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Those of tlie second belong to the eciuipnient of the fruit dealer. 

 The ordinary storage house is probably a frame l)uilding provided 

 witli a well drained cellar and having perfectly insulated walls and 

 double doors, insulation is secured by providing two or more air 

 spaces in the w^alls. These air spaces should be separated by paper- 

 covered partitions. Comparatively low temperatures in these build- 

 ings may be secured in the fall by keeping them tightly closed 

 during the warm part of the day and ventilating only on cool 

 nights. Fruit houses of tliis character will also keep out frost so 

 that the grower may hok! his fruit till a favorable opportunity for 

 selling occurs. Dry air prevents the growth of fungi but causes the 

 fruit to shrivel ; a moist atmosphere on the other hand preserves 

 the plumpness of the fruit but encourages the development of para- 

 sitic plants. Extremes should be avoided. 



The principal thoughts for the fruit grower to keep in mind in 

 handling his fruit are that it is a perishable article, that its keeping 

 season may be lengthened by careful handling and by low even tem 

 perature, and that profits may be increased by placing it on the 

 market in an attractive form. 



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