Pam's delight was propagated at the popular Thomas Rivers nursery (shown left) in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire and had the potential to become a commercial success. Propagation commenced in 1969.
21st November 1968
A letter from Thomas Rivers discussing the availability of a suitable tree for grafting and advising on patenting Pam's Delight with the National Fruit Trials.
A letter from Thomas Rivers discussing the availability of a suitable tree for grafting and advising on patenting Pam's Delight with the National Fruit Trials.
3rd June 1969
Further discussion between Alfred Hull and Thomas Rivers regarding the patenting and propagation of Pam's Delight.
Further discussion between Alfred Hull and Thomas Rivers regarding the patenting and propagation of Pam's Delight.
14th July 1969
Thomas Rivers advising that the Pam's Delight trees should not be moved until they reached three years old.
Thomas Rivers advising that the Pam's Delight trees should not be moved until they reached three years old.
16th September 1970
Thomas Rivers commenting on the quality of the fruit and the need to enlarge the apple during trials.
Also, a press cutting from Luton's Vauxhall Mirror.
Thomas Rivers commenting on the quality of the fruit and the need to enlarge the apple during trials.
Also, a press cutting from Luton's Vauxhall Mirror.