Cherry Orchard

Wisconsin, USA

Cherry trees were first planted in Door County, Wisconsin, in the late 1890s, and many orchards like the one pictured on the stamp shown here have been established since then.^{1 2} Each tree with its colorful blossoms can produce 7,000 cherries per year.³

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References

1. History of the Door County Cherry Industry. Wisconsin Cherry Growers. Accessed 17 Jan. 2013.
2. Door County Image Will Appear on “Forever” Stamps. Rivertowns.net. 13 Sept. 2011. Accessed 17 Jan. 2013.
3. Food Facts - Cherries. Wisconsin Farmers Market Association. Accessed 17 Jan. 2013.

Published 2018-06-18