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Autogyro hovers over orchard to spray trees, Harvest time is here
Autogyro hovers over orchard to spray trees, Harvest time is here

Autogyro hovers over orchard to spray trees, Harvest time is here

Date10/4/1947
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Original Toronto Star caption: Autogyro hovers over orchard to spray trees; Harvest time is here, but people growers want the fruit to stay on the trees to develop a rosier glow and a better taste. [Incomplete]
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0003311F
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