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obtained either plain or printed. Oftentimes the large or- 

 chardists have their brand or trade name printed upon the 

 wrapper. This makes it cost a little more, but it is a good 

 form of advertising. The white tissue is the best, although 

 different colors are used. It comes in different sizes, which 

 are used according to the size of the apples. The common 

 sizes are 9 by 9 inches, 10 by 10 inches and 11 by 11 inches. 

 Supplies of the three sizes should be kept on hand; the 10 

 by 10 inch size, however, is most largely used. 



Many beginners at apple packing have difficulty with the 

 wrapping of the apple. Wrapping methods vary among dif- 

 ferent packers. The points sought for are speed and an at- 

 tractive appearance when wrapped. The paper is taken with 

 the left hand towards one corner. The apple is placed in the 

 paper, blossom end down ; the four loose corners are folded in ; 

 the left hand places the apple in the box. By placing the 

 blossom end downward in the hand, the surplus loose corners 

 are wrapped around the stem end, thus protecting the apples 

 with which it may come in contact. 



Layer papers are used in the top and bottom of the box 

 inside of the lining paper ; they are also used between the 

 layers of apples, in order to raise the height of the pack 

 when necessary. It comes in different colors and weights, 

 but a medium weight, white, rough cardboard, 171/4 by 11 

 inches for the Standard box and 191/^ by 10 inches for the 

 Special box, is the best. 



A shelf should be made to put on the apple box to hold the 

 wrapping paper, such as is seen in Fig. 4. Thumb-cuts 

 should also be provided to put upon the thumb of the left 

 hand for grasping the single sheet of wrapping paper. 



Paclcing. 

 The packer is now ready for work. He stands in front 

 of the box, with wrapping paper on the shelf and apples at 

 his right upon the table. With his left hand he grasps 

 a sheet of wrapping paper at the corner, while with his right 

 he grasps a certain sized apple which he is about to pack. 

 The experienced packer knows at a glance what pack he must 



