... markets in spite of the fact that Cuban pineapples are subject to a duty of 20 cents a crate, whereas those from Puerto Rico are duty-free. However, much of the Cuban fruit is shipped through New Orleans to Chicago, whereas Puerto Rican fruit is most... The Agriculture of Cuba - Page 67by Paul George Minneman - 1943 - 144 pagesFull view - About this book
| Paul George Minneman, United States. Office of Foreign Agricultural Relations - 1942 - 162 pages
...gross and 75. net, are packed with fruit of uniform sizes, designated as 18's, 24's, 30's, 36's, 42's, and 48's, according to the number of pineapples in...extensively for domestic consumption. Only grapefruit sire exported in any quantity. Oranges are of several types, including sour, bitter, sweet, and wild.... | |
| 1937 - 48 pages
...FIGURE 8.-A field of pineapples, Cuba's second lost Important export fruit. Citrus fruits, such as oranges, grapefruit, and limes, are grown in most...and are used extensively for domestic consumption. The only exports are of grapefruit, principally from the Isle of Pines, and some limes. Production... | |
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