Supermarkets sell 5 kinds of apples, USA once had hundreds; Apple detective story.

[Dead Money]

http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2013/04/heritage-apples-john-bunker-maine?page=1

Yes, there really was a real live "Granny Smith"

Apples, at one time, were
very good eating, now they are pretty much cardboard tasting mulch.

 

[The Boys]

Honeycrisp are my favorite:

Developed by the University of Minnesota, Honeycrisp has bright red and pale green outer skin and a cream colored crisp yet juicy inner flesh. With a sweet yet slightly tart flavor, this variety of apple is great for salads, baking, cooking or eating as a snack. The Honeycrisp Apple was created to grow well in cooler northern climates. It is a variety that stores well.

 

[hawkeye]

Honey Crisp are $$$$$$