Between the Wars,specialised in Peachs and Grapes,No imports then.Packed Peaches(White)(the ones we eat now were only for cooking.) in "Chip" baskets with cotten wool.Made as much as Half a crown each (12.5p)Man's wage in this era 18 rising to 30 shillings per week(
Posted by ginger on Sun 20 Feb 2005 16:34:04 UTC
View of Thoday's nursery, The Vinery, which was situated on Long Lane. As can be seen, it was a sizeable operation, and grew "exotic" fruits.
Between the Wars,specialised in Peachs and Grapes,No imports then.Packed Peaches(White)(the ones we eat now were only for cooking.) in "Chip" baskets with cotten wool.Made as much as Half a crown each (12.5p)Man's wage in this era 18 rising to 30 shillings per week(
Posted by ginger on Sun 20 Feb 2005 16:34:04 UTC