Now that I know where to write Johnny, I'd like to ask him what has happened to the supply of Granny Smith apples? I can't find them anywhere. And were these named for his grandmother?
I have four of them in my refrigerator right now. It would have to be on his mother's side. Otherwise, they would be Granny Chapman apples.
Alright, from Wikipedia:
The Granny Smith, also known as a green apple or sour apple, is an apple cultivar that originated in Australia in 1868. It is named after Maria Ann Smith, who propagated the cultivar from a chance seedling.
Living a mere apple's throw from apple orchards, I appreciate this historical letter and will forward to the Apple Registrar. 🍎 Thanks Mark!
It would be a shame to Fritter away this opportunity. I appreciate it.
Mark,
I feel much the same about kumquat Kathy.
She is a pill.
So beautiful
Thank you, Vince. 🤓
Now that I know where to write Johnny, I'd like to ask him what has happened to the supply of Granny Smith apples? I can't find them anywhere. And were these named for his grandmother?
I have four of them in my refrigerator right now. It would have to be on his mother's side. Otherwise, they would be Granny Chapman apples.
Alright, from Wikipedia:
The Granny Smith, also known as a green apple or sour apple, is an apple cultivar that originated in Australia in 1868. It is named after Maria Ann Smith, who propagated the cultivar from a chance seedling.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granny_Smith
I’ll take that apple pie anytime since I don’t grow apples 😉.
Celery pie? 🤢
Exactly!
Me too! It beats Celery Pie. 🤣
If I NEVER meet Brussels Sprouts Bob, it will be too soon. And, please, Kale Kevin, have mercy on us! Go away. I beg you.
🤣 Ah, what a strange time it was.
Just curious—has anyone tried, REALLY tried, to make celery cider? 🤔 Seems like there would be a market there!
They did, and then they hit their forehead with their hand and said, "I could have had a V8!"
😂😂😂
Have you noticed Brussels spouts have recently gained high honor as restaurant fare?
Something sneaky is going on!
It's The Man trying to keep us down and depressed by making people eat foul-tasting food!
Down With Sprouts. ugggh.
Beautiful!
Thank you, Sunil. There is nothing like a family letter to warm the heart.
He didn't get up to Canada. It was John McIntosh that gave us our national apple.
That makes perfect sense. I wonder if he grew them on Granny Smith's property?
No, on his own. From ONE TREE!
He was wise to avoid the Pink Lady. She was full of Envy.
What are vegetables — chopped liver? Not a syllable about Brandon Broccoli or Rudy Rudabaga!
This surprises you? ha ha ha
It is likely that John Chapman never learned of their existence. There was no Facebook back then.