Apples for pies

I posted this on the Fruit Tree forum but thought ll you cooks might like the info, too.

Two years ago, I made pies from "King Lush" or sometimes called "King Luscious"... not quite an heirloom variety, as it was "found" in 1938 near Hendersonville, NC, but Oh, MY! what a fantastic pie it makes!!!

A few weeks later, I saw a segment on apple pies on Martha's show and she raved about the King Lush taste. (Not that I think she's so great.) Of course, no more were available then in my area.

They are only available for about 3 weeks in the fall around here and this year I plan to get a bushel or two and put up (can) some apple pie filling.

If you want to grow an excellent apple for pies, you might consider this one!