H. Harold (Hardrada Harold) Hume

Born in 1875, Hardrada Harold Hume was an American botanist, horticulturist, mycologist, and writer best known for his work with citrus and other subtropical plants in Florida. He became a major figure in agricultural education and research, and his career was closely tied to the growth of the University of Florida.

Hume served as a professor and later as dean connected with agriculture at the university, where he helped develop horticultural programs and encouraged research that growers could use in the field. He also wrote extensively, producing books and articles on citrus culture, gardening, and Florida plant life, which made his expertise useful both to specialists and to general readers.

He died in 1965, but his influence remained visible in Florida horticulture and in the institutions he helped strengthen. Remembered as both a scientist and a practical teacher, he played an important role in bringing together academic study and everyday farming.