IQI4 



or 25-lb. boxes as those given for 10- 

 Ib. boxes. 



Strawberry Crates — It is recom- 

 mended tti;it for all cherries that are 

 packed in strawberry crates use the 

 deep-quart hallock, packed sixteen to 

 the crate. Where strawberry crates of 

 four-hallock carriers are used for pack- 

 ing cherries, hallocks should be well 

 filled, shaken down and topped or faced 

 so they will be rounding full. There 

 should be no stems showing. I'se 

 square pack. 



APRICOTS, YAKIMINES AND 

 NECTARINES 



Should be hard ripe for picking. 

 Should be matured enough so they will 

 continue ripening and have a good 

 flavor. Districts using the special fold- 

 ing four-basket hallocks that are 

 straight up and down should pack all 

 large Moorparks, Yakiniines and Nec- 

 tarines in this style package and the 

 pack should be two-tier deep. By use 

 of this package the same sized fruit can 

 be packed in the bottom and top tiers. 

 Crates are to be marked with actual 

 number of fruit in each crate. Size of 

 crate, 3%xl4%xl4%, inside measure- 

 ment. Size of basket, 3%x7%x7%, out- 

 side measurement. Box specifications: 

 slats, S. and B., %xiy2xl6%— eight 

 pieces; tops, 3/if;x7%xl6% — two pieces; 

 ends, %x3%xl4% — two pieces; cleats, 

 %x%xl4% — two pieces; size of paper, 

 7%x25. Use 5d cement-coated nails in 

 making all prune crates. The follow- 

 ing packs are to be used: Straight 

 pack, 4x4, 2-tier deep, 128 count; diago- 

 nal pack, 4x3, 2-tier deep, 112 count; 

 diagonal pack, 3x3, 2-tier deep, fld 

 count; diagonal pack, 3x2, 2-tier deep, 

 80 count; diagonal pack, 2x2, 2-tier 

 deep, 64 count. All insect pests, scale, 

 scab, blemishes and physical injuries 

 are to be excluded. ^^Tleneve^ possible 

 use square pack, with stem-end down. 

 Pack top tier with creased side of fruit 

 up and all the same way. Districts not 

 using the special straight crate are to 

 use the regular four-basket prune crate 

 for sizes 6x6 and larger, top tier of fruit 

 to be creased. Same grade require- 

 ments as given in special crate. 



PRUNES AND PLUMS 



Pick as large a percentage as pos- 

 sible with stems on. Throw out all 

 stemless fruit when skins are broken 

 or torn. Pickers should be very care- 

 ful in picking not to brush off the 

 bloom. Gloves should never be used 

 in handling prunes and plums. Prunes 

 and plums should be hard ripe for pick- 

 ing. Fruit should contain some sugar 

 and be matured enough so it will con- 

 tinue ripening and have a good flavor. 

 Fruit should be free from all insect 

 pests, scale, scab, blemishes and phys- 

 ical injuries. Prunes and plums and 

 all such fruit should be packed in four- 

 basket prune crates unless special 

 order is given by the central ofTice to 

 put them up otherwise. Fruit too small 

 to pack 6x6 should never be packed in 

 prune crates and should only be 

 shipped in S'ii-inch peach boxes, paper 

 lined. Whenever possible use a square 

 pack. Pack all Tragedies and Italians 



BETTER FRUIT 



Page 31 



THE IMPROVED 



HOOD RIVER 



BOX NAILING 



PRESS 



U llie n.-^l Ih'vueof \U 



kind t'ur the inuney 



on the market 



The fuct that Hood River 

 growers by the hundreds use 

 them, is our best testimonial. 



And those who have had ex- 

 perience with ihepress are satis- 

 tied; for by the elimination of 

 box bruises it has aided in 

 making the Hood River apple 

 famous. 



If you are in the market for a 

 Nailing Press, it is to your ad- 

 vantage to investigate the 

 HOOD RIVKR PRESS and 

 get our prices. 



VJ. G. SNCW 

 Hood River, Oregon 



SHIPPERS 



OF 



APPLES 



PEACHES 



PEARS 



PLUMS 



CHERRIES 



ETC. 



Wheu wishing to use the Cleveland market, 

 or desiring reliable information concerning 

 same, write or wire us. We are among the 

 largest receivers here. 



SPECIAL FEATURES: 



Absolute responsibility, reliable and prompt service. 

 No house in any market excels us in making prompt 

 remittances wiien goods are sold. Liberal and eon- 

 sistant advances made on consignments. Ample cold 

 and drj' storage facilities. 



Myers, Weil & Co. 



CLEVELAND, OHIO 



KINGMAN 4& HEARTY, inc. 



E. W. J. HEARTi', President 



Commission Merchants 

 Box Apples a Specialty 



20 Faneiiil Hall Market (North Side) 



BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 



I RHODES DOUBLE CUT 



PRUNING SHEAR 



RHODES MFQ. CO., 

 *«0 3. DIVISION AVE , GRAND RAPIDS, niCH. 



"THE only 

 pruner 

 made mat cuU 

 from both sides of 

 the limb and does not 

 bruise the bark. Made in 

 all styles and sizes. We 

 pay Ejcpress charges 

 on all orders. 



Write for 

 circular and 

 prices. 



Wanted? 



If you want a connection with Practical Distributors ami Marketers whose 

 experience covers the entire producing period of the Pacific slope, and wlio are 



Specialists in the Products of Washington and Oregon 



Make yimr wants known to 



G. M. H. WAGNER & SONS 



123 W. So, Water Street, CHICAGO 



WHEN WRITING A[>\ERT [SERS MENTION DKTTF.R FRl'IT 



