be filled with bran, or any light packing, as 

 moss, cotton, or paper shavings; as heavier 

 substances would chip the edges of the shells, 

 and diminish their value. The boxes into 

 which these are packed, should never con- 

 tain more than one layer. Small chip boxes 

 may be used for particular varieties, but, as 

 these are very slight, they should be afterwards 

 packed within the larger ones. 



WHEN all are full, they ought to be stowed 

 away in an empty barrel or chest, which 

 should be finally closed or nailed down ; pro- 

 perly marked, and entered in the Ship's mani- 

 fest, as SHELLS to prevent seizure. The 

 Custom House expenses are so trivial, and the 

 process so easy, that the Author will have plea- 

 sure in assisting any one who may be unac- 

 quainted with the routine. 



