Saving the Britt Orchard

After the winery, we stopped by the Troon greenhouse. T's neighbor Carol has been trying to save some of JVille elder  Peter Britt apple trees. Planted in the late 19th century, the trees are coming to the end of their lives.  DNA testing reveals 4 new species.  If further testing concurs, there will be naming contests for the new varietals.  Unfortunately, Carol showed us that only two of the grafts were successful this time. The fledgling trees will be put into the ground around the Britt concert shell in about 2 years.