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in quality. Summer apples and fall varieties ripen well on the 

 trees, but they should be picked as soon as they begin to color and 

 have reached their size, as this class of fruit rapidly becomes soft 

 or water-cored. 



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Anisim, 5 years old, in orchard of Jewell Nurscrj' Co., I<ake City. 



Barrels or Boxes — An estimate of the probable number of 

 bushels should be made early in the season and barrels ordered to 

 meet the requirements. Barrels may be procured at most flouring 

 mills or can be purchased direct from the manufacturer. Prices 

 will vary from. 28c to 35c according to the quality of the barrel and 

 number ordered. Boxes mav also be had holdine a bushel — 



