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A uniform temperature may be maintained also by turn- 

 ing down the flame or moving the canner to a less hot 

 part of the stove. 



7. When the sterilization period is complete, do not 

 allow steam to escape, but allow the canner to cool 

 until the steam gauge registers zero. 



8. Open petcock, remove the cover of canner, and 

 take out the jars. As each jar is removed, complete 

 seal at once. 



For home use, glass jars are more satisfactory for 

 canning than tin. Tin cans are used chiefly for canning 

 on a large scale for commercial purposes. There are 

 many jars of different styles and prices on the market; 

 and provided the seal is not defective, equally good re- 

 sults may be obtained from all. Glass is a popular 

 household choice, because one can see through it, and 

 thus have some idea as to the condition of the contents. 

 Glass jars may be used for years if properly cared for. 



All types of jars which seal readily may be used. 

 Jars having glass tops held in place by bails are espe- 

 cially easy to handle while hot. Screw-top jars are 

 serviceable. Glass caps held in place by separate metal 

 screw bands are now on the market, as well as the one- 

 piece sort of former years. Vacuum seal jars are very 

 easily managed. Tops for Economy jars should be 

 purchased each year. The composition material, which 

 takes the place of rubber, should have a rubber-like tex- 

 ture. If of mealy consistency it is unfit for use and the 

 top will not make a tight seal. 



The color and shape of jars are not of first moment, 

 but are to be considered. Containers made of white 

 glass should be used if the product is to be offered for 



