FRUIT-PACKING OPERATIONS 79 



done in the previous grading. The sizing is done dur- 

 ing the process of filling. The foreman keeps track of 

 the packages, sees that the work is properly done, nails 

 on the tops, and stencils on the end the number of apples 

 in the box and the number or name of the grower. 



In most cases, the packer himself, being licensed by 

 the organization, has his number placed on the package, 

 so if at any time a box is returned on account of poor 



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work, the one who is responsible for the packing can 

 be forced to correct it or pay for the damage. Each 

 packer sets off his own box, and with a pencil places 

 on the side the number of apples in the package. This 

 allows the foreman to check them when he places the 

 number on the outside with a rubber stencil. "Where 



