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Number One 



Number Two 



Colorado Grading Rules, 1915 Revision 



I. 



COMB HONEY 



FANCY — Sections to be well filled, combs firmly attached on all sides and evenly 

 capped, except the outside row next to the wood. Honey, comb and cappings 

 white, or slightly off color. Combs not projecting: beyond the wood, sections 

 to be well cleaned. No section in this grade to weigh less than 12 1-2 oz. net, 

 or 13 1-2 oz. gross. The top of each section in this grade must be stamped, "Net 

 weight not less than 12 1-2 oz." The front section in each case must be uniform 

 color and finish and shall be ti'ue i-epresentation of the contents of the case. 



NUMBER ONE — Sections to be well filled, combs firmly attached, not project- 

 ing beyond the wood and entirely capped, except the outside row next to the 

 wood. Honey, comb and cappings from white to light amber color. Sections 

 to be well cleaned. No section in this grade to weigh less than 11 oz. net or 12 oz. 

 gross. The top of each section in this grade must be stamped, "Net weight not 

 less than 11 oz." The front sections in each case must be uniform color and finish 

 and shall be a true representation of the contents of the case. 



NUMBER TWO — This grade is composed of sections that are entirely capped 

 except row next to the wood, weighing not less than 10 oz. net or 11 oz. gross. 

 Also of such sections that weigh 11 oz. net or 12 oz. gross, or more, and have not 

 more than 50 uncapped cells altogether, which must be filled with honey. Honey, 

 comb and cappings from white to amber in color. Sections to be well cleaned. 

 The top of each section in this grade must be stamped, "Net weight not less 

 than 10 oz." The front sections in each case must be of uniform color and finish 

 and shall be a true representation of the contents of the case. 



COMB HONEY THAT IS NOT PERMITTED IN SHIPPING GRADES— Honey 

 packed in second hand cases. Honey in badly stained or mildewed sections. Honey 

 showing signs of granulation. Leaking, injured or patched up sections. Sections 

 containing honey dew. Sections with more than 50 uncapped cells, or a less num- 

 ber of empty cells. Sections weighing less than the minimum weight. All such 

 honey should be disposed of in the home market. 



11. 



EXTRACTED HONEY 



Must be thoroughly ripened, weighing not less than 12 pounds per gallon. It 

 must be well strained and packed in new cans, sixty pounds shall be packed in 

 each 5 gallon can and the top of each 5 gallon can shall be stamped or labeled, 

 "Net weight not less than 60 lbs." 



Extracted honey is classed as white, light amber and am.ber, the lettei-s "W" 

 "L. A.," "A" should be used in designating color and these letters should be 

 stamped on top of each can. Extracted honey for shipping must be packed in 

 new, substantial cases of proper size. 



III. STRAINED HONEY 



Must be well ripened, weighing not less than 12 pounds per gallon. It must 

 be well strained and if packed in five gallon cans, each can shall contain sixty 

 pounds. The top of each 5 gallon can shall be stamped or labeled "Net weight 

 not less than 60 lbs." Bright, clean cans that previously contained honey may be 

 used for strained honey. 



HONEY NOT PERMITTED IN SHIPPING GRADES— Extracted honey pack- 

 ed in second hand cans. Unripe or fermenting honey, weighing less than 12 lbs. 

 per gallon. Honey contaminated by excessive use of smoke. Honey contaminated 

 by honey dew. Honey not properly strained. 



