OF FRUIT. 



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of slanting trough, A D (fig. 187), so as to allow the 

 chloride, as it absorbs water, to drain off into a jar, 

 E, set underneath to receive it. This liquid should be 

 taken care of, and when required next year placed 



Fig. 187. A Jar for receiving the Chloride of Calcium in the Fruitery. 



upon a fire and the moisture evaporated. The residue 

 is chloride of calcium, which may be used again as 

 before. 



The fruit-house should be visited every eighth day, 

 to remove the fruits that are beginning to decay, to set 

 apart those that are ripe, and to renew the chloride of 

 calcium as may be required. 



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