Record #:

10817

Author(s):

Tucker, Patsy McKimmon

Abstract:

For years, the Sandhills region was devoid of agricultural ventures, and now, after 75 years of work and investment, it has grown into one of the most profitable peach growing areas in the United States. World traveler, adventurer, and entrepreneur Raphael W. Pumpelly, along with New York lawyer Ralph W. Page, built the first large scale orchard in the area, named Samarcand, and with their success, other peach growers began to move in.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 36 Issue 21, Apr 1969, p9-10, 22-23, il

Subject(s):

Peach growers--Sandhills; Peach industry--Sandhills

Record #:

13066

Author(s):

White, James J.

Abstract:

Researchers are working to help produce an upswing in the peach lands of Sandhills after the past decade has seen a decline in acreage and yield. The peach is a valuable part of the Sandhills economy and peaches produced here find their way to all parts of the United States. Researchers are working on zinc depletion and replanting processes to help bear more productive peach trees.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 23 Issue 7, Aug 1955, p11-12, f

Subject(s):

Peach growers--Sandhills; Peach industry--Sandhills

Record #:

15408

Author(s):

Goerch, Carl

Abstract:

The busiest section of North Carolina at this particular time is in the Sandhills, where they are harvesting and shipping the peach crop. There are more than 1,200,000 peach trees in that area, approximately 200 separate orchards, and thousands of crates are being shipped daily to northern markets.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 4 Issue 10, Aug 1936, p3, 21, f

Subject(s):

Peach growers--Sandhills