thank you so much, I was about to order and read your reply. I hadn't thought about the heat in shipping!
Yes, Braveheart did wonderfully for me. I recall that Mountain Magic always did well and great producer, about the same size as Braveheart or maybe a little bigger. Also had a Brandywise that did great, available at Fruition seeds. I think that's a hybrid based off Brandywine.
thanks again, I'll sit tight and wait for December
lol just noticed your name -- we certainly have clay here in southwestern Ohio!