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A barrel header, such as the stores sell, is a handy 

 implement to own. But if there are only a few apples 

 to be barreled, it may not 

 pay to buy a press. One can 

 be rigged very quickly by 

 using a plank or scantling 

 with one end under a stud 

 reaching to the shed plate 

 and temporarily nailed in 



place. The barrel to be HOME-MADE BARREL PRESS 

 headed is placed as shown. Be careful not to press 

 the apples too hard. 



Apples in boxes : Bach apple should be put in 

 place by hand in rows and tiers (like oranges) , every 

 apple perfect. The number and arrangement of rows 

 depends upon what size apple is being packed ; each 

 size will require a different method of ' ' placing to fit. ' ' 

 Sometimes the rows will need to be diagonal or irreg- 

 ular ; a little experimenting, practise and "knack" 

 will soon determine the best way to make a size fit a 

 box and ' ' come out right ' ' on top. Every apple in a 

 box should be uniform in size. Some packers line 

 the boxes with white paper ; and some wrap each 

 apple in paper made for the purpose. 



Stenciling apple packages : As soon as the package 

 is closed up and securely nailed, it should be properly 

 marked. The box should be marked on both ends, 

 while the barrel should be marked on the faced end 

 intended for the top. Both should bear the name of the 

 variety ; the grade of apple, whether No. 1 or No. .2 ; 

 the name of the grower and the place where 

 grown. 



