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MODERN FRUIT MARKETING 



are cut to fit the length of the box and lap about two- 

 thirds of the way on the top and the same on the 

 bottom. In placing these papers in position an extra 

 crease needs to be put in to the bottom to allow for the 



spring when the lid is put 

 on (Fig. 53). If this 

 pleat or fold is not pres- 

 ent, the spring of the bot- 

 tom will tear the paper. 

 Occasionally box liners 

 fitting over the end as 

 well as the sides will be 

 found, but these are sel- 

 dom used and are not at 

 all necessary. 



If the apples are to be 

 wrapped in tissue no other 

 package material is used. 

 If they are not to be 

 wrapped, the so-called 

 layer boards are used be- 

 tween each layer of apples. These keep the fruit in place 

 and add to the attractiveness and appearance of the 

 pack. It is customary in most fruit sections to use the 

 wraps in preference to the layer boards. "Where wraps 

 are used there is not much difference in the cost of ma- 

 terials and very little difference in the time required to 

 properly pack a box. Without doubt those in tissue 

 wraps will carry farther and "stand up" better for a 

 much longer time. Besides the tissues serve as a cushion 

 to prevent bruising in handling. 



There being only two sizes of boxes used for apples, 



Fig. 51. 

 Barrel lever press. 



