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POPULAR FRUIT GROWING. 



2%, 3% and 3% inches respectively. (This is for the standard 

 apple box.) Apples which go through the 3% inch hole and over 

 the 3% inch hole are 3y 2 tier apples; through 3% and over the 2% 

 inch are 4 tier; through 2% and over 2,y 2 inch are 4% tier, and 

 through 2 l / 2 and over 2*4 inch are 5 tier. If the use of the holes 

 results in sizes averaging a trifle too small for a tight pack they 

 can readily be cut a little larger. 



In some local markets it is customary to sell a large amount 

 of choice fruit in a return package which is not covered. Such 

 boxes present a much improved appearance if the fruit is faced 

 down and packed in layers. This is done by taking off the bot- 



Fig. 69. Fruit press for packing-bushel boxes, a. Box in place with 



cover ready for nailing-, b. Foot lever. 



torn, placing the box, bottom end up on a small shutter and then 

 putting in the fruit in layers. The bottom boards are then 

 nailed on and the box turned upright. A box packed in layers 

 will hold considerably more than one in which the fruit is poured 

 in. 



In packing apples and pears in boxes for shipment to distant 

 markets, some pressure must be applied to insure the fruit 

 being solid and firm in the boxes. This is generally given by 

 springing on the "head boards, which leaves the top bulging. 



