I’ve noticed that various online sources–e.g., nurseries–generally quote Lee Calhoun, without giving him credit, when describing old Southern heirloom varieties, which doesn’t speak well to their firsthand knowledge of the apples. This fall, I planted a VA Beauty, based on Calhoun’s description, as well as David Vernon’s and Tim Hensley’s. I’m hoping I like it when it bears in a couple years (bud 9 rootstock).
Likewise for Victoria Limbertwig–everyone just quotes Burford and Calhoun, without giving them credit. I aim to get one of those planted soon.