| Show MARKETING THE PEACH CROP on account of its very perishable nature fruit must be disposed of as soon as possible the peach on account of its very perishable nature must be marketed us as soon as possible after reaching ina maturity therefore the proper dispatch and distribution present many difficulties peaches will not stand delay even when graded packed and handled in the best possible manner it the grower of apples Is not satisfied with the price offered at tile the time of harvest lie can store certain varieties until the following spring when prices may be better reaches peaches on the other hand must be disposed of immediately if not already sold when loaded on the cars they must be started at once toward the market and it if they are not sold while en route it Is important VA S v 4 peach tree pruned to develop strong stocky branches and open top that they go to a market not already overstocked over stocked an oversupply way may occur in one market meaning heavy losses to certain growers while at the same time consumers may be paying high prices in other localities it Is probable that many smaller towns could serve as carload distributing points it if local dealers in these towns would operate cooperate co la in bu bua ing peaches by the carload rod and in pushing their sale the problem of peach marketing Is one of irregular production and of unsatisfactory preparation and distribution rather than of overproduction the increased consumption of california oranges made possible by effective distribution Is an example of results accruing from care in the marketing of a crop of uhlee there is a comparatively uniform supply |
