TOWAR OF GLAMIS
AppleOrigin and History
A valuable apple variety, probably of Scottish origin. Known before 1800. Documented in the Herefordshire Pomona (p. 10).
Tree Characteristics
Growth Habit and Bearing: Vigorous and spreading; very fertile.
Foliage: Large, long-oval leaves with bold serration.
Fruit Characteristics
Size and Form: Large; approximately 3½ by 3 inches. Round conical in form, variable and somewhat irregular in outline.
Skin: Dull green ground color with brown-red flush.
Stem and Cavity: Stem fairly long, inserted in a deep and narrow cavity.
Calyx and Basin: Eye closed in a rather deep basin.
Flesh and Flavor: Crisp, white flesh with acid character.
Identifying Characteristic: Unusual heaviness; this is a distinctive feature that aids in recognition.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season and Storage
A culinary variety that keeps until April.
Uses
Culinary; suitable for cooking.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— E.A. Bunyard, A Handbook of Hardy Fruits (1920)TOWAR OF GLAMIS. Her. Pom., 10. F., Tour de Glammis; G., Schloss Glammis. (Carse o'Gowrie, Dunster Codlin, Gowrie.) Culinary, till April, large, 3½ by 3, round conical (variable), irregular. Colour, dull green with brown-red flush. Flesh, crisp, white, acid. Eye, closed in a rather deep basin. Stem, fairly long, in a deep narrow cavity. Growth, vigorous, spreading; very fertile. Leaf, large, long oval, boldly serrate. Origin, probably Scotch. Known before 1800. A valuable apple, can be recognised by its unusual heaviness.