·         Cortland
(1926, New York) A Ben Davis X McIntosh cross; sprightly, especially good for salads 

·         Cox's Orange Pippin
(1830 England) Considered by many to be one of the best fresh eating varieties; flesh is juicy and rich, with an aromatic, intense flavor

·        Criterion
(1973;  Parker, Washington)  Red Delicious, Golden Delicious and Winter Banana offspring; flesh is crispy and juicy; taste is mild and sweet with just a hint of tartness

·        Early Cortland
(1900's, USA)  Fragrant classic Cortland taste.  Tangy and known for cooking.

·        Early McIntosh
(1930, USA)  Cross between McIntosh and Red Delicious; sweet with some acidity; mainly a fresh eating apple

·        Empire
Cross between McIntosh and Red Delicious; crisp, clean taste, with the slight sweetness of its parent, McIntosh

·     Gala
Cross between Cox's Orange Pippin and Red Delicious; delicious for fresh eating, as it is juicy and mildly sweet 

·     Golden Delicious
One of the most popular varieties in the world; mild and slightly sweet, with just the right amount of tang in its juice

·     Golden Russet
(1845, USA)  Comparable to the finer European gourmet apples; terrific for cider-making and fresh eating; the rich, dense flesh contains the full flavor of sugar and honey

·      Gravenstein
(1600's, Europe) Possibly the oldest and most distinctive summer variety;  juicy, breaking, spicy taste; excellent for dessert and culinary use

·      Grimes Golden
(1832, USA)  A gourmet delight when at its best; rich, honeyed flavor with aromatic, perfumed skin; very good for cider, sauces, fresh eating

·      Jonagold
(Jonathan x Golden Delicious; c. 1968) Creamy yellow flesh; sweet and juicy; excellent sweet-tart dessert apple

·      Jonathan
(Ulster county, New York; c.early 1800s) Flavor can vary from mild to tart, depending on where it is grown; thin, tough skin; flesh is crisp, fine-textured and juicy; good for fresh eating and cooking into sauces

·      Chenango Strawberry
(1800's, Chenango county, New York) Delicate, beautiful variety with fragrance resembling roses

·      Macoun
(1923, New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, McIntosh x Jersey Black) Dark red color; white flesh is firm, juicy and aromatic; delicious for fresh eating and in pies

·      Melrose
(Ohio, c. early 1940s; Jonathan x Red Delicious) With rich flavor and coarse, juicy flesh, Melrose is a good fresh-eating apple, especially when left to age a little while after picking. In storage it develops a warm, fruity aroma. It has a touch of Red Delicious sweetness. Melrose is an excellent choice for kitchen use, retaining its shape and flavor in the oven.

·      Mollie's Delicious
(1966, Rutgers University; Golden Delicious x Red Gravenstein) Delightful summer variety, harvested in late August to early September; the greenish-white flesh is sweet and crisp; appeals to those who like a mild tasting apple

·      Mutsu (also called Crispin)
(1930's, Japan, Indo x Golden Delicious) Mutsu is a variety developed in Japan that is growing in popularity here. It is an excellent desert apple. Large and greenish-yellow, Mutsu is packed with juice with a perfect balance between sweet and tart. It makes great sauce, especially if the peel is left on for more flavor.

·      Northern Spy
(c.1800, Canandaigua, New York) Yellowish-white flesh is juicy and sweetly tart, with a high vitamin C content; the quintessential baking apple, Spies are great for pies.

·      Northwestern Greening
(1872, Waupaca county, Wisconsin; Golden Russet x Alexander?) The most popular non-red apple grown in the North Central states; tough yellowish skin with greenish yellow flesh that is firm, juicy, and mildly tart; primarily cooked into sauces and pies; ripens in October; a good keeper

·      Prairie Spy
(1940, University of Minnesota) Creamy white flesh; juicy and flavorful; good for fresh eating and for cooking into pies and sauces. Keeps well through the winter.

·      Tydeman's Red 
(????, ) A Winesap variety with firm texture and depth of flavor.  

·      Viking
(????, ) One of the first to arrive in the summer.  Almost purple color with tender flesh and fragrant taste.