Benscoter gives account of search for lost apples

David Benscoter shows a photo of Colfax orchardist George Ruedy during a presentation at the Colfax Library on Saturday afternoon. Although Ruedy didn’t own any land, he developed at least two varieties of apples, the Palouse and Whitman. He became one of the most important orchardists in Whitman County.

David Benscoter told a small Colfax audience about finding some apples that were believed to be lost.

Benscoter presented his apple information at the Colfax Library Saturday.

So far in his Whitman County travels, Benscoter has found two varieties of apples that were thought to be extinct.

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