Embarking on a field trip to an apple-picking farm, Nancy enjoys the fancy autumn colors she observes in the orchard and resolves to find a perfect Gala apple for her father but fears the fruit of her choice is too far out of reach.
When Mrs. Barnes declares that "It's Apple Day, " Dumpy wants to help and finally gets his chance once all of the apples are picked and made into pies, apple butter, and candy apples.