CRIPPS, John Ernest Lane
Born 9 April 1927
Origin Steyning Sussex England
First settled in Perth
Original Occupation Student
Occupation in Australia Scientist & Fruit Breeder
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Departure Port Tilbury
Arrival Year 1955
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I spent my entire working life working for the WA Dept of Agriculture. My most important achievement was breeding both the pink lady and sundowner apple varieties
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Inducted into the Royal Agricultural Society Hall of Fame in 2010 for significiant influence on the apple industry of Australia. Breeder of Pink Lady and Sundowner apples.
Sat 21 Jan 2012
Appointed Officer Order of Australia,on 26 January, 2015
Mon 28 Sep 2015
Mr. Cripps,
Just a big thank you for the Cripps Pink. The Pink Lady puts every other apple, with the possible exception of my other favorite, the Juliet, to shame. I get upset when my local retailer runs out of your masterpiece and I have to settle for an inferior Royal Gala or Jazz.
Best,
Jeff Gepner
Bangkok, Thailand
Mon 1 Feb 2016
Sir,
what a marvellous contribution you have made to horticulture. I love your Cripps Pink! Thank you for your innovation,
Regards,
Thomas.
Wed 17 Jul 2019
Vale John Earnest Lane Cripps. Thank you for your contribution to Western Australian and Global horticulture. May you Rest In Peace.
Thu 12 May 2022
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