Grape Variety: Princess

Variety Name	Princess
TTB Approved Name(s)	Princess
All Synonyms	California 45-59, C45-59
Countries of Origin	USA
Species	Vitis vinifera
Breeder	David Ramming and Ronald Tarailo
Institution	USDA ARS Hort. Crops Research Lab (Parlier, CA)
Year Released	1999
Pedigree	Crimson Seedless x B40-208
References	Show 3 references Hide references USDA, ARS, National Genetic Resources Program. Germplasm Resources Information Network – (GRIN). [Online Database] National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland. Link USDA-ARS notices to fruit growers and nurseryman of naming and/or release. Various dates – these are the official notices of introduction. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Code of Federal Regulations Title 27 Part 4.91 List of approved prime names. Link
Berry Color	White
Uses	Table
Comments	PLEASE NOTE: Sales of this variety are restricted outside the United States. Any inquiries should be directed to the California Table Grape Commission in Fresno, California.

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	Princess [01]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	USDA, Fresno, California
Comments	PLEASE NOTE: Sales of this selection are restricted outside the United States. Inquiries should be directed to the California Table Grape Commission. The breeder of this selection was David Ramming, USDA, Fresno, California. In 2001, the variety name was changed from Melissa to Princess due trademark protection for the name Melissa. Princess 01 underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard. The treated material successfully completed testing in 2013 and will be planted at Russell Ranch as Princess 01.1.
	Princess [02]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	USDA, Fresno, California
Comments	PLEASE NOTE: Sales of this selection are restricted outside the United States. Inquiries should be directed to the California Table Grape Commission in Fresno, California. The breeder of this selection was David Ramming, USDA, Fresno, California. In 2001, the variety name was changed from Melissa to Princess due trademark protection for the name Melissa.