University of Arkansas

United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture

James N Moore

John Reuben Clark

Justin R Morris

Renee T Threlfall

Arlen D Draper

Margaret Worthington

A new and distinct nectarine tree named 'A-662CN' which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of ‘A-421CN’ nectarine (female parent; unreleased breeding selection) x ‘A-334CN’ nectarine (male parent; unreleased breeding selection) made in 1993 is described. This new nectarine tree cultivar can be distinguished by its yellow, standard-acid, firm flesh, early-season ripening, high soluble solids content, outstanding flavor, good postharvest performance, and moderate tolerance to bacterial spot.

Nectarine tree named 'A-662CN'

The new cultivar of grape originated from a hand-pollinated cross of 'Dunstan-210' (female parent, not patented) and 'Black Monukka' (male parent, not patented) made in 1970. The seedlings fruited in the summer of 1973 in a vineyard near Clarksville, Ark. and one was selected for its potential as a table grape for utilization in the southern United States. The original vine was tested as 'Ark. 1400'. The new cultivar of grapevine is a white, seedless table grape which provides advancements in Pierce's Disease tolerance (Wells et al.) for the southern region of the United States. This cultivar produces large, attractive fruit clusters with berries that have a neutral flavor and palatable, thin skin.

Grape plant named 'A-1400'

Description and specifications of a new and distinct cultivar of grapevine which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of 'Gew&#xfc;rztraminer' (female parent) x 'Melody' (male parent) made in 1991. The seedlings fruited in the summer of 1992 in a vineyard near Clarksville, Ark. and one was selected for its potential as a wine grape for utilization in the Mid-South of the United States. The original vine was tested as 'Ark. 2574'. The new cultivar of grapevine is intended for wine production and provides advancements in cold hardiness.

Grape plant named 'Dazzle'

Description and specifications of a new and distinct cultivar of wine grapevine which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of 'Seyval Blanc' (female parent) and 'Muscat Ottonel' (male parent) made in 1988. The seedlings fruited in the summer of 1992 in a vineyard near Clarksville, Ark. and one was selected for its potential as a wine grape for utilization in the Mid-South. The original vine was tested as 'Ark. 2359'. The new cultivar of grapevine is a white wine grape which is adapted to the Mid-South of the United States with good winter hardiness and distinct muscat flavor.

Grape plant named 'Indulgence'

Description and specifications of a new and distinct wine grape cultivar which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Ark. 1628 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype; female parent) x Ark. 1481 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype; male parent). This new wine grape cultivar can be distinguished by its quality juice attributes for wine production with hardy and productive grapevines adapted Arkansas and the Mid-South of the United States.

Grape plant named 'Enchantment'

Description and specifications of a new and distinct wine grape cultivar which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of 'Cayuga White' (L. byL., developed by the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, N.Y.; female parent, non-patented) x A-1754 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype; male parent). This new wine grape cultivar can be distinguished by its quality juice attributes for wine production with hardy and productive grapevines adapted to Arkansas and the Mid-South of the United States.

Grape plant named 'Opportunity'

Description and specifications of a new and distinct blueberry cultivar named 'Norman' which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross of USDA blueberry selection G-566 (non-patented, unreleased genotype)&#xd7;'Legacy' (non-patented, released genotype) is provided. This new blueberry cultivar can be distinguished by high fruit quality including excellent picking scar, color, firmness and flavor along with excellent plant health and vigor.

Blueberry plant named 'Norman'

Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry cultivar named 'A-1960' which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of Ark. Selection Ark.-1583 (non-patented, unreleased genotype; female)&#xd7;Ark.-1482 (non-patented, unreleased genotype; male) is provided. This new blackberry cultivar can be distinguished by its very firm fruit with long shape, medium-large size, attractive fruit appearance, very good flavor, excellent plant health, and cane erectness.

Blackberry plant named 'A-1960'

Description and specifications of a new and distinct grapevine cultivar named 'Gratitude' which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of A-1925 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype; female)&#xd7;A-1581 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype; male). This new grapevine cultivar can be distinguished by its seedless, green, crisp berries with neutral flavor and resists cracking from rainfall at maturity. The fruit grows in large tight clusters, the vines have medium vigor, and the plants are healthy.

Grape plant named 'Gratitude'

Description and specifications of a new and distinct grapevine cultivar which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of A-1919 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype)&#xd7;A-1908 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype). This new grapevine cultivar can be distinguished by its seedless, blue berries of exceptionally fruity flavor, medium sized clusters, moderate to high yield, medium vigor, and healthy plant.

Grape plant named 'Joy'

Description and specifications of a new and distinct grapevine cultivar named 'Faith' which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of A-1962 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype)&#xd7;Jupiter (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,309) made in 1990. This new grapevine cultivar can be distinguished by its seedless, blue/black berries of with neutral and occasional slight fruity flavor, medium sized clusters, medium vigor, and healthy plant.

Grape plant named 'Faith'

Description and specifications of a new and distinct grapevine cultivar named 'Hope' which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of A-1562 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype)&#xd7;A-1704 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype). This new grapevine cultivar can be distinguished by its very tight large clusters, fruity flavor, high yields, medium vigor, and healthy plant.

Grape plant named 'Hope'

Description and specifications of a new and distinct grapevine cultivar which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Moored (non-patented)&#xd7;NY 45791 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype). This new grapevine cultivar can be distinguished by its seedless, pink berries of distinct-like flavor, small compact clusters, distinctly lobed leaves, medium vigor, and healthy plant.

Grape plant named 'A-1710'

Description and specification of a new and distinct peach tree cultivar named 'White Diamond' which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Ark. 392 (female, non-patented, unreleased genotype)&#xd7;'White River' (male, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 15,159) is provided. This new peach tree cultivar can be distinguished by its late-season maturity, firm flesh, low-acid flavor, large freestone fruits and resistance to bacterial spot disease.

Peach tree named 'White Diamond'

A grape cultivar particularly distinguished by large, seedless, black-skinned berries, large clusters, with a mid to late season of ripening, high productivity and good vine health, is disclosed.

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Fayetteville, AR, United States of America

James N Moore