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FIG. 107. Packing Colorado apples. Only the finest quality pays for 

 the long shipment to the large markets. 



Since the profits on holding products are, on the aver- 

 age, only interest and pay for other costs, it follows that 

 other things will usually determine whether it pays a 



FIG. 108. Packing New York apples. The short shipment allows a 

 profit from a lower grade of fruit that is produced with less care and 

 cost. 



