-
dants of one single plant harvested
in 1903 They closely resemble each
other The growth of each is rank
and the straw becomes sitter as the
season advances. The weakness Of
the straw of Turkey has been largely
overcome. but on the heavy Palouse
soils neither of these hybrids will
stand without lodging. In the three
wears test hybrid IS has given slight
~ better yields 1t is perfectlv
adapted to the dryer portions of the
state where the soils are lighter and
is an excellent wheat where combines
are used in harvesting. Hybrid loo
Is a rank growing strain which more
nearly resembles the male parent,
Turkey. The straw is weak. although
SITTER than the Turkey. but It is not a
safe wheat for heavy summer fall
lowed soil 1t will stand more heat
and dry weather than the Little Club.
II Will be valuable for parts of the
state where the rainfall is less than
fifteen inches 1t will stand cold
weather and natures earlier than any
other hybrid.
Crosses Between White Track and
Little Club.
\ Two hybrids resulting from this
cross are still in the field test.
Hybrid 143 while growing resembles
Little Club, the female parent Later
in the season the straw becomes
sitter and the heads appear earlier.
This hybrid produces a peculiar head.
\ characteristic because Of It's square
club form. The grain IS also a very
short, plump kernel, always testing
nearly two pounds heavier than other
varieties grown under the same con-
ditions. The grain closely resembles
Red Allen in color. No. 144 shows
a slightly better yielding average but
no otner superiority. All OF the
hybrids of this cross are less hardy