Carlough
Apple
USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection
Carlough
Origin/History
Carlough is said to have originated in New York, though it is practically unknown in that state. At the time of Beach's 1905 account, it was being grown to a limited extent in some portions of the West and South. The Encyclopedia of Practical Horticulture (1914) recorded it at two reporting stations in the Central Division, with appearances in more than one division; no stations were reported in the Northern or Southern divisions.
Principal references: Fulton, Mich. Sta. Bul., 177:49 (1899); Farrand, Ib., 205:44 (1903); Budd-Hansen, 1903:60; Powell and Fulton, U. S. B. P. I. Bul., 48:39 (1903).
Tree
Tree vigorous. Form roundish spreading. Twigs (shoots) reddish-brown.
Fruit
Size
Above medium to very large (Beach); large (Encyclopedia of Practical Horticulture).
Form
Roundish conic to oblong conic, often truncate at base; axis oblique (Beach). Budd-Hansen describes the form simply as roundish, conical.
Stem
Short and slender (Beach). Budd-Hansen gives the length as three-fourths of an inch, slender.
Cavity
Beach: acute to nearly acuminate, very deep, moderately broad, russeted, often somewhat furrowed or compressed. Budd-Hansen describes the cavity as medium and slightly russeted — the depth is not explicitly stated, but the characterization as "medium" contrasts with Beach's "very deep."
Calyx
Small to medium, closed or partly open (Beach). Budd-Hansen describes it as small and closed.
Basin
Small to medium, medium in depth and width, abrupt, slightly furrowed (Beach). Budd-Hansen describes the basin as small and shallow — conflicting with Beach on depth.
Skin
Rather thick, tough, smooth, glossy, rather pale greenish-yellow, often with a faint brownish-pink blush (Beach). Budd-Hansen similarly gives the color as greenish yellow with a faint brownish red cheek. The Encyclopedia of Practical Horticulture records the color as greenish yellow. Dots russet or submerged and whitish (Beach).
Flesh and Flavor
Whitish, somewhat coarse, crisp, tender, juicy, agreeable, mild subacid, sprightly; quality rated good (Beach). Budd-Hansen describes the flesh as white, tender, and juicy, with a mild subacid pleasant flavor. The Encyclopedia of Practical Horticulture rates quality as good.
Core and Seeds
Core axile, closed; core lines clasping. Carpels large, obovate, much tufted. Seeds dark, large, rather narrow, long, acute, tufted (Beach).
Calyx Tube
Medium in width and length, conical or funnel-shape (Beach).
Season
Ripens in November; keeps through April (Beach). Budd-Hansen notes it is ripe in November and apparently a long keeper. The Encyclopedia of Practical Horticulture classifies it as a winter apple.
Uses
Market (Encyclopedia of Practical Horticulture). Beach notes its general appearance is good for a green apple.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 3 period pomological works
Nursery Catalog Sources
Found in 3 catalogs (1896–1913) from Illinois, New Jersey
- The Lovett Company , Little Silver , New Jersey — 1896
- Benjamin Buckman (personal inventory) , Farmingdale , Illinois — 1901
- Benjamin Buckman (personal inventory) , Farmingdale , Illinois — 1913
View original book sources (3)
— S.A. Beach, The Apples of New York, Vol. 1 (1905)CARLOUGH.
REFERENCES. 1. Fulton, Mich. Sta. Bul., 177:49. 1899. 2. Farrand, Ib., 205:44. 1903. 3. Budd-Hansen, 1903:60. 4. Powell and Fulton, U. S. B. P. I. Bul., 48:39. 1903.
Said to have originated in New York (2) but it is practically unknown in this state. It is being grown to a limited extent in some portions of the West and South. Its general appearance is good for a green apple.
TREE.
Tree vigorous. Form roundish spreading. Twigs reddish-brown.
FRUIT.
Fruit above medium to very large. Form roundish conic to oblong conic, often truncate at base; axis oblique. Stem short and slender. Cavity acute to nearly acuminate, very deep, moderately broad, russeted, often somewhat furrowed or compressed. Calyx small to medium, closed or partly open. Basin small to medium, medium in depth and width, abrupt, slightly furrowed. Skin rather thick, tough, smooth, glossy, rather pale greenish-yellow, often with faint brownish-pink blush. Dots russet or submerged and whitish. Calyx tube medium in width and length, conical or funnel-shape. Core axile, closed; core lines clasping. Carpels large, obovate, much tufted. Seeds dark, large, rather narrow, long, acute, tufted. Flesh whitish, somewhat coarse, crisp, tender, juicy, agreeable, mild subacid, sprightly, good. Season November to April.
— Granville Lowther (ed.), Encyclopedia of Practical Horticulture (1914)Carlough is large in size; form: re; color: greenish yellow; quality: good; use: market; season: winter. Northern Division: no stations reported. Central Division: 2 reporting stations, also reported in more than one division. Southern Division: no stations reported.
— J.L. Budd & N.E. Hansen, American Horticultural Manual, Part II: Systematic Pomology (1914)Carlough.—Origin, New York; tree vigorous, with roundish spreading head and reddish brown shoots. Fruit roundish, conical; color greenish yellow, with a faint brownish red cheek; cavity medium, slightly russeted; stem three-fourths of an inch long, slender; basin small, shallow; calyx small, closed; tube short, conical; flesh white, tender, juicy, with a mild subacid pleasant flavor. Ripe in November and apparently a long keeper. (S. H. Fulton, Mich. Exp. Sta. Bul. 177.)