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We intend to have one Instructor for every ZO to 30 people. In general, I think 

 the people are more careful than hired pickers on piece work who are after the 

 dollar and care nothing about the fruit or the orchard. 



"The cars are directed to the entrance gate of the block of trees to be har- 

 vested. A girl at the entrance gives them their bags and an Instruction sheet- 

 Also, cider Is sold at the gate." 



The Information on the Instruction sheet is given below. 



"Welcome To Our Picking Party" 



"This is our first attempt at 'Pick-Your-Own' -- and it calls for cooperation 

 on both sides. We must protect our trees and our equipment against breakage -- 

 ind wi> want to help you harvest the fruit In the best possible condition. 



Rules of the Game 



"You must have some sort of standard container to pick into. If you have 

 none that approximates a bushel, wo will sell you some at cost. 



"Do not pull or yank the apple off the tree. Simply roll it up and over 

 against the branch and it will drop off into your hand. This saves the fruit buds 

 for next year -- and also prevents finger-bruising. One of our instructors will 

 be glad to show you how to pick quickly and easily. 



" Plac e the apple gently into the container. A drop of only six inches makes 

 a bruise that will cause the apple to rot in a few days. 



" Do not shake the tree . There are plenty of nice ripe apples on the ground 

 if you want windfalls. Shaking the tree bruises the apples on the tree as well ao 

 those that fall. 



" Never lay your ladder down . A ladder lying on the grass is very difficult 

 to see and will certainly be run over and broken. Ladders are much easier to 

 move in an upright position. Our instructors will help you. 



" Never place a ladder against a branch on the slant . The higher you go, the 

 more weight will be placed on the branch and the ladder will slip. A straight 

 ladder is a safe ladder — all the weight is on the ground. Remember — you are 

 picking at your own risk. 



"Place your ladder aimed toward the center of the tree. If it does slip it 

 will not go very far and you will not fall. 



"D on't hurry . There are plenty of apples — and plenty of time. Our 

 instructors are anxious to help you. Give them a chance to show you how to pick. 



"All cars are subject to inspection — inside and out — Including luggage 

 compartments before leaving the orchard. This enables you to have your car with 

 you — otherwise it would have to be left at the roadside. 



"The cashier will take your name and address and give you a receipt for the 

 apples. This protects you if stopped by a policeman and also puts you on our 



