Smyrna times., 1916-08-30
The Philadelnhia Record

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10000 CRATES OF CANrALOUPEs
". X. Chandler OF Near Milton. viii
Also Have len Carloads OF Peaches
Although there is short crop. |
30. 600 crates Of c,ntaloupes from 30
acres Of land which will total about
30 cars, is expected TO be the weld |
from the field of ". Il Chandler. the
large fruit grower near Milton. They |
have heen packed in excellent condi-
tion and find ready sales to the com
mission houses where they are con-
signed. This is one of the largest
cantaloupe patches in Sussex county.
and possibly on the Peninsula. Mr..
Chandler is owner of the famous peach
near Milton. which bear his
name. and this season he is expecting
to gather about ten carloads for which
he will receive from 81. 50 to 50. so
per crate. Last season he shipped
between 80 and go cars The uualitv
this season is a little below that If
last year. but there is such demand
that ne Is obtaining fancy prices and
finds no trouble in disp-sing Of them
by the carload lots The crop this
year IS considered very satisfactory. in
view Of tine fact that the fruit is
scarce in all parts Of lower Delaware.
great attention is given 20 the packing
Of the fruit. which practically means
that the fruit is half sold when placed
IN front Of commission house. be-
cause customers will seize the chance
to get fruit we'll packed. Every
peach taken from the Chandler orchard
Is thoroughly inspected and if not suit
able for shipping. is laid to one side.
The Grating and shipping is in charge
OF A. 0. Smith, who is considered an
expert at the business.