Circa 1976 list of grape varieties grown in Texas

The following is list of grape varieties grown in Texas, published around 1976 in Texas Fruit and Nut Varieties, by M. L. "Marty" Baker, Extension Horticulturist

AMERICAN GRAPES
Lenoir (Black Spanish) is a small, black grape which forms long, open clusters. The vine is vigorous and produces moderate crops. Lenoir is susceptible of leaf and fruit diseases and must be sprayed regularly. It is resistant to Pierce's Disease and can be grown on the Texas Gulf Coast. Lenoir has been reported as an outstanding variety in Texas since 1889.
Herbemont is a very small, brownish-red grape which forms a small, compact cluster. The vine is very vigorous, productive and tolerant of extreme hot and cold. Herbemont vines are Pierce's Disease-resistant and have a history of strong health and long life in south Texas. G. Onderdonk of Victoria County considered Heremont his best variety in 1889. Herbemont grapes produce a very sweet juice which is excellent for fermenting.
Champanel is a large, black grape which forms a relatively large, loose cluster. The vine is very vigorous and very tolerant of heat and drought. Champanel grows well in alkaline and black soils, so it is adapted to areas of North Central Texas which can produce no other variety. Champanel is an excellent grape arbor variety.
Favorite is a medium-sized, black grape which forms medium-sized, compact clusters. The vine is moderately vigorous and very productive. Favorite was discovered as a seedling of Black Spanish in Brenham, Texas. It is very similar to Black Spanish but has higher quality fruit.
Ellen Scott is a large, purplish grape which forms large, even-shouldered clusters. The vine is vigorous, moderately productive and the fruit has high quality.
Beacon is a large, black grape which forms large, moderately compact clusters. The vine is moderately vigorous, very productive and well adapted to Central Texas.
Carman is a medium-sized, black grape which forms medium to large, compact clusters. The vine is vigorous and resistant to insects and disease. At one time Carman was the most widely grown variety in North Texas. This was due to its vigor, hardiness, and fruitfulness. It is the highest yielding variety grown in Montague County.
Fredonia is a large, black grape which forms large, compact clusters. The vine is hardy and vigorous. Fredonia is very similar to Concord, but does not have uneven ripening.
Golden Muscat is a large, white grape which forms large, loose clusters. The vine is moderately vigorous and very productive. Golden Muscat is an excellent table grape variety, and is well adapted to North Central Texas.

FRENCH, VITUS VINIFERA, GRAPES
Thompson Seedless is a white grape which forms large, long clusters. The vine is moderately vigorous.
French Colombard is a medium-sized, white grape which forms medium-sized clusters. The vine is very vigorous with dense foliage.
Emerald Riesling is a medium-sized, yellowish grape which forms large, long clusters. The vines are vigorous.
Chenin Blanc is a medium-sized, white grape which forms large, compact, clonical clusters. The Vines are vigorous.
Barbera is a medium-sized, black grape which forms medium-sized, short clusters. The vines are moderately vigorous and form relatively small canes.
Ruby Cabernet is a medium-sized, black, round grape which forms medium-sized, long clusters. The vine is moderately vigorous.
Petite Sirah is a medium-sized, black, round grape which forms medium-sized clusters. The vine is moderately vigorous.

FRENCH-AMERICAN HYBRID GRAPES
Seibel 9110 (Verdelet) is a medium-sized, yellow grape which forms large, moderately compact clusters. The vines are productive, vigorous, hardy and disease resistant. The berry is semi-seedless, with an edible rudimentary seedcoat but no true seeds. Seibel 9110 has produced very well in North and South Central Texas, and is a strongly recommended variety.
Seyve-Villard 12-375 (Villard blanc) is a medium-sized, white grape which forms large, loose clusters. Seyve-Villard 12-375 is a very good variety in Arkansas and Oklahoma and is recommended for trail plantings.
Aurelia is a large, white grape which forms short, loose clusters. The vines are moderately vigorous, relatively disease resistant and very productive. The berries may contain no seeds or as many as three. Aurelia has produced well in South Central Texas.
Himrod is a small, round, white grape which forms medium-sized, loose cluster. The vines are moderately vigorous, moderately productive and cold hardy. Himrod has produced well in the Winter Garden area.
Carolina Blackrose is a large, black grape which forms large, loose clusters. The vines are moderately vigorous but not disease resistant. In moist environments this variety must be sprayed to prevent black rot.

MUSCADINES
Hunt is a medium-sized, black grape which forms large clusters. The vines are very productive, vigorous and disease resistant. Hunt is a pistillate (female) variety and requires a pollinator.
Jumbo is a very large, black grape which forms large clusters. The vines are vigorous and disease resistant. Jumbo will ripen over a long period of time. Jumbo is a pistillate (female) variety and requires a pollinator.
Cowart is a very large, black grape which forms very large clusters. The vine is vigorous and very productive. Cowart forms a complete flower and does not require a pollinator.
Higgins is a very large, reddish-bronze grape which forms large clusters. The vine is very productive, vigorous and disease resistant. Higgins is a pistillate (female) variety and requires a pollinator.
Carlos is a small, bronze grape which forms a medium-sized cluster. The vine is vigorous, disease resistant and very productive. Carlos forms a complete flower and does not require a pollinator.
Magnolia is a medium-sized, bronze grape which forms medium-sized clusters. The vines are moderately vigorous and productive. Magnolia forms a complete flower and does not require a pollinator.

GRAPE ROOTSTOCKS
Dog Ridge is a seedling selection of Vitis champini. It forms roots relatively well and stimulates vigor in many varieties grafted onto it. Dog Ridge is graft-compatible with most French, American and French-American varieties. Dog Ridge is resistant to rootknot nematodes.
Champanel is a T. V. Munson hybrid selected in 1893 from Vitis Champini x Vitis labrusca var. Worden. It is a very vigorous rootstock. Champanel cuttings root well. It is tolerant to heat and drought. Champanel grows in most soils, but is most valuable on heavy clay soil where few rootstocks grow well. Champanel is somewhat tolerant to cotton root rot. It is excessively vigorous to light sandy soil.
LaPryor is a native hybrid with Mustang, Vitis candicans, grapes appearing to be in its parentage. It roots relatively well and is very compatible with some American hybrids. LaPryor is very tolerant to cotton root rot.