Way, Roger2007-01-022007-01-021975-03https://hdl.handle.net/1813/5053Empire first appeared in the markets in the early 1970's. It is a medium-sized, attractive, dark red apple, and has excellent eating quality. In the orchard, the tree is highly productive and easy to handle. Consumers and apple growers are both enthusiastic about this new variety.234246 bytesapplication/pdfen-USEmpire appledessert appleperiodical