Bellewood Apples – Varieties to Love

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BelleWood Apples – 21 varieties to love! 6140 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 360-318-7720 www.bellewoodfarms.com 2019 -2020

Early Season Varieties: Ready in early September Sansa: The Sansa was introduced in 1969 from Japan. Parentage: Gala and Akane. It is harvested early September. The Sansa is an exceptional good early apple. The fruit is firm, yet tender, juicy and exceptionally sweet. As with many early apples, Sansa apples should be enjoyed fresh, soon after harvest, for a terrific eating experience. It is also, good for salads, sauce and baking.

Sunrise: Sunrise is an attractive modern apple variety, developed in the late 20th century at the famous Summerland Research Station in Canada (home of the Spartan apple), and it is one of the best early-season apple varieties. Parentage: McIntosh and Golden Delicious. Harvested late August to early September. This is a high quality dessert fruit with flesh that is crisp, juicy and sweet. Sunrise apples are at their best when kept refrigerated. When treated like a delicate peach, these totally unique apples will keep very well.

Gravenstein: Introduced to the Northeast in 1820 from the Duke of Austinburg’s garden in Gravenstein, Denmark. This is a world-traveled heritage apple, with names for it in Russian, Italian, German and Danish as well as English. The Gravenstein is a terrific sauce and pie apple. It is a roundish, irregularly shaped apple with a very short stem. It is harvested in early to mid Sept. The Gravenstein is crisp, juicy, aromatic and full of old-fashion tart-sweet flavor.

Zestar: Introduced in 1999 from the University of Minnesota breeding program. Parentage: State Fair and Mn1691 (new apple not yet named). Excellent combination of sugar and acid. Great for eating fresh and cooking. Looking for a “Country Apple” like you use to eat? Zestar is for you!

Tsugaru: Chance seedling of the Golden Delicious. Introduced in 1975 from Japan. Gourmet dessert apple, rated as 2nd best eating apple in Japan, Tsugaru (west part of Aomori Prefecture) is the largest apple producing district in Japan. The flesh of the fruit is creamy white, very juicy, lightly flavored, and moderately sweet with low acidity and very little browning.

Mid Season Varieties Ready in early Oct Jonamac: Introduced in 1972 from New York. Parentage: Jonathan and McIntosh. Harvested mid to late September. Excellent for fresh use; good for salads and baking. Jonamac is an excellent dessert quality apple ripening about a week before McIntosh, which is one of its parents. The fruit is very similar in appearance to Mac, but is more highly colored and firmer. Eating quality is superior to Mac. The fruit is only medium sized and will soften in storage.

Honeycrisp: Introduced in 1960 from Minnesota. Parentage: Researchers originally thought this new variety would fail and threw the new trees on the burn pile. One person saw the future of the apple, grabbed a few off the pile and planted them. The parentage was lost, but the Honeycrisp survived! (Update 2017 – it now has been documented that the parents are: Keepsake and MN1627 an apple unreleased and no longer available). They are harvested mid to late September. The Honeycrisp apple is continually ranking as one of the best apples in taste tests. It is a large fruit that is exceptionally crisp and juicy. It is a gourmet eating apple, with excellent storage capability under normal refrigeration. It also retains its white flesh color long after it has been cut. It is also good for baking, but tends to take a little more time to cook.

Gala: Introduced in 1965 from New Zealand. Parentage: Cox’s Orange Pippen and Golden Delicious. Harvested late September to early October. Gala is a sensory extravaganza! It has an iridescent red blush over a creamy yellow background. The flesh is cream-colored and dense, deeply sweet and intensely aromatic. It is a dessert apple: sweet and delicate that should be served with foods that are not overpowering. The Gala is best served fresh, as cooking destroys some of its most delightful qualities.

Ambrosia: A low-acid apple, which makes it easier for kids and older people to digest. Parentage: Jonathan and Golden Delicious. Its versatility makes it suitable for eating out of hand, for salads or dessert, in entrees, or with cheese. From Similkameen Valley of British Columbia, it was a chance seedling among a row of Jonagold apples. It is slow to oxidize when it is cut or sliced. It remains fresh and white for many hours

Jonagold: Introduced in 1968 from New York. Parentage: Golden Delicious and Jonathon. Harvested the first of October. The apple has a fluffily crisp fruit. It is juicy and aromatic and has a sweet-sour taste. Excellent for fresh eating, baking, pies, and sauces. Jonagolds make great fried apples. Simply sauté in a little butter and add a little cinnamon. This is the apple that brought the apple industry back to Whatcom.

Belle de Boskoop: Introduced in the 1850s from a nursery in Boskoop, Holland. It was probably brought to America in the 1870s, and may be a bud sport of Reinette de Montfort. It is still popular in the Netherlands today. Harvested late October. An excellent cooker, the firm, crisp, creamy yellow flesh is rather acid and very aromatic. It keeps very well, and sweetens somewhat in storage. Belle de Boskoop is essentially a dual- purpose apple, suitable for both dessert and culinary uses. It works equally well in a savory salad, or can be used in pies, pastries and sauce or flans. Belle de Boskoop keeps its shape when cooked.

Golden Supreme: There is debate over where it originated. One source claims it was discovered in Clay County, West Virginia, and another some place in Idaho. Both of them agree the apple was created by chance and introduced in 1960. It is harvested late September to early October. The Golden Supreme is excellent for eating and all culinary uses. A medium sized apple that is greenish yellow to golden brown in color with a firm cream-colored flesh that provides a sweet juicy flavor. This apple is a good selection for drying, for baking, and for making cider. It can be kept for months in refrigerated storage.

McIntosh- Late to mid season. Discovered in Prescott, Ontario 1811 by John McIntosh. It is a Eastern Favorite. A large, bright red apple brushed with vivid green. McIntosh is the archetype of the American apple style-perfumed, crisp, juicy, snowy white flesh. The flavor is good, being sub-acid and perfumed. Crisp, but not hard, white flesh with berry-like aroma and high juiciness. It is traditionally the most popular cultivar in Eastern Canada and New England, well known for the pink sauce unpeeled McIntoshes make. It is the superior eating apple and well suited for applesauce, cider, and pies. It is extremely common to find this particular cultivar packed in children's lunches across North America owing to its small to medium size and longstanding reputation as a healthy snack. Late Season Varieties: Ready in late October Fuji: Introduced in 1962 from Japan. Parentage: Red Delicious and Ralls Janet. Harvested in late October to early November. The flesh of the Fuji is extremely crisp and juicy . . . and actually improves with storage. It is great for eating fresh. While it is difficult to grow in our maritime climate, BelleWood Acres continues to explore strains that will “grow” for you. Check out the pockets of sugar.

Idared: First developed at the University of Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station in 1942; it is a cross between two apple varieties (Jonathan x Wagener). The Idared has a white flesh with a firm body, and generally considered to be tart and juicy. For these reasons, it is very well suited for making apple sauces, pies, and cakes. It remains hardy and durable till the end of January, and can even last until June with proper storage. Harvested mid to late October. Flavor improves with storage.

Sonata: Introduced 1986, it was developed in Dresden, Germany. The Sonata is a cross among the Golden Delicious, an old English apple, the Orange Cox Pippin, and the Duchess of Oldenburg. The Sonata is a delightful apple, sweet with a whisper of tart. A truly smack-your-lips-after-every-bite kind of fruit. Dresden is the home to many great composers so it was given a musical name. The Sonata is a symphony for the tongue. It is a medium-sized apple with excellent flavor. It is an attractive apple with a bright, pinkish red blush over a yellow background with a firm and finely grained, creamy color flesh. Like a fine wine, the flavor matures in storage.

BelleWood Prince: The original Red JonaprinceTM hailed from the small town of Weert, in the Netherlands in 1994. It was a chance seedling in a commercial orchard. It was introduced to America by Van Well Nursery. Known on our farm as the BelleWood Prince, it is a pleasing mix of sweet and tart. We call it our spicy apple! It is juicy with a crunch that excites. It is great for eating fresh, cooking and baking. The BelleWood Prince, a brother to the Jonagold shares the same parents: Golden Delicious and Jonathon. It is a perfect apple for the holidays.

Mountain Rose: An heirloom variety, the Mountain Rose offers a tart taste reminiscent to strawberry lemonade and a texture similar to a Granny Smith apple. Delicious enjoyed out of hand, this apple's remarkable color is revealed when thinly sliced and served as edible garnish for most anything. Dress up cheese plates and fresh fruit platters. A perfect choice for cobblers, muffins, pancakes and quick breads. Resistant to turning brown after cutting. To store, refrigerate at 34-36 degrees Fahrenheit. .

NEW! EverCrisp: New from the State of Ohio. EverCrisp is the “child” of a Honeycrisp and a Fuji.. It is sweet flavor and has a Texture similar to Honeycrisp. It resembles Fuji in shape and appearance. This will be BelleWood’s Winter apple as it is picked last and stores well in refrigeration. It is an apple with a greater density so it maintains its crunch for a long time. Sample and give us your opinion.

BelleWood Pears 6140 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 360-318-7720 2012

Red and Green Clapp – Early – Late August - The season’s first with limited quantity! The Red and Green Clapp pears are a delicious early pear that is a must to try. Let it add beauty to your tables as it sits for 3-5 days to ripen. The flesh is medium firm, white, fine-grained with good flavor.

Comice – Late September - Just a few trees, get them while you can!

Comice pears are a French variety discovered in about 1849. It is considered the king of the pears because of its extreme juiciness and sweetness. They are a large yellow fruit - an excellent dessert- quality pear. Flesh is tender with excellent flavor. Skin color is yellow with a slight blush. Best when used fresh. With its delicate nature it is not recommended for cooking. Their flesh is very soft, and can best be described as creamy in texture. For many pear lovers, Comice are the pinnacle of pears.

COMICE WITH CHEESE No Better Combination! The sweet buttery flesh of Comice can find no better compliment than when served with cheese, especially soft ripening cheeses like Brie, Camembert, or any of the blues. It is the extreme juiciness of Comice, which coincidentally makes them a poor choice for any process requiring cooking, that earns them such high accolades for eating freshly sliced. Ripen a Comice pear, section it and serve with your favorite cheese.

Bosc – Available late Oct, thru Christmas

Bosc pears have their origin in Belgium and were introduced to the United States in 1832. Their flesh is yellowish-white, tender, aromatic, juicy and smooth textured. Flavor is rich and sweet. It stores well and is excellent for canning, baking and eating fresh. Bosc are an elegant variety, with distinctive characteristics that set them apart from other pears. Those who are familiar with Bosc, appreciate their more firm, yet tender flesh and their sweet-spiced flavor.

COOKING WITH BOSC Because Bosc Pears have a more firm, dense flesh than other pear varieties, they are ideal for use in cooking; baking, broiling, poaching. They retain their shape and texture better than other varieties, and their flavor is less likely to be overwhelmed by the use of spices like cinnamon, clove or nutmeg. Of course, they are also excellent for fresh eating, particularly by those who prefer a more firm texture.

Ambrosia

Sunrise Magic It is new, new, new! Our 2018 Delight • Matures late for lasting Crunch and Flavor • Outstanding tartness blended to a banquet of flavors, with conspicuous “apple freckles” • Great for eating fresh and cooking • Limited amount-enjoy while they last Parentage: Splendor and Gala For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Sunrise Magic It is new, new, new! Our 2018 Delight • Matures late for lasting Crunch and Flavor • Outstanding tartness blended to a banquet of flavors, with conspicuous “apple freckles” • Great for eating fresh and cooking • Limited amount–enjoy while they last Parentage: Splendor and Gala For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Zestar The Country apple with the Zesty taste!

BelleWood Prince

Golden Supreme

• Excellent snacking apple • Great for all culinary uses • A chance seedling from a Golden Delicious orchard from Idaho in 1960 • Harvested late Sept. to early Oct. Parentage: Chance seedling For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com Sunrise • Excellent snacking apple • Crisp juicy white flesh with a wonderful balance of sweet and tart • Introduced in 1990 from Canada • One of the best early apples

Parentage: McIntosh and Golden Delicious For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Sunrise • Excellent snacking apple • Crisp juicy white flesh with a wonderful balance of sweet and tart • Introduced in 1990 from Canada • One of the best early apples

Parentage: McIntosh and Golden Delicious For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

“OOPS, You caught me naked!” BelleWood Apples in the Buff Washed, brushed, un-waxed and lightly shined…“naturally” from our orchard to you. BelleWood Acres 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden, WA 98264 360-318-7720

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Check it out! Jonagolds – No wax finish They are washed, brushed and lightly shined… naturally, from our orchard to you.

Jonagolds Super sized! Super Flavor! Super Crisp! BeLLeWood’s BEST

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OOPS “You caught me naked!” BelleWood Apples in the Buff

Washed, brushed, un-waxed and lightly shined…“naturally” from our orchard to you.

OOPS “You caught me naked!” BelleWood Apples in the Buff

Washed, brushed, un-waxed and lightly shined…“naturally” from our orchard to you.

Check it out! Jonagolds – No wax finish! Just washed, brushed and lightly shined… naturally, from our orchard to you.

OOPS “You caught me naked!”

NO WAX – We are washed, brushed and lightly shined… naturally, from the orchard to you.

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NO WAX – We are washed, brushed and lightly shined… naturally, from the orchard to you. Jonagold BelleWood’s End of the Season Special

 Perfect For Your Holiday Baking  Great as a Fresh Healthy Snack!  Keep refrigerated and Enjoy! Thank you for sharing the Apple Season with us. See you next year!

Jonagold BelleWood’s End of the Season Special

 Perfect For Your Holiday Baking  Great as a Fresh Healthy Snack!  Keep Refrigerated and Enjoy! Thank you for sharing the Apple Season with us. See you next year!

EverCrisp The Newest of the BelleWood Family! • The “Child” of Honeycrisp and Fuji • Sweet flavor with a texture similar to Honeycrisp • But resembles a Fuji in shape and appearance! • It is our famous winter apple. Needs to be stored for two months to develop its great flavor. • Has a crunch that lasts. • Give us your opinion.

Zestar The Country apple with the Zesty taste! • Crunch into Zestar! • Sprightly sweet-tart taste with a hint of brown sugar. • Introduced in 1999 from the University of Minnesota. • Great for eating fresh and cooking

For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Zestar The Country apple with the Zesty taste!

Gravenstein

It’s TRADITION! -an old fashion flavor that cannot be beat! • Came to the USA in 1820 from Gravenstein, Denmark • Terrific for apple pies and sauce. • Yes, it is ugly, but some think it’s beautiful . . . • Juicy, aromatic and full of tart-sweet flavor For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Gravenstein

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HoneyCrisp – BelleWood’s Best Super sized! Super Flavor! Super Crisp! Jonagolds– BelleWood’s Best Super sized! Super Flavor! Super Crisp!

Jonagolds – BelleWood’s Best Super sized! Super Flavor! Super Crisp!

Jonagolds – BelleWood’s Best Super sized! Super Flavor! Super Crisp! HoneyCrisp

HoneyCrisp

GALA

• Deeply Sweet and Intensely Aromatic • Best Served Fresh! • Introduced in 1960 from New Zealand • Parentage: Cox’s Orange Pippen and Golden Delicious For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

GALA

Tsugaru

• Find the “sugar” in Tsugaru • Extra Sweet – a Dessert in a Fruit • A New Taste Experience • Introduced in 1975 from Japan For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Tsugaru

• Find the “sugar” in Tsugaru • Extra Sweet – a Dessert in a Fruit • A New Taste Experience • Introduced in 1975 from Japan For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Jonagold

• The Perfect Mix of Tart and Sweet • Eating Fresh Doesn’t get any Better! • Great for Baking, Pies and Sauce • Introduced in 1968 from New York • Parentage: Golden Delicious and Jonathon For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Jonagold • The Perfect Mix of Tart and Sweet • Eating Fresh Doesn’t get any Better! • Great for Baking, Pies and Sauce • Introduced in 1968 from New York • Parentage: Golden Delicious and Jonathon For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com Jonamac

Jonamac

• A McIntosh with a kiss of sugar! • Excellent for eating fresh • Good for salads and baking • Introduced in 1972 from New York • Parentage: McIntosh and Jonathon For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com Sonata • Unique color – Unique Eating! • Like a Fine Wine, the Flavor Matures with Storage • Great for all your Baking Needs • Introduced in 1986 from Germany • Parentage: Duchess of Oldenburg and Cox Orange Pippen For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Sonata • Unique color – Unique Eating! • Like a Fine Wine, the Flavor Matures with Storage • Great for all your Baking Needs • Introduced in 1986 from Germany • Parentage: Duchess of Oldenburg and Cox Orange Pippen For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Fuji • Extremely Crisp and Juicy • Sweet . . . with Pockets of Sugar • Best for Eating Fresh • Introduced in 1962 from Japan Parentage: Red Delicious and Ralls Janet For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Fuji • Extremely Crisp and Juicy • Sweet . . . with Pockets of Sugar • Best for Eating Fresh Introduced in 1962 from Japan

Parentage: Red Delicious and Ralls Janet For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

McIntosh • Eastern Favorite-Brings “Fall” home • Flavor is sub-acid and perfumed • Bright red to purple over green with snow white flesh • All purpose, but does not hold up to lengthy cooking Discovered in Prescott, Ontario 1811 by John McIntosh For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com Sansa • Excellent Eating Apple • Juicy and exceptionally Sweet • Perfect for salads • Introduced in 1969 from Japan • Parentage: Gala and Akane For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Sansa • Excellent Eating Apple • Juicy and exceptionally Sweet • Perfect for salads • Introduced in 1969 from Japan • Parentage: Gala and Akane For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Bosc Pears • Yellow-white Flesh that is Tender, Aromatic and Juicy • Flavor is Rich and Sweet • Excellent for eating fresh, baking or cooking • Introduced in 1832 from Belgium For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Red Clapp Pears • The first pear ready to eat in Whatcom • Tear drop in shape, it is the perfect pear for your fall bowls • Fine grained with very white flesh • Excellent for eating fresh alone or with our bleu cheese or Comte For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com Comice Pears • A sweet buttery flesh excellent with cheese ( Brie or BelleWood’s Bleu d’Auvergne ) • Flesh is tender with excellent flavor • Best eaten fresh, because of it juiciness, it is not recommended for cooking. • A French variety discovered in 1849

Comice Pears • A sweet buttery flesh excellent with cheese ( Brie or BelleWood’s Bleu d’Auvergne ) • Flesh is tender with excellent flavor • Best eaten fresh, because of it juiciness, it is not recommended for cooking. • A French variety discovered in 1849

Honeycrisp Weigh Your Own

Belle de Boskoop The OLDE Dutch Country apple with and OLDE Country taste! Just like at grandma’s house! • Introduced in 1811 from the Netherlands. • Excellent for cooking and baking. • Creamy yellow flesh that is rather acid and very aromatic. • Sweetens in storage. For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com Idared • Tangy and Tart, an “oldtime” favorite! • Introduced in 1942 from Idaho • A firm apple whose flavor improves with storage • Good for fresh eating, salads, pie, sauce and baking Parentage: Wagner and Jonathon For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Idared • Tangy and Tart, an “oldtime” favorite! • Introduced in 1942 from Idaho • A firm apple whose flavor improves with storage • Good for fresh eating, salads, pie, sauce and baking Parentage: Wagner and Jonathon For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com School House Red • New (2010) to BelleWood as our mystery apple. • It is believed to be a cross between a Gala and ? • Named because of its color and small size, perfect for our school age visitors. • It is crunchy and full of sweet juice. • Help us describe it! Parentage: Unknown For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

School House Red • New (2010) to BelleWood as our mystery apple. • It is believed to be a cross between a Gala and ? • Named because of its color and small size, perfect for our school age visitors. • It is crunchy and full of sweet juice. • Help us describe it! Parentage: Unknown For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Idared • Tangy and Tart, an “oldtime” favorite! • Introduced in 1942 from Idaho • A firm apple whose flavor improves with storage • Good for fresh eating, salads, pie, sauce and baking Parentage: Wagner and Jonathon For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com Sunrise • One of the best early season varieties! • Introduced in 1990 from Canada • The flesh is remarkably crisp, and fairly juicy - nice tart/sweet balance. • It is an excellent snacking apple! Parentage: McIntosh x Golden Delicious x un-named cultivar For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Sunrise • One of the best early season varieties! • Introduced in 1990 from Canada • The flesh is remarkably crisp, and fairly juicy - nice tart/sweet balance. • It is an excellent snacking apple! Parentage: McIntosh x Golden Delicious x un-named cultivar For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Orin • Surprisingly sweet and crunchy overlaid with spectacular aromatics! • Developed at the Aomori Apple Research Station in Japan. • Some say it has somewhat of a pineapple flavor while others describe it as having a subtle pear-like taste. • Great for eating fresh alone or with bleu cheese. Parentage: Golden Delicious and Indo For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

School House Red • New (2010) to BelleWood as our mystery apple. • It is believed to be a cross between a Gala and something else. • Named because of its color and small size, perfect for our school age visitors. • It is crunchy and full of sweet juice. • Help us describe it! Parentage: Unknown For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com Sonata • Unique color – Unique Eating! • Like a Fine Wine, the Flavor Matures with Storage • Great for all your Baking Needs • Introduced in 1986 from Germany • Parentage: Duchess of Oldenburg and Cox Orange Pippen For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

HoneyCrisp

• Ranked #1 in taste tests • Crisp and Juicy – Magically Unique! • Excellent served with Honey Roasted Peanut Butter or cheese • Introduced in 1960 from Minnesota For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com Jonagold • The Perfect Mix of Tart and Sweet • Eating Fresh Doesn’t get any Better! • Great for Baking, Pies and Sauce • Introduced in 1968 from New York • Parentage: Golden Delicious and Jonathon For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

• Extremely Crisp and Juicy • Sweet . . . with Pockets of Sugar • Best for Eating Fresh • Introduced in 1962 from Japan • Parentage: Red Delicious and Ralls Janet

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Fuji

• Extremely Crisp and Juicy • Sweet . . . with Pockets of Sugar • Best for Eating Fresh • Introduced in 1962 from Japan • Parentage: Red Delicious and Ralls Janet

For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Fuji

• Extremely Crisp and Juicy • Sweet . . . with Pockets of Sugar • Best for Eating Fresh • Introduced in 1962 from Japan • Parentage: Red Delicious and Ralls Janet

For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Mountain Rose • An heirloom variety – It is old but NEW! • A tart taste reminiscent of strawberry lemonade. • It is pink inside, perfect to dress up a cheese plate or fresh fruit platter. • Great for cobblers, muffins, pancakes and quick breads. • Resistant to turning brown after cutting. Parentage: Unknown For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com Tsugaru

• Find the “sugar” in Tsugaru • Extra Sweet – a Dessert in a Fruit • A New Taste Experience • Introduced in 1975 from Japan For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Tsugaru

• Find the “sugar” in Tsugaru • Extra Sweet – a Dessert in a Fruit • A New Taste Experience • Introduced in 1975 from Japan For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Tsugaru

• Find the “sugar” in Tsugaru • Extra Sweet – a Dessert in a Fruit • A New Taste Experience • Introduced in 1975 from Japan For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Tsugaru

• Find the “sugar” in Tsugaru • Extra Sweet – a Dessert in a Fruit • A New Taste Experience • Introduced in 1975 from Japan For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com Golden Supreme

Golden Supreme

BelleWood Prince

• A holiday JONAGOLD from us to you! • Pleasing mix of sweet and tart - ”spicy” • JONAGOLD with a crunch that excites • JONAGOLD that is great for fresh eating, cooking and baking • No wax finish – just washed and brushed and lightly shined Parentage: Jonathan and Golden Delicious For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com Mountain Rose • An heirloom variety – It is old but NEW! • A tart taste reminiscent of strawberry lemonade. • It is pink inside, perfect to dress up a cheese plate or fresh fruit platter. • Great for cobblers, muffins, pancakes and quick breads. • Resistant to turning brown after cutting. Parentage: Unknown For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

HoneyCrisp

• Ranked #1 in taste tests • Crisp and Juicy – Magically Unique! • Excellent served with Honey Roasted Peanut Butter or cheese • Introduced in 1960 from Minnesota

School House Red • New (2010) to BelleWood as our mystery apple. • It is believed to be a cross between a Gala and something else. • Named because of its color and small size, perfect for our school age visitors. • It is crunchy and full of sweet juice. • Help us describe it! Parentage: Unknown Orin • Surprisingly sweet and crunchy overlaid with spectacular aromatics! • Developed at the Aomori Apple Research Station in Japan. • Some say it has somewhat of a pineapple flavor while others describe it as having a subtle pear-like taste. • Great for eating fresh alone or with bleu cheese. Parentage: Golden Delicious and Indo For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Ambrosia

• A low-acid apple, which makes it easier for kids and older people to digest • Its versatility makes it suitable for eating out of hand, for salads or dessert, in entrees, or with cheese • From Similkameen Valley of British Columbia, a chance seedling among a row of Jonagold apples. • It is slow to oxidize, when it is cut or sliced it remains fresh and white for many hours Parentage: Jonathan and Golden Delicious - For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com Sunrise Magic It is new, new, new! Our 2018 Delight • WSU newest apple - WA-2 - a Cougar Choice • Matures late for lasting Crunch • Outstanding tartness blended to a banquet of flavors • Great for eating fresh and cooking For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Sunrise Magic It is new, new, new! Our 2018 Delight • WSU newest apple - WA-2 - a Cougar Choice • Matures late for lasting Crunch • Outstanding tartness blended to a banquet of flavors • Great for eating fresh and cooking For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Zestar The Country apple with the Zesty taste!

• Crunch into Zestar! • Sprightly sweet-tart taste with a hint of brown sugar. • Introduced in 1999 from the University of Minnesota. • Great for eating fresh and cooking For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com Gravenstein It’s TRADITION! -an old fashion flavor that cannot be beat! • Came to the USA in 1820 from Gravenstein, Denmark • Terrific for apple pies and sauce. • Yes, it is ugly, but some think it’s beautiful . . . • Juicy, aromatic and full of tart-sweet flavor For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Gravenstein It’s TRADITION! -an old fashion flavor that cannot be beat! • Came to the USA in 1820 from Gravenstein, Denmark • Terrific for apple pies and sauce. • Yes, it is ugly, but some think it’s beautiful . . . • Juicy, aromatic and full of tart-sweet flavor For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Jonamac

• A McIntosh with a kiss of sugar! • Excellent for eating fresh • Good for salads and baking • Introduced in 1972 from New York • Parentage: McIntosh and Jonathon For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com McIntosh • Eastern Favorite-Brings “Fall” home • Flavor is sub-acid and perfumed • Bright red to purple over green with snow white flesh • All purpose, but does not hold up to lengthy cooking Discovered in Prescott, Ontario 1811 by John McIntosh For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

School House Red: (The oblong One) New (2010) to BelleWood as our mystery apple. It is believed to be a cross between a Gala and something else. Named because of its color and small size, it is perfect for our school age visitors and for those who want a smaller snack. It is perfect for your pocket. It is crunchy and full of sweet juice.

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NEW! Sunrise Magic: WSU’s newest apple – WA 2 – A Cougar Choice! It is a late harvested apple that needs to rest a few months before it hits its flavor peak. The later maturity results in a lasting crunch. This is our highlighted apple for the holidays and will remain a fantastic eating experience into Jan. and Feb. Its outstanding tartness blends to make a banquet of flavors. Great for eating fresh and cooking. For more information: www.bellewoodfarms.com

Orin: (The Green One) Introduced from Japan, the sweet Orin is a true delicacy. In Japan it is customary to slice and share these apples with family and friends following meals and for special occasion. It has a subtle pear-like flavor, (some can taste Pineapple) that is a treat to remember. Parentage: Golden Delicious and Indo. Ranks #3 in taste tests (Fuji is #1, Tsugaru is #2). All three varieties are grown at BelleWood. School House Red: (The oblong One) New (2010) to BelleWood as our mystery apple. It is believed to be a cross between a Gala and something else. Named because of its color and small size, it is perfect for our school age visitors and for those who want a smaller snack. It is perfect for your pocket! It is crunchy and full of sweet juice. Honeycrisp: Introduced in 1960 from Minnesota. Parentage: Researchers originally thought this new variety would fail and threw the new trees on the burn pile. One person saw the future of the apple, grabbed a few off the pile and planted them. The parentage was lost, but the Honeycrisp survived! (Update 2017 – it now has been documented that the parents are: Keepsake and MN1627 an apple unreleased and no longer available). They are harvested mid to late September. The Honeycrisp apple is continually ranking as one of the best apples in taste tests. It is a large fruit that is exceptionally crisp and juicy. It is a gourmet eating apple, with excellent storage capability under normal refrigeration. It also retains its white flesh color long after it has been cut. It is also good for baking, but tends to take a little more time to cook.

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