338 An Account of some varieties of the Apple. 



on either or both. The less thorny appearance which the 

 side shoots have the better, but this appearance may continue 

 for several years, and diminish as the tree approaches its 

 bearing age. 



Of these five plants, two, the Kinellan Apple and the 

 Tarvey Codlin, first shewed fruit in 1825. 



The tree called the Kinellan Apple, resembles in growth the 

 Nonpareil, being strong and spreading. The foliage and bark 

 also resemble that of the Nonpareil, but are rather paler. In 

 size the Apple resembles the Manx Codlin, and in appearance 

 and other qualities the Nonpareil. There is also another 

 strong indication of this being a mixture of the above two 

 Apples only ; that while the juiciness and sharpness of fla- 

 vour belonging to the Nonpareil are conspicuous, the freeness 

 and melting of the flesh, as it is called, belongs to the Manx 

 Codlin. The merits of this Apple are considerable, for while 

 it is a pleasant table Apple, in season from the beginning of 

 December till January (keeping till March, though falling off,) 

 it will stand competition with any kitchen Apple I am ac- 

 quainted with. Its skin is a clear pale green, very little 

 dotted, but strongly coloured with yellowish bright red on 

 the exposed side. The eye is rather angular, the stalk downy, 

 the flesh white, firm, rather juicy and pleasant. 



The growth of the Tarvey Codlin is that of the Manx 

 Codlin, but not quite so upright. The fruit resembles it in 

 shape, though it is not so large, and it has a larger proportion 

 of yellow in the ripened colour than the Kinellan. Its fla- 

 vour is higher, and it is a very good Apple during its season, 

 in November and part of December. It keeps longer, but 

 loses its flavour entirely. It may be doubted whether the 



