APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY Proposed
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APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY Proposed
APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY STRAWBERRY (Fragaria ×ananassa) Proposed denomination: Trade name: Application number: Application date: Applicant: Agent in Canada: Breeder: ‘DrisStrawEight’ Driscoll’s Magdalena 09-6501 2009/02/02 Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America Expert Agriculture Team Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia Michael D. Ferguson, Moorpark, California, United States of America Note: The applicant has requested an exemption from compulsory licensing to allow time to multiply and distribute propagating material of the variety. If the exemption is granted, it may be allowed for two years from the date rights are granted for the variety. Varieties used for comparison: ‘El Dorado’ and ‘Puget Reliance’ Summary: The inflorescence of ‘DrisStrawEight’ is positioned at the same level as the foliage whereas it is beneath the foliage on ‘Puget Reliance’. The stolons on ‘DrisStrawEight’ are absent or very few whereas they are few to medium in number on both reference varieties. The blistering of the leaves of ‘DrisStrawEight’ is medium whereas it is strong on ‘El Dorado’ and absent or weak on ‘Puget Reliance’. The glossiness of the leaves of ‘DrisStrawEight’ is absent or weak whereas it is strong on ‘El Dorado’. ‘DrisStrawEight’ has a larger flower diameter than ‘Puget Reliance’. The fruit of ‘DrisStrawEight’ is small to medium size whereas it is large in ‘El Dorado’ and large to very large in ‘Puget Reliance’. The calyx of ‘DrisStrawEight’ is level with the fruit whereas it is raised on ‘Puget Reliance’. The sepals on the fruit of ‘DrisStrawEight’ are posed outwards whereas they are posed upwards on both reference varieties. The fruit of ‘DrisStrawEight’ has a white core with an absent or small cavity whereas the core is light red with a medium size cavity in both reference varieties. Description: PLANT: upright growth habit, medium to dense foliage, strong vigour, day neutral type STOLONS: absent or very few, absent or very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, absent or sparse density of pubescence LEAF: medium size, medium green on upper side, medium blistering, absent or weak glossiness, no variegation TERMINAL LEAFLET: much longer length than width, acute base, serrate margin, concave shape in cross-section PETIOLE: long, horizontal attitude of hairs STIPULE: medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration TIME OF BEGINNING OF FLOWERING: mid-season INFLORESCENCE: positioned at same level as foliage, medium number of flowers, upwards attitude of hairs on pedicel FLOWER: calyx diameter smaller than corolla, stamens present PETALS: overlapping, white TIME OF BEGINNING OF FRUIT RIPENING: mid-season FRUIT: equal in length and width, small to medium size, conical, very narrow band without achenes FRUIT SKIN: medium red, even or very slightly uneven colour, weak to medium glossiness, even or very slightly uneven surface ACHENES: inserted below level of fruit surface CALYX: attachment level with fruit, outwards attitude of sepals, slightly larger than diameter of fruit FRUIT FLESH: medium firmness, medium red, white core, absent or small fruit cavity Origin and Breeding: ‘DrisStrawEight’ arose from the cross ‘Ojai’ (female parent) by ‘Agoura’ (male parent) conducted in June 2004 in Camarillo County, California, USA. In January 2005, ‘DrisStrawEight’ was initially selected from the seedling Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY population based on earliness of production season and total yield. It was asexually propagated at Driscoll Nursery in Shasta County, California and underwent further propagation and testing for three years at the nursery in Ventura County. Tests and Trials: Trials for ‘DrisStrawEight’ were conducted in Chilliwack, British Columbia during the 2014 growing season. The plots were planted in the spring of 2013 in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each variety consisted of 3 replicates/variety with 5 plants per replicate (for a total of 15 plants of each variety). Plants were spaced approximately 30 centimetres between plants in the row and spaced approximately 2.5 metres apart between rows. Measured characteristics were based on 10 measurements. Comparison table for ‘DrisStrawEight’ ‘DrisStrawEight’ ‘El Dorado’* ‘Puget Reliance’* Flower diameter (cm) mean 2.72 std. deviation 0.29 2.15 0.36 2.68 0.41 *reference varieties Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawEight’ (top) with reference varieties ‘El Dorado’ (centre) and ‘Puget Reliance’ (bottom) Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawEight’ (top) with reference varieties ‘El Dorado’ (centre) and ‘Puget Reliance’ (bottom) Proposed denomination: Trade name: Application number: Application date: Applicant: Agent in Canada: Breeder: ‘DrisStrawEleven’ Driscoll’s Adelaide 09-6504 2009/02/02 Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America Expert Agriculture Team Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia Bruce D. Mowrey, Watsonville, California, United States of America Martin P. Madesko, Watsonville, California, United States of America Joanne F. Coss, Watsonville, California, United States of America Philip J. Stewart, Watsonville, California, United States of America Matthew P. Wilson, San Luis Obispo, California, United States of America Michael D. Ferguson, Moorpark, California, United States of America Note: The applicant has requested an exemption from compulsory licensing to allow time to multiply and distribute propagating material of the variety. If the exemption is granted, it may be allowed for two years from the date rights are granted for the variety. Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY Varieties used for comparison: ‘Puget Reliance’ and ‘San Juan’ Summary: The inflorescence of ‘DrisStrawEleven’ is positioned above the foliage whereas it is positioned beneath the foliage in ‘Puget Reliance’. The plants of ‘DrisStrawEleven’ have no or very few stolons whereas those of ‘San Juan’ have many and ‘Puget Reliance’ have a few to medium number. The flower diameter of ‘DrisStrawEleven’ is larger than that of ‘San Juan’. The fruit size of ‘DrisStrawEleven’ is small whereas it is medium to large in ‘San Juan’ and large to very large in ‘Puget Reliance’. The band without achenes on the fruit of ‘DrisStrawEleven’ is absent or very narrow whereas it is narrow on ‘San Juan’ and narrow to medium width on ‘Puget Reliance’. The fruit of ‘DrisStrawEleven’ is firm whereas the fruit of ‘San Juan’ is medium firmness and ‘Puget Reliance’ is soft. ‘DrisStrawEleven’ begins flowering and fruiting midseason whereas ‘Puget Reliance’ begins early. Description: PLANT: upright growth habit, dense to very dense foliage, strong to very strong vigour, day neutral type STOLONS: absent or very few, absent or very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, medium density of pubescence LEAF: small to medium size, dark green on upper side, medium blistering, medium glossiness, no variegation TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than width, obtuse base, serrate and crenate margin, concave shape in crosssection PETIOLE: medium length, upwards attitude of hairs STIPULE: medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration TIME OF BEGINNING OF FLOWERING: mid-season INFLORESCENCE: positioned above foliage, many flowers, upwards attitude of hairs on pedicel FLOWER: calyx diameter smaller than corolla, stamens present PETALS: overlapping, equal in length and width, white TIME OF BEGINNING OF FRUIT RIPENING: mid-season FRUIT: equal in length and width, small size, conical, absent or very narrow band without achenes FRUIT SKIN: medium red, even or very slightly uneven colour, medium glossiness, even or very slightly uneven surface ACHENES: inserted below fruit surface CALYX: attachment level with fruit, outwards attitude of sepals, slightly larger than diameter of fruit FRUIT FLESH: firm, light red, light red core, absent or small fruit cavity Origin and Breeding: ‘DrisStrawEleven’ arose from the cross of the unnamed proprietary variety, ‘122J81’ (female parent), by another unnamed proprietary variety, ‘111H69’ (male parent), conducted in June 2003 in Monterey County, California, USA. In the summer of 2004, ‘DrisStrawEleven’ was initially selected from the seedling population based on high and early yield, good flavour, post-harvest quality and glossy, attractive fruit. It was asexually propagated at Driscoll Nursery in Shasta County, California and underwent further propagation and testing from 2004 to 2008 at the nurseries in Monterey County and San Luis Obispo, California, USA. Tests and Trials: Trials for ‘DrisStrawEleven’ were conducted in Chilliwack, British Columbia during the 2014 growing season. The plots were planted in the spring of 2013 in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each variety consisted of 3 replicates/variety with 5 plants per replicate (for a total of 15 plants of each variety). Plants were spaced approximately 30 centimetres between plants in the row and spaced approximately 2.5 metres apart between rows. Measured characteristics were based on 10 measurements. Comparison table for ‘DrisStrawEleven’ ‘DrisStrawEleven’ ‘Puget Reliance’* ‘San Juan’* Flower diameter (cm) mean 2.98 std. deviation 0.17 2.15 0.35 2.66 0.21 *reference varieties Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawEleven’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Puget Reliance’ (centre) and ‘San Juan’ (bottom) Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 STRAWBERRY APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawEleven’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Puget Reliance’ (centre) and ‘San Juan’ (bottom) Proposed denomination: Trade name: Application number: Application date: Applicant: Agent in Canada: Breeder: ‘DrisStrawNine’ Driscoll’s Del Rey 09-6502 2009/02/02 Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America Expert Agriculture Team Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia Bruce D. Mowrey, Watsonville, California, United States of America Martin P. Madesko, Watsonville, California, United States of America Joanne F. Coss, Watsonville, California, United States of America Philip J. Stewart, Watsonville, California, United States of America Note: The applicant has requested an exemption from compulsory licensing to allow time to multiply and distribute propagating material of the variety. If the exemption is granted, it may be allowed for two years from the date rights are granted for the variety. Varieties used for comparison: ‘San Juan’ and ‘Puget Reliance’ Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY Summary: The growth habit of the plants of ‘DrisStrawNine’ is semi-upright whereas it is upright for both reference varieties. The plants of ‘DrisStrawNine’ have sparse to medium density of foliage whereas those of ‘San Juan’ have dense foliage and ‘Puget Reliance’ have dense to very dense foliage. The plant vigour of ‘DrisStrawNine’ is medium whereas it is strong for ‘San Juan’ and strong to very strong for ‘Puget Reliance’. The inflorescence of ‘DrisStrawNine’ is positioned beneath the foliage whereas it is above the foliage for ‘San Juan’. The stolons on ‘DrisStrawNine’ are few whereas they are many on ‘San Juan’. The blistering of the leaves of ‘DrisStrawNine’ is strong whereas it is medium on ‘San Juan’ and absent or weak on ‘Puget Reliance’. The petiole of ‘DrisStrawNine’ is short whereas it is medium to long on ‘San Juan’ and long to very long on ‘Puget Reliance’. The calyx of ‘DrisStrawNine’ is larger in diameter than the corolla whereas it is smaller than the corolla on both reference varieties. The fruit of ‘DrisStrawNine’ is small to medium size whereas it is large in ‘San Juan’ and large to very large in ‘Puget Reliance’. The band without achenes on the fruit of ‘DrisStrawNine’ is absent or very narrow whereas it is narrow on ‘San Juan’ and narrow to medium width on ‘Puget Reliance’. The plants of ‘DrisStrawNine’ begin flowering and fruiting late in the season whereas ‘Puget Reliance’ begin early. Description: PLANT: semi-upright growth habit, sparse to medium density of foliage, medium vigour, day neutral type STOLONS: few, very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, medium density of pubescence LEAF: small to medium size, medium green on upper side, strong blistering, medium glossiness, no variegation TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than width, obtuse base, serrate and crenate margin, concave shape in crosssection PETIOLE: short, slightly outwards attitude of hairs STIPULE: strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration TIME OF BEGINNING OF FLOWERING: late INFLORESCENCE: positioned beneath foliage, medium number of flowers, upwards attitude of hairs on pedicel FLOWER: calyx diameter larger than corolla, stamens present PETALS: overlapping, length equal to width, white TIME OF BEGINNING OF FRUIT RIPENING: late FRUIT: length equal to width, small to medium size, cordate, absent or very narrow band without achenes FRUIT SKIN: medium red, even or very slightly uneven colour, medium glossiness, even or very slightly uneven surface ACHENES: inserted below level of fruit surface CALYX: attachment level with fruit, outwards attitude of sepals, slightly larger than diameter of fruit FRUIT FLESH: medium firmness, medium red, white core, absent or small fruit cavity Origin and Breeding: ‘DrisStrawNine’ arose from the cross of the unnamed proprietary variety, ‘94J283’ (female parent) by another unnamed proprietary variety, ‘112H25’ (male parent) conducted in June 2003 in Monterey County, California, USA. In the summer of 2004, ‘DrisStrawNine’ was initially selected from the seedling population based on yield, compact and open plant structure, fruit quality and everbearing habit. It was asexually propagated at Driscoll Nursery in Monterey County, California and subsequently further propagated and tested from 2004 to 2008. Tests and Trials: Trials for ‘DrisStrawNine’ were conducted in Chilliwack, British Columbia during the 2014 growing season. The plots were planted in the spring of 2013 in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each variety consisted of 3 replicates/variety with 5 plants per replicate (for a total of 15 plants of each variety). Plants were spaced approximately 30 centimetres between plants in the row and spaced approximately 2.5 metres apart between rows. Measured characteristics were based on 10 measurements. Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawNine’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Puget Reliance’ (centre) and ‘San Juan’ (bottom) Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 STRAWBERRY APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawNine’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Puget Reliance’ (centre) and ‘San Juan’ (bottom) Proposed denomination: Trade name: Application number: Application date: Applicant: Agent in Canada: Breeder: ‘DrisStrawSeven’ Driscoll’s Monarca 09-6524 2009/03/16 Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America Expert Agriculture Team Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia Kristie L. Gilford, Dover, Florida, United States of America Bruce D. Mowrey, Watsonville, California, United States of America Philip J. Stewart, Watsonville, California, United States of America Esther J. Pullen, Valrico, Florida, United States of America Rodriguez Alcazar Jorge, Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY Note: The applicant has requested an exemption from compulsory licensing to allow time to multiply and distribute propagating material of the variety. If the exemption is granted, it may be allowed for two years from the date rights are granted for the variety. Varieties used for comparison: ‘Sanibel’ and ‘Festival’ Summary: The plants of ‘DrisStrawSeven’ have dense foliage and strong vigour whereas the plants of ‘Sanibel’ have sparse to medium density of foliage and medium vigour. The inflorescence of ‘DrisStrawSeven’ is positioned beneath the foliage whereas it is positioned above the foliage for ‘Sanibel’. The number of stolons on the plants of ‘DrisStrawSeven’ is few whereas they are absent or very few for ‘Sanibel’ and many for ‘Festival’. The intensity of anthocyanin colouration on the stolons of ‘DrisStrawSeven’ is medium whereas it is absent or very weak on ‘Sanibel’ and very weak on ‘Festival’. The pubescence on the stolons of ‘DrisStrawSeven’ is dense whereas it is absent or sparse on both reference varieties. The blistering on the leaves of ‘DrisStrawSeven’ is strong whereas it is absent or weak on ‘Sanibel’ and medium on ‘Festival’. The intensity of anthocyanin colouration on the stipules of ‘DrisStrawSeven’ is strong to very strong whereas it is weak to medium on ‘Sanibel’ and medium on ‘Festival’. The flower petals of ‘DrisStrawSeven’ are overlapping whereas they are free on ‘Sanibel’ and touching on ‘Festival’. The fruit colour of ‘DrisStrawSeven’ is orange red whereas it is medium red on ‘Sanibel’ and dark red on ‘Festival’. Excluding the core, the fruit flesh of ‘DrisStrawSeven’ is light pink whereas it is light red on ‘Sanibel’ and dark red on ‘Festival’. The fruit core of ‘DrisStrawSeven’ is white whereas it is light red in ‘Sanibel’ and medium red in ‘Festival’. Description: PLANT: upright growth habit, dense foliage, strong vigour, day neutral type STOLONS: few, medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration, dense pubescence LEAF: large, medium green on upper side, strong blistering, strong glossiness, no variegation TERMINAL LEAFLET: much longer than width, obtuse base, serrate and crenate margin, concave shape in cross-section PETIOLE: long, horizontal attitude of hairs STIPULE: strong to very strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration TIME OF BEGINNING OF FLOWERING: mid-season INFLORESCENCE: positioned beneath foliage, many flowers, upwards attitude of hairs on pedicel FLOWER: calyx diameter same size as corolla, stamens present PETALS: overlapping, equal in length and width, white TIME OF BEGINNING OF FRUIT RIPENING: mid-season FRUIT: equal in length and width, medium size, conical, absent or very narrow band without achenes FRUIT SKIN: orange red, slightly uneven colour, medium glossiness, even or very slightly uneven surface ACHENES: inserted below the fruit surface CALYX: attachment level with fruit, outwards attitude of sepals, same diameter as fruit FRUIT FLESH: firm, light pink, white core, absent or small cavity Origin and Breeding: ‘DrisStrawSeven’ arose from the cross of the unnamed proprietary variety ‘77GI’ (female parent) by the variety ‘Camarillo’ (male parent) conducted in June 2002 in Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. In June 2003, ‘DrisStrawSeven’ was initially selected from the seedling population based on large fruit size and fruiting cycle. It was asexually propagated at Driscoll Nursery in Shasta County, California and underwent further propagation and testing for four years at the nursery in Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. Tests and Trials: Trials for ‘DrisStrawSeven’ were conducted in Chilliwack, British Columbia during the 2014 growing season. The plots were planted in the spring of 2013 in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each variety consisted of 3 replicates/variety with 5 plants per replicate (for a total of 15 plants of each variety). Plants were spaced approximately 30 centimetres between plants in the row and spaced approximately 2.5 metres apart between rows. Measured characteristics were based on 10 measurements. Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawSeven’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Festival’ (centre) and ‘Sanibel’ (bottom) Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 STRAWBERRY APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawSeven’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Festival’ (centre) and ‘Sanibel’ (bottom) Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 STRAWBERRY APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawSeven’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Festival’ (centre) and ‘Sanibel’ (bottom) Proposed denomination: Trade name: Application number: Application date: Applicant: Agent in Canada: Breeder: ‘DrisStrawSix’ Driscoll’s Fort Brooke 09-6510 2009/02/12 Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America Expert Agriculture Team Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia Kristie L. Gilford, Dover, Florida, United States of America Philip J. Stewart, Watsonville, California, United States of America Esther J. Pullen, Valrico, Florida, United States of America Note: The applicant has requested an exemption from compulsory licensing to allow time to multiply and distribute propagating material of the variety. If the exemption is granted, it may be allowed for two years from the date rights are granted for the variety. Varieties used for comparison: ‘Sanibel’ and ‘Festival’ Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY Summary: The inflorescence of ‘DrisStrawSix’ is positioned level with the foliage whereas it is positioned above the foliage for ‘Sanibel’ and below the foliage for ‘Festival’. The number of stolons on the plants of ‘DrisStrawSix’ is a few to medium in number whereas they are absent or very few on ‘Sanibel’ and many on ‘Festival’. The pubescence on the stolons of ‘DrisStrawSix’ is dense whereas it is absent or sparse on both reference varieties. The flower petals of ‘DrisStrawSix’ are overlapping whereas they are free on ‘Sanibel’ and touching on ‘Festival’. The colour of the fruit flesh of ‘DrisStrawSix’ is medium red whereas it is light red for ‘Sanibel’ and dark red for ‘Festival’. Description: PLANT: upright growth habit, medium to dense foliage, medium to strong vigour, day neutral type STOLONS: few to medium in number, weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, dense pubescence LEAF: medium size, medium green on upper side, medium blistering, medium glossiness, no variegation TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than width, rounded base, serrate and crenate margin, concave shape in cross section PETIOLE: medium to long, horizontal attitude of hairs STIPULE: strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration TIME OF BEGINNING OF FLOWERING: mid-season INFLORESCENCE: positioned level with foliage, medium number of flowers, slightly outwards attitude of hairs on pedicel FLOWER: calyx diameter smaller than corolla, stamens present PETALS: overlapping, equal in length and width, white TIME OF BEGINNING OF FRUIT RIPENING: mid-season FRUIT: moderately longer length than width, medium to large size, conical, absent or very narrow band without achenes FRUIT SKIN: medium red, even or very slightly uneven colour, weak to medium glossiness, even or very slightly uneven surface ACHENES: inserted below the fruit surface CALYX: attachment level with fruit, outwards attitude of sepals, slightly larger than diameter of fruit FRUIT FLESH: medium firmness, medium red, light red core, medium to large size cavity Origin and Breeding: ‘DrisStrawSix’ arose from the cross of the unnamed proprietary variety ‘74G14’ (female parent) by another unnamed proprietary variety ‘6G158’ (male parent) conducted in June, 2001 in Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. In December 2002, ‘DrisStrawSix’ was initially selected from the seedling population based on large fruit size and fruiting cycle. It was asexually propagated at Driscoll Nursery in Shasta County, California, USA and underwent further propagation for four years at the nursery in Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. Tests and Trials: Trials for ‘DrisStrawSix’ were conducted in Chilliwack, British Columbia during the 2014 growing season. The plots were planted in the spring of 2013 in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each variety consisted of 3 replicates/variety with 5 plants per replicate (for a total of 15 plants of each variety). Plants were spaced approximately 30 centimetres between plants in the row and spaced approximately 2.5 metres apart between rows. Measured characteristics were based on 10 measurements. Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawSix’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Festival’ (centre) and ‘Sanibel’ (bottom) Proposed denomination: Trade name: Application number: Application date: Applicant: Agent in Canada: Breeder: ‘DrisStrawTen’ Driscoll’s Anita 09-6503 2009/02/02 Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America Expert Agriculture Team Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia Bruce D. Mowrey, Watsonville, California, United States of America Martin P. Madesko, Watsonville, California, United States of America Joanne F. Coss, Watsonville, California, United States of America Philip J. Stewart, Watsonville, California, United States of America Note: The applicant has requested an exemption from compulsory licensing to allow time to multiply and distribute propagating material of the variety. If the exemption is granted, it may be allowed for two years from the date rights are granted for the variety. Varieties used for comparison: ‘Puget Reliance’ and ‘San Juan’ Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY Summary: The plants of ‘DrisStrawTen’ have medium density of foliage whereas those of ‘Puget Reliance’ have dense to very dense foliage and ‘San Juan’ have dense. The inflorescence of ‘DrisStrawTen’ is positioned at the same level as the foliage whereas it is positioned beneath the foliage for ‘Puget Reliance’ and above the foliage for ‘San Juan’. ‘DrisStrawTen’ has no or very few stolons whereas ‘Puget Reliance’ has a few to medium number and ‘San Juan’ has many. The petiole of ‘DrisStrawTen’ is short whereas it is long to very long on ‘Puget Reliance’ and medium to long on ‘San Juan’. The fruit size of ‘DrisStrawTen’ is small to medium size whereas it is large to very large for ‘Puget Reliance’ and medium to large for ‘San Juan’. ‘DrisStrawTen’ begins flowering and fruiting mid-season whereas ‘Puget Reliance’ begins early. Description: PLANT: upright growth habit, medium density of foliage, medium to strong vigour, day neutral type STOLONS: absent or very few, absent or very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, medium density of pubescence LEAF: medium size, medium green on upper side, strong blistering, strong glossiness, no variegation TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than width, obtuse base, serrate and crenate margin, concave shape in crosssection PETIOLE: short, horizontal attitude of hairs STIPULE: strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration TIME OF BEGINNING OF FLOWERING: mid-season INFLORESCENCE: positioned at same level as foliage, medium number of flowers, slightly outwards attitude of hairs on pedicel FLOWER: calyx diameter same size as corolla, stamens present PETALS: overlapping, equal in length and width, white TIME OF BEGINNING OF FRUIT RIPENING: mid-season FRUIT: moderately longer than width, small to medium size, conical, absent or very narrow band without achenes FRUIT SKIN: medium red, even or very slightly uneven colour, medium glossiness, even or very slightly uneven surface ACHENES: inserted below to level with fruit surface CALYX: attachment level with fruit, outwards attitude of sepals, same diameter as fruit FRUIT FLESH: soft to medium firmness, light red, light red core, absent or small fruit cavity Origin and Breeding: ‘DrisStrawTen’ arose from the cross of the unnamed proprietary variety, ‘94J283’ (female parent) by another unnamed proprietary variety ‘112H25’ (male parent) conducted in June, 2003 in Monterey County, California, USA. In the summer of 2004, ‘DrisStrawTen’ was initially selected from the seedling population based on high yield, Verticillium resistance and its everbearing habit. It was asexually propagated at Driscoll Nursery in Shasta County, California and underwent further propagation and testing from 2004 to 2008 at the nursery in Monterey County, California, USA. Tests and Trials: Trials for ‘DrisStrawTen’ were conducted in Chilliwack, British Columbia during the 2014 growing season. The plots were planted in the spring of 2013 in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each variety consisted of 3 replicates/variety with 5 plants per replicate (for a total of 15 plants of each variety). Plants were spaced approximately 30 centimetres between plants in the row and spaced approximately 2.5 metres apart between rows. Measured characteristics were based on 10 measurements. Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawTen’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Puget Reliance’ (centre) and ‘San Juan’ (bottom) Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 STRAWBERRY APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawTen’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Puget Reliance’ (centre) and ‘San Juan’ (bottom) Proposed denomination: Trade name: Application number: Application date: Applicant: Agent in Canada: Breeder: ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ Diamond 13-7996 2013/04/11 Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America Expert Agriculture Team Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia Matthias Vitten, Aptos, California, United States of America Carlos D. Fear, West Malling, United Kingdom Bruce D. Mowrey, Watsonville, California, United States of America Varieties used for comparison: ‘San Juan’ and ‘Puget Reliance’ Summary: The inflorescence of ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ is positioned beneath the foliage whereas it is positioned above the foliage for ‘San Juan’. ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ has a few to medium number of stolons whereas ‘San Juan’ has many. The blistering of the leaves of ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ is strong whereas it is medium on ‘San Juan’ and absent or weak on ‘Puget Reliance’. The intensity of anthocyanin colouration of the stipules of ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ is strong to very strong whereas Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY it is medium for ‘San Juan’. The calyx attachment of the fruit of ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ is inserted whereas it is level with the fruit of ‘San Juan’ and raised on ‘Puget Reliance’. The fruit of ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ is firm to very firm whereas it is of medium firmness for ‘San Juan’ and soft for ‘Puget Reliance’. ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ begins flowering and fruiting late in the season whereas ‘Puget Reliance’ begins early. Description: PLANT: upright growth habit, dense to very dense foliage, strong to very strong vigour, day neutral type STOLONS: few to medium in number, weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, medium density of pubescence LEAF: large, dark green on upper side, strong blistering, medium glossiness, no variegation TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than width, acute base, serrate and crenate margin, concave shape in cross section PETIOLE: long to very long, upwards attitude of hairs STIPULE: strong to very strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration TIME OF BEGINNING OF FLOWERING: late season INFLORESCENCE: positioned beneath foliage, many flowers, upwards attitude of hairs on pedicel FLOWER: calyx diameter smaller than corolla, stamens present PETALS: overlapping, equal in length and width, white TIME OF BEGINNING OF FRUIT RIPENING: late season FRUIT: equal in length and width, large, conical, very narrow band without achenes FRUIT SKIN: medium red, even or very slightly uneven colour, medium glossiness, even or very slightly uneven surface ACHENES: inserted below the fruit surface CALYX: inserted attachment, outwards attitude of sepals, slightly larger than diameter of fruit FRUIT FLESH: firm to very firm, light red, light red core, absent or small cavity Origin and Breeding: ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ arose from the cross of the unnamed proprietary variety ‘89J167’ (female parent) by another unnamed proprietary variety ‘283M52’ (male parent) conducted in April 2005 in Kent, England, United Kingdom. In June 2007, ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ was initially selected from the seedling population based on yield, fruit size, fruit shape, flavour, shelf life and fruiting season. It was asexually propagated and underwent further propagation and testing from 2007 to 2012 in Kent, England, United Kingdom. Tests and Trials: Trials for ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ were conducted in Chilliwack, British Columbia during the 2014 growing season. The plots were planted in the spring of 2013 in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each variety consisted of 3 replicates/variety with 5 plants per replicate (for a total of 15 plants of each variety). Plants were spaced approximately 30 centimetres between plants in the row and spaced approximately 2.5 metres apart between rows. Measured characteristics were based on 10 measurements. Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Puget Reliance’ (centre) and ‘San Juan’ (bottom) Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 STRAWBERRY APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Puget Reliance’ (centre) and ‘San Juan’ (bottom) Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 STRAWBERRY APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Puget Reliance’ (centre) and ‘San Juan’ (bottom) Proposed denomination: Trade name: Application number: Application date: Applicant: Agent in Canada: Breeder: ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ Driscoll’s Alafia 10-6804 2010/01/11 Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America Expert Agriculture Team Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia Esther J. Pullen, Valrico, Florida, United States of America Kristie L. Gilford, Dover, Florida, United States of America Bruce D. Mowrey, Watsonville, California, United States of America Philip J. Stewart, Watsonville, California, United States of America Note: The applicant has requested an exemption from compulsory licensing to allow time to multiply and distribute propagating material of the variety. If the exemption is granted, it may be allowed for two years from the date rights are granted for the variety. Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY Varieties used for comparison: ‘Sanibel’ and ‘Festival’ Summary: The plants of ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ have medium density of foliage and vigour whereas the plants of ‘Festival’ have dense to very dense foliage and strong to very strong vigour. The inflorescence of ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ is positioned beneath the foliage whereas it is positioned above the foliage for ‘Sanibel’. The plants of ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ have no or very few stolons whereas those of ‘Festival’ have many. The petiole of ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ is short to medium length whereas that of ‘Festival’ is long. The flower petals of ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ are overlapping whereas they are free on ‘Sanibel’ and touching on ‘Festival’. The calyx attachment of ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ is level with the fruit whereas it is inserted in the fruit for ‘Sanibel’. The attitude of the sepals of ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ is outwards whereas it is upwards on ‘Festival’. Excluding the core, the fruit flesh of ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ is orange red whereas it is light red for ‘Sanibel’ and dark red for ‘Festival’. The fruit cavity of ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ is large whereas it is medium size in ‘Sanibel’ and small in ‘Festival’. Description: PLANT: upright growth habit, medium density of foliage, medium vigour, day neutral type STOLONS: absent or very few, absent or very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, absent or sparse density of pubescence LEAF: medium size, medium green on upper side, medium blistering, medium glossiness, no variegation TERMINAL LEAFLET: much longer than width, obtuse base, serrate margin, concave shape in cross-section PETIOLE: short to medium length, slightly outwards attitude of hairs STIPULE: medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration TIME OF BEGINNING OF FLOWERING: mid-season INFLORESCENCE: positioned beneath foliage, medium number of flowers, slightly outwards attitude of hairs on pedicel FLOWER: calyx diameter smaller than corolla, stamens present PETALS: overlapping, equal in length and width, white TIME OF BEGINNING OF FRUIT RIPENING: mid-season FRUIT: equal in length and width, medium-large to large, conical, absent or very narrow band without achenes FRUIT SKIN: medium red, even or very slightly uneven colour, medium glossiness, even or very slightly uneven surface ACHENES: inserted below to level with the fruit surface CALYX: attachment level with fruit, outwards attitude of sepals, slightly larger than diameter of fruit FRUIT FLESH: medium to firm, orange red, light red core, large cavity Origin and Breeding: ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ arose from the cross of the variety ‘Sanibel’ (female parent) by the variety ‘Bonaire’ (male parent) conducted in April 2004 in Ventura County, California, USA. In December 2004, ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ was initially selected from the seedling population based on yield, fruit size, fruit shape and shipping quality. It was asexually propagated at Driscoll Nursery in Shasta County, California and underwent further propagation and testing from 2004 to 2008 in Hillsborough, Florida, USA. Tests and Trials: Trials for ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ were conducted in Chilliwack, British Columbia during the 2014 growing season. The plots were planted in the spring of 2013 in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each variety consisted of 3 replicates/variety with 5 plants per replicate (for a total of 15 plants of each variety). Plants were spaced approximately 30 centimetres between plants in the row and spaced approximately 2.5 metres apart between rows. Measured characteristics were based on 10 measurements. Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Festival’ (centre) and ‘Sanibel’ (bottom) Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 STRAWBERRY APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Festival’ (centre) and ‘Sanibel’ (bottom) Proposed denomination: Trade name: Application number: Application date: Applicant: Agent in Canada: Breeder: ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ Driscoll’s Pilgrim 12-7713 2011/10/04 (priority claimed) Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America Expert Agriculture Team Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia Philip J. Stewart, Watsonville, California, United States of America Esther J. Pullen, Valrico, Florida, United States of America Kristie L. Gilford, Dover, Florida, United States of America Bruce D. Mowrey, Watsonville, California, United States of America Varieties used for comparison: ‘Sanibel’ and ‘Festival’ Summary: The density of foliage on the plants of ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ is sparse whereas it is dense to very dense for ‘Festival’. The plant vigour of ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ is weak whereas it is medium for ‘Sanibel’ and strong to very strong Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY for ‘Festival’. The inflorescence of ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ is positioned beneath the foliage whereas it is above the foliage for ‘Sanibel’. The plants of ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ have no or very few stolons whereas ‘Festival’ have many. The petiole of ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ is short whereas it is medium length on ‘Sanibel’ and long on ‘Festival’. The intensity of anthocyanin colouration on the stipules of ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ is strong to very strong whereas it is weak to medium on ‘Sanibel’ and medium on ‘Festival’. The petal arrangement of ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ is overlapping whereas that of ‘Sanibel’ and ‘Festival’ are free and touching respectively. The fruit length in relation to the width of ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ is equal whereas the fruit is much longer than it is wide for ‘Festival’. The calyx attachment of ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ is level with the fruit with an upwards attitude of sepals whereas that of ‘Sanibel’ is inserted in the fruit with an outwards attitude of sepals. The fruit flesh of ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ is light red whereas it is dark red for ‘Festival’. Description: PLANT: semi-upright growth habit, sparse density of foliage, weak vigour, day neutral type STOLONS: absent or very few, absent or very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, absent or sparse density of pubescence LEAF: small to medium size, medium green on upper side, medium blistering, medium glossiness, no variegation TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than width, obtuse base, serrate and crenate margin, concave shape in crosssection PETIOLE: short, horizontal attitude of hairs STIPULE: strong to very strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration TIME OF BEGINNING OF FLOWERING: mid-season INFLORESCENCE: positioned beneath foliage, few to medium number of flowers, upwards attitude of hairs on pedicel FLOWER: calyx diameter same size as corolla, stamens present PETALS: overlapping, equal in length and width, white TIME OF BEGINNING OF FRUIT RIPENING: mid-season FRUIT: equal in length and width, medium size, conical, very narrow band without achenes FRUIT SKIN: medium red, even or very slightly uneven colour, medium glossiness, even or very slightly uneven surface ACHENES: inserted level with fruit surface CALYX: attachment level with fruit, upwards attitude of sepals, same size as diameter of fruit FRUIT FLESH: medium firmness, light red, light red core, medium size cavity Origin and Breeding: ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ arose from the cross of the unnamed proprietary variety ‘3M44’ (female parent) by another unnamed proprietary variety ‘50L174’ (male parent) conducted in January 2006 in Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. In December 2007, ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ was initially selected from the seedling population based on yield, fruit size, fruit shape, flavour, shelf life and fruiting season. It was asexually propagated and underwent further propagation and testing from 2007 to 2011 in Hillsborough County, Florida. Tests and Trials: Trials for ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ were conducted in Chilliwack, British Columbia during the 2014 growing season. The plots were planted in the spring of 2013 in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each variety consisted of 3 replicates/variety with 5 plants per replicate (for a total of 15 plants of each variety). Plants were spaced approximately 30 centimetres between plants in the row and spaced approximately 2.5 metres apart between rows. Measured characteristics were based on 10 measurements. Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Festival’ (centre) and ‘Sanibel’ (bottom) Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 STRAWBERRY APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ (top) ‘Festival’ (centre) and ‘Sanibel’ (bottom) with STRAWBERRY reference varieties Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ (top) ‘Festival’ (centre) and ‘Sanibel’ (bottom) Proposed denomination: Trade name: Application number: Application date: Applicant: Agent in Canada: Breeder: with STRAWBERRY reference varieties ‘DrisStrawTwentySeven’ Driscoll’s Marquis 12-7711 2011/10/07 (priority claimed) Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America Expert Agriculture Team Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia Terrance C. Moran, Ojai, California, United States of America Michael D. Ferguson, Moorpark, California, United States of America Varieties used for comparison: ‘El Dorado’ and ‘DrisStrawEight’ Summary: The inflorescence of ‘DrisStrawTwentySeven’ is positioned beneath the foliage whereas it is positioned level with the foliage for both reference varieties. The plants of ‘DrisStrawTwentySeven’ have very few stolons whereas those of ‘El Dorado’ have a few to medium number. The margins of the terminal leaflet of ‘DrisStrawTwentySeven’ are serrate whereas Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY they are serrate and crenate on ‘El Dorado’. The fruit of ‘DrisStrawTwentySeven’ is large whereas it is small to medium size for ‘DrisStrawEight’. The fruit cavity of ‘DrisStrawTwentySeven’ is medium to large whereas it is absent or small in ‘DrisStrawEight’. Description: PLANT: upright growth habit, dense foliage, strong vigour, day neutral type STOLONS: very few, weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, medium density of pubescence LEAF: medium to large, medium green on upper side, medium blistering, medium glossiness, no variegation TERMINAL LEAFLET: much longer than width, acute base, serrate margin, concave shape in cross-section PETIOLE: long, horizontal attitude of hairs STIPULE: medium to strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration TIME OF BEGINNING OF FLOWERING: mid-season INFLORESCENCE: positioned beneath foliage, few to medium number of flowers, upwards attitude of hairs on pedicel FLOWER: calyx diameter smaller than corolla, stamens present PETALS: overlapping, equal in length and width, white TIME OF BEGINNING OF FRUIT RIPENING: mid-season FRUIT: moderately longer than width, large, conical, narrow band without achenes FRUIT SKIN: medium red, even or very slightly uneven colour, medium glossiness, even or very slightly uneven surface ACHENES: inserted below fruit surface CALYX: attachment level with fruit, upwards to outwards attitude of sepals, much larger than diameter of fruit FRUIT FLESH: medium firmness, medium red, light red core, medium to large fruit cavity Origin and Breeding: ‘DrisStrawTwentySeven’ arose from the cross of ‘DrisStrawEight’ (female parent) by an unnamed proprietary variety ‘10L297’ (male parent) conducted in June, 2006 in Ventura County, California, USA. In January 2007, ‘DrisStrawTwentySeven’ was initially selected from the seedling population based on high yield, fruit size and sweet flavour. It was asexually propagated at Driscoll Nursery in Shasta County, California and underwent further propagation and testing from 2007 to 2011 at the nursery in Ventura County, California, USA. Tests and Trials: Trials for ‘DrisStrawTwentySeven’ were conducted in Chilliwack, British Columbia during the 2014 growing season. The plots were planted in the spring of 2013 in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each variety consisted of 3 replicates/variety with 5 plants per replicate (for a total of 15 plants of each variety). Plants were spaced approximately 30 centimetres between plants in the row and spaced approximately 2.5 metres apart between rows. Measured characteristics were based on 10 measurements. Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawTwentySeven’ (top) with reference varieties ‘DrisStrawEight’ (centre) and ‘El Dorado’ (bottom) Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 STRAWBERRY APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawTwentySeven’ (top) with reference varieties ‘DrisStrawEight’ (centre) and ‘El Dorado’ (bottom) Proposed denomination: Trade name: Application number: Application date: Applicant: Agent in Canada: Breeder: ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ Driscoll’s Phoebe 12-7712 2011/10/04 (priority claimed) Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America Expert Agriculture Team Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia Philip J. Stewart, Watsonville, California, United States of America Esther J. Pullen, Valrico, Florida, United States of America Kristie L. Gilford, Dover, Florida, United States of America Bruce D. Mowrey, Watsonville, California, United States of America Varieties used for comparison: ‘Sanibel’ and ‘Festival’ Summary: The plants of ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ have sparse density of foliage with weak to medium vigour whereas the plants of ‘Festival’ have dense to very dense foliage with strong to very strong vigour. The inflorescence of Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ is positioned above the foliage whereas it is positioned beneath the foliage for ‘Festival’. The plants of ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ have no or very few stolons whereas those of ‘Festival’ have many. The inflorescence of ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ has many to very many flowers whereas that of ‘Sanibel’ has medium to many and ‘Festival’ has a medium number. The petal arrangement on the flowers of ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ is free whereas it is touching for ‘Festival’. The fruit firmness of ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ is soft to medium whereas it is firm for ‘Sanibel’. The fruit cavity of ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ is medium to large whereas it is absent or small in ‘Festival’. Description: PLANT: upright growth habit, sparse foliage, weak to medium vigour, day neutral type STOLONS: absent or very few, absent or very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, absent or sparse density of pubescence LEAF: medium size, medium green on upper side, absent or weak blistering, strong glossiness, no variegation TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than width, obtuse base, serrate and crenate margin, concave shape in crosssection PETIOLE: medium length, horizontal attitude of hairs STIPULE: medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration TIME OF BEGINNING OF FLOWERING: mid to late season INFLORESCENCE: positioned above foliage, many to very many flowers, upwards attitude of hairs on pedicel FLOWER: calyx diameter smaller than corolla, stamens present PETALS: free, equal in length and width, white TIME OF BEGINNING OF FRUIT RIPENING: mid to late season FRUIT: moderately longer than width, medium to large, conical, absent or very narrow band without achenes FRUIT SKIN: medium red, even or very slightly uneven colour, medium glossiness, even or very slightly uneven surface ACHENES: inserted level with fruit surface CALYX: attachment inserted, outwards attitude of sepals, slightly larger than diameter of fruit FRUIT FLESH: soft to medium firmness, medium red, light red core, medium to large fruit cavity Origin and Breeding: ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ arose from the cross of the unnamed proprietary variety ‘1M16’ (female parent) by another unnamed proprietary variety ‘87K286’ (male parent) conducted in June, 2006 in Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. In December 2007, ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ was initially selected from the seedling population based on high yield, fruit size and medium sweetness. It was asexually propagated at Driscoll Nursery in Shasta County, California and underwent further propagation and testing from 2007 to 2011 in Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. Tests and Trials: Trials for ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ were conducted in Chilliwack, British Columbia during the 2014 growing season. The plots were planted in the spring of 2013 in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each variety consisted of 3 replicates/variety with 5 plants per replicate (for a total of 15 plants of each variety). Plants were spaced approximately 30 centimetres between plants in the row and spaced approximately 2.5 metres apart between rows. Measured characteristics were based on 10 measurements. Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Festival’ (centre) and ‘Sanibel’ (bottom) Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 STRAWBERRY APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Festival’ (centre) and ‘Sanibel’ (bottom) Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96 STRAWBERRY