Abstract: A new and distinct strain of apple, designated ‘DAS-10’, originated as a whole tree mutation in a ‘Honeycrisp’ planting. The fruit ripen 21 days earlier than parent tree fruit, which will provide fruit producers with an opportunity to sell high quality apple fruit earlier than either ‘Honeycrisp’ or ‘Gala.’ Fruit color and eating quality are similar to ‘Honeycrisp.

Abstract: A new and distinct strain of apple, designated ‘Walden’, originated as a whole tree mutation in a ‘Honeycrisp’ planting. The fruit are more attractively colored and glossier than parent tree fruit, which will greatly improve fresh fruit packout. Fruit color is solid scarlet red over 90 to 98 percent of the fruit surface compared to patchy red over a yellow-green background from parent trees. Color development is seven days earlier than ‘Honeycrisp’.

Abstract: A new and distinct strain of apple, designated Weaver cultivar, originated as a limb sport on a ‘Fulford Gala’ tree. The fruit are 1.5 to 2.5 cm larger than parent tree fruit, which will greatly improve fresh fruit packout over the existing ‘Gala’ strains. The tree is easier to manage than other ‘Gala’ strains, as tree height, trunk diameter and terminal shoot length are reduced.

Abstract: A volunteer seedling found in a block of Loring (unpatented), subsequently found to have vigorous growth, somewhat similar to Loring but superior in that strong, large quantities of budwood are produced which is very resistant to temperatures as low as minus ten degrees F., fruit which ripens five to ten days before Loring and during the fourth picking of RedHaven (unpatented), very productive of fruit, which fruit is blushed red and the tree having demonstrated tolerance to bacterial spot (Xanthomonas campestris pruni), in an area where this disease has been known to be severe.

Abstract: There is disclosed a new and distinct peach variety which originated as a natural limb mutation of the unpatented variety Loring, and is a peach tree which produces early midseason maturing, yellow-fleshed, semi-freestone peaches, which are large, round, firm and have an attractive bright red skin color, which color covers seventy to eighty percent of the surface of the fruit when fully mature, the flesh being golden yellow with a rich, delicious flavor.

Abstract: There is disclosed a peach variety which originated as a seedling of Rio Oso Gem, with pollen from an unknown variety, resulting in production of a peach tree producing a late maturing yellow-fleshed, freestone peach that bears large to very large, round, globose, firm fruit having an attractive deep red skin overcolor, with flesh that is golden yellow in color, slow softening with a superior sweet and delicious flavor, the trees being moderately large, vigorous, and regularly productive.

Abstract: A McIntosh type of apple tree discovered as a chance seedling in a cultivated area near Marlboro, N.Y., noted because of the resemblance of its fruit to the McIntosh but having more attractive, glassy, red skin, and the absence of speckling and russetting, later maturity and firmer fruit, the comparison being made to an unpatented variety known as the Rogers McIntosh growing in an orchard in which it was discovered.

Abstract: A variety of apple tree originating as a chance seedling of unknown origin discovered in a replanted Winesap orchard near Lovingston, Va., the variety producing glossy yellow green apples with good keeping qualities, early in the season and in fact substantially earlier than other quality yellowish apples, the new variety also being distinguished because of the smooth glossy skin free from russetting which is common on yellow skinned cultivars.

Abstract: The tree of this disclosure is a newly discovered and stability tested color sport of the parent variety `Cortland`, which I have named `NS-911`. The new tree is distinguished by having more highly colored fruit than that of `Cortland` and `Redcort`, a color sport from the same source, and as having less conspicuous stripes within and masked by a solid blush which covers substantially the entire surface of the fruit. The ground color of fruit skin of each variety is substantially the same, but differs in terms of degree of coverage, with ground color patches being essentially absent from the surface of the fruit of `NS-911`. The new tree is distinguished from `Lamont` in having standard bearing and tree habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree, designated GW115, originated as a seedling in a block of `Loring`. It is an early season variety maturing before `Redhaven`. The fruit is yellow fleshed, semi-freestone, firm, medium to large sized, aromatic and flavorful. The surface of the fruit is attractive red with a rich golden background.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Peach tree, designated `HB110`, originated as a seedling in a block of `Jerseyqueen`. It is a mid-season variety maturing after `Loring` and before `Cresthaven`. The fruit is yellow-fleshed, freestone, firm, large sized and flavorful. The surface of the fruit is attractively colored with a dark red blush over a rich golden background.

Abstract: An apple tree of the McIntosh variety, producing an apple of the best quality having an excellent sweet, juicy taste with a pronounced aroma and firm, fine and crisp white flesh possessing a green tint. The color is a bright red blush with small, pale green yellow dots fairly uniform thereon. It has a few-branching, spur-habit and semi-dwarfing growth habit being somewhat smaller than standard McIntosh.

Abstract: A new and distinct sport of apple tree, named AS510, originated as a limb mutation on a `201 Stayman` tree. It matures earlier than `Stayman` and develops red color ten days earlier than the parent sport. Other significant improvements over standard sports include increased color intensity, a higher percentage of red color and smaller levels of russet and scarf skin.

Abstract: A new and distinct strain of apple, designated `CB515`, originated as a limb sport on an `Empire` tree. It matures with `Empire` or slightly earlier and develops red color 21/2 weeks earlier than the parent. Other significant improvements over `Empire` include increased color intensity, a higher percentage of red color and increased spur density and cropping.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree, designated `R1-T2`, originated as a seedling in a block of `John Boy`. It is a midseason variety maturing 5 to 7 days after `John Boy` and 5 to 7 days before `Loring`. The fruit is yellow-fleshed, freestone, large sized, and flavorful. The surface of the fruit is 70 to 80% attractive orange-red over a yellow-orange background.

Abstract: A new and distinct apple variety of gala named ‘DRF 28 Cltv.’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other apple varieties by its unique combination of finish and color as compared to other Galas in its season.

Abstract: A new and distinct apple variety named ‘JHB 619 Cltv’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other apple varieties by the unique color of its fruit.