California’s Citrus Heritage
El Merito, citrus crate label, lemons, Santa Paula, California, U.S.A., 1930-1940

El Merito

1930-1940 · Lemons

Vivid lemons and blossoms frame bold EL MERITO lettering on a deep blue oval, with a Sunkist tissue at left. Printed by Sunkist Litho Co., L.A. for the Santa Paula Citrus Fruit Association, reflecting Santa Paula’s 1930s lemon trade.

Year
1930-1940
Variety
Lemons
Region
Santa Paula, California, U.S.A.
Packed by
Santa Paula Citrus Fruit Association
Lithographer
Sunkist Litho Co. L.A.
Design
scenic