. [Fruit culture]. n inFig. 8. 23. The Sultana grape was formerly much cultivated inCalifornia but in recent years it has been largely supersededby Thompsons Seedless variety. The vines are vigorous andupright growers. The bunches are large, heavily shouldered,and loose; the berries are small, round, firm, of a golden yellowcolor, and nearly or entirely seedless; and the flesh is of a piquantflavor. A bunch of Sultana grapes is shown in Fig. 9. 24. Thompsons Seedless variety, which is, as the nameimplies, seedless, is now the most popular seedless grape grownon the Pacific coast, being found i
. [Fruit culture]. n inFig. 8. 23. The Sultana grape was formerly much cultivated inCalifornia but in recent years it has been largely supersededby Thompsons Seedless variety. The vines are vigorous andupright growers. The bunches are large, heavily shouldered,and loose; the berries are small, round, firm, of a golden yellowcolor, and nearly or entirely seedless; and the flesh is of a piquantflavor. A bunch of Sultana grapes is shown in Fig. 9. 24. Thompsons Seedless variety, which is, as the nameimplies, seedless, is now the most popular seedless grape grownon the Pacific coast, being found in vineyards in all parts ofthe Vinifera-grape districts. The vines are very vigorous,having an especially large trunk and long canes; the bunchesare large, cylindrical, and well filled; the berries are belowmedium or small in size, and oval; the skins are rather thickand of a fine golden-yellow color; the fiesh is firm, crisp, juicy,and of very good quality. A bunch of Thompsons Seedless grapes is shown in Fig. Fig. 11 § 13 24909
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