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In every case, besides ensuring the security of the finest fruit, it 

 should be displayed to the best advantage, and if the grade is uniform, 

 as advised, this can be done quite honestly by the aid of a little col- 

 oured or white tissue paper to fold over the sides when the box is 

 opened, and by arranging the fruits with the coloured side uppermost. 



The question of branding or labelling must be considered, for 

 where good fruit is only being dealt with, the use of the words 

 " Seconds " and " Thirds " is apt to give rise to a misconception that 

 is unfairly against the seller's interest. For the finest samples 

 "Extra." "Select," or •".Special'' may be employed. Some mark 

 the next grade A 1. and the next No. 1, or if the letter X is employed, 

 three would be used for the first grade, two for the second, and one 

 for the third. Another method is to term the best Selected No. 1. and 

 the other grades Selected No. 2 and Selected No. 3. Something 

 of this kind is needed to indicate that the lower qualities are not re- 

 fuse but probably graded fruits. A grower should adopt a uniform 

 system, and adhere to it, so that his brand may become known and 

 have a market value, and every package ought to have the name of the 

 variety and quality boldly printed on the label. Growers who intend 

 to make a substantial business, and who deal honestly in the best pro- 

 duce, should have their own names on the packages. This is sometimes 

 objected to in a market, but if a grower cannot make his business 

 through the ordinary channels he must try fresh ones. It is best to 

 endeavour to supply the shop keepers, or to develop a trade with pri- 

 vate customers, and send direct to them. The reduced rates at 

 owner's risk on the railways, and the parcels post, afford ample means 

 for enterprising men to work up a business in small packages of choice 

 fruits if they take the trouble to do so, either by advertising, by cir- 

 culars, or by trade letters. 



In packing vegetables most of the general advice already given 

 should be serviceable; but these are disposed of in larger quantities 

 and therefore require a different class of packages. Bags of various 

 kinds and sizes, with large light open baskets or crates, are more ex- 

 tensively employed than boxes. The majority of roots are sent in 

 bags, but the best, samples of turnips, carrots, &c, that are bunched 

 are sent in crates, while radishes and small roots are sent in baskets. 

 Green vegetables, like cabbages, are besf in crates, as also are broccoli 

 and cauliflowers, but the earliest and besl of the last named are often 

 packed in flat baskets or hampers and paj for every caie. The best 

 samples of salading, such as lettuces, are usually packed in hampers, 

 the rougher grades in crates. Peas and bean- art- packed in basket-. 

 bushels, or half-sieves, but as previously noted peas when shelled are 

 forwarded in small boxes containing about three quarts each. Half- 

 sieves are also used for Brussels sprouts, pickling onions, and other 

 small vegetables. The earliesl rhubarb is consigned in hampers ; the 

 later often goes to marke i in bundles loaded direct into the vans, or 

 packed in crates, as also is celery. For all early and high quality 

 vegetables shallow baskets or boxes are useful. Cucumbers, tomatoes, 

 mushrooms, and many others can be conveniently sent in this way, 

 and where periodical consignments of general vegetables are sent to 

 private customers this is the best method. It is neccessary fco pack 

 firmly as with fruits, and where green or perishable vegetables have 

 to travel along distance it is desirable to gather them as shortly before 



