Cornell Research Foundation Inc.

Robert C Lamb

Roger D Way

Herb S Aldwinckle

A new and distinct apple cultivar, named `Empress`, (also tested as NY 651), is exceptional for its large fruit size, attractive bright red finish, good yellow flesh color, good eating quality and high fruit yields in the midautumn season.

Apple cultivar `Empress`

A new and distinct apple cultivar, named `Freedom` which is exceptional for its resistance to apple scab incited by Venturia inaequalis, cedar apple rust incited by Gymnosporangium juniperi virginianae, apple powdery mildew incited by Podosphaera leucotricha, and fire blight incited by Erwinia amylovora, for its high yields of large fruits and for its good quality.

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Geneva, NY, United States of America

Robert C Lamb