On Tue, 8 Feb 2005, Doug Kanter wrote:

> The grocery store/florist-fruit basket version is not even fit to feed to
> pigs. They continue to exist only because their skin is thick, so they store
> well and look good.

Red Delicious was an awesome acheivement... for the forties. First apple
that could ship well (even bred to be cubical, for better storage).

Braeburns are, if i remember, an older variety.

Does anyone know what variety of apple has iridescent skin?

Lena