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apples would be sold, if you put them in a barrel mixed, on 

 ihe basis of the ^lall apples and not the large ones, so it is 

 to your advantage to size your apples as evenly as possible. 

 In Grade B the color may be practically way off; the 

 color would be hardly considered in B Grade apples. In 

 ungraded apples those of you who care to look in the small 

 hall can see them — ungraded simply means ungraded. The 

 sizes are not considered, defects are not considered. Any- 

 thing can go in th3 ungraded class that would not be con- 

 sided in the graded classes. You can pack your B's and 

 A's, if you don't care to pack them in accordance with the 

 lequirements of the law, in the ungraded class. Now, T 

 should be very glad, INTr. Chairman, to answer any questions. 

 THE CHAIRMAN: Mr. Wheeler has explained to you 

 the law as he thinks it might be helpful. Now, he will be 

 very glad to answer any questions or have any discussion. 



* MK. IIUTCIIINS : I would like to ask Mr. Wheeler if 

 the over-facing of apples is allowed under the apple laws of 

 the other states besides Massachusetts? 



SECRETARY WHEELER: The New England States 

 are just the same as we are. The \)ver-facing can be done 

 ;n New England; it cannot be done in Nova Scotia. In New 

 York the law is the same as ours, you can over-face. 



j\IR. HUTCHINS : Do you think there is any reason why 

 the New England States should be less honest than Nova 

 Scotia in the packing of apples? 



SECRETARY AVHEIELER: I do not, and for that reas- 

 on I have introduced an amendment to the Bill asking that 

 the apples be not over-faced that is allowing 15% over- 

 facing, which T think is a fair amomit. 



MR. HUTCHINS : I think we ought all to be grateful to 

 Mr. Wheeler that he has introduced that ameiKlment; it is 

 a matter of honor. 



MR. D.'VVENPORT: I would like to ask Mr. Wheeler to 

 explain what he considers is the normal color of the Bald- 

 win. 



SECRETARY WHEELER : Well, my idea of a normal 



