Discovery

• The "Discovery" variety was first developed in Essex, England around 1949. They ripen early and have a long shelf life. The apple is pale green to yellow with a crimson flush. Its flesh is pinkish with a hint of strawberry flavor. The tree is a natural dwarf and could be well suited to a backyard garden.
  
  

Tydeman's Red

• Also called "Tydeman's Early," this variety was first developed in England in 1929. It can be harvested in late August to mid-September. Tydeman's Red is a good dessert and sauce apple with thin skin that holds a hint of cinnamon. The flesh is not crisp, but the apples can get to a good size. The trees are productive but have weak branches.
  
  

Mollie's Delicious

• "Mollie's Delicious" can be harvested from late August to October and is considered an excellent early variety. The fruit is large and conical in shape and has a pinkish hue. It is known for its pleasing aftertaste. Harvested apples will keep in the refrigerator for about 10 weeks. Its trees tend to bear biannually, but are very easy to train.
  
  

Pristine

• "Pristine" apples were developed at Purdue and Rutgers Universities in 1972. This apple also goes by the name "Co Op 32." This is a high quality apple with lemon yellow skin and a wonderful taste.
  
  

Gravenstein

• "Gravenstein" apples date back to Italy in the 1600s and were imported to the United States in 1790. The harvesting season is August through September. The skin is thin and yellow with red stripes. The flesh is crisp, juicy and renowned for excellent flavor. These apples are excellent for pies, desserts, sauces and ciders. They will store in the fridge until November. Gravenstein trees are large and vigorous. "Red" and "Starr" Gravenstein apples also ripen in August.
  
  

Akane

• "Akane" apples are also known as "Prime Red" and "Tokyo Rose." They were developed at the Tohoku Agricultural Experiment Station in 1970. Their harvesting season is short, from late August to early September. The fruit is hard, crisp and juicy with bright red skin. The flavor is tart and resembles the Jonathan apple. Akanes are best for drying and keep well in the fridge. Trees will produce best in low chill climates, and the leaves have a yellow tinge.