THE CUBA REVIEW And Bulletin. 



LayerslandS 12. Layers 2 and 4- 12. Layers land 3: U. Layers 2 and 4 14. Lavers 1,3 and 5: 13. Layers 2 and 4 12. 



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Number and size fte Ni mber and size 112. Number and size 126, 



Prof. Hume's diagrams, showing the arrangement of oranges of different sizes in crates. No. 96, diameter 



oVo inches; No. 1.2, diameter 814 inches; No. 126, diameter 3% inches. 



No. I fruit should be smooth, thin skinned, with only a very few specks allowed, 

 but in quality equal to fancy. 



No. 2. — In this grade is fruit showing large spots and marks, but it should 

 be perfectly solid and free from bruises or rot. The different grades may be 

 marked as follows: Fancy Russet, Russet No. i; Fancy Bright, Bright No. i, and 

 Bright No. 2. The accompanying photo shows the different grades of Fancy Bright No. i, 

 No. 2, and culls. 



In culling remove all specimens showing large unsightly marks, sunburn spots, 

 bruises, thorn punctures, creases and cracks. Pack only good looking fruit. 



PACKING. 



Boxes. The best box for Cuban growers is the Florida orange box. The size 

 of this box is fixed by law and contains exactly two cubic feet of fruit. It is sep- 

 arated into two compartments by a middle partition, each compartment measuring 

 12x12x12 inches inside (see illustration on page ..). The materials which go to 

 make up this box are as follows : 



Ends and partitions 3 pieces, % x 12 x 12 inches 



Sides, top and bottom 4 pieces, ^ x 12 x 269^ inches 



The lioxes should be clean, bright and thoroughly dry. Green lumber causes 

 mildew, resulting in a dirty-looking box. 



Box material is secured in bundles ; the boxes must be made up afterward. Be 

 sure in putting them together that the partition is exactly in the center, with both 

 compartments exactly true to size. It will save trouble in packing. 



Packing Diagrams. To put the fruit in the box to the best advantage, it must 

 be packed in layers, according to a definite plan or diagram. The diagrams on page . . 

 show the packing methods in practice among Florida orange shippers. 



Paper. The wrapping paper should be thin and strong. It serves as a protection, 

 and no fruit should be shipped without wrapping. Paper printed with a suitable trade- 

 mark, name and address, can be used with good effect. 



The first two layers of fruit in the bottom should have the points of the wrapping 

 paper turned up, as this is the top when opened. It should be stenciled Top on the 

 outside of the box. Afterward turn the twisted ends down. Press each layer snugly 

 into place. When the box is packed, the fruit should stand about one-half inch above 

 the sides. The cover is placed on and by means of a press, exerting gentle but 

 firm pressure, the cover is put down ready for nailing. Nail it down and put 

 the straps in place. 



Stenciling. The end of the box should be marked with a stencil, showing the 

 number of fruits, the grade and variety, and perhaps a trademark. The marking of 

 the size, grade and variety is done as follows : 



150 FANCY BRIGHT, RUBY 150 

 leaving the remainder of the end for the shipping directions and the name of the 

 grower. The box is ready. 



A FEW WORDS OF ADVICE. 



Cuban fruit, to make its way in the market, must be carefully graded and packed. 

 Poor fruit and poor packing from one man will injure the sale of good fruit sent 



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Layers I and 3: 8. Layer2:7. 



Nuinbi-|-:ili(l siz.>28 



Number and size 46. 



Prof. Hume's diagrams, showing the arrangement pf srape-frnit of different sizes in crates. No. 28, 

 diameter of fruit 5%, inches; No. 36, diaineter 5 inches; No. 46, diameter 4% inches. 



