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Georgia baskets, the peaches are fitted into regular 

 rows and tiers, all arranged "just so." The largest 

 or first-grade peaches are often labeled * ' Fancy ' ' or 

 ' * Selects. ' ' Red tarletan is sometimes fitted over each 



basket, giving the 

 fruit a pink, pretty, 

 but rather decep- 

 tive look. 



PEARS. This 

 fruit is usually 

 packed and shipped 

 while still in a 

 green state. Bushel 

 boxes, barrels, 

 round bushel or 

 A MACHINE PEACH-GRADER half-bushelbaskets, 

 kegs, etc., are favored by different growers and local- 

 ities. The ripening is nearly always done by the 

 dealer. Grading must be done by hand and eye ; I 

 have not yet heard of a successful machine grader 

 for pears. Fancy fruits should each be wrapped in 

 paper, California style. 



PI,UMS. All sorts of packages are used for this 

 fruit ; it does not seem to have an individual package 

 especially adapted to its needs. Peach baskets, grape 

 baskets, strawberry boxes in crates, etc., etc., are all 

 used. Bach grower has his own preference ; and, of 

 course, the style of package chosen should depend 

 largely upon the distance it must be shipped. 



QUINCES. Barrels, half-barrels, bushel baskets, 

 etc., are all suitable for quinces. Bach fruit should be 

 well colored, unbruised and perfect. Make two grades 

 or sizes. Use the culls at home. 



