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2-2, 6-6, or 2-2, 6-j, indicating that in each layer there are, in the 

 first instance, 4 rows with 6 apples in each row, making a total 

 of 24 ; and in the second instance, 4 rows, two of which contain 

 6 apples and two 7, making a total of 26. 



To start the 2-2 pack, place the first apple in one of the lower 

 corners of the box. The second apple should be placed about mid- 

 way between the first apple and the opposite side. The third should 

 be placed against the first and the second, and the fourth against 

 the second and the side of the box, as shown in Fig. 1 34. These first 



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four apples should be carefully placed and the rest of the layer will 

 pack easily. In starting the second layer, place the first apple in 

 the corner space nearest to the second apple of the first layer. 

 The 3-2 pack is started by placing an apple in each lower corner 

 and one midway between them. In the two spaces between these 

 three apples the fourth and fifth apples are placed. It is of the 

 utmost importance that the apples in each row be kept tight end- 

 ways. A good test of this is to set the box on end after the first 

 layer is in place. If the fruit falls out it has not been packed tightly 

 enough. Care should also be taken to get the rows straight both 

 lengthwise and diagonally. A carelessly packed box will rarely sell 



