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be filled with bran, or any light packing, as 
moss, cotton, or paper shavings; as heavier 
substances would chip the edges of the shells, 
and diminish their value. The boxes into 
which these are packed, should never con- 
tain more than one layer. Small chip boxes 
may be used for particular varieties, but, as 
these are very slight, they should be afterwards 
packed within the larger ones. 
WueEw all are full, they ought to be stowed 
away in an empty barrel or chest, which 
should be finally closed or nailed down; pro- 
perly marked, and entered in the Ship’s mani- 
fest, as SHELLS—to prevent seizure. -The 
-Custom House expenses are so trivial, and the 
process so easy, that the Author will have plea- 
sure in assisting any one who may be unac- 
quainted with the routine, 
