Colorado Proud Produce
Produce and Agricultural Logos and Art Tell Colorado Stories
Colorado's agricultural bounty is one of our state's greatest assets. From Palisade peaches to Pueblo chile, to melons and corn and beans, Colorado's produce has fed people in the state and around the nation for generations. Enjoy these historical produce labels from our collection.
Paonia Pears, packed by the Union Fruit Company. The small town of Paonia, Colorado, has long been known for its orchards, which are some of the highest altitude in the country.
The fact that Paonia's fruits are grown high in the mountains is featured on some labels, including on these "Mountain" Apricots.
... and these "Mountain" Cherries!
Paonia is also home to some of the highest apple orchards and vinyards in the United States, and some of Colorado's most well known wineries.
Stag Brand Apples, grown and packed in Paonia.
Label advertising genuine Rocky ford Cantaloupes, 1910-1930. Rocky Ford is another Colorado town known for its produce—in this case, cataloupe and watermelons. Rocky Ford melons are known across the country for their quality and sweetness.
Fresh produce is not the only thing Colorado's agriculture is known for. This trade card is for the Colorado Shredded Wheat Company, of Denver.
Kuner's Pork and Beans stamp from 1915-1920. Kuner's was established in Denver in 1872.
"Western Seeds for Western Planters," a label on a display case for the Trinidad Seed House, from around 1895-1905. This label also boasts "Plant Western seeds for best results!"
Logo of the Pueblo Chile Growers Association, 2010s. Pride in Colorado's agriculture and produce continues strong to this day.
These and many other historic images are available to purchase through the Stephen H. Hart Research Center by following this link.