MAKES THE POPULAR SEEDLESS RAISIN 
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Aramon lhe Aramon in addition to being an excellent wine grape is ex¬ 
tensively planted and used as a table variety. In Southern France 
where it is extensively planted, it is a decided favorite for wine purposes. 
'I he vine is a strong vigorous grower and a very heavy bearer. The bunches 
are large and cylindrical in shape with large bluish black berries. 
To anyone desiring a grape in the home grounds which can be used both 
as a table grape and for the making of wine, we recommend this variety. 
Ripens in September. 
RAISIN VARIETIES 
Muscat ^ Muscat is the oldest, best and most widely known of all the 
raisin grapes. There are other varieties very popular in California, 
but none possess the flavor and fine quality contained in the Muscat. 
It is an excellent grape to eat in the green state and brings good money 
when sold on fruit stands. On account of its thin skin, hov/ever, it is not 
classed as a good shipping grape. In the making of layers and packing of 
fancy boxes for the trade the Muscat is in a class by itself, there being no 
other variety possessing the fine flavor, aroma and good packing qualities of 
this variety. The demand for layer raisins has much exceeded the supply in 
late years. While we have seedless varieties that are very profitable 'and 
easily handled by confectioners, housewives and for cooking in general, there 
has always been such a demand for the Muscat on account of its flavor, that it 
was found necessary during the last few years to remove the seeds, which is 
all done by machinery, and pack them in one pound packages for the re¬ 
tail trade. 
This seeding system has caused an increase in demand until we believe we 
are justified in saying that vineyardists cannot do better, if their land is suit¬ 
able, than to plant a Muscat vineyard. 
It. must be remembered by intending planters there are different varieties or 
strains of Muscat vines some being much heavier bearers than others. In 
the growing of our rootings we use great caution so as to have only good 
producing and high quality raisins for our customers when the vines com¬ 
mence bearing. Ripens about September 1st. 
Each 10 100 1000 
Price of Muscat.$ .15 $1.00 $4.00 $25.00 
Muscat * Agawam 
Sultana one best seedless raisins grown and while it has not been 
so extensively planted as the Muscat or Thompsons many growers 
are finding advantages in the growing of this variety. 
The Sultana is particularly adapted to light sandy soils, where it often 
