This section is from the book "Laboratory Manual Of Horticulture", by George W. Hood. Also available from Amazon: Laboratory Manual Of Horticulture.
(Underscore or star the terms that apply to the variety of fruit being studied)
Variety_____________________________
Date_______________________
Group__________________________________________________________________
Synonyms_______________________________________________________________
Size Large Medium Small Uniform Variable
Form Oblate Oval Roundish
Color Amber Black Blue Green Purple Red Violet White Yellow Glossy Translucent
Bloom
Abundance......
Color................
Apex
Adherence of stigma
Adhesion Drops Persistent
Large
Medium
Small
Form
Cylindrical
Ovate
Roundish
Slender
Tapering
Wide
Winged
Irregular
Regular
Long
Medium
Short
Double-shouldered
Single-shouldered
Number per Shoot
Compactness
Compact
Loose
Medium
Peduncle Long Medium Short Slender Thick
Pedicel
Long
Medium
Short
Slender
Thick
Swellings
Warts
Brush
Color....................
Length.................
Color
Greenish
Red
White
Translucent
Transparent
Firmness Firm Medium Soft
Juiciness
Medium
Dry
Juicy
Clear
Pink
Purple
Thick
Thin Texture
Coarse
Melting
Slippery
Solid
Stringy
Tender
Tough Aroma
Aromatic
Foxy
Spicy Flavor
Acid
Foxy
Mild
Spicy
Sweet
Tart
Vinous Quality
Best
Good
Very good
Medium
Poor
Very poor
Separation from Seed
With difficulty
Easily Skin
Medium
Thick
Thin
Tender
Tough
Pigment...........
Flavor
Astringent
Foxy
Neutral
Number.___..
Size
Large
Medium
Small Shape
Notched
Oblong
Plump
Blunt
Pointed
Rounded
Narrow
Wide
Long
Medium
Short Color
Brown
Yellow Raphe
Cordlike
Large
Small
Obscure
Prominent Chalaza
Above center
Below center
Circular
Distinct
Obscure
Oval Use
Dessert
Kitchen
Market
Raisin
Shipping
Wine
Season_______________________________________________________________
Locality_______________________________________________________________
Productiveness________________________________________________________
General Appearance_________________________________________________
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Desirability___________________________________________________________
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History_________________________________________________________________
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Remarks________________________________________________________________
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Make drawings of several different seeds, showing the position and the shape of the chalaza.
 
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