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  • February 1st 2009 Issue
  • Last Bite – The Guinan Story

    Part of Alfred Guinan's orchard formed the beginnings of Zirkle Fruit Company.

    Both Guinan labels are rare. I can no longer recall exactly how many fruit box label articles Good Fruit Grower has published since the Yakima Valley Museum began preparing them. However, there have been enough that a certain pattern has emerged in the background of the individuals who entered into the commercial fruit growing and packing business. Many were born and raised in the Midwest, usually had a farm background, pursued enough education to qualify as a teacher, and even participated in the Klondike Gold Rush. Many also went into business at an early age—in fact, usually, many businesses, including […]

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