Poire de Torpes
PearPoire de Torpes
Source: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921); cited from Guide Pratique 107 (1876).
Origin/History
Not described in source.
Tree
Hardy and very productive.
Fruit
Size and Form: Rather large, globular.
Skin: Yellow stained with russet.
Flesh and Flavor: Fine-textured, melting. Quality rated as good.
Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin: Not described in source.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
October to December.
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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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Poire de Torpes. i. Guide Prat. 107. 1876. Tree hardy, very productive. Fruit rather large, globular, yellow stained with russet; flesh fine, melting; good; Oct. to Dec.