On Apr 23, 7:13*am, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
I'm more interested in good tasting pears than high-yields or ease of
cultivation.

That said--- I'm in Zone 5 in NY & I think I'd like a couple dwarf
pears for the back yard. * I buy a dozen pears every year and am lucky
to get 4 good ones. * * * *

I ought to do a little better fighting squirrels in the back yard.
[and I'm already fighting them for veggies, peaches and cherries so
that won't be a new battle]

What variety would you go for? * * I like to eat a *good* pear out of
hand-- but I've really gotten a taste for pears with a little
gorgonzola and honey dressing.

If there is a good canning pear, I might be tempted to can some for
winter.

Jim

I agree with those recommending the Seckel pear. At a former
residence in Zone 5 (Chicago area), we planted a Seckel and a
Bartlett. The Seckel just seemed to grow and produce much better and
the pears were very good. As others have said they are small but
plentiful on the tree. The tree was very attractive too, which was
nice since it was in the front yard! -- H