236 MARKETING HONET. 



GEADING HONEY. 



In casing honey, it should be graded closely, and each 

 quality packed separately. Where white honey only is 

 secured, it is possible that there may be but one quality ; 

 yet it is usually best to make two grades, even if it is sim- 

 ply marked, 1st and 2d. Where both white and dark 

 honey are gathered, it is usually necessary to make three 

 grades. I mark best quality, "C," buckwheat, " B," 

 and boxes containing a portion of each, "M," or mixed, 



PACKING HONEY. 



Each case should be weighed before being filled, and 

 its weight marked upon it. The honey should also be 

 weighed before putting it in the case. Select the desired 

 number of boxes, and if they do not weigh eyen pounds, 

 change a box or two for a lighter or heavier one, until 

 the right weight is obtained ; then fill the case and mark 

 the net weight upon the end. Let the combs stand 

 lengthwise of the case. In handling section boxes, from 

 the time they are first made, until ready for market, it is 

 well never to set them down upon the sides that are to 

 show when cased. When packing comb-honey to ship to 

 a distance, it should be placed in the cases, with the side 

 downwards to which the honey is most firmly secured. 



MARKING CASES. 



In shipping honey to large buyers, or to commission 

 merchants, they will usually furnish a stencil plate for 

 marking the address. This should be upon one end of 

 the case, and the shipper's initials upon the other. The 

 letters indicating the quality, weight, etc., should be 

 placed as shown in fig. 95. The neatness and business 

 like accuracy with which these details are carried out, 

 will add much to the reputation of any producer, as well 

 as enhance his profits. It is wise, never to put your 



