jun 30, 1891 - 1st Apple Tree Salmon Arm
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Harbell Road (30th St. SW) was constructed from Hedgeman’s Corner on the Valley road to the foot of Mt. Ida.
The first apple tree was planted by C.B. Harris and J.D. McGuire on land owned by G.E. Ratcliffe (above Shuswap Bakery). Most of the
other trees were planted in the valley. The varieties planted included Yellow Transparents, Wealthies, Golden Russets, Alexanders, Ben
Davis, and Belle Flowers.
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