CIDER NOTES 



Cider time arritod in a rush, namely "Hurricanes Carol and Edna" I Nevertheless, 

 precautions have to be taken to insure a good quality cider. At roadside, remember 

 that attractive displays bring customers, yet displaying the jugs of cider in the 

 s\an can bring headaches. Keep the majority of your product in a cool shady place. 

 The sun heats up the product and it begins to "vrork"» The longer it stays fresh and 

 sweet in the consumers' home, the better your chances for a repeat sale. Don't for- 

 get that cleanliness in the press room aids in keeping quality, iiake use of modem 

 detergent-sanitize rs to keep your press, press cloths and other equipment clean. It 

 also saves on elbow grease. 



If your sales are lagging, chet;k the size container being used, A gallon jug 

 takes up a lot of space in the refrigerator, V/ould half-gallon or even quart con- 

 tainers increase your sales? The last glass out of a lar^e contaner may be the de- 

 ciding factor on vfhether the customer returns, Aneasilyiead sign shovTing container 

 size and price is a boon to business. 



Do you give special rates on quantity purchases? Many clubs, lodges and other 

 organizations would increase their use of cider for refreshment if such a plan were 

 available. It could also mean more individual customers, especially if your label 

 is on the container. 



Just thoughts, but they may mean increased salesl 



— Kirby Hayes 



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The Himting Season Is Here - Since there are firearms on most fruit farms a few himt- 

 ing season reminders are in order, Himting accidents kill or injure thousands of 

 people every year, A little care in almost every case could have prevented the mis- 

 hap. The news letter of the Florida Future Farmers of America urges these precautions: 

 (1) Treat every gun vdth the respect due a loaded gun, (2) Never carry a gun into 

 your auto, camp or home unlessit is empty, taken dovm, or idth the action open, (3) 

 Always be sure the barrel and action are clear of obstructions, (U) Always carry 

 your gun so you can control the direction of the muzzle, even if you stumble, (5) 

 Be sure of your target before you pull the trigger, (6) Never point a gun at anything 

 you do not want to shoot, (?) Never leave a gun unattended unless you unload it first. 

 (8) Never climb a tree or a fence vdth a loaded gun, (9) Never shoot at a flat, hard 

 sxirface, or the surface of water, (10) Do not mix gunpowder and alcohol, 



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Bern Far Does A Meadow House Travel? - The vrande rings of 

 meadow mice have been studied with a Geiger counter at 

 the University of YJisconsin, Mice injected v/ith radio- 

 active phosphorus were found tov/ander vdthin an area 

 about 100 feet wide and 120 feet long during an 8-day 

 period. This information emphasizes the importance of 

 eliminating mice from grassy areas adjacent to the or- 

 chard as well as the orchard itself, 



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Publication approved by George Cronin ~- #19 



