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50 BULLETIN 63, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUEE. 



During unfavorable seasons, especially during December and January, when warm 

 and humid weather is prevalent in Florida, frequent thorough inspections of the 

 various operations through which the fruit passes are most essential. Instead of lower- 

 ing the standard at this time, it is extremely important to approach the ideal as closely 

 as possible. 



Precooling may not safely be depended upon to offset decay following mechanical 

 injuries due to improper methods of handling the fruit when preparing it for ship- 

 ment, but it is a valuable and legitimate means of insuring arrival on the market in 

 Bound condition after each grower, packer, and shipper has done his share in properly 

 handling the fruit. 



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