SWS-52 has higher grain yield potential than Fielder and Owens, combined with resistance to prevalent races of stripe rust and moderate resistance to black point and bunt. It matures 5–6 d later than Fielder and Owens and has good resistance to lodging and moderate resistance to shattering. Compared with Fielder and Owens, it has a higher falling number accompanied by lower α-amylase and better sprouting resistance. SWS-52, however, has slightly stronger gluten and thus marginal cookie quality. Key words: Wheat, Triticum aestivum L., cultivar description