Lolium spp

Developed by McCarthy-Burlingham Research Farm.

Source - Selections were made from old-turf plots in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and
Oregon.

Method of Breeding - Cycles of recurrent selections crossed with top-performing
selections derived from Pennant to produce a synthetic polycross variety.

Intended Use - Turf, overseeding of dormant bermudagrass in southern areas.

Description - Very dark green, attractive, endophyte-enhanced turf. Low-growing and
requiring less mowing than many other cultivars. Resistant to leaf spot. Has good mowing
characteristics, and responds quickly to fertilizer and irrigation.

Adapted to - PHZ 7, 8, 9, 10 and overseeding in 11 - cool-season climates.

Breeder Seed/Stock - McCarthy-Burlingham Research.

Certified Seed/Stock - Available in 1995.

Preparer/Additional Information - Mike McCarthy, E.F. Burlingham & Sons, P.O. Box
217, Forest Grove, OR 97116, (503) 359-9368.