Oct., 1937] Eggs Under the Hammer 27 



Sixty-Pound Cases Most Common Size 



In the four representative months of July, October, January, and 

 April, 1935-1936, the weights of eggs vvhich occurred most frequently 

 in each of the four size groups were — • 



Large Size — 60 lbs. gross wgt. per case — 25.6 oz. av. net wgt. per doz. 



Medium Size — 54 lbs. gross wgt. per case — 22.4 oz. av. net wgt. per doz. 



Pullet Size — 50 lbs. gross wgt. per case — 20.3 oz. av. net w^. per doz. . 



Peewee Size — 46 lbs. gross wgt. per case — 18.1 oz. av. net wgt. per doz. 



During these four months (based on net weights of cases) — • 



34.6% of all eggs were between 16 oz. and 22.9 oz. per dozen 

 33.2% of all eggs were between 23.2 oz. and 25.6 oz. per dozen 

 32.2% of all eggs were between 25.9 oz. and 32.5 oz. per dozen 



These figures exclude double yolk eggs which really belong in the 

 heavier group. We may then say that about one-third of all the eggs 

 weigh 26 ounces or more net weight per dozen. 



Considering the size of this group it appears that it should receive 

 more recognition in the market. 



Table 12. — Average gross weights jor cases oj Special Grade Large 

 Brown eggs sold on the X. H. Egg Auction in 1035 and 19315. 



Gross weights of cases in pounds 

 1935 1936 



January 60.5 59.8 



February 60.8 60.3 



March 61. 60.7 



April 61. 60.7 



May 61.2 60.6 



June 61.4 61. 



July 61.5 61.2 



August 61.7 61.3 



September 61.6 61.1 



October 60.3 50.5 



November 59.5 59. 



December 59.6 60.1 



Average 60.8 60.4 



Large size eggs include a much greater weight range than any of the 

 other sizes and run from 57 pounds gross weight per case on up, with 

 the greatest number of cases weighing 60 pounds. 



A good deal of interest has been shown in establishing a "very large" 

 size in order to get greater recognition and more money for the extra 

 heavy cases. The recent establishment by the auction of a "very large" 

 size starting at 28 ounces per dozen has been largely to reduce break- 

 age, to improve the appearance of the pack, and to encourage a pre- 

 mium for them. 



There is, of course, a cjuestion where the line should be drawn for an 

 official "very large" size to bring the greatest total return. 



Several groupings within the large size are made here in order to 

 show percentages of eggs that would fall in various size groups. The 



