Pears come in many shapes, sizes, and colors and can be used in a number of ways. The most popular varieties for fresh eating are Bartlett, Gorham, Honeysweet, Harrow Delight, Harvest Queen, Seckel, Conference, Sheldon, Magness, Kieffer, Dana Hovey, Bosc, Winter Nelis, and Anjou. Those varieties considered best for canning include Bartlett, Gorham, and Seckel. The varieties most resistant to the troublesome fire blight are Comice, Honeysweet, Harrow Delight, Harvest Queen, Moonglow, Magness, Seckel, Starking Delicious, Sure Crop, Waite, and Winter Nelis.