Old English Codlin
AppleOld English Codlin
Origin/History
No origin or history is described in the sources. Downing lists "Trenton Early" as a possible synonym with a question mark, suggesting uncertainty about whether this name applies to the same variety.
Tree
The tree is very vigorous and fruitful. (Downing; not described in Elliott.)
Fruit
Size and Form: Downing describes the fruit as generally above medium size, oblong or conical, and a little irregular. Elliott describes it as large and oblong conical.
Stem: Stalk stout and short. (Downing; not described in Elliott.)
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Clear lemon yellow, with a faint blush next the sun. (Downing; Elliott gives lemon yellow without mention of blush.)
Flesh and Flavor: Flesh white, tender, and of a rather pleasant subacid flavor. (Downing; Elliott concurs on white and tender, without flavor detail.)
Core/Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
July to November. Ripens gradually upon the tree. (Downing; Elliott concurs on the July–November window.)
Uses
A large and fair cooking apple, much esteemed for cooking. (Downing; Elliott concurs.)
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 2 period pomological works
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Old English Codlin.
English Codlin. Trenton Early ?
The trees are very vigorous and fruitful. A large and fair cooking Apple, in use from July to November.
Fruit generally above medium size, oblong or conical, and a little irregular, clear lemon yellow, with a faint blush next the sun. Stalk stout and short. Flesh white, tender, and of a rather pleasant subacid. Much esteemed for cooking, ripens gradually upon the tree.
— F.R. Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)Old English Codlin. English Codlin. Large, oblong conical, lemon yellow ; flesh, white, tender, cooking. July to November.