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Philadelphia County, built to carry about 4 tons. 

 Figure 53 shows the same type of wagon loaded with 

 boxes. A canvas top over the driver furnishes protec- 

 tion in stormy weather. Figure 54 represents the type of 

 wagon used on Long Island for hauling barrels. On the 

 largest wagons of this type no barrels are sometimes 

 loaded. A canvas covering is always thrown over the 

 load for protection and to. hold the barrels in place. 



FIG. 54. LONG ISLAND MARKET WAGON 



Figure 55 shows a wagon which is especially convenient 

 for retailing. 



Market wagons should be planned with the utmost 

 care, size and style being the first essentials to consider. 

 As a general rule market wagons are too small. The 

 type of construction must conform to the style of pack- 

 ages to be hauled. The Boston wagon described is 

 excellent for boxes and rectangular crates, but it would 

 be unsatisfactory for upright hampers and tomato 



