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of three-fonrtlis-ineh stock, the sides of three-eighths-incb, and 

 the top and bottom of one-fourth-inch. For the top, bottom 

 and sides good clean spruce, straight-grained and free from 

 knots is best. It must be good stock, to provide strength 

 and springiness with lightness. Where barrels are used, — 

 and they will midoubtedlj long continue to be our main 

 package, — get new ones, if possible ; second-hand ones are 

 never entirelv satisfactory. Grade and pack with the greatest 

 care. Carry out J. H. Hale's famous motto, found on his 

 labels, " IT C Top U C All." Use the lace circles showm 

 in Fig. 5, and do everything possible to make the package 

 and its contents attractive. 



And, above and beyond all, have faith in the industry. 

 Talk Kew England fruit to your friends and neighbors and 

 customers. Tell them we can grow the finest apples in the 

 world and that we ought to take hold and recover our lost 

 markets. And then practice ivhat you preach. 



