114 MODERN FRUIT MARKETING 



and barreled goods. The end of the season, in case of 

 barrels, is April 1st, while the box goods continue to 

 May 1st. 



Some storage companies offer a flat rate for the entire 

 .season, regardless of whether the fruit is stored for a 

 short or long period of time. Occasionally large stor- 

 age companies will contract or sub-lease certain space 

 to small concerns or for the use of other growers or 

 cooperative organizations. Where such organizations 

 need considerable space they can usually secure a more 

 satisfactory rate for the individual than where each 

 grower has to deal direct with the cold storage company. 



The prices of storage in the eastern cities do not vary 

 materially from those of the Central states, while most 

 of these are materially cheaper than those of the south- 

 ern and warmer parts of the United States. The rates 

 of a New England fruit storage company, which follow, 

 give an idea of the different prices charged for both 

 the month and season: 



EATE OF STOEAGE 

 Barrels of Apples Boxes of Apples 



The above rates include insurance to the cost value 

 of the apples at the date stored, for the benefit of the 

 party, for whom the apples are held. 



Also the average prices from several cold storage 

 companies in Chicago is added. These vary to some 



