Above: Showing third generation segregation of Victoria x Fulgrain 
(Coker 33-19). Note differences in stooling and cold resistance. 
On left: Dr. George J. Wilds making a cross of two oat varieties—first 
step in breeding a new variety to combine the good features of each parent 
and to eliminate weaknesses. 
During seasons when rust damage is lacking, rust spores 
are brought in and inoculation artificially induced under specially 
constructed cages. 
Rust infected leaves are soaked in water and this solution 
thoroughly sprayed on breeding selections. Later, a rust rating 
is given each. 
Showing method of smut inoculation. Seed are dehulled, 
moistened and rolled in smut spores. 
Photograph showing results of effective smut inoculation. 
Sister strains, 2 rows on right, resistant to all smuts. Ful¬ 
grain 4 and Victorgrain have such resistance. 
