[Advertising Circular from Myron Foster's Hesperian Orchards]

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Advertising circular from Myron Foster's Hesperian Orchards providing information about fruit of the month club memberships. One side of the flyer has color illustrations of cherries, pears, peaches, and nectarines along with descriptions and prices for each type of fruit. A blank order form and details about the fruit delivered each month via the membership is printed on the reverse.

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[1] p. : col. ill. ; 41 x 23 cm.

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Myron Foster's Hesperian Orchards 1954~.

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Advertising circular from Myron Foster's Hesperian Orchards providing information about fruit of the month club memberships. One side of the flyer has color illustrations of cherries, pears, peaches, and nectarines along with descriptions and prices for each type of fruit. A blank order form and details about the fruit delivered each month via the membership is printed on the reverse.

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[1] p. : col. ill. ; 41 x 23 cm.

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Harris and Eliza Kempner

One of Galveston’s most iconic families, the Kempner family influenced the social and philanthropic landscape of Galveston, and its members created an expansive economic empire. This collection includes both personal papers and documentation of the family's involvement in business and industry.

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Myron Foster's Hesperian Orchards. [Advertising Circular from Myron Foster's Hesperian Orchards], pamphlet, 1954~; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1495957/: accessed May 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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