Characteristics Of Improved Alfalfa Varieties 
RANGER—Resistant to bacterial wilt, winter hardy, 
highly recommended for northern alfalfa areas. Continues 
to produce high yields after wilt susceptible varieties 
have died out. 
BUFFALO—Hardy, wilt resistant variety for central 
alfalfa region. Recovers rapidly after cutting with same 
yield advantage as Ranger over wilt susceptible varieties. 
ATLANTIC—Vigorous growing, high yielding; has out- 
yielded other alfalfas during the first and second hay 
years. Excellent for plow down. Not as winter hardy or 
wilt resistant as Ranger. 
CREEPING ALFALFAS—Rhizoma, Nomad, etc-—Winter hardy, 
purposes in low rainfall areas of the northwest. Varieties to date hav 
where wilt is a problem. Creeping characteristics largely disappear u 
VERNAL—Outstanding in wilt resistance and winter 
hardiness. Fine stemmed and leafy and holds green color 
longer under adverse conditions. Expected to replace Ranger 
in northern alfalfa region. 
WILLIAMSBURG—Recommended in Virginia and the 
eastern states because of resistance to black stem. High 
yields, quick recovery, not wilt resistant. 
NARAGANSETT—Similar to Atlantic in yielding abi- 
lity with some resistance to leaf spot. Susceptible to wilt. 
Recovers quickly and is top yielding variety in the New 
England states. 
low growing, spreading in type, developed for pasture 
e been susceptible to bacterial wilt so stands are short lived 
nder Ohio conditions. 
SCOTT FARM SEED CO., FEB., 1955 
