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must be stamped, "Net weight not less than 12j4 ounces." 



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. 



No. 1. — Sections to be well filled, combs firmly attached, not 

 projecting beyond the wood, and entirely capped, except the out- 

 side row, next to the wood. Honey, comb and cappings from 

 white to light amber in color. Sections to be cleaned. No section 

 in this grade to weigh less than 11 ounces net or 12 ounces gross. 

 The top of each section in this grade must be stamped, "Net 

 weight not less than 11 ounces." The front sections in each case 

 must be of uniform color and finish, and shall be a true represen- 

 tation of the contents of the case. 



No. 2. — This grade is composed of sections that are entirely 

 capped, except row next to the wood, weighing not less than 10 

 ounces net or 11 ounces gross. Also of such sections that weigh 

 11 ounces net or 12 ounces gross, or more, and have not more than 

 SO uncapped cells altogether, which must be filled with honey. 

 Honey, comb and cappings from white to amber in color. Sec- 

 tions to be well cleaned. The top of each section in this grade 

 must be stamped, "Net weight not less than 10 ounces." 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. 



Honey that is not permitted in shipping grades is as follows: 



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 honeydew. 



Sections with more than 50 uncapped cells or a less number of 

 empty cells. 



Sections weighing less than the minimum weight. 



All such honey should be disposed of in the home market. 



EXTRACTED HONEY 



Extracted honey is classed as white, light amber and amber; 

 the letters "W.," "L. A.," "A." should be used in designating color, 

 and these letters should be stamped on top of each can. Ex- 

 tracted honey for shipping must be packed in new, substantial 

 cases of proper size. 



Extracted honey should be thoroughly ripened, weighing not 

 less than 12 pounds per gallon. It must be well strained and 

 packed in new cans; 60 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 pounds." 



Strained honey must be well ripened, weighing not less than 12 

 pounds per gallon. It must be well strained, and if packed in 5- 

 gallon cans each can shall contain 60 pounds. The top of each 

 S-gallon can shall be stamped or labeled "Net weight not less than 

 60 pounds." Bright, clean cans that previously contamed honey 

 may be used for strained honey. 



