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the breeding of seedless grapes. One of the best parental types for giving seed- 
lessness, as well as good quality, is the Sultanina (Thompson Seedless of Califor- 
nia). Stout Seedless, the first to be introduced, has been discontinued as it was 
frequently winter injured. Sultanina crossed with Ontario gave the Interlaken 
Seedless, Himrod and Romulus. Bronx Seedless, a large red seedless was ob- 
tained from a cross between a Goff and Iona seedling and Sultanina. 
“Bronx Seedless—a large-clustered, large-berried grape obtained from a cross 
between a seedling and Sultanina, a seedless variety grown in California. 
The berries are oval, light red, melting, juicy and good in quality. During 
wet seasons skin is liable to crack. Seeds are soft and pulpy and are eaten 
with flesh. 
“Concord Seedless—probably a sport of the Concord. Fruit resembles Concord 
in color and flavor but the clusters and berries are small. Occasionally 
seed is present but usually berries are seedless. Has possibilities for pie 
stock, 
~Interlaken Seedless—is a promising seedless grape for the eastern United 
States. Its medium sized clusters are well filled with berries about the size 
of Delaware. The fruit ripens to a rich golden yellow color. At Geneva it 
ripens about September 1 or a full month before Concord. The fruit is very 
sweet and the flavor blends that of Ontario and Thompson Seedless. The flesh 
is meaty and crisp and adheres to the skin. The vine compares favorably with 
that of Golden Muscat, Seneca, and Delaware in hardiness. Temperatures of 
—20°F may be expected to injure the wood of Interlaken Seedless. 
\ Himrod (Geneva #15310)—a sister seedling of Interlaken Seedless, ripening 
slightly earlier. Its clusters are large and rather loose; berries medium, oval, 
sweet, yellow, vinous and good. Variety being sent out for trial as its vine 
has been hardier than Interlaken Seedless and its clusters larger. 
“Romulus (Geneva #15291)—Another sister ripening about two weeks later 
than Interlaken Seedless. Vine productive; clusters large, compact; berries 
small, yellow, sweet, vinous non-foxy flavored, quality good. 
ELDERBERRY 
The elderberry of the fields and fence-rows has always been popular for 
pies and home-made wine. It grows readily under domestication as a beautiful 
ornamental and is as easily improved in the breeder’s hand as any other 
native fruit. 
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~. Adams—is a selection made by the late William W, Adams, Union Springs, 
New York. The bush is: strong, vigorous, and productive, and the fruit 
clusters and berries are exceptionally large. This fruit is a splendid ex- 
ample of what the plant-breeder can do in improving native fruits. 
GOOSEBERRIES 
Where Year 
EARLY M1Ib-SEASON Parentage Orig. Introd. 
Poorman Unknown Utah 1896 
LATE 
Fredonia Unknown Ne otae 1927 
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