Asparagus Shipments Signal Strong Year Ahead in Antioch
Southern markets show weakness in eggs and poultry while fruit and vegetables move unevenly. Antioch expects a robust asparagus year with at least 100 cars and eastern demand pushing crop shipments. celery from Antioch buys at 30 cents a dozen. New Chicago produce firm Sexauer and Billow opens with fruit vegetable and dairy lines. Red River Ohio potatoes see brisk seed demand as stock levels tighten.
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Seedling Mangoes and grafted varieties in tropical fruit culture
The article discusses mango cultivation in tropical regions, noting most wild seedlings lack market appeal due to turpentine flavor and fibrous flesh. It highlights grafted Indian mangoes like Mulgoba and Alphonse as preferred temperate-market fruits, describes growth, fruit size, aroma, and ripening, and notes U.S. trials near Miami with several orchards. It also covers pests and import safeguards, plus related agricultural notices and industry news.
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Mexico
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Kalamazoo Celery Prices Expected To Rise This Season
Kalamazoo celery shippers report upcoming price increases due to higher box lumber costs and labor demand. Most parcels still priced 16 to 18 cents now likely 18 to 20 cents per dozen stalks. No formal union exists among the 300 growers, who prefer independent operation.
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Wisconsin
Western Classification group plans carrier risk clause
Chicago February eight to raise revenue and improve service the Western Classification committee intends to compel shippers to load cars to capacity. A meeting will be held with shippers represented. Minimum weights effectively raise rates and face shipper opposition. Western shippers fear railroad consent means inaction, while the committee pushes the risk clause and 20 percent surcharge for insured limits.
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Kalamazoo growers eye grape vineyards in fruit belt
Kalamazoo Michigan February 7 fruit men in the great peach belt discuss transplanting from peaches to grape vineyards amid recent crop freezes. Prominent growers among the belt contemplate the move with belief grape yields may outpace peaches or apples, especially in western belt sections hit hardest by cold. An important Kalamazoo meeting signals growing interest in the grape industry.
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Fruit Belt
Kalamazoo County
County Fruit Growers Meet to Feature Lawton Address
County Fruit and Truck Growers Assn will hold a meeting in this city where Charles D Lawton of Lawton Michigan will discuss grape culture and profitability under proper care. Peaches prospects and overall fruit outlook in southwestern Michigan appear favorable for the coming year with no winter setbacks reported. Maine seed potatoes are advertised for spring market from F W Gibbons Co of Boston with varieties including Red Bliss Cobbler Houston Rose. A subscriber from Garfield Washington renews The Packer and notes 50 to 60 cars of apples and potatoes shipped this season with 20 to 30 more potatoes planned for spring.
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Arev
Aroostook County
Houston
Garfield, Wash
Timely Message to Apply Men and Fruit Jobbers
Chicago February 8 Crutchfield Woolfolk Gibson Inc corner Clark and South Water Street Chicago strong marketing agents keep close touch with company. They own limited box apples no barrel fruit. Buyers and sellers should act as company now handles heavy receipts tomatoes Florida orange fruit and other vegetables. The extensive line will do well to them to ship produce into quick money rather than consign it.
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Crutchfield, Woolfolk & Gibson, Inc
Clark and
So. Water, Bt
Enclosed Lace for $1 Seeks One Year Packer Subscription
A brief note from F. Wi Btude's baker requests renewal of a one year subscription to The Packer, stating inability to conduct business without the publication. The message includes a single dollar payment for lace, and expresses urgency about maintaining access to The Packer.
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