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Mechanized harvesting of onions using tractors and pallet boxes.

The top photo is the sketch of the original dredger designed by Cummins. The middle photo is the finished auger-type dredger by Devald that is still in use. The bottom photo is the latest in equipment designed by Konijn for clearing silt from waterways.

Awards presentation at the Muck Growers' Conference. From left: William Watson Jr., Charlie Davis, Dick Hilliard.

Farmers at the annual Muck Growers' Conference.

Marsh growers meet with the Ontario Minister of Agriculture, the Hon. William Stewart (with hat).

A section of one of the work sheds built for the Selkirk Gardens operation, still in use today, on the north canal bank, west of Simcoe Road, built about 1929.

This map shows the area of the marsh that was wooded and the area that was grassy in 1895 as well as the boundaries.

Horse hooked up to a baler from 1907.

Horse powered baler from 1907. If you have any additional information about this photo please contact the library at 905-775-3328.

Mechanized harvesting on the marsh. If you have any additional information about this photo please contact the library at 905-775-3328.