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oval instead of round, they should be placed so that they are longways 

 in the crate, with the most attractive side appearing uppermost, so as 

 to show to the best advantage in the package. 



Ideal packing (see Fig. 10) is secured only when the fruit fits snugly 

 and will stay where placed by the packer. It must not be forced into 



Fig. 10. Method of packing oval type of cantaloupes. 



position. The fruit should extend slightly above the edge of the crate, 

 so that when the slats are nailed on they will hold the fruit firmly in 

 place and thus prevent the pack from becoming loose while in transit. 

 Neatness should be characteristic both of the crate and of the arrange- 

 ment of its contents. An attractive label bearing the grower's name, 

 brand, and the grade, should be placed on each end of the crate. 



DIRECTIONS TO SHIPPERS. 



1. Carefully superintend the pickings. 



2. Do not pick green cantaloupes. Green cantaloupes arrive on the 

 market in firm condition, but will lack quality. 



3. Remove cantaloupes to shade as soon as picked and keep fruit as 

 cool as possible. Fruit that has been kept in the sun and dust will ripen 

 rapidly and will soon become unfit for market. 



4. Handle as little as possible and with care. Cantaloupes handled 

 frequently are very liable to become bruised. A bruised cantaloupe is 

 insipid and will soon break down. 



5. Ship only sound stock. 



6. Grade and pack carefully. 



