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Jan. 16, 1973 GARABEDlAN Plant Pal. 3,295

GRAPEVINE Filed May 28, 1971 INVENTOR John M Gumbedicm BY ATTORNEYS United States Patent 3,295 GRAPEVINE John M. Garabedian, Fresno, Calif., assiguor to Superior Farming Company Filed May 28, 1971, Ser. No. 148,246 Int. Cl. A01h 5/03 U.S. Cl. Plt.-47 1 Claim ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE ORIGIN OF THE VARIETY The present variety of grapevine was originated by me as a cross between the Thompson Seedless (unpatented) and an unnamed seedling (unpatented) of the Ribier (unpatented); such origination having been accomplished on a ranch, located near Madera, Madera County, Calif, of which I am an owner. The vine which resulted from such cross was maintained by me under careful and continuing observation, andupon bearing fruit--I recognized its new and distinctive characteristics and which classed it as a superior grape for the fresh market as well as drying for raisins.

ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION OF THE VARIETY Subsequent to origination of the present variety of grapevine, and recognition of its advantageous characteristics, I asexually reproduced such variety by top-working the same on seeding grapevines in a vineyard on the aforesaid ranch. When grown to maturity, and in bearing, such asexual reproductions ran true to the original grapevine in all respects.

SUMMARY OF THE VARIETY The herein claimed variety of grapevine is characterized, in comparison to the Black Monukka and which it generally resembles, by ripening of the black seedless grapes about seven to ten days earlier and by individual grape berries which are more purplish-black to black in color, more ovoid-elongated in shape, large in diameter, tougher and thicker of skin, more loose in the cluster, and with vestigial seeds of darker brown color and usually having a fiber remaining attached to the seed beak.

The herein claimed variety of grapevine is further characterized by a vine which is vigorous, horizontally growing, hardy, and a regular and productive bearer of medium-size clusters of grape berries of the type described.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING The drawing is an illustration, by photographic reproduction in color, of two clusters of berries, and two detached berries, one of the latter being cut into halves.

Plant Pat. 3,295 Patented Jan. 16, 1973 ice DESCRIPTION OF THE VARIETY The botanical details of this new and distinct variety of grapevine-with color definitions (except those in common color terms) referenced to Maerz and Paul Dictionary of Color-are as follows:

Vine: Vigorous; horizontal; hardy; productive. Trunk: Large size; medium caliber.

Bark.Loose; shreddy.

Colon-New wood-Brown (6-E9)old wood Grey (46A1).

Canes: Long to medium; numerous; medium thickness;

usually straight; brown (12-C7).

NodesAlightly enlarged.

Intern0des.MOStly medium length.

TendrilSP-Jntermittent; medium thickness; long; usually trifurcated; smooth.

Flowers: Fertile.

Blooming peri0d.-Medium. Date of first bloom- May 8, 1970. Date of last bloom-May 18, 1970.

Stamens.-Upright.

Position of flowers.-Usually formed at 2d-7th nodes, but mostly at 3rd node.

Leaves: Large to medium; cordate; medium thick.

C0l0r.Upper surface-Dull medium green (23-13- 9); lower surface-Pale green (22-L-7).

Texture-Mostly smooth; some slightly irregular.

Pubescence.-DoWny--very light.

L0bes.Number5; terminal lobe-mostly acuminate.

Petiolar sinusMedium depth; medium width.

Basal sinus.--Shallow; narrow width.

Lateral sinus-Medium depth; narrow width.

Margin.Dentate.

Fruit:

Date of ripening-Sept. 7, 1970.

Season.Medium--late mid-season.

Keeping quality.-Good.

Shipping quality.--Good.

Cluster.Medium size: weight per cluster-8-l6 ounces, average-11% ounces; long; usually slender; tapering to cylindrical; regular; usually single shouldered; medium compact. Clusters per cane-2-4, average 3. Peduncle--short; medium thick. PediceL-medium length; slender; warts usually at torus end. Blush-medium to short; greenish-opaque; vestigial seeds may adhere to brush when pulled.

Berries.Strongly adherent; usually large; uniform; usually ovoid-elongated. Color--usually blackmany purplish-black (48-L-12), with thick grey (47-A-3) bloom. Skin-thick; tough; separates from pulp. Flesh-greenish, translucent; medium texture; tender; juice-medium, clear, sweet, slightly vinous, sometimes slightly sprightly; qualitygood. Sacchrometer test-average22.8% solids. Seeds--all seeds vestigial; separate from pulp easily; average number-2.2; small; short; narrow; mostly rounded; pointed; dark brown. Raphemostly cord-like. Chalazausually positioned below center; many obscure; mostly sunken. Use-fresh market; drying for raisins.

The grapevine and its fruit herein described may vary in slight detail due to climatic and soil conditions under which the variety may be grown; the present description being of the variety as grown in the Central Valley of California.

I claim:

1. A new and distinct variety of grapevine, substantially as illustrated and described, which is vigorous, horizontally growing, hardy, and a regular and productive bearer of medium-size clusters of black seedless grapes which ripen about seven to ten days earlier than the Black 4 Monukka; the individual berries of the variety being characterized, in comparison to said Black Monukka, by more purplish-black to black color, more ovoid-elongated shape, larger diameter, tougher and thicker skin, more looseness in the cluster, and vestigial seeds which are a darker brown color.

No references cited.

ROBERT E. BAGWILL, Primary Examiner

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