STORAGE OF FRUIT. 267 



choice fruits when gathered should be carefully wiped clean 

 with a dry cloth before they are stored away. 



The baskets for gathering the fruit should be padded 

 to prevent the fruit getting bruised. The fruit should not 

 be dropped, but placed in the basket, and also be taken 

 out with the hands when emptying the baskets. Fruit 

 should always be dry when gathered, and never be moved 

 after once being put on the shelves. 



Detailed instructions about the methods of storing nuts 

 and fruits generally are given in the chapters dealing 

 with their culture. 



