The Rural Voice, 1983-02, Page 40IT USED TO BE TOUGH
TO CLEAN FARROWING
CRATES AND PENS....
Even after the manure has been cleaned from the
floors, partitions. and metal crates you are still left
with a greasy film. Here is the EPPS system for a
quick. EASY and thorough clean up.
• Completely pre soak the area.
• Remove all manure using the EPPS Pressure
Cleaner.
• Apply EPSOLV as a FOAM using the EPPS
compact FOAMER and let stand.
• Repeat the first 3 steps on the next pen.
• High Pressure rinse the first pen.
• Disinfect all the pens using the EPPS Foamer.
The combination of the right cleaner (EPSOLV) applied
as a foam, and then Pressure rinsed with proper
equipment does the trick.
EPSOLV is specifically formulated to cut through
animal waste and fat film. (It also cleans uo fly specks
and most other oils and grease as well).
As well as making FOAM, the Foamer applies the
EPSOLV at less than 100 PSI. This lets the foamed
chemical cling to the surface.
apps
Clinton, Ontario,
NOM 1L0
(519) 482-3418
EPPS builds a complete
range of Quality High Pres-
sure Cleaners. Call for an
on-farm demonstration.
DOUG KIRKBY RON McCALLUM BILL McCLURE
WALTON DUBLIN SEAFORTH
887-6328 345-2933 527-0989
K.M.M. Farm Drainage is owned and operated by the
people you will see in your fields. We offer neat and
professional work at very competitive prices. Please
contact us at Walton, or telephone, and we will be glad
to visit you.
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PG. 40 THE RURAL VOICE, FEBRUARY 1983
STRIKING BACK
ONT. AG. COMMISSION 1881
FRUITS OF THE EARTH
by Detonator Dan
There were 435,000 barrels of apples packed in 1879!! That
amount from Huron County alone!
D. W. Beadle. an eminent pomologist stated "As a
province, we are able to grow any fruits that are grown in the
temperate zone."
Mr. Allan of Goderich, made many comments to the
Commission. All fruits. tree, bush, and vine grow in Huron
County. There were 4870 acres of apples. 30 acres of plums,
90 acres of pears, 52 acres of peaches, 50 acres of
strawberries, 100 acres of grapes and 80 acres of other fruits.
As settlers moved to new land, every foot of ground that
was cleared of forest, was planted to crops necessary to life,
with fruit culture coming later. Credit for the rapid progress of
the fruit industry is given to the Fruit Growers Association
which was formed in 1859. During 1868, the association
received its first "Grant" money of $350.00, and went on to
exhibit at many competitions and was awarded many medals
and cash prizes for the high quality Ontario fruit which it
displayed.
According to reports, 84 varieties of apples existed in
Ontario, divided into summer. fall and winter categories.
Mr. Allan of Goderich mentioned the Red Astrachan,
Keswick Codlin, Early Joe, Indian Rare Ripe and Tetofsky as
excellent summer apples.
Allan also includes, the Maitland, King of Tomkins County,,
Porter and Kentish Fillbasket as fall apples, along with
Northern Spy. Rhode Island Greening, Baldwin and Fameuse
in the winter category.
The export of apples was a very important part of the
agriculture scene with some $289,000 worth of apples coming
from Ontario and Quebec.
Packing for export was done in barrels, with the "Tomlin-
son" barrel being highly recommended. During this time,
approximately 3500 barrels of apples were shipped per year
from Owen Sound at $3.00 per barrel. On arrival in Scotland,
these apples would fetch $6.00 oer barrel!
There were 42 varieties of pears in the province, with the
very first plantings taking place in Essex County. Ontario
pears brought $30.00 per barrel on the Boston Market in 1880.
Peaches were popular in the Goderich area, with varieties
such as Alexander and Hales Early.
There were many nameless varieties and recognition goes to
Mr. George Cox of Goderich Township, who grew large
numbers of seedlings each year, and developed four very
superior varieties, three of which were free -stoned.
Apricots and nectarines were cultivated, along with 32
varieties of plums. Approximately, 15,000 bushels of plums
were shipped from Owen Sound at $1.00 per bushel.
Cherries were also a cultivated crop, and Mr. Masley of
Goderich suggested that the variety "Ne Plus Ultra" showed
promise.
Raspberries, strawberries and other bush fruits contributed
to the local economy. Picking costs of raspberries was 11/2
cents per quart, retailing at 7-10c per quart.
Strawberry prices were very similar, with the variety
"Wilson" being the most popular.
Grapes were grown across the Province, to satisfy the fresh
market. and also the many small wineries.
Next month, we consider forestry, and arboriculture. Havc
you ever cut coppice wood, or had a visit from the
"tree -pedlar"?
Detonator Dan (a pseudonym as you may have guessed) is a prac-
tising farmer in the boondocks of Colborne Township, Huron
County.