Coban Prdigreed 
COKER 45-67 OATS 
1948 BREEDER FOUNDATION STOCK 
Coker 45-67 is offered to the public for the first 
time this year. It is a distinctly different oat from any 
of our standard varieties and as such should fill a 
definite need. The original cross, Tennessee 1922 x 
(Bond x Iogold), was made by Dr. H. R. Rosen of 
United States Department of Agri- 
culture Oat Investigations at Fay- 
etteville, Arkansas. Fifth genera- 
tion seed were furnished us in the 
fall of 1941 by Dr. T. R. Stanton, 
Senior Agronomist in charge of 
Oat Investigations, U. S. D. A. 
WILL ADD TO SOUTHEAST 
OAT PROGRAM 
The selection, testing and in- 
creasing of many thousands of 
heads of this and other similar 
crosses has convinced us that it 
can make a distinct contribution 
to our oat production in the South- 
east. In the first place, it is highly 
resistant to the root-rot disease 
known as Helminthosporium Vic- 
toriae or Victoria Blight. It is ex- 
tremely cold resistant and hardy. 
Although it makes relatively small 
winter growth, it surprises the 
grower by its very vigorous spring 
growth. 
PRODUCES LONG HEADS 
ABUNDANT FOLIAGE 
45-67 produces long, rather open 
heads borne on sturdy, extremely 
storm resistant stalks, and pro- 
duces an abundance of  black- 
green foliage. It carries high resis- 
tance to Mosaic and the common 
races of Crown Rust, but shows 
susceptibility to the new Race 45 
Rust that came to this country by 
way of South America, and which 
seems to specialize on Bond deriv- 
atives. 
LED VARIETY TEST IN 1946 
This oat led our main variety test 
in yield per acre in 1946, and ranked 
seventh in yield in 1947. The main 
variety test in 1946 was placed on 
good land and heavily fertilized. An 
unusually destructive rain and 
windstorm came about the time the oats were ripening, 
and all other varieties were flattened or damaged to 
some extent except 45-67. It has the stiffest straw that 
we have ever bred or seen. 
LATE MATURITY BOON TO LARGE OAT GROWERS 
This oat matures approximately ten days after Vic- 
torgrain allowing the oat grower to plant large acre- 
ages with a minimum of combines. However, its late 
Above Left—Picture of Coker 45-67 made before maturity shows 
the abundance of rich, green foliage, and heavily fruited heads 
which make this variety an excellent forage or grain oat. 
Bottom Left—Coker 45-67 grows medium tall, and has the stiffest 
straw of any oat we have ever bred or introduced. 

Individual plant of Coker 45-67 
showing profuse tillering. 
maturity makes early planting necessary. We recom- 
mend that none be planted after the first of November. 
In addition, early planting helps off-set the hazard of 
Race 45 Crown Rust. This year Race 45 is showing up 
in some of our increase fields of this oat, but in 
spite of this we feel sure that it 
will produce as many oats per acre 
as any other variety we could have 
planted. 
ADAPTED FOR PIEDMONT 
45-67 seems’ especially well 
adapted for Piedmont planting. Its 
deep root growth, winter hardiness, 
and stiff straw make it an ideal 
late maturing variety for this 
area. Its large beautiful red grains 
make the seed most attractive in 
appearance. Planted either for for- 
age or seed Coker 45-67 is a good 
oat. 
DESCRIPTION 
Plant: Extreme winter type— 
makes rapid, vigorous abundant 
spring growth. Mature plant 
somewhat taller than Appler, 
with long, open, beautiful heads 
borne on extremely strong and 
sturdy stems. 
Smut Resistance: Resistant to most 
races. 
Rust Resistance: Susceptible to the 
new Race 45. Resistant to all 
other known races of Crown 
Rust. 
Season: A few days later than Red 
Rust Proof. 
Heads: Long, open, well balanced. 
Straw: Extremely stiff and storm 
resistant. 
Grains: Long, large, red, attractive. 
Production: Ranks with the best. 
Uniformity: Excellent. 
(These oats treated with 5% Ceresan.) 
PRICES 
letoel6.00. = $5.00 per bu. 
$20.00 per bag 
NG eh, AG $4.75 per bu. 
$19.00 per bag 
48 bu. and up __.__ $4.50 per bu. 
$18.00 per bag 
(4 bushels oats per bag) 
Prices F.O.B. Hartsville, S. C., 
or Memphis, Tenn. 
SPLENDID RESULTS WITH COKER 45-67 OATS 
“Our results with your Coker 45-67 oats were splen- 
did. The yield was 58 bushels per acre which was 20 
bushels better than any of the other 3 varieties planted. 
The season was not favorable and the soil not the best. 
The straw very thick and sturdy. No trace of blight in 
45-67. Moderate infestation in two other varieties, and 
severe in one planted in same field.” 
June 28, 1948 Richard T. Harris, Jr. 
Vidalia, La. Ralph Shields 
NOTE: Last year we furnished some of our Coker 
45-67 oats to several of our customers for testing out 
in areas where Victoria Blight (Helminthosporium Vic- 
toriae) had been severe during 1947. One of these re- 
ports is printed above and two others on page 11. 
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