Grāpple
In the heart of the world’s finest apple country, Wenatchee Washington, a new method for enhancing the natural flavor of apples was created. The owners of C&O Nursery, the Snyder family, have provided apple growers with the finest apple varieties in the world for 98 years. The Grāpple is a product of the Snyder’s innovation and commitment to introducing exciting varieties that you will want to share with your friends and family.

The Grāpple is a Washington State Extra Fancy Fuji apple. This is the only apple that currently meets the strict Grāpple standards. The Fuji is bathed through a patented process and in a few days the entire apple takes on the essence and mouth-watering taste of Concord grapes. The combination is outstanding.

Gala (Gay-La)
This variety originated in New Zealand, a cross between Kidd's Orange Red and Golden Delicious. The Royal Gala strain was named in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, who deemed it her favorite during a visit to New Zealand. It was brought to the United States in the early 1970s, and is now one of the country's most popular apples. This crispy, juicy, very sweet apple is ideal for snacking. Galas can vary in color, from cream to red- and yellow-striped. U.S.-grown Galas are harvested beginning in mid-July, and are typically available year-round.

Golden Delicious
This old favorite was discovered as a chance seedling in 1890 in Clay County, W.Va., and was originally named Mullin's Yellow Seedling. Renamed in 1916, its parents are thought to be Golden Reinette and Grimes Golden. Gulden’s have a pale yellow skin, sometimes with a red blush. Mellow and sweet, all-purpose Gulden’s are great for eating out of hand, baking and salads. Golden's crisp, pale yellow flesh resists browning, making it a good choice for salads and other dishes. Golden's appear on the market in September, and are available year-round. Cooks, note that you can reduce the amount of added sugar when making pies with Golden's.

Granny Smith
This Australian native was discovered in 1868 as a chance seedling by "Granny" Anne Smith of Ryde, New South Wales. One parent might have been a French Crab Apple. Granny’s are known for their distinctive green flesh, which sometimes bears a red blush, and their very tart flavor. An all-purpose apple, Granny’s work equally well as a snack or in pies and sauce. U.S. Granny’s are harvested beginning in August, and are available year-round.

Red Delicious
This most widely recognized of all U.S. apple varieties originated in Iowa in the 1870s. This sweet, crispy, juicy apple varies in color from striped red to solid midnight red. Western Red Delicious are elongated in shape, with pronounced "feet"; Eastern-grown Delicious are more round. This apple is best eaten fresh or in salads. Red Delicious apples are available year round, starting in September.

Honeycrisp
This honey of an apple has a honeyed, mild flavor and a crispness deemed explosive. Crispy, juicy and sweet, this popular newcomer is a cross between a Macoun and a Honeygold. Honeycrisp's skin is a distinctive mottled red over a yellow background, with coarse flesh. This apple is good for snacking, salads and sauce-making, and stores well. Honeycrisp is college educated, developed by the University of Minnesota. Harvested beginning in September, supplies are limited but growing.

Cameo® (Kam-E-O)
This new apple with an old-world name was discovered as a chance seedling in the late 1980s in Washington State. Cameo® makes its cameo appearance beginning in October. It bears red stripes over a cream-colored background. Extra-crispy Cameo has a sweet-tart taste. This apple resists browning, making it a natural choice for salads and fruit trays. Cooks, please note that Cameo's extra-denseness takes a bit longer to cook. Cameo is a registered trademark of the Cameo Association.

Fuji (Foo-Gee)
Originally developed in Japan in the late 1930s and named after the famous Mt. Fuji, U.S.-grown Fuji’s began appearing in markets in the 1980s. Fuji is a cross between Ralls Janet and Red Delicious. This variety's popularity is skyrocketing, thanks to its sweet flavor and firmness. Fuji apples are bi-colored, typically striped with yellow and red. They are available year round, beginning in September.

Pink Lady® (Pink Lady)
Notable for its hot pink skin color and lily white flesh, this Southern Hemisphere native is now growing la vita loca stateside. A cross between Golden Delicious and Lady Williams, crunchy Pink Lady has a unique sweet-tart flavor described as "Gala with a zing!" Pink Lady is great for snacking, slicing or dicing on a salad, and for baking. This lady makes her debut in mid-October, one of the last varieties to be harvested. Supplies available through late spring or early summer. Pink Lady is a registered trademark of Brandt's Fruit Trees, Inc., and is managed by Pink Lady USA.

* reference source: USAPPLE ASSOCIATION