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The common practice in pruning the Muscat is to cut it back to 12 inches 
above the top of the ground which is to form the head of the vine from 
which, in later years, the spurs for the future canes of the vines are grown. 
The Malaga is pruned to a height of two feet and spurs are distributed on 
the same from which the lateral bearing canes are developed. A four-foot 
stake should be used, tying the upright cane to it, which in later years will 
become strong enough to support itself and the stake removed. 
The Emperor, Cornichon, Elame Tokay, Thompson Seedless, Sultana, and 
other varieties of long cane table and wine grapes are pruned to a height ot 
not less than 36 inches, which allows spurs to be formed along the body, 
which in after years will produce the fruit-bearing canes. As previously 
stated, many vineyardists are trellising their vineyards especially the Thomp¬ 
son seedless and Sultana—increasing the production at least one-third. The 
care and cultivation given a young vineyard well repays the added expense, 
in growth of vine and producing earlier and larger crops. 
Should any of our customers desire added information to that above given, 
we will consider it a pleasure in giving them the instructions desired. 
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Sultanina Rosea Resembles the Thompson in nearly every particular, 
with the exception of color. The berries are oval in 
shape, medium in size, almost identical with that of the Thompson. The 
color varies from a violet rose to a coppery red. 
This variety makes a fine raisin and will no doubt be a favorite variety for 
shipping purposes on account of its color. 
Zante Currant The Zante currant (sometimes known as the Greek Cur¬ 
rant of Commerce) has not been planted in California on 
a large scale. It is now becoming popular and large acreages will be s<jt out 
as fast as the vines can be procured. 
The vine is a strong grower and produces an abundance of bunches, which 
are rather small in size. It has not been tried in many grape sections, 
but has proven very satisfactory where planted. On account of its small 
size and early ripening it requires very little time for drying. Ripens in 
August. 
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Black Cornichon Black Cornichon is one of the many fine table grapes 
produced in California. It is not as extensively planted 
as the Tokay, Emperor or Malaga, however, in some sections it is a favorite 
and is a very profitable variety. 
The vine is a strong grower and in sections, to which it is adapted, is a 
good producer. The berries are of a very dark purple color when ripe, of a 
long olive shape, covered with a fine bloom. The flesh is firm and of good 
flavor, consequently, is a ready seller when placed on the market. 
The Black Cornichon is particularly adapted for planting in the Sacramento 
valley. Ripens in October. 
Black Hamburg While not so extensively grown as some others it is a 
6 great favorite in the markets and is also a very profit¬ 
able variety; the vine being a strong grower and a good bearer. 
The bunches are very large and heavily shouldered, berries are large, sweet 
and juicy, and a coal black color when fully ripe. 
This is certainly a very attractive grape and should be planted more ex¬ 
tensively. Grows well in all sections of California. Ripens late in September. 
Dattier de Beyrouth This variety is also called Rosaki. It was intro- 
J duced from Europe and is considered a first class 
shipping grape in sections suitable for its growing. 
It is also suitable for making raisins as it resembles in flavor and appear¬ 
ance the Spanish raisin more than any other variety grown in California. 
There are some very fine vineyards of this variety to be found in the north¬ 
ern part of the San Joaquin valley where the vines grow exceptionally well, 
and the grapes are of high quality. The hunches are slightly shouldered, ber- 
