I just saw your message, and I grow both varieties. Each year the Acres Home begins to flower before the Tennosui does. When the Acres Home is about half finished with it's flowering, the Tennosui is just getting started. Tennosui flowers about the same time as several other pear varieties planted here. You have made a good investment, and if you plant them well and care for them well.......it will pay dividends for years....tax free.