Synonym or breeding number (also NY 12-997) for the grape variety New York Muscat; see there.
The red grape variety is an interspecific new variety between Muscat d'Hamburg x Ontario. Synonyms or breeding numbers are New York 12997, NY 12997 and NY Muscat. Genes of Vitis vinifera and Vitis labrusca are contained. The hybrid was...
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