The Albert Landreth Seed Company

The Albert Landreth Seed Company

tis business was organized in 1888 and was devoted exclusively to the seed industry which now though a large part of business is really overshadowed by the canning part which was added 5 years ago; after a long experiment, Mr Landreth's endeavor to make the class of goods so they would retain their natural flavor was rewarded with complete success and the Lade side brand of peas have become recognized as a pure, rich and wholesome article which will last and remain fresh for any length of time; the product last year amounted to1,500,000 cans which was increased last season to over 2,000,000; the company this year used 1,500 acres of land for growing purposes and employs 2,000 persons; the 2 plants here and in Sheboygan contain originally designed machinery; the Manitowoc plant covers about 1/2 acre of land and that at Sheboygan, 2 buildings, 40X100 ft. 2 stories high; under the determined efforts and careful supervision of Mr Landreth the vast establishment has been built up to a position which commands the admiration of all interested in industrial and commercial progress - Manitowoc Pilot 1896; their maxim has been "From the vine to the can in the shortest possible time" "Let us have quality rather than quantity"; in order to obtain the land, plants and picks, the crop which makes it entirely the master of the situation

Headlight, Manitowoc, Wis., the gateway Articles and advertisements on businesses in Manitowoc County in 1898.

1898-01-01

The Albert Landreth Seed Company

1898-01-01

tis business was organized in 1888 and was devoted exclusively to the seed industry which now though a large part of business is really overshadowed by the canning part which was added 5 years ago; after a long experiment, Mr Landreth's endeavor to make the class of goods so they would retain their natural flavor was rewarded with complete success and the Lade side brand of peas have become recognized as a pure, rich and wholesome article which will last and remain fresh for any length of time; the product last year amounted to1,500,000 cans which was increased last season to over 2,000,000; the company this year used 1,500 acres of land for growing purposes and employs 2,000 persons; the 2 plants here and in Sheboygan contain originally designed machinery; the Manitowoc plant covers about 1/2 acre of land and that at Sheboygan, 2 buildings, 40X100 ft. 2 stories high; under the determined efforts and careful supervision of Mr Landreth the vast establishment has been built up to a position which commands the admiration of all interested in industrial and commercial progress - Manitowoc Pilot 1896; their maxim has been "From the vine to the can in the shortest possible time" "Let us have quality rather than quantity"; in order to obtain the land, plants and picks, the crop which makes it entirely the master of the situation

Headlight, Manitowoc, Wis., the gateway

Articles and advertisements on businesses in Manitowoc County in 1898.