CHAPTER XVII. 



LEMON CURING, PACKING, ETC. 



SIZES TO PACK. 



If possible pack only the following numbers in each box, 

 which are the standard sizes, viz.: two hundred and fifty, three 

 hundred, and three hundred and fifty. 



SHIPPING. 



After being neatly packed, and the covers carefully nailed 

 on, they are ready for shipment, but in no case should the box 

 be allowed to stand exposed to the sun for hours in the wagon 

 in which they are hauled from the orchard to the cars or depot. 

 The load should be covered with a thick canvas to protect 

 the fruit from the sun's heat. While in transit, all these pre- 

 cautions are very necessary, as much fruit is often ruined lying 

 in the strong sunshine at the depot, or on board of the wagons, 

 awaiting transit to cars. 



LEMON CURING. 



Clip (stem cut, do not pull) the lemons when fully grown 

 and beginning to show a faint sign of golden color. If cut 

 too soon, it will injure the flavor and reduce the amount of 

 juice, which is the certain effect if picked before mature. 



LAYING THEM ON THE GROUND. 



As soon as clipped lay them on the ground under the tree, 

 where not a ray of sunshine can fall upon them, as that would 

 make them spotted. It is not necessary to put any covering 



