82 EGGS IN COLD STORAGE. 



A number of imitations of the original odorless filler 

 are now on the market, some of them almost if not 

 quite the equal of the original. Another filler which 

 has given good results is the fiber filler, which is made 

 from a material similar to the now well known fiber 

 ware. They have very little odor, and remain hard 

 and firm while in cold storage. A new odorless filler 

 made from pure spruce pulp has been put on the 

 market this season. This is a beautiful appearing 

 filler, and unless appearances and the ordinary tests 

 are deceptive will make its mark after a trial of a year 

 in cold storage to prove what it can do. A ventilated 

 filler made by a well known creamery supply house, 

 has been suggested as an ideal filler for cold storage, 

 but they are so poor mechanically that they are not 

 to be thought of. The material cut away to form 

 the air circulation space weakens the structure of the 

 filler to such an extent as to make it dangerous as a 

 shipping filler. Whatever filler is used, it should fit 

 the cases, not crowding in, nor still so loose as to 

 shake. If this point is looked after much breakage 

 and consequent poor results from storage in the cold 

 room may be avoided. * 



ventilated Many styles of ventilated egg cases have been 



tight cases. placed on the market in years past, but very few or 

 none survive the test of time. A ventilated case, made 

 by having the sides cut an inch narrower than the 

 ends, has come into use, especially in one large eastern 

 city. Making the sides narrower forms a space of 

 half an inch on both sides of case at top and bottom, 

 for the ready access of air to the interior of the case. 

 This case is of very simple construction, and efficient 

 in allowing a free circulation of air into the case. 

 Others, however, prefer a case with sides in two 

 pieces, claiming that the cracks will allow enough air 

 circulation. Still others prefer the shaved or veneered 

 cases with solid sides and bottom, claiming that this 

 kind of a case will prevent excessive evaporation 



