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was so high that the shipping of produce was prohibitive. 

 Improved transportation has opened up great areas, for the 

 production of fruit and vegetables. Before refrigeration cars 

 came into general use this area was only cheap farm lands. 

 Fast freight with iced cars has made it possible to have 

 fresh fruit and vegetables on all markets the entire year, and 

 at prices which are not prohibitive for the general public. 



REVIEW QUESTIONS. 



1. Why is it important to harvest all produce carefully? 



2. W r hy does the harvesting period vary? Give several examples. 



3. What factors tend to cause the harvesting period to change? 



4. What care is necessary to preserve the highest quality in produce 

 after it is gathered? 



5. Discuss the value of grading produce. 



6. Why is it necessary to have a variety of packages for shipping pro- 

 duce? 



7. Why must produce for the home market be handled differently from 

 that for a distant market? 



8. Discuss the packing of produce for the local and for the distant 

 market. 



9. How does the quality of the package increase its value? 

 10. Discuss the two ways of shipping produce. 



