Worcester Pearmain - Dessert Apple - An old favourite. It was raised by Mr Hale of Swan Pool near Worcester and thought to be a seedling from Devonshire Quarrenden. Introduced in 1874 and received a First Class Certificate from the Royal Horticultural Society in 1875. A hardy reliable variety with resistance to mildew. Leave the fruit on the tree until fully ripe and the flavour and aroma are enhanced. Tip bearing variety. Picking time September. Egremont Russet - Dessert Apple - Probably originated in England. First recorded in 1872. Received the Award of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Good quality mid season russet that is still the most important commercial russet variety grown in England. A very good garden variety but the fruits are prone to bitter pit. Feed with calcium in spring and through out the growing season. Fruit size is medium with a crisp, nutty flavour. Compact growth habit. The blossom has good frost tolerance. Picking time late September. Golden Delicious - Dessert Apple - A chance seedling found by A.H. Mullins in West Virginia USA around 1890. Received the Award of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. In Britain it is often russeted but tastes good if picked in late October. A heavy cropping variety that is easy to grow but does require a warm site. Picking time late October.