At the Alaska State Fair in Palmer, First Premium for apples went to Casey Jones of Palmer for a small, non-russetted yellow apple labelled “Golden Delicious”. This was probably misnamed, since Golden Delicious would probably not even survive in south-central Alaska, let alone ripen prise-winning fruit. Second prize went to Phyllis Kircher for…

A number of Alaska-grown apple varieties were exhibited at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer this year. Jay Dearborn won “Grand Champion” for his very red Geneva Early apples. Dave Crusey won a “First Premium” for some beautiful Goodland apples. Other varieties included Chinese Golden Early, Norland, Rescue, Yellow Transparent, Parkland, Harralred, Trail (crab), Dolgo…