Hatcher
Apple
Hatcher
Origin / History
Originated on the farm of the late O. C. Hatcher, near Franklin, Tennessee. One of the most popular apples in Middle Tennessee. Also known as Hatcher's Seedling.
Tree
Upright, thrifty grower. Not an early bearer, but produces good crops annually. A late keeper.
Fruit
Size: Medium
Form: Roundish, inclining to conic, slightly angular
Stem: Short, small
Skin: Very dark rich red, sometimes almost purplish, with a few light dots
Cavity: Medium, often slight russet
Calyx: Open
Basin: Medium, slightly plaited
Flesh: Yellow, fine, rather compact, juicy, mild, pleasant, rich subacid, almost sweet. Quality: very good.
Core: Small
Season
January–March
Uses
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
Nursery Catalog Sources
Found in 1 catalog (1894)
- The Vineland Nurseries (Kelsey & Co. , Proprietors), St. Joseph, Missouri (Office: 13th and Atchison Sts., 2 Blocks East of the Citizens St. Car Line) — 1894
View original book sources (1)
— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Hatcher.
Hatcher's Seedling.
Originated on the farm of the late O. C. Hatcher, near Franklin, Tenn. Tree an upright thrifty grower, not an early bearer, but produces good crops annually; a late keeper, and one of the most popular apples in Middle Tennessee.
Fruit medium, roundish inclining to conic, slightly angular; skin very dark rich red, sometimes almost purplish, a few light dots; stalk short, small; cavity medium, often slight russet; calyx open; basin medium, slightly plaited; flesh yellow, fine, rather compact, juicy, mild pleasant rich subacid, almost sweet; very good; core small. January, March.