Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 76, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 April 1917 — Fresh Figs. [ARTICLE]

Fresh Figs.

The fig tree in southern France is now cultivated almost exclusively foe the production of the fresh fruit; which has always a ready sale in thd large centers. The drying of figs has been practically abandoned In this region, except for the personal requirements of small numbe® of growers. Moreover, the country’s production is not equal to the domestic demand.