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Slats. 



Slats are, as the name suggests, laths or thin narrow strips 

 of board, and are nailed across the top of the box or on top 

 of the risers. Two are ordinarily used, one on either side 

 about 1 inch in from the side. If three or more slats are 

 used, the package is deemed a closed package, and must 

 conform to the Massachusetts apple grading law. 



