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length of the bunches. The crate here illustrated was 
24 inches long, i2 inches high, 19 inches wide at the 
bottom, and 14% inches at the top, inside measure- 
ment. The end boards were 7 of an inch thick, and 
the slats about half an inch. 
In shipping to a distant market some thoroughiy 
wet grass, or sphagnum moss, should be put in the 
bottom of the crate, the bunches stood on ends, butt 
down, and pressed so tightly together that they can 
not move or shift in handling. The crate should have 
a tight bottom and ends. The sides may be tight half 
way up, and the rest of the sides and the top should 
be slatted. This keeps the butts moist and the tops 
dry and cool. 
