Hare
Apple
USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection
Hare
[NOTE: Source designation "Watermelon" appears inconsistent with the description that follows, which clearly describes an apple. Proceeding with apple classification based on fruit and tree characteristics described.]
Origin/History
Received from New Jersey; history unknown.
Tree
Moderately vigorous, upright growth habit. Wood grayish brown.
Fruit
Size and Form: Large, roundish oblate, slightly conic.
Color and Surface: Greenish, sprinkled with a few gray dots.
Stem: Short, slender.
Calyx: Small, closed.
Flesh and Flavor: White, very tender, juicy, mild pleasant sweet. Very good quality.
Core: Rather large.
Season
October, 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
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Hare. Watermelon. We received this desirable Apple from New Jersey, but have been unable to learn its history. Tree moderately vigorous, upright. Wood grayish brown. Fruit large, roundish oblate, slightly conic, greenish, sprinkled with a few gray dots. Stalk short, slender. Calyx small, closed. Flesh white, very tender, juicy, mild pleasant sweet. Very good. Core rather large. October, November.