La France. 1. Cal. Sta. Rpt. 407. 1892-93. 2. Cat. Cong. Pom. France 104 fig. 1906.
M. Boussey, a nurseryman at Montreuil-sous-Bois, France, first propagated this variety. Glands globose; fruit very large, roundish, deeply sutured; skin thinly pubescent, clear red; flesh white, juicy, aromatic; quality very good; freestone; ripens early in August.
La Grange. 1. Kenrick Am. Orch. 194. 1841. 2. Downing Fr. Trees Am. 480. 1845. 3. Am. Pom. Soc. Cat. 78. 1862.
Tardive d'Oullins. 4. Mas Le Verger 7:39, 40, fig. 18. 1866-73. 5. Leroy Dict. Pom. 6:141, 142 fig., 143. 1879.
La Grange originated about 1840 with John Hulse, Burlington, New Jersey. A few years later a French sort, Tardive d'Oullins, said to have been found at Oullins, Rhône, France, made its appearance. The two were found to be the same. In 1862, La Grange was placed on the fruit-list of the American Pomological Society where it remained until 1891 and was reentered in 1909. Its lateness, size and productiveness have won it a good name among growers in New Jersey. Leaves with reniform glands; flowers small; fruit large, oblong; skin greenish-white; flesh pale, juicy, melting, rich, sweet; freestone; ripens at the end of September.
La Magnifique. 1. Tex. Sta. Bul. 8:34. 1889.
Listed as growing in Texas.
La Reine. 1. Tex. Sta. Bul. 39:805. 1896.
La Reine was introduced by G. L. Taber, Glen Saint Mary, Florida, in 1889. Tree vigorous, but not recommended in Texas; fruit rather small, oblong; skin greenish, with a red cheek; flesh red at the stone, adherent; ripens early in August.
La Rieva. 1. Fla. Sta. Rpt. 8:89. 1896.
Listed in this reference.