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Doreen,
   I don't know if you'd be interested in this, but there's an 
ongoing "multidisplinary" regional trials of "new" apple 
varieties.  There's been a 1995 planting and 1999 planting.

The main web site is: 
http://www.ne183.org/

I've specifically looked at the PA site (a slide presentation 
that mainly looks at the 1995 planting with preliminary info 
on 1999):
http://tfpg.cas.psu.edu/ss_ne183/slide1.htm

I don't yet have personal growing experience with it, but Goldrush 
seams to be the potential popular new scab resistant apple 
here in PA.  I think (from a commercial perspective) one
concern is its "rough" appearance.  It is (I've been told 
first hand and tasted the results) an incredible keeper.

Chris Mauchline
SE PA, zone 6

>I'm looking for places or persons who can tell me what new apple varieties
>have been developed for the market in the last couple of years.  I know that
>U. of Minn. and Purdue are into apple breeding, but have they released
>anything new lately?  Also, have any of you grown new varieties in the last
>5 years?  If so, what are they and what is your assessment as to production,
>taste and disease resistance.  All opinions are appreciated.
>Doreen Howard