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Pears must be laid out on a floor singly, in this way 

 they show when ripe for market. It is better to pack 

 a week before they become quite fit. 



Nuts. It is essential to gather Cob Nuts in a dry 

 condition. If wet when taken to the store the husks 

 mildew and lose that bright bronzy colour so notice- 

 able in a good sample, and are of course less saleable 

 in consequence. 



For the first week or so after being placed in store, 

 Cob Nuts require constant watching to prevent heating. 

 When laid too thickly, or if picked too green, they will be 

 certain to heat. It can be easily ascertained whether 

 heating has commenced by running the hand into the 

 lump. If so, the nuts should be turned over and 

 moved at once, and, if possible, spread over a larger 

 surface. If once allowed to heat, all condition and 

 colour in the husks is lost, and they lose weight 

 also. 



