Below are listed 12 newer muscadine selections from our breeding
program that are being tested around the state as possible new
varieties for Florida growers.



Fla. AA10-9
A cross of Southland with Dixie, black, with 4.6 g berries, 87%
dry scar, ripening uniformly about August 18 in Leesburg, with 36
g bunches averaging 8 berries per cluster that do not shell off
readily. Vine vigor medium, productive. Possible wine or juice
grape.


Fla. AA12-3
A cross of Summit with Florida P9-15; black, with 6.3 g oval
berries, dry scar, ripening uniformly about August 16, with good
flavor but slightly tough pulp. Leaf shape resembles bunch x
muscadine hybrids. Vine vigorous and productive, with
37 g clusters averaging 6 berries per cluster. Possible wine or
juice grape.


Fla. AA12-64
A cross of U.S.4, a uniform ripening black selection, with
Florida AD3-42, a highly productive bronze selection derived from
a Carlos x Welder combination. Fruit is black, with 6.4 g
berries and 49 g clusters averaging 8 berries per cluster. Scar
is relatively dry. Fruit ripens uniformly about August 17, with
high levels of productivity and vine vigor. Bloom is early and
probably should be harvested about August 10 or 12 for wine use.


Florida AB5-60
A cross of Magoon with Dixie, pink fruited, with 8.4 g berries on
65 g clusters averaging 8 berries per cluster. Relatively dry
scar and less rot than the usual bronze-fruited variety. The
selection has excellent vigor and productivity, with
good-flavored fruit, but pulp is too tough for fresh market use.
Ripens about August 25, possibly useful for wine.


Florida AD3-42
A cross of Carlos with Welder, bronze, with 5.3 g berries on 40 g
clusters averaging 7.6 berries per cluster. Scar is occasionally
wet when harvested mechanically but ripening is uniform about
August 16, with highly productive, vigorous vines at several
locations across Florida. Quality of fruit is juicy and very
good, but berries probably are smaller than desired for fresh
market. Very resistant to diseases. Possible use for wine,
juice, or dooryard.