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small amount of damp moss wrapped about 

 them. Labels made from some tough paper 

 cut in strips, with a slit in one end through 

 which the other end is drawn, thus forming a 

 slip-noose, may be put around the plants. 

 A lining of cotton and waxed paper only 

 should be used inside of the box, which must 

 be covered with cotton and as many thick- 

 nesses of paper on the outside as the weather 

 conditions demand. Mark all packages 

 plainly with the name and address of 

 the consignee and in such manner that it 

 cannot be lost. Also mark them all 

 prominently with the legend, "Perishable 

 plants. Keep from heat and cold. Deliver 

 promptly." 



PACKING PLANTS FOR EXPORT 



"In packing for export," says Smith's 

 "Chrysanthemum Manual," "there are two 

 systems employed, one for the winter months, 

 when they are packed tight, the other for 

 summer, providing plenty of light and air 

 for the plants. When packed close, exces- 

 sive moisture is to be strongly guarded 

 against. Under such conditions the plants 

 are sure to rot if they remain packed more 



