Publication: Published by Secretary of State, Belle Reeves In Cooperation with Washington State Apple Advertising Commission, 1937, N P
Five-fold brochure, 3.75" x 8" unfolding to 12.5" x 18.75". Illustrated with half-tone photographs and five life-size color images of different varieties of apple. The primary focus of this brochure is the health benefits of eating apples, which are touted for their vitamin and mineral content, defense against intestinal ailments, and utility in dieting. There are also sections describing why Washington is an ideal apple-growing locale, the development of irrigation, and how apples travel from tree to market. A small map highlights six apple-growing regions in the state. One small split along a fold; else a very good copy.
Inventory Number: 48571