MODERN FRUIT MARKETING 



Fig. 69. GOOD ALIGNMENT GOOD PACKS 



this, the nailing of the tops will bruise the apples. 



The alignment of the rows should be straight, both 

 lengthways and diagonally 

 across the package (Fig. 69). 

 This can be accomplished only 

 by the use of uniform-sized 

 apples. The papers are put on 

 carefully and the "wad" placed 

 over the stem, then in case the 

 stem is strong enough to tear the 

 paper, it will not show through 

 in the pack. 



Nailing Device. Every pack- 

 ing shed where boxes are used 



Fig. 70. BAD ALIGNMENT Ml 1^1 T -,i 



will need to be equipped with a 



Size not uniform, stems punc- 

 turing paper nailing press, This is an ar- 



