Harry Sweet

Apple

Harry Sweet

Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)

Origin/History

Originated in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.

Tree

Slow, upright growth.

Fruit

Size and Form: Medium; roundish, inclining to conic form. Sides sometimes unequal.

Skin: Thick; greenish yellow with a dull blush in the sun and nettings of russet.

Flesh and Flavor: Whitish, crisp, a little coarse, moderately juicy. Flavor: mild sweet.

Quality: Good.

Season

December to April.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Downing, Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)

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Harry Sweet. Originated in Mercer Co., Pa. Tree of slow, upright growth. Fruit medium, roundish, inclining to conic. Sides sometimes unequal. Skin thick, greenish yellow, dull blush in the sun, and nettings of russet. Flesh whitish, crisp, a little coarse, moderately juicy, mild sweet. Good. December to April.

— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)