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_______________________________________________________________
Large
Medium
Small
Acute
Irregular
Oblong
Obovate
Ovate
Pyriform
Ribbed
Roundish
Sides unequal
Symmetrical
Turbinate
Neck
Acute
Distinct
Narrow
Obscure
Obtuse
Short
Long
Medium
Short
Slender
Thick
Acuminate
Acute
Furrowed
Lipped
Obtuse
Russeted
Symmetrical
Narrow
Wide
Deep
Medium
Shallow
Ground...................
Overlying
Blushed
Mottled
Striped
Polished..................
Prevailing effect
Closed Open Large Medium Small Calyx Lobes Acuminate Acute Obtuse Long Medium Short Narrow Wide Separated at base
Abrupt
Angular
Corrugated
Furrowed
Obtuse
Symmetrical
Wrinkled
Deep
Medium
Shallow
Narrow
Wide
Skin Dull Glossy Rough Russet Smooth Tender Thick Thin
Tough Waxen
Abaxile
Axile
Large
Medium
Small
Closed
Open
Distant
Medial
Sessile
Clasping Meeting
Conical
Funnel-shaped
Urn-shaped
Long
Short
Narrow
Wide
Absent Present
Flesh
Color....................
Texture
Buttery
Coarse
Crisp
Dry
Granular
Fibrous
Fine
Firm
Juicy
Medium
Sweet
Tender
Tough
Basal
Marginal
Medial Carpels
Cordate
Emarginate
Ovate
Round
Tufted Seed
Acuminate
Acute
Flat
Large
Long
Medium
Narrow
Obtuse
Plump
Small
Tufted
Wide Flavor
Aromatic
Astringent
Flat
Neutral
Sprightly
Sour
Sub-acid
Sweet Quality
Best
Very good
Good
Medium
Poor
Very poor Market
Distant
Local Use
Cooking
Dessert
Market
Season_____________________________________________________________
Locality__________________________________________________________
Productiveness____________________________________________________
General Appearance______________________________________________
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Desirability_______________________________________________________
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History____________________________________________________________
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Remarks___________________________________________________________
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Draw a longitudinal section of the fruit.
 
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