Their 1999 catalog celebrates 25 years in edible plant production and distribution. They distribute a number of strictly ornamental plants as well as edibles. Perhaps I risk being too repetitive here, but the key to good backyard fruit production is variety choice. Apples and pears, in general, provide reliable backyard crops if the plants are selected properly. Liberty' is a bright red medium sized apple with good flavor for fresh eating, and a remarkable resistance to apple scab disease.
Apple scab is a fungal problem that causes brown lesions on apple skins.
When selecting new trees, it's useful to consider disease resistance as well as productivity. Pears, eaten fresh or canned, appeal to most fruit lovers. Asian pears, the crunchy-sweet pears, rounded with yellowish or brownish skins, produce vigorously in western Washington. Asian pears form attractive landscape trees and add considerably to the edible possibilities of gardens. For all apples and pears, check the pollination requirements of the individual trees to be sure the tree has an appropriate pollinator nearby.