Hardin

Apple

Hardin

Origin/History

Originated by J. S. B. Thompson, Grundy County, Iowa. Known as Thompson Seedling No. 46.

Tree

An abundant bearer. Tree vigor and growth habit not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Large, oblate.

Stem: Medium length.

Cavity: Wide, obtuse.

Basin: Narrow, abrupt.

Skin: Green, tinged with red.

Core and Seeds: Small, clasping. Tube broad, long, funnel-shaped. Stamens median.

Flesh and Flavor: Subacid, good.

Season

November.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hansen, A Study of Northwestern Apples (1902)

Nursery Catalog Sources

Found in 1 catalog (1913) from Illinois

Benjamin Buckman (personal inventory) , Farmingdale , Illinois — 1913

View original book sources (1)

Hardin (Thompson Seedling No. 46)—Originated by J. S. B. Thompson, Grundy County, Iowa. Tree an abundant bearer—Fruit large, oblate; surface green, tinged with red; cavity wide, obtuse; stem medium; basin narrow, abrupt. Core small, clasping; tube broad, long, funnel-shaped; stamens median; flesh subacid, good. November.

— N.E. Hansen, A Study of Northwestern Apples (1902)

Thompson Seedling No. 46 Thompson's Seedling No. 46