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riety on the end just under the lid and mark just under 

 it the number of apples in the box. The fruit buyers want 

 to know how many apples are in a box, and with the tier 

 pack it is an easy matter to tell exactly how many apples 

 are in each box. After the number of apples has been 

 marked, put on the number of tiers and the number given 

 to the grower by the association to which he may belong. 

 If a lithographed label is used, paste it on the other end of 

 the box and mark it with the name of the variety, tier 

 and number of apples. 



When this has been done place the box on its side and 

 thereafter handle it on the side, as if it is placed so that 

 the weight comes on the bulge the fruit will be bruised. 



The following table gives the size of the apple and the 

 number in a standard box when packed diagonally in lay- 

 Table of Apples in Box 



STANDARD BOX: 



SPECIAL BOX: 



