FRUIT-PACKING OPERATIONS 65 



it is sometimes difficult to pack all the different shapes 

 and sizes of apples in these boxes. Therefore, consider- 

 able time and practice is necessary before a packer be- 

 comes efficient. In the larger orchard sections of the 

 West packing schools are held where experts may be 

 trained to do this work. In fact, where cooperative 



Fig. 52. PACKING TAP.LE 

 Boxes in position. 



organizations are in vogue, growers are not allowed to 

 pack their own fruit but the work is done under the 

 direction of the organization by a corps of experienced 

 or licensed packers. On the side of the box is placed a 

 little arrangement known as a "paper hod" to hold the 

 tissue for convenience in the wrapping process. 



Terms Used in Box Packing. Before one can suc- 

 cessfully understand the operation of packing apples in 

 boxes, there are several terms with which he must be- 



