The Rise And Decline Of The Olympia Oyster 



dark rim or mantle; from another locality the mantles 

 are much lighter in color. Each customer had his pre- 

 ference. Many famous oyster houses where Olympia oys- 

 ters were served advertised the special quality of the 

 oysters they served because they came from a certain 

 selected oyster bed. This made it difficult for the grower 

 or packer when the trade became too particular. But 

 when production began to decline and Olympia Oysters 

 became scarce, these difficulties disappeared. Then the 

 question asked by the customers was, "Can you supply us 

 with Olympia Oysters?" 



Yes, each oyster has its own personality. 



(J 14) 



