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SEEDLESS) GRAPES 
Dr. A. B. Stout, formerly of The New York Botanic Garden, has cooperated 
with The New York State Agricultural Experiment Station for over 30 years in 
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. 
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. Highly regarded by many 
as a pie grape. 
Himrod Seedless—a sister seedling of Interlaken Seedless, ripening slightly 
later. 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. 
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. 
New York 15302—is another white “seedless” sister of Interlaken, Himrod 
and Romulus. It has large, well filled clusters; berries are medium and 
above in size; the quality is good; seeds are somewhat noticeable. 
Romulus Seedless—another sister ripening about two to three weeks later than 
Interlaken Seedless. Vine productive; clusters large, compact; berries 
small, yellow, sweet vinous non-foxy flavored, quality good. 
FRENCH HYBRID GRAPES 
These grape varieties have received increasing attention in recent years. 
A great many different numbers are now available from certain nurseries 
that specialize in them. They are productions of such famous French hybridiz- 
ers as Seibel, Seyve-Villard, Ravat, and Baco. Many of these grapes are wine 
types and not suited for dessert use; some of them have good table quality. 
The Association is offering a few early-maturing sorts that have shown 
promise in tests in New York State. 
Seibel 1000—a French-American hybrid originated in France by Mr. Seibel. 
Vine is hardy, vigorous and moderately productive. Clusters and berries are 
medium in size. Flavor is sweet and neutral. Juice is uncolored and produces 
either a white or slightly pinkish wine. Color is black, ripens with Concord. 
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