ASPARAGUS 



FIG. 33 — SOUTHERN ASPARAGUS CRATE, CONTAINING 24 

 BUNCHES OF GREEN ASPARAGUS 



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FIG. 34 — END PIECE OF SOUTHERN CRATE 



than the bottom has the advantage that it holds the 

 bunches more firmly together than straight-sided 

 boxes. Fig. 33 shows a crate containing two dozen 

 bunches of green asparagus ready for shipment, with 

 the exception of the slats to be nailed on the side. 

 Fig. 34 shows the shape of the end pieces. These 

 crates are made of various sizes, according to the 



