There are also a few Standard Delicious in the Upper Monster Orchard. There are not many of these trees in this area. Standard Delicious: A good, sweet eating apple in the Colonial Area. It is also known by other names such as “Abe Lincoln”, “American Red”, and “Waterloo”. It used to be the most widely distributed apple in the United States in the early 1900’s, along with the Winesap. It was then imported to the United States in 1835 via the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. History Lesson: It is originally a Russian apple – that made its way to Sweden, then to England in the early 1800’s. Excellent as a dessert apple and for cooking. It is a “lunchbox” size apple this season. The Red Astrachan is the “heritage” apple located in the “Upper Monster Orchard.” It has a sweet but tart taste – but even kids will love it. General store for your picking baskets first. Please Note: As always U-Pick Fruit is available “while it lasts.” Check in at the
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