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MARKET GARDENING 



package and lends itself to the safe carrying and delivery to 

 market of a great variety of crops. The bushel box is easy 

 to handle and to load on a wagon, or truck, or to handle in 

 shipping by express or freight. 



Crates are used for such vegetables as asparagus and 

 celery when packed for long shipment. The size of the crate 

 varies with the demands of the market and the locality 



FIG. 22. Barrel Hamper. 



served. Cabbages and cauliflower also are often shipped in 

 crates, although barrels are quite generally employed in 

 shipping these two crops. 



Bushel baskets of various designs are used for shipping 

 such crops as peas, string beans and spinach. The basket 

 is usually of the "peach basket " type and has a light 

 wooden cover, easily attached. 



There are a number of special packages on the market 



