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POPULAR FRUIT GROWING. 



ripening, as there is liable to be serious loss from this cause. 

 Winter apples generally keep best if picked a little before they 

 are fully colored, but while still firm and hard. Grapes should 

 be picked when fully ripe, as they do not ripen after being 

 picked. 



Fig. 50. Ladder used for picking apples and bag for holding them. 



The stems should be left on strawberries, plums, apples, 

 pears, grapes, currants and cherries. If the stems are pulled 

 Out of the fruits, injuries are caused that encourage rotting. 



Fruit should seldom be shipped in the same package that 



