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Harvest Time in Southern Illinois Peach Orchards
The article details the August peach harvest in Southern Illinois, focusing on the Hartline 300 acre orchard near Carbondale. It describes the selective picking system, packing and grading operations, labor force of about 112, and the impact of prices, thinning, and overflying seasonal camps. It notes shipments from Cobden, Anna, Centralia, Metropolis, Makanda, and other centers, with pre cooling and iced rail transport to preserve quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois
Centralia
Harvey Hartline
Carbondale
Hartline
University of Illinois
U. S. 51
Makanda
Giant City State Park
Foreman
Srtline
Illinois Central
Bluford
Bruford