8 Feb., 1908.] 



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structed to carry any size of fruit, which they automatically grade. Everj 

 separate fruit has a cardboard partition to itself, so that one cannot injure 

 another by undue pressure. Each case contains two or more layers of fruit, 

 which are divided bv a sheet of perforated cardboard. In these cases the 

 fruit is not wrapped. Ventilation holes are bored through the cases and 

 cardboard shelves, thus conveying air through each layer and reducing the 

 tendency to sweat to a minimum. Fruit packed in such patent cases, or 

 in trays, are exempt from the restrictions of the Fruit Cases Act, provided 

 that each of the trays or patent cases is legibly marked with the weight or 

 number of the contents. 



Cases for all fruit should not be air-tight but should be made so as 

 to allow the air to circulate freely through the interstices and permit the 

 escaj>e of the moisture of evaporation. The dryness of the case is of the 

 first importance. The use of green or improperly-seasoned timber is no 

 doubt responsible for much of the loss caused by damp rot. 







EXHIBIT OF FRUIT IN PATENT CASES. 



Branding. — Under the Regulations of the Commerce Act cases must be 

 branded with the following information : — The name of the fruit contained 

 in the case ("Apples" or " Pears," or such description as the contents 

 may ^varrant) ; the quantity ; the name of the grower or exporter or his 

 registered brand ; the name of the State where grown ; and the 

 word "Australia." Additional information, such as the variety and 

 the size or grade of the fruit, is optional. The address of the grower may 

 be included also, if desired. The whole of the brand, as demanded by 

 the regulations, must be marked on one end of the case (as shown in the 

 illustration). The brand may be marked also on the other end of the 

 case, or the port mark or consignee's brand may be substituted ; but this is 

 a matter which may be left to the shipper or his agent. There is much 

 difference of opinion as to the best method of marking cases so that they 

 will be handlea as little as possible. Nearly every shipper holds different 

 views on this matter. But whatever is done, one thing is certain: — The 

 case must be marked at one end with all the information demanded under 



the regulations. 



Should the shipper use his own name, or his nam.e and address (such 

 as " John Smith. Doncaster "), there will be no necessity for registration; 



