. Cyclopedia of farm crops : a popular survey of crops and crop-making methods in the United States and Canada. Agriculture -- Canada; Agriculture -- United States; Farm produce -- Canada; Farm produce -- United States. ground. As no rains are expected in California until the very end of September, there is no necessity for the use of trellises. The beginning of the canning industry in Cali- fornia was made in 1860. In 1863 the total pack was about 7,000 cases. It has increased as follows: 1870 36,000 cases 1875 61,000 cases 1880 221,000 cases 1885 615,000 cases 1890 1,495,000 cases 1895 1,639
. Cyclopedia of farm crops : a popular survey of crops and crop-making methods in the United States and Canada. Agriculture -- Canada; Agriculture -- United States; Farm produce -- Canada; Farm produce -- United States. ground. As no rains are expected in California until the very end of September, there is no necessity for the use of trellises. The beginning of the canning industry in Cali- fornia was made in 1860. In 1863 the total pack was about 7,000 cases. It has increased as follows: 1870 36,000 cases 1875 61,000 cases 1880 221,000 cases 1885 615,000 cases 1890 1,495,000 cases 1895 1,639,000 cases 1900 2,775,000 cases 1905 3,800,000 cases By reason of the diversity of soil and climate, the canneries are scattered throughout the state, specializing more and more so as to handle prod- ucts where they are grown to the best advant- age. The above table gives the duration of the can- ning season by varieties. The heavy black line indicates when the season is at its height. This table also gives a of the more important varieties used in canning, although it is to be noted that artichokes, baked beans, lima beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, corn, onions, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkin, spinach, sprouts, squash and turnips are packed in consider- able quantities. In addition to the varieties of fruits mentioned, it should be noted that crab- It is safe to say that the canneries in California are using the product of 15,000 acres bearing fruit and 10,000 acres bearing vegetables. The canned asparagus, apricots, peaches, pears and plums are shipped to all the open markets in the world and are regarded as superior. The cheaper staples, as peas and tomatoes, are marketed usually on the Pacific coast, as the cost of transportation limits the sale of such products as are generally produced throughout the country. With berries. ::^\: Fig. 235. Tomato-fleldin July. At the time of har\e8ting the vines â will have covered the ground. California. and apple
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