254 Success with Small Fruits. 



used. Many like a long market basket, holding about 25 pounds, while 

 those who raise grapes often make the same shallow boxes answer for both. 



Gooseberries are shipped in all kinds of packages, from barrels to quart 

 boxes. I prefer a crate with tills, for both gooseberries and currants. 

 These two fruits, especially the latter, are becoming increasingly profitable 

 every year. 



In summing up, it may be briefly stated that with all fruits, and in all 

 the large markets, beauty, size and good keeping qualities are the points 

 which are chiefly considered. Very few know much about the names of 

 varieties, but eagerly purchase that which appears the most attractive. 

 The grower who can make his crates of berries, when opened, look better 

 than others near, will always receive good prices. If he tops off poor 

 fruit with large berries, he will scarcely find a market eventually. If he 

 always fills his baskets well and honestly, and gives good weight, taking 

 pains to make his packages appear attractive, his fruit will soon be in much 

 demand and spoken for in advance. 



