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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1911
Page
7
W P Sawyer of Wapato argues against dishonest packing in Yakima fruit trade. He says honest grading, visible inspection, and clear branding prevent devaluing the entire region’s pears. He notes labels must reflect real quality and urges consistent standards for Bartlett pears.
A historical note discusses pear labeling and market perceptions. The author explains that terms like choice do not guarantee quality in New York, emphasizes that prices reflect actual fruit quality, and describes handling and grading practices, including repeated orchard passes to harvest uniformly large pears. Continued on sixth page.
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