144 horticulturist's rule-book. 



Oranges of a common dark variety should be classed as 

 Russet. 



Never pack bright and rusty oranges in the- same box, Never 

 pack large and small oranges in the same box. 



One of the most important features in the packing of oranges 

 is the uniform neatness of the packages. Buyers will pay more 

 for fruit that is neatly and properly packed than they will pay 

 for such as is carelessly put up. A box of oranges neatly packed, 

 strapped, and marked, naturally attracts the attention of buyers. 



After your fruit has been carefully packed in accordance with 

 above instructions, please mark the boxes as follows : 



Place the stencil of the Florida Fruit Exchange on one end of 

 the box in centre of head. 



In the upper left-hand corner of the box-head stencil the 

 quality of orange the box contains — Fancy, Choice Bright, 

 Bright, Bright Busset, Choice Busset, Busset, Mandarin, 

 Tangerine, or Navel, as the case may be. 



In the upper middle of the box-head stencil the number of 

 oranges the box contains — " 128," " 176," "200," as the case 

 may be. 



In the upper right-hand corner stencil the letters according to 

 the following schedule : 



All sizes under 128, mark A. 

 Sizes 128 to 138, mark B. 

 Sizes 146 to 160, mark C. 

 Sizes 176 to 200, mark D. 

 All sizes over 200, mark E. 



The Georgia Horticultural Society adopts the one-third bushel 

 oblong crate for peaches and similar fruits. The dimensions of 

 this crate are about 8 x 12 J x 22 inches. 



33. California. Sizes in Common Use for Local Markets. 



(Wickson.) 



Apple and Pear. — Top, bottom, and sides of ^-inch and ends 

 of |-inch stuff. The length is 22 inches ; ends 10 by 12 inches. 

 This is called a 60-pound box, but it contains less weight. 



