Triomphe de Touraine
PearTriomphe de Touraine
Origin/History From the name, one infers that this variety originated near Touraine, France.
Tree Vigorous; very productive.
Fruit
Size & Form: Large to very large. Specific shape not described in source.
Color & Surface: Green, becoming clear yellow at maturity, with reddish coloring on the side next the sun.
Flesh & Flavor: Firm, fine, juicy, and sweet. Similar in taste to Duchesse d'Angouleme but of better quality.
Stem & Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx & Basin: Not described in source.
Core & Seeds: Not described in source.
Season November.
Storage & Uses Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.
Other Reference: Guide Pratique, 1895.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Triomphe de Touraine.
- Guide Prat. 104. 1895.
From the name, one infers that this variety originated near Touraine, Fr. Tree vigorous, very productive. Fruit large to very large, green, reddish on the side next the sun, clear yellow at maturity; flesh firm, fine, juicy, sweet, similar in taste to Duchesse d'Angouleme but of better quality; Nov.