United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture

University of Minnesota

The United States of America as Represented by the Department of Agriculture

John M Enns

Kimberly S Lewers

James J Luby

David K Wildung

John L Maas

Nada Galletta

This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named 'USDA Lumina'. The new early-season cultivar is primarily characterized by large, bright, glossy, sweet fruits resistant to anthracnose fruit rot.

Strawberry plant named 'USDA Lumina'

This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry named 'Cordial'. The new late-season cultivar is primarily characterized by the uniformity and symmetry of fruit shape and size, evenness of color, glossiness of fruit skin, freshness and health of calyx, being free of physiologically-based blemishes such sun scald, bronzing, and rain damage and shelf life of the fruit.

Strawberry plant named 'Cordial'

This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry named 'Keepsake'. The new cultivar is primarily characterized by the superior shelf life of the fruit and by the sweetness of the fruit.

Strawberry plant named 'Keepsake'

A new and distinct cultivar of Junebearing (short day) strawberry plant 'MNUS 138' combining the characteristics of early season ripening, high yield, excellent survival in cold temperatures, resistance to powdery mildew and red steel root rot and moderate resistance to fungal leaf spot and leaf scorch. 'MNUS 138' yields strawberries characterized by moderately firm flesh, a glossy appearance, moderately tough skin, and a pleasing taste with suitable use in pick-your-own production and home gardens.

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Hyattsville, MD, United States of America

John M Enns