BARTLETT: This bell-shaped summer pear turns yellow when ripe, often with a blush. Its white flesh is smooth, sweet, juicy and aromatic. Prized as a canning pear, it is also great for eating fresh or in desserts and salads.
ANJOU: A smooth, egg-shaped, light green pear, the Anjou does not change color when ripe. It is abundantly juicy with a milky but slightly spicy flavor. It ships well, keeps for long periods and is a favorite for eating fresh and in salads.
SECKEL: Green with a substantial dark red blush, the Seckel is the smallest of the pears. Its dense flesh is especially sweet and smooth, making it an excellent snacking pear for out-of-hand eating.
COMICE: Rounded and chubby, with green skin and blushed cheeks, the Comice is the sweetest and juiciest of all pears. It is considered the King of Fruits. A favorite for gift boxes and fruit baskets, it remains unmatched in eating quality.
FORELLE: Bell-shaped and small, the Forelle has brilliant red freckles that appear over bright yellow-green skin. Its white flesh yields abundant, sweet juice.
TAYLOR GOLD:This russeted Comice is creamy, juicy and very tender. Its flesh has an extraordinary rich, sweet, delicately perfumed flavor.
PACKHAM: A late-season pear, Packhams have bumpy, green skin. When fully ripe, it is juicy and sweet. Packham pears are excellent eaten out of hand, but are also suitable for cooking.
BOSC: This graceful long-necked pear has russet skin and tender, buttery flesh with natural fruit sugar. A favorite in cooking, it is excellent for baking, broiling and poaching; yet it is hard to beat fresh out of hand.
FRENCH BUTTER: The French Butter pear has a juicy, buttery flavor and only recently arrived on the market. The French Butter is commonly used in baby foods.SUMMER GOLD: Summer Golds are excellent for cooking and baking pies and tarts.