Mystery Apples

[ciearams]

We moved into a house that was built in, I think, the early '70s and they had an apple orchard.

However, we have no idea what two of the apple trees are. The apples are generally very large- about two fists size, sweet and slightly sour, when they are freshley ripe in August they are very crispy, very juicy and a light red (where the sun hit them) and bright green color.

If anyone has any idea's as to what they might be... I know a postman once mentioned something about them starting with a D, but I forget the whole name he said

Thanks for your advice!

[Ann DuBois]

There are 5,000 + varieties of Apples. It's not unusual for even a small orchard to have a variety or two that are exclusive to that orchard.In that case the orchard usually gives their Apple a name. You didn't give your location.Let me know and maybe I can suggest an historic orchard that could help you, or look up one on the web.
It appears you have been blessed.
Ann

[RIGreening]

It's also possible that the mystery apples were never named, because they were seedling trees, used exclusively for making cider.

[plumfan]

If you think the name starts with a D, did you check these names?

http://www.allaboutapples.com/varieties/index.htm#d