The lists below and on the next pages describe each variety. The apples are listed in order of harvest from early August through October.

• Jersey Mac
  late August
  

  Jersey Mac resembles 'McIntosh' and is a bright pinkish-red blushed over a green ground color. A very attractive apple with a short season, it can be a great eating apple. It is moderately firm and juicy.

• Ginger Gold
  September 1
  

  Crisp, sweet and juicy, Ginger is a new early season favorite. It may be the best of the early season fresh-eating apples.

• Paula Red
  September 1
  

  Paula is a Michigan apple discovered near Sparta. A good eating apple and a favorite for back-to-school lunches.

• Tydeman Red
  September 1
  

  A cross between two great dessert apples, (Worcester Pearmain x Red McIntosh, England 1929), Tydeman has a loyal following. It is deep scarlet with dark red streaks, and is an attractive apple that is good for sauce.

• Mollie Delicious
  early to middle September
  

  Mollie's parentage is illustrious (Golden DeliciousXGravenstein) X (EdgewoodXClose). A large to very large attractive red apple, Mollie is mild and juicy with a pleasant aftertaste reminiscent of Gravenstein.

• Empire
  mid- September
  

  Empire is a cross between McIntosh and Red Delicious retaining qualities of both parents. Many Empire lovers consider it better than either parent.

• Gala
  mid- September
  

  Has a snappy tang with a mellow sweetness. Yellowish, juicy flesh is very firm. Very firm, juicy, fine textured, Yellowish white flesh. Sweet slightly tart flavor

• McIntosh
  mid- September
  

  The king of Michigan apples, northern grown Macs are unsurpassed for flavor and juice. McIntosh is a distinctively spicy and aromatic apple that is not like any other variety.