Some etymologists, and Dr. Johnson among the number, consider this name to be derived from Cost, a head; but what connection there is between either the shape or other appearance of this apple, and a head, more than any other variety, must puzzle any one to discover. Is it not more probable that it is derived from Costatus (Anglice, costate, or ribbed), on account of the prominent ribs or angles on its sides? I think this a much more likely derivation.
83. COUL BLUSH.—Hort.
- Identification.—[Hort. Trans.] vol. vii., p. 340. [Hort. Soc. Cat.] ed. 3, n. 184 [Mem. Cal. Hort. Soc.] iv. 556.
Fruit, medium sized; roundish, and angular on the sides. A good deal resembling the Hawthornden. Skin, pale yellow, marked with dull red next the sun, and streaked and dotted with deeper red. Stalk, slender. Flesh, yellowish, crisp, juicy, brisk, and well-flavored.
An excellent culinary apple, in use from October to February. It is said to be of finer flavor than the Hawthornden, and to be even a good dessert apple.
The tree is hardy, a strong, vigorous, and upright grower, and an abundant bearer. It is well suited for all northern and exposed situations.
This is one of the varieties raised by Sir G. S. Mackenzie, Bart., of Coul, Rosshire.
84. COURT OF WICK.—Hort.
- Identification.—[Hort. Soc. Cat.] ed. 3, n. 187. [Lind. Guide], 42. [Down. Fr. Amer.] 105. [Rog. Fr. Cult.] 87.
- Synonymes.—Court of Wick Pippin, [Fors. Treat.] 98. Court de Wick, [Hook. Pom. Lond.] Rival Golden Pippin, acc. [Ron. Pyr. Mal.] Fry’s Pippin, acc. [Hort. Soc. Cat.] Golden Drop, Ibid. Wick’s Pippin, Ibid. Wood’s Huntingdon, Ibid. Wood’s Transparent, Ibid. Kingswick Pippin, Ibid. Phillip’s Reinette, Ibid.
- Figure.—[Hook. Pom. Lond.] t. 32. [Pom. Mag.] t. 32. [Ron. Pyr. Mal.] pl. xii f. 23.