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GRADING AND PACKING 



way, when" the cover is nailed on, the apples press together 

 more at the ends than in the middle and we get the bulge as a 

 result. Second, selecting just a little larger apples for this 



Fia. 141. — An excellent type of box press which can be made at home by anyone who i 

 handy with tools. 



middle part of each layer. Third, turn the apples on the side 

 or end in order to bring them at the right height. Some packers 

 will tell you that they do not do anything to secure the bulge, 



