My Apple Quest.
After 2 years of research, I finally was successful in identifying the Apple varieties here with help from Clifford J. Laube Public Programs Specialist Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
1948 the apples trees within the orchard included Jonathan, Baldwin, Macintosh, Greening, and Northern Spy. Some of them may have been in decline, because the site managers sought the advice of the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, who recommended Delicious and Greening as the hardiest apples to be used as replacements. Many of the trees in the orchard have been removed and replanted over the years. Currently 80 apple trees (Malus sp.) are in the orchard, approximately one-quarter then extant from the Late Roosevelt Ownership Period (figure 4.10).
As I mentioned, Donna, our guys now replace with Macintosh, so, based on the information above, I think it’s safe to say a majority of these trees today are:
Delicious, Greening and Macintosh
So now You know and so do I.
Yesterday, I was part of a tour of Springwood for a group of school children. It was great fun to see that energy and enthusiasm.
I also visited the Vanderbilt ground for a spectacular view of the Hudson
And time in President Roosevelt’s Office in the Library/Museum. Two fireside chats were delivered from here.
Also, the Library/Living room in Springwood.
Rosy Ramblings 