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they are fed corn, particularly yellow corn. Let this dif- 

 ference in color of yolk be shown at school by having eggs 

 brought from flocks fed in these ways. 



Exercise. — Packing Eggs. — Let pupils tell of the different 

 ways they have seen eggs packed for market. Some can tell 

 of the ways they come from stores. Should the eggs be 

 washed, if dirty, before marketing? Should they be sorted 

 by size as apples usually are ? Do you know of any markets 



Fig. 203. — Practical operation of incubators in a scliool-room. 

 (Agricultural Education.) 



where the prices are higher for white-shelled eggs, or higher 

 for brown-shelled eggs ? (See the method of packing shown 

 in Fig. 205.) 



Exercise. — Weight of Eggs. — ^Weigh a dozen large eggs 

 and get the average weight in ounces. Weigh a dozen small 

 eggs and get the average weight. How many of the large 

 eggs does it require to weigh a pound, and how many small 

 ones ? Eggs are usually sold by the dozen, but in some 

 places by the pound. Which way is fairer ? 



