PLATE III. 
y. U. S. Dept. Agriculture. 
g 
Bul. 9, Div. of Pomolo 
THREE BOXES OF LOCOUM FIGS. 
Center box packed in English style, with square corners; outside boxes are packed in American style, with round corners; two smaller boxes are of same quality, 
best in the market; largest box is of the second quality. American style of packing is handsomest, but allows air to enter among the figs, causing them to dry 
quicker. Measurements: The small box contains 2} pounds, 4 rows of figs, 4 in each row, 3 layers in depth; inside measurements are 2} by 6 by 7inches. The 
middle box contains 4 pounds, 5 rows with 5 figs in the row, and 3 layers in depth; inside measurements are 2} by 6} by 73 inches. The largest box contains 5 
pounds, 5 rows of 7 figs each, and 3 layers in depth; inside measurements are 2} by 6} by 9} inches. Photograph by Paddock & Fowler Company, 
