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further treatment lay it on a ripener or a shelf which is not 

 perfectly clean and where it is likely to be broken. 



26. Influence of creamery surroundings. The sur- 

 roundings of a creamery, whether high weeds, muddy or 

 dusty roads, or an attractive lawn and graveled roads, have 

 a distinct effect on the grade of workmanship in the 

 establishment. Pride and interest are features that must 



FIG. 6. A plain neat creamery, with attractive grounds. 



not be forgotten in this relation. They cannot be en- 

 gendered within the surroundings of many creameries. 

 Conditions such as are seen in Fig. 6 have a good influ- 

 ence on operators and patrons. They also appeal to the 

 consumer who has an opportunity to see them. 



27. Influence of creamery buildings. Paint properly 

 applied has an important place in improving the appear- 

 ance of creamery buildings. Light-colored paint is the 

 universal shade for dairy apparatus and buildings. Dirt 

 is easily seen on a white surface; therefore, a light- 

 colored object is more likely to be kept clean than a 

 dark one. When a light color is used in a dark corner, 



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