APPLE CULTIVATION. 609 
law must, have a registered brand, and should ship none 
but first-class fruit under it, as in a few years the brand 
will sell the fruit. This applies with equal force to all 
markets. It is advisable to either sell all your fruit in 
Tasmania or ship all; if part is shipped and part sold 
neither seller nor buyer is satisfied. I have tried both plans 
and say unhesitatingly it is bad policy to adopt half 
measures. Trial shipments by growers to fresh markets 
in a small way is becoming desirable, owing to the ever- 
increasing production and competition from all parts of the 
world. 
Care should always be taken to have a clean, white case, 
without any stains, as the more attractive the package the 
better price the fruit realises. In shipping to England the 
best paper should be used, as cheap paper allows the 
moisture from one decaying apple to spread to another, 
causing further damage. When procurable, wood-wool 
should be used on the top and bottom of the apples, as it 
acts as a pad, and keeps the fruit from undue pressure; if 
‘not procurable, paper shavings are a fair substitute. 
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