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covered with parchment (Fig. 56) or with a metal cap 

 (Fig. 57), and have affixed to them an attractive label. 



Bottle Covers and Labels. 



Upon the label it is an advantage to draw attention 

 to the fact that it is the nature of honey to candy or 

 set, and that this change will take place early or late 

 according to the crops from which it is gathered, the 



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nature of the soil, and the character of the season. It 

 might also be stated that candying is a sign of purity, 

 and that the honey may be re-liquefied by standing 

 the jar in hot water. 



Bottling and the filling of cans should take place a 

 day or two after extracting, and before the honey 

 begins to candy : 28-lb. cans, square with patent lids, 

 are sold at very reasonable prices, and may be packed 

 two in a box. 



Candying may be deferred, if not altogether pre- 



