"So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden the Cherubim, and the flame of a sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life." Genesis 3:24 ASV
<p>Illustration of Adam and Eve as they are sent away from the Garden of Eden and the Tree of Life. Both are wearing animal skins and Adam is covering his face. Two angels, both holding swords, stand in front of a tree. A dog stands next to the angels.One angel points Adam and Eve away from the garden. The serpent is at Eve's feet with its mouth open. God is pictured looking down from the clouds. A small, oval image of Mary holding the baby Jesus is inset above Eve's head.

Adam and Eve are Punished and Cast Out of the Garden of Eden

"So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden the Cherubim, and the flame…

The shaded area shows the alleghany apple region.

Alleghany Apple Region

The shaded area shows the alleghany apple region.

Apple

Apple

Apple

Half an apple, showing the inside.

Apple

Half an apple, showing the inside.

An apple.

Apple

An apple.

"Perpendicular section of the fruit of Pyrus malus." -Lindley, 1853

Apple

"Perpendicular section of the fruit of Pyrus malus." -Lindley, 1853

An illustration of an apple.

Apple

An illustration of an apple.

A illustration of an apple.

Apple

A illustration of an apple.

An illustration of an apple.

Apple

An illustration of an apple.

Apples are ready to be picked when the apples begin to fall on their own, when their seeds are plump and brown, and when the apples will fall with a slight touch. Apples should be picked before the end of October.

Fruiting Branch of Apple

Apples are ready to be picked when the apples begin to fall on their own, when their seeds are plump…

The apple is a fruit tree of the Rosaceae family.

Apple

The apple is a fruit tree of the Rosaceae family.

An apple blossom, just right to spray for coddling moth.

Apple blossom

An apple blossom, just right to spray for coddling moth.

The apple tree is a strikingly handsome tree when in flower. The apple is known as the Crab in its wild state. The apple tree in native to the United Kingdom and the warmer parts of Europe.

Apple Blossom

The apple tree is a strikingly handsome tree when in flower. The apple is known as the Crab in its wild…

A budding apple, with the egg of a coddling moth.

Infested apple bud

A budding apple, with the egg of a coddling moth.

Pictured is an apple cluster. Only one fruit may set in a cluster.

Apple Cluster

Pictured is an apple cluster. Only one fruit may set in a cluster.

This trap for codlin grubs are two, three, or more thin pieces of board that are twelve to twenty inches long and two to four inches wide with a screw through the center. Slips of wood are inserted between the board to keep them open so the grubs can enter. This was invented in the United States.

Apple or Codlin Grub Trap

This trap for codlin grubs are two, three, or more thin pieces of board that are twelve to twenty inches…

Pictured is an apple orchard at bearing age. This type of apple orchard is seen in the northeastern states.

Apple Orchard

Pictured is an apple orchard at bearing age. This type of apple orchard is seen in the northeastern…

Pictured is harvest time in an apple orchard.

Apple Orchard at Harvest Time

Pictured is harvest time in an apple orchard.

Pictured are apple remains from the Swiss lake dwellings. Charred remains of the fruit were found in the prehistoric lake dwellings of Switzerland.

Apple Remains

Pictured are apple remains from the Swiss lake dwellings. Charred remains of the fruit were found in…

Pictured is an apple showing the side bud that is to continue the spur the following year.

Apple Side Bud

Pictured is an apple showing the side bud that is to continue the spur the following year.

Pictured is the original McIntosh apple tree. The tree was discovered in 1796. The tree was transplanted in 1830 and one side burned in 1893. The other side of the tree continued to bear fruit until 1908.

Original McIntosh Apple Tree

Pictured is the original McIntosh apple tree. The tree was discovered in 1796. The tree was transplanted…

Pictured are the top and bottom views of a baldwin apple.

Baldwin Apple

Pictured are the top and bottom views of a baldwin apple.

Pictured are the top and bottom view of a Ben Davis apple.

Ben Davis Apple

Pictured are the top and bottom view of a Ben Davis apple.

A plants fruit whose fruit is a round gourd.

Bitter Apple

A plants fruit whose fruit is a round gourd.

Pictured are the top and bottom views of a black gilliflower apple.

Black Gilliflower Apple

Pictured are the top and bottom views of a black gilliflower apple.

Pictured are the bottom and top views of a blue pearmain apple.

Blue Pearmain Apple

Pictured are the bottom and top views of a blue pearmain apple.

Pictured is a California apple orchard. It was until 1880 that California was proven to be able to grow apples commercially.

California Apple Orchard

Pictured is a California apple orchard. It was until 1880 that California was proven to be able to grow…

Pictured are the conical (left) and ovoid (right) forms of the apple. These are the typical forms of the American apple.

Conical and Ovoid Forms of Apple

Pictured are the conical (left) and ovoid (right) forms of the apple. These are the typical forms of…

The Court Pendu Plat apple is used is desserts and other cooking purposes. This apple can be found November through April.

Court Pendu Plat Apple

The Court Pendu Plat apple is used is desserts and other cooking purposes. This apple can be found November…

An illustration of an early York apple.

An Early York Apple

An illustration of an early York apple.

Pictured are the top and bottom views of an esopus apple. It also known as the spitzenberg apple.

Esopus Apple

Pictured are the top and bottom views of an esopus apple. It also known as the spitzenberg apple.

Pictured are the flower cluster and the leaf cluster of an apple tree.

Flower and Leaf Cluster of Apple

Pictured are the flower cluster and the leaf cluster of an apple tree.

Pictured are the oblate (left) and spherical (right) forms of apple.

Forms of Apple

Pictured are the oblate (left) and spherical (right) forms of apple.

Pictured are the top and bottom views of a gano apple.

Gano Apple

Pictured are the top and bottom views of a gano apple.

Pictured are the bottom and top views of a grimes apple.

Grimes Apple

Pictured are the bottom and top views of a grimes apple.

A young apple blossom beginning to grow, almost too late to spray for coddling moth.

Growing apple

A young apple blossom beginning to grow, almost too late to spray for coddling moth.

A description of how an apple grows from a flower.

Growing Apple

A description of how an apple grows from a flower.

Pictured are the bottom and top views of a Hubbardston apple.

Hubbardston Apple

Pictured are the bottom and top views of a Hubbardston apple.

Pictured are two examples of lady apples. They are a small dessert apple.

Lady Apple

Pictured are two examples of lady apples. They are a small dessert apple.

The monument to Peter M. Gideon commemorates the origin of the wealthy apple. Peter M. Gideon grew the original wealthy apple tree in 1864. The monument was erected in 1912.

Monument to Peter M. Gideon and the Wealthy Apple

The monument to Peter M. Gideon commemorates the origin of the wealthy apple. Peter M. Gideon grew the…

Pictured are the top and bottom views of a northern spy apple.

Northern Spy Apple

Pictured are the top and bottom views of a northern spy apple.

One apple.

One Apple

One apple.

Illustration of a red Canadian apple.

Red Canada apple

Illustration of a red Canadian apple.

Illustration of a cross section of a red Canadian apple.

Red Canada apple

Illustration of a cross section of a red Canadian apple.

The Reinette Du Canada apple is used as a dessert apple. The skin is a greenish-yellow and brown color. The flavor is brisk and juicy. This apple can be found November through May.

Reinette Du Canada Apple

The Reinette Du Canada apple is used as a dessert apple. The skin is a greenish-yellow and brown color.…

The Reinette Grise apple is a dessert apple. The apple has a sugary flavor. It can be found November through April.

Reinette Grise Apple

The Reinette Grise apple is a dessert apple. The apple has a sugary flavor. It can be found November…

Pictured are the top and bottom views of a Rhode Island greening apple.

Rhode Island Greening Apple

Pictured are the top and bottom views of a Rhode Island greening apple.

Pictured are the bottom and top views of a Rome beauty apple.

Rome Beauty Apple

Pictured are the bottom and top views of a Rome beauty apple.

Pictured are the bottom and top views of a stayman apple. It is also known as the winesap apple.

Stayman Apple

Pictured are the bottom and top views of a stayman apple. It is also known as the winesap apple.

Pictured is the first tablet in New York state in memory of any apple. The tablet was erected in the town of Camillus on the original site of the primate apple tree.

Tablet to the Primate Apple

Pictured is the first tablet in New York state in memory of any apple. The tablet was erected in the…

Pictured is a Tompkins King apple. It is the flat or oblate American apple.

Tompkins King Apple

Pictured is a Tompkins King apple. It is the flat or oblate American apple.

Pictured are the top and bottom views of a wealthy apple.

Wealthy Apple

Pictured are the top and bottom views of a wealthy apple.

Illustration of a cross section of a westfield seek-no-further apple.

Westfield Seek-No-Further Apple

Illustration of a cross section of a westfield seek-no-further apple.

Illustration of a westfield seek-no-further apple.

Westfield Seek-No-Further Apple

Illustration of a westfield seek-no-further apple.

"Section of wormy apple; a, codling moth; b, cocoon." — Goff, 1904

Wormy Apple

"Section of wormy apple; a, codling moth; b, cocoon." — Goff, 1904

Pictured are the top and bottom views of a Yellow Newtown apple.

Yellow Newtown Apple

Pictured are the top and bottom views of a Yellow Newtown apple.

Pictured are the top and bottom views of a York Imperial apple.

York Imperial Apple

Pictured are the top and bottom views of a York Imperial apple.

The blossom of the well-known apple tree.

Apple-blossom

The blossom of the well-known apple tree.

An illustration of crab apples growing on a tree branch.

Crab Apples

An illustration of crab apples growing on a tree branch.

Four apples.

Four Apples

Four apples.