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SEED FOR PROPAGATION 



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cider or vinegar making. The pomace is then put into a 



barrel or tank and soaked with water. The little remain- 

 ing sugar in the pomace gradually ferments, causing a thin 

 slimy coat to form over the seed. The pomace is stirred 

 thoroughly from time to time, causing the seed to separate 

 from the pap and settle to the bottom. After three or 



FIG. 5. Washing Out the Cecd. 



four days the pomace can be skimmed off the top of the barrel 

 and the seed separated. 



For separating the seed, two wire screens are needed, 

 one of just large enough mesh to let the seed pass through 

 and one small enough so they will not. Figs. 4 and 5. If, in 

 addition, running water can be had the task will be easy. 

 The large mesh screen will separate most of the pomace, 

 while the smaller one will take out the smaller particles. 



