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a label containing the following" particulars : Name of the 

 variety of fruit, name and address of the grower. Write 

 also in each case in one corner of the label the letter sug- 

 gested to indicate the fluid which has been used. Wrap the 

 bottles in paper to exclude the light, and preserve in a cellar 

 or other cool place until required for shipment. Strawber- 

 ries and raspberies should be cut from the plants or bushes 

 Avith a pair of scissors, leaving a short piece of stem at- 

 tached to each. 



Fluid no. i. — Formalin (formaldehyde), one pound (i6 

 oz.) ; water, 44 pounds ; alcohol, 5 pints. Allow the mix- 

 ture to stand, and should there be any sediment, pour oft 

 the clear liquid and filter the remainder through filtering- 

 paper. This two-per-cent. solution of formalin has been 

 found very useful for preserving strawberries so as to give 

 them a natural appearance. 



In each case where this fluid is used, mark F on one 

 corner of the label. 



Fluid No. 2. — A solution of boric acid in the proportion 

 of two per cent. Dissolve one pound of boric (boracic) acid 

 in 45 pounds of water, agitate until dissolved, then add 5 

 pints of alcohol. If the fluid is not clear, allow it to stand 

 and settle, when the clear upper portion may be poured off 

 and the remainder filtered. 



In each case where this fluid is used, mark B on one 

 corner of the label. 



Fluid No. 3. — A solution of zinc chlorid in the propor- 

 tion of three per cent. Dissolve one-half pound of zinc 

 chlorid in 15 pounds of water, agitate until dissolved, then 

 add if pints of alcohol. Allow the mixture to stand until 

 settled, then pour off the clear fluid and filter the remainder. 



In each case where this fluid is used, mark Z on one 

 corner of the label. 



Fluid No. 4. — Sulfurous acid, i pint ; water, 8 pints ; 

 alcohol, I pint. Allow the mixture to stand, and should 

 there be any sediment, pour off ihe clear liquid and filter 

 the remainder. 



In each case where this fluid is used, mark S on the 

 corner of the label. 



