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will arrive at its destination in the best possible condition. There is a 

 growing demand for Apples in the United Kingdom and other parts of 

 Europe, and before long a large and steady export trade will be 

 established. For export to distant countries like England, Apples 

 should be packed with the greatest possible care. The fruit should be 

 carefully selected, so that the contents of each case are uniform in 

 variety, size and colour. Each fruit should be wrapped singly in white 

 tissue or blotting paper, which will absorb the moisture that may exude 

 from the Apples. The writer is of opinion that, owing to its greater 

 absorbent power, blotting-paper will prove the most serviceable. On 

 no account must coloured or printed paper be used for wrapping. Be- 

 fore the fruit is packed, it will be advisable to spread it out in some 

 place where it will dry or wilt slightly. By adopting this plan the 

 fruit will exude less moisture in the packages than it would do other- 

 wise. The fruit should be packed as close as possible in regular layers, 

 filling the cases so that a gentle pressure is required to fasten down the 

 lids. Cases should be made to hold from 40 to 50 Ibs. of Apples, and 

 must be made from some kind of wood that will not affect the flavour 

 of the fruit. Cases vary considerably in size and form in different parts 

 of the world. In the Australian colonies the case most generally used 

 for Apples, Pears and Oranges is 2ft. 4 inches long ; 1ft. 2 inches deep, 

 and six inches wide, inside measurement. As to the most suitable form 

 of case, some difference of opinion prevails, but it ought not to be difficult 

 for Australian exporters to adopt a particular standard. Pears for export 

 require to be treated in precisely the same way as Apples. Quinces may 

 also be exported under similar conditions, and possibly this excellent 

 fruit may eventually be in demand for this purpose. Oranges and Lemons 

 are fruits that pack and carry well, and can always find good markets. 

 They should be packed as directed for Apples, but require to be dried 

 to a greater extent before they are put in the cases. Let them be spread 

 out and fully exposed to the air for four or five days previously, or ; what 

 will be better still, place them in a room with a current of dry warm air 

 passing through. This treatment causes a good deal of the moisture 

 contained in the rind to evaporate, and, as a matter of course, a less 

 quantity will be given off after packing. The fruit may be exposed 

 till it begins to shrivel before it is wrapped and packed. In sending 

 Apples, Pears, Oranges or Lemons to the London or other markets, it 

 will be advisable to brand the cases with the names of the fruits and 

 varieties, and also the number each one contains. This extra care is sure 

 to be well appreciated by purchasers when the fruit is sold. Grapes may 

 possibly be one of the fruits that can be profitably exported from 

 Australia to Europe. The only kinds likely to prove suitable for the 

 purpose are those that have firm-fleshed berries which hang loosely on 

 the bunches, such as the well-known Muscat of Alexandria, and 

 others of a similar class. The bunches should be packed closely in 

 layers in moderately-sized boxes, filling up the spaces with some 

 thoroughly dry and absorbent material that will take up any moisture 

 that may come from the fruit. Fine cork dust is to some extent used 

 in Europe for this purpose, and has proved very suitable. Trials made 



