Cross between McIntosh and Ben Davis, developed in 1898 by S.A. Beach at the New York Agricultural Experiment Station. One of New England’s most popular apples.
Discovered on property of O. Marn of Waiwhero, Upper Moutere, Nelson, New Zealand. Thought to be a Lady Hamilton seedling. Introduced and grown commercially in 1952 by William Brothers’ Braeburn Orchards. Smooth texture and sweet “old-fashioned”...
An older variety of unknown origin thought to be American and dating back to 1800. “The apple in grandmothers’ back yard.” Coarse flesh, mild flavor, very aromatic.
Originating about 1740 on a farm near Wilmington, MA the apple was first known as the “Woodpecker” because the tree was frequented by that bird. Later propagated by Col. Baldwin, there is a monument at the sight of the original tree. Hard, crisp, juicy,...
