THE RED BOOK OF FRUIT JARS NO. 3: AN ILLUSTRATED PRICE GUIDE LISTING OVER 3100 JARS by Creswick, Alice M. and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com.
Jan 01, 2001 · This book is the fruit jar collector's bible. Original patents were researched by Alice Creswick who passed the reins to Doug Leybourne who has continued with the same meticulous technical investigation with an increase in the illustrations. If you want information and correct values this is the book the pros use. Aug 15, 2012 · Prepare canner, jars and lids. Wash the jars, lids and screw bands in hot, soapy water. Rinse well and drain (you don't need to dry them). Place a rack in the bottom of a boiling-water canner, then place the required number of jars on the rack. Add water to the jars and the canner until it reaches the top of the jars.