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[Ginda Fisher <list@ginda.us>]

On Nov 2, 2008, at 2:02 PM, William C. Garthright wrote:

> > Not long ago someone defined the Cameo apple as "bland" on a posting.
> > I just sampled my first apples from this cultivar and would like to
> > offer a different opinion.
>
>
> The only Cameo apples I've eaten have come from the grocery store, and
> yes, I thought they were bland (too much like Red Delicious for my
> taste). Of course, I don't think I've bought them again after the  
> first
> bunch, so that's not much of a taste test, is it? And I wouldn't be at
> all surprised if they were better right from the tree.

Me, too.  I was underwhelmed by both Cameo and Pink Lady, although I  
thought both were attractive with good texture.

But isn't it great that the grocery store is now stocking a bunch of  
different cultivars?

Ginda