ROEDING‘S QUALITY G RAP EVINE 6 
THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE IN THE WEST 
TABLE GRAPES 
BLACK HAMBURG: A great favorite as a juice and 
table grape. Berries large, dark purple, becoming 
black when fully ripe. Juicy, sweet and vinous. Strong 
grower and excellent arbor grape. September. 
BLACK MALVOISE: An early wine grape, which can 
also be used as a table and dessert grape. Skin red- 
dish-black with faint bloom. Flesh firm, juicy, sweet 
and of good flavor. Vigorous and productive. August. 
BLACK MONUKA: (Sometimes called Black Thompson 
Seedless.) Large reddish black berries are entirely 
seedless like the Thompson; sweet, crisp, and borne 
in large loose clusters. Makes a large black raisin. 
Late August-September. 
* BLACK MUSCAT: Berries large, round and black, pro- 
duced on loose medium clusters. Flavor similar to the 
Muscat of Alexandria. A favorite in home plantings. 
August-September. 
CORNICHON: Important commercial shipping variety. 
Large, elongated, purplish-black berries covered with 
thick bloom. Large loose clusters. Late September- 
October. 
‘EMPEROR: Large dark red berries of firm texture. Good 
eating quality, relished during early winter when 
other grapes are gone. Bunches are large and heavy. 
October. 
\ FLAME TOKAY: One of California’s most popular ship- 
ping grapes. Large oblong berries borne in immense 
bunches. Pale red skin covered with lilac bloom; flesh 
is firm, juicy and crackling, with good vinous flavor. 
Heavy producer. September. 
MALAGA: Leading white mid-season shipper. Berry of 
good size, oval, borne in loose, large clusters. Skin 
tender, yellowish-green; flesh sweet, tender, crackling 
and good flavor. August. 
MARAVILLE DE MALAGA: (Red Malaga.) One of the 
few hard grapes noted for fine flavor and aroma. Berry 
large, conical, in long and loose clusters; skin a beau- 
tiful sparkling red; flesh firm, crisp, crackling and 
delicious. A strong grower and good arbor variety. 
September. 
MUSCAT: The renowned, Table, raisin, and Wine 
Grape. Berries large, slightly oval, produced in large 
clusters. Skin pale amber covered with a thin white 
bloom; flesh firm, with distinctive aroma and pleasing 
flavor. Has the remarkable faculty of producing a sec- 
ond crop of grapes. September. 
*PEARL OF CSABA (Chah’bah.): Earliest of all grapes. 
Medium-sized berries, amber color, with a pronounced 
muscat flavor. July. 
RIBIER: Largest of the Black Grapes. Berries extra 
large, in medium-sized bunches, their intense blue- 
black color giving the appearance of being molded 
in wax. A good arbor grape. Vines are enormous pro- 
ducers. Mid-August. 
RISH-BABA: (Ladyfinger Grape.) Berries large, long, 
oval, white. Flesh firm, amber white, juicy, sweet and 
crackling. Vines are vigorous, make excellent arbor 
grapes. Early September. 
THOMPSON SEEDLESS: California's best known table 
and raisin grape. Oval, greenish-yellow berries con- 
tain no seeds. Produced in exceptionally heavy 
bunches. Good arbor grape. August-September. 
ZANTE CURRANT: (Black Corinth.) Bunches medium; 
berries small, seedless. The so-called currant of com- 
Sees Used exclusively for drying as currants. Au- 
gust. 
PRICES — Roeding’s Quality GRAPEVINES 
Standard Varieties, TABLE and WINE, No. 1 Grade 
300 or more 
081% 
1-9 10-49 
$ .35 -30 
50-99 
17% 
100-299 
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American Varieties, No. 1 Grade 
1-9 10-49 50 or more 
$ .50 35 29 
NEW GRAPE VARIETIES 
TABLE GRAPES 
CARDINAL: This new variety has proved extremely successful since it was 
introduced commercially only four years ago. Ripens approximately three 
weeks before the Thompson Seedless. The berries are large and firm, me- 
dium to dark red, with a grayish bloom, nearly spherical in shape. Eating 
quality is excellent, with a slight Muscat flavor. Seldom more than two 
seeds. Due to its early maturity, its attractive appearance, and its good 
shipping record, it usually yields a premium price on the market. July. 
- DELIGHT: Dark greenish-yellow seedless grape, ripening about two weeks 
ahead of Thompson Seedless. Resembling Thompson in color, though 
slightly larger and more crisp. This new variety shows great promise be- 
cause of its early ripening, fine keeping quality and delicate Muscat flavor. 
July. 
PERLEITE: Another seedless grape, very light in color and larger than 
either Thompson or Delight. Skin thin and very tender; flesh firm, crisp and 
juicy, with unique flavor. Keeps and stores well. July. 
and acid content. August. 
WINE GRAPES 
~EMERALD RIESLING: Very productive variety. Dark bluish green berries 
produced in large clusters; skin very thick, pulp soft, bright green, not very 
juicy, high in acidity. September. 
juicy. September. 
Prices 1-9 
No.2 l {Grade $.75 
SCARLET: A new variety for fresh juice and jellies. Berries medium to 
small; jet black with dull moderately waxy bloom. Skin thick and tough. 
It produces a bright scarlet juice with moderate Concord flavor. High sugar 
RUBY CABERNET: A hybrid of Carignane and Cabernet Sauvignon; com- 
bines high quality with heavy yielding ability. Fruit light blue, medium 
size, hanging free from medium clusters. Skin thick; pulp soft, bright green, 
10-49 
$.60 
50-299 
$.40 
300 or more 
$.30 each 
AMERICAN GRAPES 
CATAWBA: Splendid table grape. Berry medium size 
and round, on medium clusters; thick, pale red skin 
deepens as it ripens. Flesh juicy, sweet and musky. 
September. 
CONCORD: Famous eastern table grape. Fine for juice 
and jelly. Round solid berries on medium-sized clus- 
ters; skin thick and blue-black; flesh is sweet with a 
decided musky tang. August. 
ISABELLA: Highly useful for arbor and trellis, and a 
favorite home market variety. Berry large, on short 
compact clusters; skin bluish-black; flesh sweet, aro- 
matic and of fine texture. Makes good juice and jelly. 
September. 
\ NIAGARA: Fruit large, medium com- 
pact clusters; skin thin, somewhat 
tough and pale yellow in color. 
Flesh tender and sweet, with flavor 
like Concord. August. 
“PIERCE (Isabella Regia.) (Called 
“California Concord.’’) Berries round- 
ish oblong and very large, in rather 
large clusters; skin dark purple, and 
almost black, with blue bloom. Flesh 
juicy, sweet and slightly musky. A 
showy, perfumed table grape. Sep- 
Phylloxera RESISTANT Roots, No. 1 Grade 
50-99 100-299 
$ .20 15 12% 
*Varieties marked with asterisk same as American varieties. 
300 or more 
tember. 
10% Cash and Carry Dis- 
count of $10.00 or more 
on nursery stock paid for and 
taken with you from the Sales 
Yard at which your order is 
placed. 
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.GRENACHE: Heavy producer, 
WINE GRAPES 
ALICANTE BOUSCHET: Noted for its beautiful red 
juice. Berry medium round; compact bunches. Skin 
black and thick, flesh high in sugar. Juice red, some- 
what tart, often used for coloring soft drinks, ices and 
confections. September. 
CARIGNANE: A leading wine grape. Berries large and 
round; medium-sized, compact clusters; skin deep 
blue-black and tough; flesh amber, juicy and sweet. 
Strong grower, heavy bearer. September. 
GOLDEN CHASSELAS: One of the principal white wine 
varieties, used for Champagne. Berries round and 
large. Skin thin, amber color when fully ripe. Sep- 
tember. 
claret type. Berry 
brownish, oval, of good size; rather loose clusters; 
skin bluish-black and thick; flesh light colored, juicy, 
sprightly flavor. September. 
~\ MISSION: Good table and juice variety. Berry me- 
dium size and round, skin purple-black; flesh crack- 
ling, deliciously sweet. Good grower, free fruiting. 
\ September. 
ZINFANDEL: Widely used juice grape. Berry round, 
compact clusters; skin dark purple covered with 
heavy bloom. Flesh abundant, juicy, and with a good 
vinous flavor. August. 
PHYLLOXERA RESISTANT ROOTS 
RUPESTRIS ST. GEORGE: Adapts to a great range of 
soils, does equally well in moist, heavy clay or on dry 
hillsides, providing the soil is deep. Has the faculty of 
sending roots straight down to obtain moisture. Thrives 
in soils with a moderate amount of lime, but should 
never be planted in shallow soils. 
‘ SOLONIS X OTHELLO 1613: Especially adapted to the 
San Joaquin Valley. Thrives on practically all grape 
soils, and appears to have a wider range than St. 
George. Highly resistant to Nematode and Phylloxera. 
A vigorous grower, widely used as a root stock for 
table, raisin and wine grapes. 
