Oatmeal Farm Network | Pear Varieties

Variety Name	Description
Abate Fetel	A long, banana-shaped pear from Italy. Skin is yellow-green with a reddish blush. Flesh is white, crisp, and has a sweet, honey-like, aromatic flavor.
Alexandrine Douillard	A French variety with a sweet, juicy flavor and a smooth, melting texture.
Anjou	A firm, mild, and juicy pear, egg-shaped with green or red skin. Does not change color when ripening. Excellent for fresh eating or cooking as it holds its shape well.
Asian Pear	A round fruit with a crisp, juicy texture similar to an apple. Skin is yellow or brown-russeted. Flavor is sweet, mild, and refreshing.
Ayers	A medium, cold-hardy pear. Skin is yellow with a red blush. Flesh is very soft, "melting," and has an exceptionally sweet, juicy, aromatic flavor.
Bartlett	The classic, iconic pear. Bell-shaped with a smooth, yellow-green skin that turns golden when ripe. Flesh is white, juicy, buttery, and sweet.
Beurré Bosc	The full European name for the Bosc pear. Known for its long neck and "cinnamon" russeted skin, with a crisp, sweet, honeyed flavor.
Beurré Clairgeau	An old, French "winter" pear. Large, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Beurré d Anjou	A classic pear variety with a sweet, mild flavor and a smooth, firm texture, ideal for eating fresh or cooking.
Beurré d'Anjou	The full European name for the Anjou pear. A large, "egg-shaped," "winter" pear. Skin is green-yellow. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, mild flavor.
Beurré Giffard	An old, French "summer" pear. Medium-sized, "pear-shaped." Skin is green-yellow. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Beurré Hardy	An old, French "winter" pear. Large, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a rich, sweet, "rose-water" aroma.
Beurré Superfin	An old, French "gourmet" pear. Medium-sized, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a rich, sweet, "classic" flavor.
Blakes Pride	A disease-resistant variety with sweet, juicy, and aromatic flesh, ideal for fresh eating.
Blake's Pride	A large, disease-resistant pear. Skin is yellow-green with a light russet. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a rich, sweet, aromatic flavor.
Bloodgood	An old, "summer" pear. Medium-sized, "pear-shaped." Skin is green-yellow. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Bosc	Distinguished by its long, elegant neck and russeted (brownish) skin. Flesh is crisp, dense, and sweet, with a complex, spicy-honey flavor.
Bosc (d'Apremont)	A "clone" of the Bosc pear. Known for its long neck and "cinnamon" russeted skin, with a crisp, sweet, honeyed flavor.
Bradford Flowering Pear	A popular ornamental pear variety, known for its profusion of white flowers, but with a weak branch structure.
Brandywine	A large, "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
California	A "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Cascade	A "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Catillac	An old, French "cooking" pear. Very large, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "hard," and "astringent." Used for poaching.
Cayuga	A large, "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor. Disease resistant.
Chapin	An old, "Seckel-type" pear. Small, "pear-shaped." Very sweet, "sugary," and has a rich, "spicy," aromatic flavor.
Chojuro (Asian)	An old, "classic" Asian pear. Medium-sized, "russeted" skin. Flesh is crisp, "crunchy," and has a rich, sweet, "butterscotch" or "rum-like" flavor.
Clapps Favorite	A large, juicy pear with smooth yellow skin and a sweet, slightly tart flavor, often harvested early for best quality.
Clapp's Favorite	A large, "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is greenish-yellow with a red blush. Flesh is white, soft, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, perfumed flavor.
Colette	A "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Comice	A large, round, sweet, and exceptionally juicy pear with a creamy, melting texture. Often considered one of the best-tasting pears for eating fresh.
Comptesse de Paris	An old, French "winter" pear. Large, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Concorde	A cross between a Comice and a Conference pear. It has a long, elegant neck and green-yellow skin. Flesh is crisp, juicy, and sweet with a rich, vanilla-like flavor.
Conference	A popular European pear. Elongated, bottle-shaped, with a green-brown russeted skin. Flesh is white, very juicy, and has a sweet, slightly perfumed flavor.
Dana Hovey	An old, "gourmet" pear. Small, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a rich, sweet, "classic" flavor.
D'Arcy	An old, English "winter" pear. Large, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
David	A "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Docteur Jules Guyot	An old, French "summer" pear. Large, "pear-shaped." Skin is green-yellow. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Dorset	A "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Douglas	A "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Doyenné d'Hiver	An old, French "winter" pear. Large, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Doyenné du Comice	The full European name for the Comice pear. A large, round, "gourmet" pear. Flesh is pale, "melting," and has an exceptionally sweet, juicy, and complex flavor.
Dr. Morere	A "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Drippin' Honey	An "Asian-type" pear. Medium-sized, "russeted" skin. Flesh is crisp, "crunchy," and has a very sweet, "honey-like" flavor.
Duchess	A large, "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Duchesse d'Angoulême	An heirloom, very large, "lumpy" French pear. Skin is greenish-yellow. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a rich, sweet, musky flavor.
Dumont	An old, French "winter" pear. Large, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Early Gold	An early-season, "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Eldorado	A "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Epine du Mas	An old, French "winter" pear. Large, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Evangelina	Evangelina and Evangeline are feminine given names, diminutives of Latin "evangelium".
Fan-Stil	A large, "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Farmingdale	A "Bartlett-type" pear, "cold-hardy." Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Fertility	An old, English "cooking" pear. Medium-sized, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "hard," and "astringent."
Flemish Beauty	An old, heirloom, cold-hardy pear. Medium-sized, "russeted" skin. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a rich, sweet, "musky" aroma.
Flowering or Callery Pear	An ornamental pear tree known for its showy white flowers in spring, not for its fruit.
Fondante d'Automne	An heirloom, "melting" pear. Skin is green-yellow with a light russet. Flesh is white, "buttery," and has a rich, sweet, perfumed flavor.
Forelle	A small, beautiful, bell-shaped pear with green-yellow skin and a distinctive red freckled "trout-like" blush. Crisp, firm, and tart-sweet. Great for snacks.
Foremost	A large, juicy pear with a sweet flavor, known for its cold hardiness and disease resistance.
Garlic Chives (Chinese Chives)	A distinct species whose leaves are flat, not hollow, and have a mild garlic flavor.
Glou Morceau	An old, French "winter" pear. Large, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Golden Spice	A "hybrid" pear, used for canning. Small, yellow-skinned. Flesh is crisp, "crunchy," and has a tart, "spicy" flavor.
Gorham	A "Bartlett-type" pear, ripening later. Medium-large, with a sweet, musky, "buttery" flesh. Good for canning and fresh eating.
Gourmet	A "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Grande Champion	A "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Harrow Delight	An early-season, Bartlett-like pear. Medium-sized, yellow with a red blush. Has a sweet, juicy, and spicy flavor. Fire blight resistant.
Harrow Gold	An "early-season," "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor. Disease resistant.
Harrow Sweet	A "late-season," "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor. Disease resistant.
Harvest Queen	A "Bartlett-type" pear, "cold-hardy." Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Highland	A large, "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Honeysweet	A small, "Seckel-type" pear. Very sweet, "sugary," and has a rich, spicy, aromatic flavor. Disease resistant.
Hosui	A "classic" Asian pear. Large, "round," "russeted" skin. Flesh is crisp, "crunchy," and has a very sweet, "honey-like" flavor.
Hosui (Asian)	A popular Asian pear. Large, round, with a golden-brown, russeted skin. Flesh is exceptionally crisp, juicy, and very sweet, with a rum-like aroma.
Hurlburt	A "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Ichiban Nashi (Asian)	An "Asian" pear. Medium-sized, "russeted" skin. Flesh is crisp, "crunchy," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Isseiki (Asian)	An "Asian" pear. Medium-sized, "russeted" skin. Flesh is crisp, "crunchy," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Jargonelle	An old, English "summer" pear. Medium-sized, "pear-shaped." Skin is green-yellow. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Jean de Vignes	An old, French "summer" pear. Medium-sized, "pear-shaped." Skin is green-yellow. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
John	A "Bartlett-type" pear, "cold-hardy." Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Josephine de Malines	An old, "gourmet" "winter" pear. Medium-sized, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a rich, sweet, "rose-water" aroma.
Jules Guyot	A European pear with a sweet, juicy flavor, similar to Bartlett but ripening earlier.
Kieffer	An old, very hardy pear, often used for canning. Large, lumpy, and green-yellow. Flesh is crisp, coarse, and grainy. Becomes sweeter and softer after storage.
Kikusui (Asian)	An "Asian" pear. Medium-sized, "russeted" skin. Flesh is crisp, "crunchy," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Le Conte	A "hybrid" pear. Large, "pear-shaped." Skin is yellow. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor. "Low-chill" for warm climates.
Lincoln	A "Bartlett-type" pear, "cold-hardy." Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Louise Bonne de Jersey	An heirloom French pear. Medium-sized, with a yellow-green skin and a bright red blush. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, tangy, aromatic flavor.
Louise Bonne of Jersey	An old variety with a sweet, tangy flavor and a smooth, melting texture, excellent for fresh eating.
Luscious	A cold-hardy, "Bartlett-type" pear. Medium-sized, with a yellow-red skin. Flesh is soft, juicy, and has a sweet, "perfumed" flavor.
Magness	A medium-sized, green-yellow pear. Known for its high-quality, "melting" flesh that is soft, juicy, and sweet, with a rich, aromatic flavor.
Mango Haden	A classic, high-quality Florida mango known for its beautiful color, medium size, and excellent, rich flavor.
Marguerite Marillat	An old, French "summer" pear. Large, "pear-shaped." Skin is green-yellow. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Marie Louise	An old, French "gourmet" pear. Medium-sized, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a rich, sweet, "classic" flavor.
Max Red Bartlett	A "Red Bartlett" pear. Skin is deep-red. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Maxine	A large, "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Meigetsu (Asian)	An "Asian" pear. Medium-sized, "russeted" skin. Flesh is crisp, "crunchy," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Merton Pride	A "gourmet" pear. Large, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a rich, sweet, "classic" flavor.
Moonglow	A large, early-season pear. Bell-shaped, with a smooth, yellow skin. Flesh is white, juicy, and soft, with a mild, sweet flavor.
Mount Vernon	An old, "winter" pear. Large, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
New Century (Asian)	An "Asian" pear. Medium-sized, "russeted" skin. Flesh is crisp, "crunchy," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Nijisseiki (20th Century)	A "classic" Asian pear. Medium-sized, "smooth" green-yellow skin. Flesh is crisp, "crunchy," and has a very sweet, "classic" flavor.
Okusankichi (Asian)	A "late-season" Asian pear. Medium-sized, "russeted" skin. Flesh is crisp, "crunchy," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Old Home	An old "Bartlett-type" pear. Used "primarily" as a "disease-resistant" rootstock, not for its fruit.
Olympic (Korean Giant)	A very large, round Asian pear. Skin is brown and heavily russeted. Flesh is crisp, crunchy, juicy, and has a high sugar content.
Onward	A "gourmet" pear. Large, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a rich, sweet, "classic" flavor.
Orcas	A "gourmet" pear. Large, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a rich, sweet, "classic" flavor. "Cold-hardy."
Orient	A large, round, "hybrid" pear. Skin is yellow. Flesh is crisp, "crunchy," and juicy, with a mild, sweet flavor. Often used for canning.
P. Barry	An old, "winter" pear. Large, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Packham	A green, knobby pear similar to Bartlett, with a sweet, juicy flavor and smooth texture.
Packham's Triumph	A popular pear from Australia. Large, lumpy, and green-yellow. Flesh is white, juicy, and sweet, with a flavor similar to a Bartlett.
Parker	A cold-hardy, early-season pear. Medium-large, with a yellow-red skin. Flesh is white, juicy, and has a sweet, "perfumed" flavor.
Passe Colmar	An old, French "winter" pear. Large, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Passe Crassane	A late-season, "winter" pear from France. Large, round, and heavily russeted. Flesh is white, coarse, and has a rich, sweet, "rose-water" aroma.
Patten	A cold-hardy, large pear. Skin is greenish-yellow. Flesh is white, coarse, and has a mild, sweet, "apple-like" flavor.
Persian Cucumber	A widely cultivated plant producing cylindrical fruits with a refreshing flavor, commonly used in salads.
Pineapple Pear	A variety with a distinct pineapple-like aroma and flavor, often used for canning and cooking.
Pitmaston Duchess	An old, English "gourmet" pear. Very large, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a rich, sweet, "classic" flavor.
Potomac	A medium-large, long-necked pear with light-green, russeted skin. Flesh is buttery, juicy, and has a rich, sweet, and aromatic flavor.
Pound	An old, "cooking" pear. Very large, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "hard," and "astringent." Used for "poaching."
President Heron	An old, French "winter" pear. Large, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Purple Basil	Grape juice, purple, with added vitamin C, from concentrate, shelf stable [USDA FDC: 2003592]
Red Anjou	A red-skinned version of the Anjou pear. Egg-shaped, with a deep, maroon-red color. Flesh is mild, sweet, and firm, ideal for fresh eating.
Red Bartlett	A red-skinned version of the classic Bartlett. It has the same bell shape, sweet flavor, and juicy, buttery texture, but with a striking, deep-red skin.
Red Clapp's Favorite	A "Red-skinned" "Clapp's Favorite" pear. Skin is deep-red. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Regent	A "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Reimer Red	A "Red-skinned" pear. Skin is deep-red. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Rescue	A "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Rogue Red	A "Red-skinned" pear. Skin is deep-red. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Rosired Bartlett	A "Red Bartlett" pear. Skin is deep-red. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Rousselet de Reims	An old, French "gourmet" pear. Small, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a rich, sweet, "classic" flavor.
Royal Riviera	A large, juicy pear, typically a variety of Comice, with a smooth texture and rich, sweet flavor.
Santa Maria	A "Bartlett-type" pear from Italy. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Savignac	A "cold-hardy" pear. Medium-sized, "pear-shaped." Skin is green-yellow. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Seckel	A very small, "sugar pear" with a chubby, round shape. Skin is olive green with a dark red blush. Flesh is crisp, grainy, and incredibly sweet.
Sensation Red Bartlett	A "Red Bartlett" pear. Skin is deep-red. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Shin Li (Asian)	An "Asian" pear. Large, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is crisp, "crunchy," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Shinko (Asian)	A medium-large, round Asian pear. Skin is golden-brown and russeted. Flesh is crisp, juicy, and has a rich, sweet, honeyed flavor.
Shinseiki	An Asian pear variety with a round shape, yellow skin, and crisp, juicy, sweet flesh.
Shinseiki (Asian)	An early-ripening Asian pear. Round, with a smooth, yellow-green skin. Flesh is white, crisp, juicy, and has a mild, sweet, apple-like flavor.
Shinsui (Asian)	An "Asian" pear. Medium-sized, "russeted" skin. Flesh is crisp, "crunchy," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Siberian	A "cold-hardy" pear species (P. ussuriensis). Small, "tart" fruit. Used as a "rootstock" or for "breeding."
Southern Bartlett	A "Bartlett-type" pear, "low-chill" for warm climates. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Souvenir du Congres	An old, French "gourmet" pear. Very large, "pear-shaped." Skin is green-yellow. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a rich, sweet, "classic" flavor.
Spartlett	A "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Starking Delicious	A "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Starkrimson	A beautiful, bright-red pear, similar in shape to a Bartlett. It is a "summer pear" with a mild, sweet flavor and a smooth, juicy texture.
Stark's Delicious	A "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Summercrisp	A cold-hardy, "crisp" pear. Skin is green with a red blush. Eaten while still firm, it has a "crunchy," juicy, and sweet-tart flavor.
Sunrise	A large, cold-hardy, "Bartlett-type" pear. Skin is yellow with a red blush. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a good, sweet, balanced flavor.
Taylor's Gold	A "Comice" type pear, discovered in New Zealand. Fully russeted, cinnamon-brown skin. Flesh is exceptionally sweet, juicy, and creamy.
Taylors Gold (Pear)	A bronze-skinned variety similar to Comice, known for its sweet, tender flesh and buttery flavor.
Tophat	A dwarf, self-pollinating Half-High cultivar, typically grown in containers; known for its small, sweet, wild-flavored fruit.
Tse Li (Asian)	An "Asian" pear. Large, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is crisp, "crunchy," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Tsu Li (Asian)	An "Asian" pear. Large, "pear-shaped." Skin is "russeted" green. Flesh is crisp, "crunchy," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Tyson	An old, small, early-season pear. Skin is yellow-green. Flesh is "melting," very sweet, and has a rich, "spicy" aroma.
Ubileen	An early-season, "summer" pear. Large, with a beautiful, bright-red skin. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Warren	A high-quality, medium, long-necked pear. Green skin, often with a red blush. Flesh is exceptionally buttery, melting, and sweet with no grit.
White Doyenné	An ancient, "gourmet" pear. Medium, round, with a pale-yellow skin. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a rich, sweet, "classic" pear flavor.
Williams' Bon Chrétien	The original European name for the Bartlett pear. A classic, bell-shaped, green-yellow pear with a sweet, musky, and juicy, buttery flesh.
Winter Nelis	An heirloom "winter" pear. Small, round, and heavily russeted. Known for its dense, sugary, and richly flavored flesh. An excellent keeping pear.
Worden	A cold-hardy, "Bartlett-type" pear. Medium-sized, with a yellow skin. Flesh is white, "melting," and has a sweet, juicy, "perfumed" flavor.
Ya Li (Asian)	An "Asian" pear. Large, "pear-shaped." Skin is "smooth" green-yellow. Flesh is crisp, "crunchy," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.
Yoinashi (Asian)	An "Asian" pear. Medium-sized, "russeted" skin. Flesh is crisp, "crunchy," and has a sweet, "classic" flavor.