Souvenir de Leroux-Durand

Pear

Origin/History Originated in Germany in 1879. Referenced in Mathieu, Nomenclature Pomologique, p. 285 (1889) and Guide Pratique, p. 100 (1895).

Tree Vigorous and fertile.

Fruit

Size: Large or very large.

Form: Oblong.

Skin: Bright yellow, stained with golden-russet.

Flesh/Flavor: Very melting, vinous, highly saccharine and very agreeably perfumed.

Quality: First class.

Season October.

Uses Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Souvenir de Leroux-Durand. 1. Mathieu Nom. Pom. 285. 1889. 2. Guide Prat. 100. 1895. Published in Germany in 1879. Tree vigorous and fertile. Fruit large or very large, oblong, bright yellow, stained with golden-russet; flesh very melting, vinous, highly saccharine and very agreeably perfumed; first; Oct.

— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

Souvenir de Leroux (Durand)