Purple Cornichon


(Vinifera)



Black Cornichon



By virtue of attractive appearance and excellent shipping qualities of

the fruit, this variety takes high place among the commercial grapes

of California. Late ripening is another quality making it desirable,

while its curious, long, curved berries add novelty to its

attractions. The fruit does not take high rank in quality. The

description has been compiled.



Vine very vigorous, healthy and productive; wood light brown

striped with darker brown, short-jointed. Leaves large, longer

than wide, deeply five-lobed; dark green above, lighter and very

hairy below; coarsely toothed; with short, thick petiole. Bunches

very large, loose or sometimes scraggly, borne on long peduncles;

berries large, long, more or less curved, dark purple, spotted,

thick-skinned, borne on long pedicels; flesh firm, crisp, sweet

but not rich in flavor; quality good but not high. Season late,

keeps and ships well.



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