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FRUIT GROWING 



barrels, apples are placed so as to present an attractive appearance 

 when either end of the barrel is opened. A layer of fruit of uni- 

 form size is placed at the lower end of the barrel, and then the 

 barrel is filled with the graded fruit until within about two layers 

 of the top. The fruit is well shaken down and the final layers are 

 regularly placed with the stems upwards. After covering this with 

 the heading paper and the barrel head, the latter is forced into 

 place by use of a lever which presses the fruit slightly and prevents 

 bruising when the barrels are handled. 



Judging Fruit. The following score cards should be used by 



FIG. 226. 



FIG. 227. 



FIG. 226. The peach grower must buy his crates "in the flat" and put them together 

 as here shown. The operator here is working on a stand used for sorting fruit. (New Jersey 

 Station.) 



FIG. 227. A storeroom for fruit awaiting shipment. Sometimes the fruit is cooled before 

 shipment and less icing of the cars is required. (New Jersey Station.) 



growers preparing fruit for market and for exhibition. The 

 same score is also used in judging fruit at shows. 



Score Cards for Apples, Plums, and Peaches 



The form should be smooth, regular, and typical of the variety. 

 The size indicates good culture and should be moderate to 

 large, but not overgrown. 



