| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| What grows into a Red Delicious | USA Today | 29 Jul 2023 |
| Orchard starter Johnny | Eugene Sheffer | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Legendary nurseryman | ||
| Sowing pioneer | ||
| Orchard starter | ||
| PIP | ||
| Handle for John Chapman | ||
| Handle for John Chapman | ||
| Johnny ___ (John Chapman). | ||
| Itinerant Johnny | ||
| Sobriquet of John Chapman. | ||
| Johnny ___, American pioneer. | ||
| Johnny ___. |